Position: National Consultant Support Leading the Way for Girls Leadership’s Program (Ministry of Women's Affairs)__Deadline:16-September

1.    Assignment Information
Assignment Title:    National Consultant Support Leading the Way for Girls Leadership’s program
Cluster/Project:    Leading the Way for Girls Leadership (LWGL)
Post Level:    Specialist
Contract Type:    Individual Contractor (IC)
Duty Station:    Phnom Penh
Expected Place of Travel:    N/A
Contract Duration:    30 working days (23 September 2024 to 31 November 2024)

2.    Project Description
The Ministry of Women’s affairs (MoWA) is supporting agency for the Royal Government of Cambodia that guides, promotes and monitors the implementation of gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls. In line with this, MoWA has developed the Neary Rattanak Strategic Plan VI 2024-2028, building on the progress made in the implementation of the previous Neary Rattanak Strategic Plan and recent development in society. The plan is linked to the legal framework, policies, reform program sectoral policies to fulfill the commitment of the Royal Government, including adherence to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) principles and the agenda for sustainable development to ensure that “No one is Left Behind”. Neary Rattanak VI focuses on gender mainstreaming through applying a gender transformative approach within the legal framework, national policies and programs. It also emphasises a public behavioural change program as its Core Strategy with Six Priority Areas, including: 1) Women's Economic Empowerment, 2) The Promotion of Social, Women and Family Values, 3) The Promotion of the Well-Being of Women and Girls, 4) Legal Protection for Women and Girls, 5) Women in Leadership and Governance, and 6) Women and Climate Change. It is supported by the Institutional Support Strategy on Institutional Performance Development and Efficiency.

Leading the Way for Girls Leadership (LWGL) is a new program, under the sectoral strategy 5 of the NRVI: Women in leadership and Governance, aims to empower and promote girls’ leadership capability with gender transformative and ethical leadership in the social and community engagement for the sake of sustainable development. This program will cooperate with relevant stakeholder such as Developing Partner, None Government Organization, Private sector and other relevant institution, and focuses on four main components, including:
1.    Strengthening and expanding Girls' club and leadership network.

2.    Capacity training and development program in the evolution gender in community.

3.    Promoting the support and participation of public, community and families.

4.    Research and evidence in support of Girls' and Gender Leadership Programs.

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs with the support from PLAN International Cambodia is looking for National Consultant to develop the national program on Leading the Way for Girls Leadership (LWGL) 2024-2028.

3.    Scope of Work
The assignment aims to develop national program document on LWGL which response to the new emerging issues of girls and young women related leadership. The consultant will conduct desk review, consultation with relevant stakeholder to gather inputs and feedback for develop a road map for girl, young women and youth capacity development.
The consultant will work with MoWA and PLAN team to undertake and deliver the following activities and outputs:
Conduct desk review on the existing policies, programs, and other relevant stakeholder on youth capacity development, girl leadership, girl and women empowerment, and its mechanisms (International, National and Sub national) and the new emerging issue and barrier of girls’ leadership.
Work closely with MoWA project team to keep updating and seek advice on the inputs/feedbacks collected
Review and feedback on Champion of Cambodia (CoC) Manual book that will adapt in the LWGL program
Draft and finalize LWGL program through consultation with stakeholders and girl, young women and youths.
Develop the Guideline on how to establish youth clubs to be aligned with National Policy on Youth Development.
Conduct  the  mapping with  key  relevant  stakeholders  who  works  on  girls  and  youth leadership.
Conduct the new research (if any need) of girls’ leadership emerging issues in Cambodia and feedbacks to identify the opportunities and entry points to ensure the effectiveness of LWGL’s program.

4.    Expected Outputs and Deliverables

N	Deliverables/Outputs	Estimated Duration to Complete	Target Due Dates	Review and Approvals Required by MoWA & PLAN Team
1	Inception report with detailed methodology and workplan in response to scope of work	2 Days		·     MoWA project team ·     Programme Analyst, PLAN
2	Draft  and  finalize  LWGL program through consultation meetings with stakeholders	10 Days		·     MoWA project team ·     Programme Analyst, PLAN
3	Conduct desk review on the existing policies, programs, and other relevant stakeholder on youth capacity development and its mechanisms (International, National and Sub national) and the new emerging issue and barrier of girls’ leadership	5 Days		·     MoWA project team ·     Programme Analyst, PLAN
4	Develop  the  Guideline  on how to establish youth clubs to be aligned with National Policy         on         Youth Development	5 Days		·     MoWA project team ·     Programme Analyst, PLAN
5	Conduct the mapping with key relevant stakeholders at National and Sub National level who works on girls and youth leadership.	2 Days		·     MoWA project team ·     Programme Analyst, PLAN
6	Conduct the new research (if any need) of girls’ leadership emerging issues in Cambodia and feedbacks to identify the opportunities and entry points to ensure the effectiveness of LWGL’s program.	3 Days		·     MoWA project team ·     Programme Analyst ·     PLAN Programmes

	-  Review and feedback on Champion of Cambodia (CoC) Manual book. -  Work closely with MoWA project team on reviewing activities on LWGL program	3 Days		·     MoWA project team ·     Programme Analyst ·     PLAN Programmes
Total # of Days:		30 Days

 

5.    Institutional Arrangement
The  Consultant  will  be  supervised  by  the  MoWA  General  Director  of  Gender  Equality and Economic Development. S/he will work closely with the Gender Equality Department of the MoWA and PLAN International Cambodia. Each deliverable will be reviewed by both MoWA and PLAN International, who will revert feedbacks within one week after it is submitted. PLAN will approve on deliverables (to release the payment) based on confirmation of satisfactory outputs from both PLAN International and the MoWA team.

6.    Duration of the Work
The duration is for 30 working days from (start from 23 September 2024 to 31 November 2024). A more detailed work plan of the assignment will be further elaborated in collaboration with the MoWA General Director of Gender Equality and Economic Development and PLAN International; and incorporated into the inception report.

7.    Duty Station
The duty station of the mission work is Phnom Penh, Cambodia (possibility to travel to provinces if needed). There will also be face to face meetings if required by MoWA team in consultation with PLAN.

8.    Minimum Qualifications of the Individual Contractor
Education:    

• Advanced University Degree (Master or PhD) in women’s studies, gender studies, international development, public administration, political science, sociology, anthropology, human rights, social work.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the field of gender equality, women and girl leadership and empowerment, and/or youth capacity building.
• Strong experience in the development, review and evaluation of national policy, national guideline related to gender equality, women and girl leadership and empowerment, and/or youth capacity building. .
• Strong experience in facilitating in workshops and other events to engage, mobilize and capture the inputs and develop recommendations for next steps.
• Strong practical experience in research on girls and women’s leadership and girls issue.
• Strong knowledge and experiences in national and international strategics, frameworks and policies in relation to gender equality and/ or youth capacity building.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated commitment to MoWA’s mission, vision and values;
• Sensitivity and adaptability to Cambodian culture;
• Highest standards of integrity, gender-sensitivity, age-sensitivity, discretion and loyalty.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with government and development partners.
• Good facilitation and presentation skill.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with people from different backgrounds to deliver quality products within short timeframe.
• Be flexible and responsive to changes and demands.
• Be client oriented and open to feedback.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Be aware of child protection policy

Please send your cover letter and CV with your name and contact details (phone and email) to phone number: +855 12 761 611 and email: meachsotheary@gmail.com mentioning the position you are applying for in the subject line “Leading the Way for Girls Leadership (LWGL)”. Preferred candidates will subsequently be asked to provide three professional referees and their expected remuneration. Ministry of Women’s Affairs is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to the professional experience and position expectations.

MoWA does not discriminate against any employee or applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law. MoWA aims to have a diverse workforce at all levels, and a workplace that is supportive of gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Women, people with disabilities and other minorities are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Moreinfo:  https://www.mowa.gov.kh

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