General Information
Position: Consultant to provide Sensitivity
Training programs for Feminist Organizations in Morocco
Publishing Date: July 18 th, 2024
Deadline: July 28 th 2024
Location: Marrakech, Morocco
Background :
AKALIYAT is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting and defending the rights of minorities. Founded on the principles of equality, justice, and human dignity, AKALIYAT works to protect and support marginalized groups in Morocco and beyond.
Mission and Objectives
The mission of AKALIYAT is to create an environment where all individuals, regardless of their origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity, can live without discrimination or violence. To achieve this, AKALIYAT focuses on the following areas:
1. Awareness and Education: Organizing awareness campaigns and educational programs to promote human rights and combat stereotypes and prejudices.
2. Psychological and Social Support: Providing psychological and social support services to minority individuals, including counseling and personal development workshops.
3. Advocacy and Lobbying: Working with policymakers, public institutions, and international organizations to influence policies and legislation in favor of minority rights.
4. Research and Documentation: Conducting studies and publishing reports on the situation ofminorities to document human rights violations and propose recommendations for improving their protection.
Summary of key tasks
AKALIYAT is seeking a consultant to design and implement sensitivity training programs tailoredspecifically for feminist organizations operating in Morocco. These programs will focus on enhancing the understanding, empathy, and inclusivity of participants towards various gender identities, intersecting oppressions, and marginalized communities. The consultant will work on achieving the project’s objectives through executing the below detailed duties and essential functions.
Duties and Essential functions Work on achieving the activities Objectives:
● Enhance awareness and understanding of feminist organizations in Morocco regarding intersectional feminism and its relevance to their work.
● Promote empathy, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity within feminist organizations towards diverse
gender identities and lived experiences.
● Strengthen the capacity of feminist organizations to effectively address intersecting forms of oppression and discrimination faced by marginalized communities.
The above are achieved via the execution of the below duties and functions:
● Revise pre-existing assessments to identify the specific training needs and priorities of feminist organizations in Morocco.
● Develop sensitivity training modules tailored for feminist organizations in Morocco.
● Create programmatic materials, case studies, and training resources incorporating best and safe practices in sensitivity training, intersectional feminism, and inclusive pedagogy.
● Coordinate and oversee the delivery of training programs using participatory and interactive methods.
● Ensures a safe and inclusive learning environment that encourages open dialogue, reflection, and peer learning.
● Connect with local feminist organizations, civil society actors, and marginalized communities.
● Collaborate with partners to co-design and co-facilitate the training programs (integrating their feedback and insights).
● Establish and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to track the progress and impact of the training programs.
● Collect and analyze feedback from participants, trainers, and stakeholders as part of the M&E framework.
● Integrate feedback to inform continuous improvement and adaptation of training programs (to be included clearly in the final report)
● Document the outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices from the training programs.
● Prepare and disseminate evaluation reports for each workshop, documenting outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future interventions.
● Share findings through reports, case studies, and knowledge-sharing events to contribute to the broader discourse on gender equality and social justice.
● Develop a customized curriculum based on the identified needs and priorities.
Deliverables
● Developed and tailored training modules for feminist organizations in Morocco, including presentation slides, handouts, and case studies.
● Comprehensive set of educational materials and resources used during the training sessions.
● Execution of a series of workshops, including detailed agendas, attendance records, and session summaries.
● Detailed evaluation reports for each workshop, documenting outcomes, participant feedback, and recommendations for future improvements.
● Summarized feedback from workshop participants, trainers, and stakeholders.
● Documented framework and tools used for monitoring and evaluating the training programs.
● A final report summarizing all activities, outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future initiatives.
COMPETENCIES
● Advanced University degree in Social Sciences or Psychology or Political sciences
● At least 4-7 or more years of progressively relevant experience in the context of developing countries.
● Experience on issues related to public health, human rights, harm reduction and People Who Use Drugs.
● Strong background in gender studies, with a deep understanding of intersectional feminism and inclusive pedagogy.
● Proven experience in designing and delivering sensitivity training programs.
● Skilled in using participatory and interactive training methods.
● High level of cultural sensitivity and empathy towards diverse gender identities and lived experiences.
● Ability to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
● Excellent organizational and project management skills.
● Ability to coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders efficiently.
● Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
● Safely disseminate findings through various platforms and events to promote knowledge sharing in
coordination with local partners
● Touch base with the focal point on logistics for the series of workshops, ensuring participation of a
diverse group of participants.
● Support in managing schedules, venues, and other logistical details to ensure smooth execution oftraining programs.
● Meet with implementing partners as required and needed.
● Proficiency in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
● Ability to analyze feedback and data to inform continuous improvement.
● Strong verbal and written communication skills.
● Ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner.
● Ability to critically assess training needs and tailor programs accordingly.
● Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
● Experience in documenting project outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices.
● Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and knowledge-sharing materials.
● Skills in enhancing awareness and understanding of intersectional feminism.
● Ability to promote empathy, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity within organizations.
LANGUAGES
● Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
● Proficiency in Arabic and in French is highly desirable.
How to Apply:
If interested, please submit a CV/Resume with a cover letter to smailhoriya@gmail.com & info@menahra.org.
Please ensure that the subject of your email is “Consultant for Capacitating Feminist Movements”.
For further information, you may contact the +212525080880 or MENAHRA offices at +961 1 493 211 or visit
our website at www.menahra.org . /www.akaliyat.org
Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
