Duties and Responsibilities

The general objective of supporting the adoption of a charter against FGM by religious and traditional leaders is to obtain their increased and effective commitment in accelerating the processes of developing strategies to combat harmful practices including FGM.

Specifically, this involves supporting:

1. The establishment of consultation frameworks with traditional and religious leaders on the issue of FGM and other harmful practices;
2. The updating or establishment of a network of traditional and religious leaders in favor of accelerating the processes of developing strategies to combat harmful practices including FGM.
3. The development and adoption of a charter by which traditional and religious leaders materialize their commitment to put their knowledge and skills to the service of abandoning harmful practices including FGM.
4. Immediate adherence of these actors to interventions to prevent harmful practices and FGM in the regions.
5. The emergence of a common understanding of the root causes of Harmful Practices and FGM and their impact on the empowerment of women and girls, the elimination of violence against them and the realization of their rights.
6. The gradual adherence of religious and traditional leaders to values ​​that allow for the questioning of harmful social norms.
7. Des propositions concrètes de la part de chaque chef religieux et traditionnel sur les mesures à prendre effectivement dans leurs communautés respectives pour accélérer l’élimination des pratiques préjudiciables y compris les MGF.

Deliverables

• Signature by at least 75% of religious and traditional leaders targeted by the approach of the charter against PP and FGM
• At least three consultation meetings between religious and traditional leaders and women’s rights organizations to accelerate the elimination of harmful parts including FGM are organized in collaboration with the Amadou Hampate Ba Foundation
• Provide a timetable for actions to be taken by religious and traditional leaders on the measures to be effectively taken in their respective communities to accelerate the elimination of harmful practices including FGM.

Skills

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home-based consultancy. As part of this mission, travel is planned to Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone.

Core Values: 

• Respect for diversity 
• Intégrité 
• Professionnalisme

Core Competencies: 

· Awareness and sensitivity to GBV issues and women’s and children’s rights 

· Responsibility 

·       Résolution créative de problèmes 

·       Communication efficace Inclusive

· Collaboration 

· Mobilization of stakeholders 

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

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES : 

• Have Expertise in Community Development and Animation: Solid experience in community development, social project management or a background in working with vulnerable communities.
• Avoir une Connaissance des Services Sociaux et des ONG : Une compréhension approfondie des services sociaux, des des enjeux spécifiques aux ONG et aux autorités locales.
• Have a Training in Facilitation: Proven experience in designing and facilitating training programs focused on capacity building, ideally in a similar context.
• Avoir des Compétences Pédagogiques : Capacité à enseigner de manière interactive, à faciliter des discussions et à encourager la participation des participants.
• Have Project Management skills: Ability to effectively manage a training program, including planning, logistical organization and monitoring.
• Have skills in Monitoring and Evaluation: Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of training and measure the impact of the skills acquired by participants.
• Have Cultural Sensitivity: A sensitivity to different cultures and social contexts, as well as an ability to adapt training to different audiences.

Have Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with local authorities, NGOs and community members).

Required Skills and Experience

Education and Certification:

• Hold a Higher Education Diploma (BAC + 5 at least) in gender, sociology, economics, social sciences or a related field;

Experience :

• Avoir une expérience d’au moins 2 ans en structure associative et/ou accompagnement des organisations de défenses des droits des femmes et des enfants.
• Have expertise in the field of combating FGM and harmful practices
• Female candidates are particularly encouraged.

Languages:

• Le français est requis
• Knowledge of several local languages ​​is an asset.