National trainer to conduct trainings for the Network of Youth for Gender Equality (SSA)

Background:

Since 2016, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) has worked towards the promotion of women’s political and public participation by implementing the OSCE commitments to women’s public and political participation, strengthening the capacities of the host country’s seven registered political parties, and by supporting the Parliament of Tajikistan, youth, and civil society to work towards improved gender equality.  In 2017 the project established a Network of Youth for Gender Equality, which is comprised of active youth who have been active in political parties and/or civil society, and who have previously participated in various OSCE POiD capacity-building events aimed at promoting gender equality. 

Since 2021, the Network has taken an active role in gender equality capacity-building activities. Youth who participate in the Network join because of their interest in gender equality. They are selected for participation through a competitive selection process or because they received the support of government agencies and/or one of the seven registered political parties to participate in the POiD’s annual summer school. As part of the Network, youth acquire knowledge and learn concrete skills, which they use to develop and implement gender equality initiatives in their own communities. Exchange visits, training of trainers (ToT), and summer schools for young women and men have helped these young people increase their capacity to promote gender equality and tackle negative gender stereotypes. To date, the informal network comprises over 50 active youth in addition to a wider group of alumni. In 2022, members of the Network conducted 30 sessions on gender equality, more than half of which were held during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. 

In Q2 and Q3 of 2024, the Office will conduct two trainings (3 days each) for 25-30 young activists from the Network of Youth for Gender Equality on gender equality, participation of women in public and political life, presentation skills, advocacy and public speaking. The Office will select the most active individuals from the Network to participate. After the trainings, trained youth will conduct awareness-raising sessions on gender equality jointly with the OSCE staff in different rural regions of Tajikistan.  

Objective of Assignment: 

Within the framework of the Women’s Political Participation Project (WPP), the POiD requires the services of a national trainer to conduct a ToT for 25-30 young people from all regions of Tajikistan. The trainer is required to accomplish two main tasks:

1. deliver the essentials of gender equality and participation of women in public and political life during the first training;
2. enable participants to use their knowledge of gender equality by improving their capacity to conduct/deliver training in local communities, specifically by teaching about presentation skills, advocacy and public speaking during the second training.  

Duration of Assignment:
2 weeks in the period from 1 March 2024 to 1 October 2024.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of Human Rights Officer of the OSCE POiD, the national trainer will work in close cooperation with the national training facilitator and WPP team and will be tasked with the following:

• Developing training module, agenda, presentations, handout materials and pre-/post- training questionnaires in agreement with the project team for both trainings;
• Delivering two trainings (3 days each) in an interactive format for 25-30 young people in cooperation with the national training facilitator and project team;
• Preparing a final report with recommendations and lessons learnt. 

Deliverables:

• Training module, agenda, presentations, handout materials and pre-/post- training questionnaires developed and approved with the OSCE;
• 2 trainings (interactive format) for 25-30 young people delivered;
• Final report with recommendations, lessons learnt and analyzed pre-/post- training questionnaires submitted to the OSCE within 1 week after the completion of the second training.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, please see: https://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-dushanbe 

Necessary Qualifications:

• University degree in social sciences, international relations or similar with preference for knowledge of gender related issues
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in conducting trainings on gender equality, leadership, communications and empowerment of women;
• Previous experience in working with youth is a must;
• Knowledge of the country’s current situation on participation of women in public and political life;
• Experience in developing and implementing interactive training programs;
• Professional knowledge of Russian and Tajik languages is a must;
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

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