Terms of Reference: Consultant for workshops within the theamatic areas of peace, conflict sensitivity and gender
The tenders are to be sent to: sara.jakobsson@pmu.se and should include CV, presentation letter from the consultant and costs (total budget and cost per day, including VAT). Deadline for tenders is October 22nd, 2023.
Contact person for information: Thematic advisor for peace and democracy, Sara Jakobsson, sara.jakobsson@pmu.se
1. BACKGROUND
PMU (Pingstmissionens utvecklingssamarbete) is a faith- and rights-based organisation providing development and humanitarian programs worldwide since 1965. PMU’s main cross-cutting thematic priorities are gender equality, peace & democracy and environment & climate. We also work with health, education, livelihood and capacity for CS actors. PMU implements programs through local CSOs with capacity in multiple thematic specialities and sectors, including health, nutrition, WASH, food security, gender equality, environment & climate and peace building.
Within the thematic priorites of gender equality and peace, PMU is now looking for a consultant to facilitate at least three workshops yearly with in the theamatic areas of peace, conflict sensitivity and gender equality with PMUs partner organisations during 2024-2026. The workshops will take place in the Middle East and Africa.
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of the workshops is for partner organisations to build capacity in the areas of peace, conflict sensitive and gender programming in relation to their development interventions.
3. METHODOLOGY
Workshops where the participants are actively participating.
4. TIME PLAN and COSTS
At least three workshops to be carried out during yearly during a three years period, 2024-2026 . The exact dates of the workshops will be planned together with PMU and partner organisations. The consultancy also includes a smaller advisor role in relation to partner organizations. Approximate time frame: 15 – 25 days yearly
5. EXPECTATIONS ON THE CONSULTANT
We expect the consultant to have deep knowledge within the thematic area of peace, conflict sensitivity and gender as well as excellent pedagogical skills. The consultant should have good experience of working in conlict prone areas and good understanding of the situation when it comes to gender equality in context were women and girls rights are limited. Knowledge of faith based actors in development, especially within the Pentechostal network, is a strong advantage. It is also an advantage to have experience of working with PMU:s partner organizations. We expect the consultant to be fluent in English and Arabic, knowledge in French is also to prefer.