CONSULTANCY
OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
TERMS
OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR A CONSULTANT FIRM TO CONDUCT THE GENDER GAP ANALYSIS FOR
USAID/TWIYUBAKE PROGRAM
OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR A CONSULTANT FIRM TO CONDUCT THE GENDER GAP ANALYSIS FOR
USAID/TWIYUBAKE PROGRAM
I.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Global
Communities, is an international non-profit organization, established in
1952, that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about
sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the
Communities, is an international non-profit organization, established in
1952, that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about
sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the
vulnerable
with a visión of having a world where everyone has the freedom, means and
ability to live and prosper with dignity.
Since
February 2015, Global Communities and its partners are implementing the
Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP) Program, which is a
five-year Cooperative Agreement.
February 2015, Global Communities and its partners are implementing the
Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP) Program, which is a
five-year Cooperative Agreement.
Known
locally as the USAID/Twiyubake, the program aims at improving the
protection of vulnerable populations against adverse circumstances. It is
designed to assist vulnerable groups to access health and social services that
enable them to live productive lives.
locally as the USAID/Twiyubake, the program aims at improving the
protection of vulnerable populations against adverse circumstances. It is
designed to assist vulnerable groups to access health and social services that
enable them to live productive lives.
The
Program will identify and assist 50,000 vulnerable households (250,000
children, youth & adults) and will take into consideration the
different types of vulnerability across and within households to improve gender
equality, strengthen female empowerment, and ensure gender mainstreaming
across the program. It is in this regard that, a participatory gender gaps
analysis is planned.
Program will identify and assist 50,000 vulnerable households (250,000
children, youth & adults) and will take into consideration the
different types of vulnerability across and within households to improve gender
equality, strengthen female empowerment, and ensure gender mainstreaming
across the program. It is in this regard that, a participatory gender gaps
analysis is planned.
II.
PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY
PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY
The
purpose of the consultancy is to conduct a gender gap analysis of USAID /Twiyubake
Program in order to support the gender mainstreaming and inclusion across the
program at the individual, household, community and institutional levels. The
gender gap analysis findings will inform the elaboration of USAID/Twiyubake
program gender mainstreaming strategy and program implementation guidelines.
purpose of the consultancy is to conduct a gender gap analysis of USAID /Twiyubake
Program in order to support the gender mainstreaming and inclusion across the
program at the individual, household, community and institutional levels. The
gender gap analysis findings will inform the elaboration of USAID/Twiyubake
program gender mainstreaming strategy and program implementation guidelines.
III.
CONSULTANT FIRM TASKS:
CONSULTANT FIRM TASKS:
The
Consultant firm will perform the following tasks:
Consultant firm will perform the following tasks:
- Conduct
a gender situational analysis highlighting the root causes of gender
inequalities in Rwanda and assess how gender and social norms can affect
service access and Program outcomes - Assess
gender power relations at household and community levels and examine how
they affect women and men in USAID/Twiyubake program services. - Undertake
a gender gap analysis of USAID/Twiyubake, including Program goals,
expected results, activities/components/services, indicators, planning and
monitoring tools.
- Assess
the technical capacity on gender among implementing
partners RPOs and staff to identify gaps and opportunities; - Work
closely withUSAID/ Twiyubaketeam to develop a gender mainstreaming
strategy and relatedimplementationplan to ensure that gender equality is
systematically institutionalised within the Program including strategiesto
promote male engagement across the services and outcomes; - Developing
tools or gender checklist for engendering different programs
activities/Components and gender capacity building plan; - Support
USAID/Twiyubake program team to revise planning documents and integrate
gender into results framework, indicators and related monitoring and
results tracking systems.
IV.
CONSULTANT DELIVERABLES
CONSULTANT DELIVERABLES
- Inception
report with detailed methodology and gender analysis tools - Draft
report to be approved by USAID/Twiyubake management - Final
report incorporating the feedback from USAID/Twiyubake management - Gender
mainstreaming strategy with related Implementation plan and capacity
building plan. - Tools/
guidelines for gender mainstreaming within different program components or
services.
V.
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
The
consultant firm (s) must have:
consultant firm (s) must have:
- Minimum
experience of 5 years and expertise in gender issues and gender
analysis,substantial experience in designing, implementing and analyzing
social and gender contexts; - Experience
in working with multi sectoral projects or programs; - Demonstrated
capacity in research methods including data analysis, qualitative and
quantitative methods and focus groups discussions; - Previous
proven experience in similar workwill be helpful , - Fluency
in english and knowledge of rwandan context are required. - Having
at least four staff with qualification in Gender , development studies,
Social sciences, Management, economy, or any other related field with a
minimum experience in the mentioned domains; include their cvs and
certified academic qualifications; - Individual
consultant will not be considered.
VI.
CONSULTANCY DURATION
CONSULTANCY DURATION
The
consultancy is expected to be carried out within two months
starting from the date of contract signature by two parties.
consultancy is expected to be carried out within two months
starting from the date of contract signature by two parties.
VII.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSAL
a.
Technical Proposals should explain how the applicant intends to carry out the
work.
Technical Proposals should explain how the applicant intends to carry out the
work.
b.
Technical Proposals will be limited to four (4) pages in total. Pages in excess
of the 4 page limit will not be read or evaluated.
Technical Proposals will be limited to four (4) pages in total. Pages in excess
of the 4 page limit will not be read or evaluated.
Technical
Approach (1 page): The Bidder shall demonstrate its understanding, ability and
overall approach to performing the requirements described in the Statement of
Work.
Approach (1 page): The Bidder shall demonstrate its understanding, ability and
overall approach to performing the requirements described in the Statement of
Work.
- Personal
Qualifications and Availability (1 page): The Bidder shall identify
in summary format the names, education, experience and professional
qualifications of all individuals proposed for this Statement of Work as
well as the personnel signed CV and tasks. - Past
Performance (1 page): The Bidder shall submit a list of related contracts
and subcontracts that are similar in scope. Additionally, the Bidder
shall provide the contact details for reference purposes. - Timeframe
for completion (1 page): The Bidder shall explain the amount of time
required for each element in the Statement of Work.
d.
The Bidder must propose realistic and reasonable costs for the work
in accordance with the Bidder’s technical approach.
The Bidder must propose realistic and reasonable costs for the work
in accordance with the Bidder’s technical approach.
How
to Apply
to Apply
Interested
bidders are requested to submit their application no later than Tuesday,
May 31st 2016 at 4:00 pm, in a sealed envelope at Global Communities,
located at Kacyiru- Kigali, Kg 563 St (behind telecom house), with
mention “Gender gap analysis of USAID/ Twiyubake Program Consultancy”.
bidders are requested to submit their application no later than Tuesday,
May 31st 2016 at 4:00 pm, in a sealed envelope at Global Communities,
located at Kacyiru- Kigali, Kg 563 St (behind telecom house), with
mention “Gender gap analysis of USAID/ Twiyubake Program Consultancy”.
Only
shortlisted bidders will be contacted.
shortlisted bidders will be contacted.
Global
Communities is a member of the Network of International NGOs
Communities is a member of the Network of International NGOs
(NINGO)/
Rwanda
Rwanda
