Background

More than 15 months into the conflict with no end in sight, violent clashes continue between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has resulted in the largest internal displacement the world has ever experienced since the Syrian civil war in 2011. There have been growing trends of violations against civilian communities, increased reporting of conflict-related sexual violence as a weapon of war, heightened levels of disease and now looming famine, thus, deepening humanitarian needs. Nearly 13 million women, girls, boys, and men have been forced to flee their homes since last April, with over 9.9 million within Sudan, including 1.63 million women (women and girls of reproductive age).    

Food insecurity has further increased gender-based violence (GBV) risks as protection mechanisms for women and girls have broken down. Over 30 per cent of women and 26 per cent of girls reportedly have no access to lifesaving resources and services according to the 2024 REACH Initiative in South Kordofan, in six hard-to-reach localities (Alreif Alshargi, Habila, Al Quoz, Kadugli, Delami, Dilling).  Safety and security have exacerbated access to food, water, livelihood sources, healthcare, and other essential services. revealed how access to food has impacted women and girls, with 30 per cent.

Social and cultural norms position women as subordinate to men and the burden of unpaid caregiving, such as childcare, cooking, and cleaning, falls predominantly on women and girls.  In the context of the current conflict, traditional gender roles persist within households deepening gender inequality. Cultural, religious, and gendered values restrict the mobility of women and limit their social interactions. Girls are not allowed to travel or walk long distances to school or go alone to fetch firewood or water. In the wake of the conflict, traditional gender roles and responsibilities have been impacted with the men drawn into the conflict or leaving home in search of alternative livelihood opportunities. Women, who must now hold their families together, do not feel sufficiently experienced to take leadership while being expected to be the bread winners for their families.

Women-led organizations (WLO) and women rights organizations (WRO) are operating in some of the most dangerous and challenging areas of Sudan with limited capacity for Gender in Humanitarian Action. The work of WLOs and WROs in Sudan is as much about the survival of women and girls as it is about maintaining hope, dignity, and the possibility of a better future for those they serve.  For women to serve their communities better, there is a need to sharpen their capacity to understand the humanitarian architecture, the humanitarian programme cycle, resources, and opportunities available to them within this infrastructure. It is against this backdrop that UN Women is organizing Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) and Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Training of Trainers (ToT).   

Objectives 

The overall objective of the ToT is to enhance the knowledge of WLO and WRO on the existing humanitarian architecture including cluster approach, humanitarian coordination systems, global commitments, PSEA, CBCM standards etc. The duration of the ToT will be six (6) days. Participants will be selected in advance by UNW SCO in collaboration with partner organizations according to an agreed criterion. The ToT will involve a maximum of 20 participants (excluding UN Women Staff), who are anticipated to subsequently deliver equivalent training in their local areas or states.

pecific objectives

• Enhance meaningful participation of WLOs, and WROs, and women's initiatives in leadership and decision-making within humanitarian coordination and intervention mechanisms.
• Increase understanding of barriers that hinder WLOs and WROs from promoting women’s leadership in humanitarian response.
• Strengthen participants’ understanding of UN Women’s humanitarian mandate, and structure.

Outcomes:

The outcomes of the initiative include:

• Local WROs and WLOs actively participate in all phases of the humanitarian programme cycle, contribute to humanitarian architecture, and effectively engage in humanitarian response efforts.
• Enhanced representation of women in leadership roles within humanitarian response efforts.
• A community of trainers comprising trainers from WLO and WRO is formed, dedicated to delivering comprehensive training on GiHA and PSEA throughout Sudan.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the UN Women Sudan Country Office Humanitarian Specialist, and UN Women ESARO Humanitarian and DDR Specialist, the consultant will undertake the following:

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Prepare appropriate training materials. 
• Develop a work plan for implementation of the ToT.
• Facilitate the training over a 6-day training session.
• Compile a report that includes actionable recommendations for implementation of strengthening humanitarian coordination and interventions in Sudan.    

Deliverables & Work Schedule:  

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel:

Travel will be required if based outside Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

Competencies

Core Values: 

• Respect for Diversity 
• Integrity 
• Professionalism 

Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues 

• Accountability 
• Creative Problem Solving 
• Effective Communication 
• Inclusive Collaboration 
• Stakeholder Engagement 
• Leading by Example 

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies:  

https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values

Required Skills and Experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Possesses a Master’s degree or higher in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field, accompanied by at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in gender and protection mainstreaming, PSEA, with a proven understanding of the rights-based approach to work on gender and protection.
• Excellent understanding of the global humanitarian coordination architecture, the humanitarian programme cycle, and the interface with gender.
• Knowledge of the international humanitarian sector including the major current humanitarian policy issues including localisation.
• Experience working with and supporting NGO Networks – national, joint, and/or international.
• Proven experience in planning, developing, and facilitating participatory ToT techniques for adult learners.

Languages: 

• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must.

Confidentiality and proprietary interests  

The Consultant shall not disclose any proprietary or confidential information related to the consultancy service during the term or after the termination of the assignment without prior written consent. UN Women will be entitled to use, in full or partially, the training materials developed by the Consultant.

How to Apply 

• Personal CV or P11 (P11 can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc )
• A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page)
• Human Resources Team may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, or other materials.