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A regional study of gender equality observatories in West and Central Africa, carried out by Claudy Vouhé for UN Women

Sources: UN Women

This regional study offers an inventory and analysis of the legal framework of gender observatories, their attributions, functions and missions. It is based on exchanges with 21 countries, in particular the eleven countries that have created observatories. It compares the internal organisation and budgets of the observatories between countries, looks at operational practices, in particular the degree of involvement in the collection and use of data, and identifies obstacles and good practices in terms of influencing pro-gender equality public policies. Finally, the study draws up a list of strategic recommendations intended for observatories, supervisory bodies and technical and financial partners.

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Hiring a Research Manager to join us at the Gender x Digital (GxD) Hub at LEAD at Krea University, Delhi.

As a Research Manager, you will lead and shape rigorous evidence generation at the intersection of gender, AI, and digital systems, informing more inclusive digital policies and platforms in India. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys geeking out over measurement challenges, causal questions, and the nuances of designing evaluations that answer what works, for whom, and why. We welcome applications from researchers with strong mixed-methods expertise, experience designing theory or experiment based evaluations, and a deep commitment to gender equality and digital inclusion.

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 • 4+ years of experience in evaluation and applied research
 • Ability to manage data quality, lead statistical analysis, and translate findings into clear, compelling reports and briefs
 • Strong interest in gender equality, livelihoods, and digital inclusion
 • Comfort with ambiguity and a fast-paced environment, as the ecosystem evolves and pivots to new areas of inquiry
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Looking for support on developing capacity on gender responsive M&E

Hi, 

I was wondering if there is/are any institutions that provide training to gender experts on gender responsive monitoring and evaluation. Does it exist, or would a monitoring and evaluation expert do the job if they work with gender experts? 

cheers

Seble

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Permalink Reply by Hediye Nur HASIRCI on January 18, 2017 at 12:48

Hi,

WB has a gender in m&e guideline, I am sharing

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Permalink Reply by Kelvin Chukwuemeka on January 18, 2017 at 13:52

I feel you have given her the best answer to her question.

Permalink Reply by Awuor Ponge on January 18, 2017 at 16:51

Dear Seble,

You may get other materials herein attached: 

  1. ACTIL - Training Manual Gender Responsive Transformative NEC_Final
  2. A practical guide to Gender-sensitive Approaches for Disaster Management
  3. A gender sensitivity resource pack:  Community safety training, outreach, and advocacy in Nepal

About institutions offering Gender-responsive M&E Training, you may try the free online course supported by UNICEF and EvalPartners at http://elearning.evalpartners.org/elearning/course-details/1

You may also have to apply for the IPDET Training at Carleton University: http://ipdet.org

All the very best in your search.

Awuor PONGE.

Permalink Reply by Awuor Ponge on January 18, 2017 at 17:48

Dear Seble,

I tried to attach the three documents in vain, but you should be able to get them online. Let me look for the links. Click on each of the titles to download them:

  1. ACTIL - Training Manual Gender Responsive Transformative NEC_Final
  2. A practical guide to Gender-sensitive Approaches for Disaster Manag...
  3. A gender sensitivity resource pack:  Community safety training, out...

I hope this helps now.

All the very best in your reading!

Permalink Reply by Florence Etta on January 18, 2017 at 18:34

Dear Seble,

The African Gender & Development Evaluation  Network (AGDEN) does just that - provides training on gender & human rights responsive training.

We are a continental network but can organise training for an institution if required. If you wish to pursue this please email me at florence.etta@gmail.com.  

I see the World Bank document sent to you. In my humble opinion it is very dated i.e. old although it is useful it is long and does not sufficiently give much how-to help.  

The resources that Awour has posted are also quite useful.

Do let me know if you wish to continue this conversation.

Cheers,

Florence Etta

Permalink Reply by Awuor Ponge on January 19, 2017 at 8:14

Dear Dr. Etta,

Thanks for the reminder about AGDEN Training. How could I forget our AGDEN surely?

I hope Seble will be able to get in touch with you about the AGDEN Training.

Cheers!

Awuor PONGE.

Permalink Reply by Pradeep Kumar Panda on January 18, 2017 at 19:40

Hi

World Bank manual on Gender Issues in Monitoring and Evaluation is exhaustive one.

Thanks

Pradeep

Permalink Reply by Florence Etta on January 18, 2017 at 19:59

Exhaustive but surely dated!!!
It uses the phrase 'gender sensitive' when the discourse has moved on to more active words and talk!

Permalink Reply by Terry Kigundu on January 19, 2017 at 0:40
Hi

At ACTIL we have this module which is already tested, reviewed and adopted for learning. kindly have a look at it on the link given up. I would be glad to offer more information on the same. I am in charge of Programs and it would my pleasure and that of ACTIL to work with you on this. best wishes
Permalink Reply by Esther Osiel on January 19, 2017 at 12:00

Hi Denke,

Here's the link for UN WOMEN's How to Manage Gender Responsive Evaluation

https://trainingcentre.unwomen.org/enrol/index.php?id=27

All the best and kind regards,

Esther.

Permalink Reply by Anouka van Eerdewijk on January 20, 2017 at 13:57

Hi Seble

Our gender team at KIT could offer that kind of training. (www.kit.nl/gender). Feel free to get in touch,

Anouka

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