Consultor para la Formación en Incidencia Política a Organizaciones de Base Comunitaria en Lima, Callao y Tumbes y Acompañamiento para la Elaboración de Planes de Incidencia
Organizational Context
UN Women Peru, as part of the UN-a-UN initiative 'Voces que Transforman: Igualdad y Derechos en el Perú', aims to reduce discrimination and violence against marginalized women. This consultancy supports strengthening public policies related to human rights and gender equality by enhancing the capacities of community-based organizations (OBCs). The role contributes to the project's objective of improving laws and policies through evidence-based advocacy.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen the evidence-based political advocacy capacities of Community-Based Organizations (OBCs) in Lima, Callao, and Tumbes, Peru. This will be achieved through a participatory training process and technical assistance in developing advocacy plans. The role directly contributes to improving laws and policies that address the needs of vulnerable groups, aligning with the project 'Voces que Transforman: Igualdad y Derechos en el Perú' and UN Women's mandate to promote gender equality and women's rights.
Responsibilities
Develop a work plan for selecting and convening OBCs for training. Design a participatory methodology and pedagogical materials for 5 workshops (3 sessions each) on policy analysis, message construction, stakeholder mapping, and advocacy strategies, incorporating gender, human rights, and intersectionality. Facilitate 15 in-person workshop sessions across Tumbes, Callao, Lima Centro, Lima Norte, and Lima Este, including participant registration and learning assessments. Develop a participatory methodology for designing advocacy plans. Provide hybrid technical assistance to 5 selected OBCs in developing specific advocacy plans, including objectives, stakeholders, messages, tactics, timelines, and indicators. Ensure each plan links to prioritized project laws/policies and includes implementation recommendations. Facilitate feedback sessions and present the 5 validated advocacy plans.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in gender equality, human rights, public policy, or community development is required. Proven experience in designing and delivering training workshops on advocacy and policy analysis, particularly with community-based organizations, is essential. Experience in Peru or similar contexts is desirable.
Skills
Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Training Facilitation, Workshop Design, Capacity Building, Project Management, Report Writing, Gender Mainstreaming, Human Rights, Intersectionality.