Consultant to Develop Curriculum & Deliver Training ESP

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Background

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread violations of human rights worldwide, globally affecting around one in three women in her lifetime. UN Women endeavors to expand the reach and enhance the quality of services available to survivors of violence using the Essential Services Package (ESP). The ESP is a global guideline to support national systems in responding to gender-based violence and encompasses the core elements of health, social services, police, and justice sectors, and provides guidelines for coordination, governance, and resource estimation.

Recently the Government of Pakistan promulgated three sets of rules under section 19 of the Anti-Rape Act in February 2023 that cover Investigation, Trial & Procedure, and Anti-Rape Crisis Cell & Medico-legal. This legislation is critical in strengthening the justice sector's responses to VAWG. In view of supporting this critical legislation, UN Women is seeking to engage a consultant to develop a curriculum and train a pool of master trainers from justice service providers namely the Police, Medico-Legal, Forensics, and Prosecution on evidence collection, medical examination, investigation and trial including issues faced by Women with Disabilities (WwD) and Transwomen. The training will focus on building the concepts and skills required for gender-responsive and survivor-centric case management for Master Trainers as well as their ability to effectively communicate and train their peers.

Duties and Responsibilities

The objective of the consultancy is to design and develop a curriculum and deliver training sessions to a master pool of trainers from the Police, Prosecution, Medico-Legal, and Forensic departments to build their capacity and allow them to be able to conduct training sessions in the future.

• Review and analyze the Essential Services Package (ESP) to understand the framework, principles, standards, and minimum requirements for essential service provision for women and girl survivors of violence
• Review of relevant manuals and curriculum developed for training justice service providers
• Train a pool of master trainers from the Prosecution, Police, Medico-Legal, and Forensic Departments on forensic evidence collection, medical examination, investigation, and trial of GBV (Gender Based Violence) cases in two provinces (Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) as prescribed under relevant laws.
• This curriculum will complement a set of modules on gender concepts, different forms of VAW (Violence Against Women) and relevant laws/SOPs/Guidelines as provided in the Criminal Procedure Code of Pakistan, Evidence Act, and Pakistan Penal Code, which will be adapted to the needs, context, and the audience based on the principles set out in the ESP.
• Assist in the selection of master trainers from KP and Balochistan.
• Deliver the training and address any issues that may arise on-site (1 per province)
• Integrate various instructional strategies, technologies, and adult learning principles to enhance the effectiveness of the training materials
• Ensure that the curriculum and training materials are aligned with UN standards and best practices.
• Develop a support package for trainers to facilitate effective implementation
• Plan and finally implement the ToT for trainers in the two provinces.

Competencies

Core Values: Respect for Diversity, Integrity, and Professionalism

Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement and Leading by Example

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master's degree or equivalent in International Development, Gender/Women’s Studies, Law, Social Sciences, Law, or relevant field.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the field of gender equality and women’s rights;
• At least 3 years of experience in delivering training on gender issues to government officials, civil society, private sector companies, or grassroots communities;
• At least 3 years of proven experience in developing training manuals, modules, and programmes;
• Sound understanding of interactive learning methods and adult-learning techniques

Competencies:

• Strong presentation, facilitation, and/or training management skills.
• Excellent communication skills including interpersonal skills, ability to conduct presentations and explain complex ideas to persons from diverse backgrounds
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, teamworking, and teambuilding skills
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Urdu

Application: All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P11) which can be downloaded from

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Foreign Qualified Candidates: Foreign degree holders shall be required to (i) Present a verification/certification letter from the university verifying the degree & student enrollment, or (ii) Foreign degree Equivalence Letter from HEC.

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