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Background

Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts.

Our Gender Strategy was developed to respond to these needs, and set out a clearer organisational commitment, approach and objectives for our gender work. It was released in May 2023 and covers a five-year period. We are reviewing the Strategy at its mid-point of implementation to understand where progress has been made and what to prioritise going forward. The review also comes as Conciliation Resources releases its new organisational Strategic Plan, which reaffirms our commitments to implementing a gender responsive, and where possible gender transformative, peacebuilding approach.

Objectives

The objectives for the mid-term review are:

1. Understand the current level of awareness and ownership of the Gender Strategy across the organisation;

2. Determine progress made to date against objectives outlined in the Gender Strategy, including challenges and patterns of success;

3. Assess the extent to which we are adhering to the guiding principles in how we deliver the Gender Strategy.

4. Suggest priorities and actions for the remainder of the Gender Strategy implementation period.

Scope of the work

The consultant will:

● Design a methodology for the mid-term review of the Gender Strategy, using the questions below as guidance;

● Carry out a review of secondary data provided, and collect primary data against review questions;

● Produce a detailed report against review questions, capturing key findings, successes, challenges and a summary of recommendations.

Required skills and expertise

● Fluency in English (French language skills are a plus)

● Expertise in carrying out mid-term reviews / performance assessments

● Strong understanding of gender equality and social inclusion in peacebuilding

● Experience of peacebuilding practice

● Understanding of how NGOs work and their operational realities

● Ability to process and manage complex data and technical discussions

● Ability to engage with teams working in diverse conflict and cultural contexts and manage potentially sensitive conversations

● Ability to write succinctly and identify clear, actionable recommendations.

● Well organised, punctual and able to meet deadlines and communicate efficiently

● Commitment and ability to abide by CR’s policies

● Experience in conflict-sensitive and trauma-informed research

● Respect for confidentiality and protection of personal data.