Training Course on Gender Mainstreaming in Project Management

Course Title: Training Course on Gender Mainstreaming in Project Management
Course venue: Kigali Rwanda
Course duration - 5 days
Registration Fee : 750 USD
Course dates
14/8/2023 – 18/8/2023: https://bit.ly/43CQrLf
18/9/2023 – 22/9/2023: https://bit.ly/43CQrLf
23/10/2023 – 27/10/2023: https://bit.ly/43CQrLf
20/11/2023 – 24/11/2023: https://bit.ly/43CQrLf
Contacts: +250 784 481 618 or +250 786 156 256
E-mail: [email protected]
About the Course
Gender equality is now universally recognized as a core development objective. This course offers a concise and insightful exploration of the principles and practices necessary for promoting gender equality and integrating a gender perspective across all sectors and levels of society. It provides a comprehensive understanding of gender mainstreaming and its importance in achieving inclusive and equitable outcomes. Participants will gain valuable insights into the concepts of gender, gender roles, and gender biases. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, this course equips learners with practical strategies to identify and address gender disparities, integrate gender perspectives into policies and programs, and foster a more inclusive and gender-responsive environment.
Target Participants
This course is aimed at staff in development organizations, government institutions and the private sector involved in project management.
What you will learn
By the end of the course the learner should be able to:
• Understand key gender concepts
• Conduct a gender analysis
• Successfully mainstream gender in the project lifecycle
• Assess integration of gender in a project
• Develop a gender policy
Course duration
5 days
Course Outline
Introduction to Gender and Definition of Terms
• Understanding gender as a social construct
• Exploring the difference between sex and gender
• Definitions of key terms: gender, gender inequality, gender mainstreaming, gender analysis
Causes of Gender Inequality
• Historical and cultural factors contributing to gender inequality
• Structural and systemic causes of gender disparities
• Intersectionality: Understanding how gender intersects with other social identities
• Exploring the impact of gender inequality on individuals and societies
Gender and Development – Historical Background
• Evolution of gender and development approaches
• Historical milestones in the recognition of gender issues in development
• Critiques of earlier development paradigms and the emergence of gender-responsive approaches
• Understanding the relationship between gender equality and sustainable development
Gender Mainstreaming Cycle
• Overview of the gender mainstreaming approach
• The four stages of the gender mainstreaming cycle: gender analysis, planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
• Applying the gender mainstreaming cycle to various contexts (e.g., organizations, policies, programs)
• Case studies and examples of successful gender mainstreaming initiatives
Gender Mainstreaming in Project Identification
• Gender considerations in project identification
• Assessing needs and opportunities for both men and women
• Identification of key gender issues related to projects
• Gender responsive stakeholders’ engagement
Gender Mainstreaming in Project Design and Planning
• Gender mainstreaming of project results
• Design of gender responsive activities
• Gender mainstreaming of project indicators
• Engendering the logical framework
• Gendered budget
• Application of the gender marker
Gender Mainstreaming in Project Implementation
• Engendering implementation of project activities
• Gender considerations in project implementation team
• Gender considerations in project coordination
Gender Mainstreaming in Monitoring and Evaluation
• Engendering the M&E system
• Development of gender responsive data collection methods and tools
• Gender responsive data analysis and reporting
• Gender sensitive project evaluation
Gender Analysis, Frameworks, and Tools
• Introduction to gender analysis: its purpose and key components
• Gender analysis frameworks and methodologies (e.g., GAD, WID, intersectionality)
• Tools and techniques for conducting gender analysis (e.g., gender-disaggregated data, gender impact assessments, gender budgeting)
• Practical exercises and group discussions to apply gender analysis tools to real-world scenarios
Training Approach
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
Tailor-Made Course
We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more [email protected]
Payment
The training fee covers tuition fees, learning materials, and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to [email protected]