Terms of Reference (TOR) for a feminist organization to conduct training on transformative leadership within MEA governance structures at country and regional levels

Background / Project description

MenEngage Africa is a member of the Global MenEngage Alliance, is an international civil society network working to dismantle patriarchy through transforming masculinities and engaging men and boys through intersectional feminist approaches to advance women’s rights and gender justice for all. The Alliance consists of more than 700-member organizations across 70 countries, working together through country and regional networks. The Alliance plays a pivotal role in shaping the international agenda on work with men and boys from a feminist perspective, particularly in the areas of gender-based violence prevention, advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all, redistributing unpaid care-work, and advancing peace and security. 

MenEngage Africa (MEA) is the largest of the 6 MenEngage Global Alliance regional networks, with more than 500 member organizations across 22 country networks.  MEA has been the strongest regional network with respect to it governance structures, led by a regional steering committee with representatives from 4 sub regions, financial sustainability as the result of financial support from numerous multilateral donors, enabling the network to strengthen itself, to conduct collective activities across the region and to provide sub-grants to the country networks. 

The goal of this programme is to strengthen women’s leadership and meaningful engagement within MEA decision-making structures.

Project Overview

The project aims to enhance the capacity of MEA women leaders within governance structures at country and regional levels, through transformative leadership training. The training will focus on improving women’s leadership skills, knowledge, and confidence to effectively participate in decision-making processes and promote gender-sensitive policies.

Objectives

1. To provide transformative leadership training to men and women leaders in governance structures at country and regional levels.
2. To enhance the capacity of women leaders to effectively participate in decision-making processes and promote gender-sensitive policies.
3. To strengthen the leadership skills, knowledge, and confidence of women leaders to champion gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Expected Outcomes

1. Improved knowledge and understanding of transformative leadership concepts and principles among women and men leaders in governance structures.
2. Enhanced leadership skills, confidence, and competence of women leaders to effectively participate in decision-making processes
3. Strengthened networking and collaboration among women leaders across different regions and countries.

Scope of Work

1. The feminist organization will be responsible for implementing the capacity training, which includes the following activities:
2. Training delivery: Deliver the training program, either virtually or face-to-face, to MEA women and men  leaders in governance structures at country and regional levels. The training should include interactive sessions, case studies, and group discussions to ensure effective learning.
3. Evaluation and monitoring: Develop an evaluation plan to measure the effectiveness of the training program and monitor its impact on women’s leadership in governance structures.
4. Reporting: Submit a report to the project manager, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Deliverables

1. Detailed training curriculum
2. Training materials
3. List of selected participants
4. Training report, including lessons learned and recommendations
5. Evaluation report, including impact assessment and recommendations for future improvements

Timeline

The project is expected to run for 2 months, with the following milestones:

1. Needs assessment: 2 weeks
2. Curriculum development: 2 weeks 
3. Training delivery: 1 week
4. Evaluation and monitoring: 1 week
5. Reporting: 2 weeks 

Budget

The budget for the project is R150 000.00 

The budget should be submitted along with the proposal, and it should be no more than the amount of the  grant.

Proposal Guidelines

1. The proposal should include a brief overview of the organization’s experience and expertise in delivering capacity training programs for women leaders.
2. The proposal should outline the methodology and approach that the organization will use to deliver the training program, including the trainers’ qualifications and experience.
3. The proposal should include a detailed budget breakdown, highlighting the costs associated with each component of the project.
4. The proposal should include a timeline for the project, highlighting key milestones and delivery dates.
5. The proposal should include a description of the evaluation and monitoring plan, including the indicators that will be used.

Expected participants should include

1. Women leaders: This includes MEA women who are currently in leadership positions or have the potential to take on leadership roles in the future. The training should aim to empower them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to excel in their roles and promote gender diversity in their organizations.
2. Men leaders: This includes MEA men who are currently in leadership positions and have a willingness to learn and support gender diversity initiatives. Their participation is crucial to create a more inclusive and diverse leadership team and to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
3. Diversity and inclusion champions: These are MenEngage members who are passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in their organizations. Their participation will help to create a more inclusive culture and promote gender diversity initiatives.

How to apply

Should you wish to apply, please send a detailed proposal, quote, and CV no later than 06 November 2023 to:

Josephine Mukwendi
Regional Programmes Specialist
Email: josephine@genderjustice.org.za