TRAINER & EXPERT TO ASSESS AND TRAIN THE GENDER NEEDS IN ALL GS-FOUNDATION PROJECTS AIMED AT STRENGTHENING EFFORTS TO ENSURE GENDER EQUALITY AND REDUCTION OF INEQUALITIES THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR SECURITY AUTHORITIES.

I. Background and Introduction

The reality in all of our project countries is that the security sector is dominated by men. The gender problem in these police organisations is particularly striking. However, traditional role models and discrimination still exist. Further measures are needed to raise awareness, break down institutional barriers and increase women’s participation in various sectors. The implementation of programmes to promote women in leadership positions and gender awareness training could help to create a more inclusive working environment. Gender training for the development and implementation of policies to promote gender equality, the integration of gender-sensitive training and the creation of networks for women in the police could lead to lasting progress in overcoming gender issues.

To support their institutional consolidation efforts to empower women and possible EU integration plans, initial approaches or follow-up concepts in the area of gender should therefore be implemented. Especially the countries Moldova and Ukraine will be of significance, but also Nigeria.

II. Project details

Further promoting gender equality and reducing inequalities between men and women will contribute to the sustainable development of the security institutions and strengthen their police capacity to detect and investigate crime.

The projects aim to contribute to the advancement of women in security agencies e.g. in the Ukraine and in Moldova, thereby promoting gender awareness and the protection of women in the security context. Regional progress will be made in line with Germany’s feminist foreign policy and the EU integration aspirations of all three countries.  The primary objective of these projects is to promote gender equality within civil security authorities and Ministries of Interior. This will be achieved through targeted training, awareness-raising initiatives, technical assistance and the exchange of best practices to promote the integration of women in police. Together, we want to strengthen the security sectors in these countries and build comprehensive cooperation to promote gender equality and peace.

The aim is also to enable a supra-regional network on gender equality in the security sector to operate on a permanent basis.

III. The GS-Foundation – About Us

The GS Foundation is a German non-profit organisation dedicated to building effective, accountable and democratic security sector institutions in countries affected by instability or conflict. Our vision is to support our partners in ensuring their own national security and stability. The German government’s 2019 Inter-Ministerial Strategy to Support Security Sector Reform forms the basis of our work. Our teams around the world are staffed primarily by former senior law enforcement officials. We adhere to internationally recognised human rights standards at all levels of our work and pursue the concept of human security. Our work therefore has a strong focus on addressing the security needs of all citizens and on gender equality. Our project activities range from advising on national reform and security strategies, training and equipping security forces, to facilitating dialogue between security institutions and society.

IV. Duties, Responsibilities and Scope of Work of the Local Staff

The employee is responsible for the following tasks:

• Conducting training on gender and related topics for civilian security authorities, both in the capital cities and in rural areas
• Community policing and gender equality training and formats with the aim of building trust between the police and local authorities
• Conducting and promoting the exchange of ideas on various gender issues within security institutions
• Strengthening women and men in leadership positions, as well as training and programmes on related topics, e.g. dealing with the media, rhetoric courses and public speaking
• Facilitation of participatory and confidence-building processes
• Incorporating local experiences and perspectives in the development of materials, Creation of training materials etc.
• Expert on the gender reform processes in democratic security sector reform
• Conducting baseline assessments and needs analysis and subsequent classification
• Establishing, maintaining, and developing networks at local, regional and national level to ensure regular contact
• Reporting to GS-Foundation, as well as representation of the GS-Foundation
• Evaluation e.g. of trainings and programmes

The scope of work must be well embedded in national organisational structures and national plans, and strongly adhere to the principles of local ownership and sustainability. Local staff will work under the overall supervision of the GS-Foundation Director, the GS-Foundation Project Coordinator and the responsible GS-Foundation Project Manager.

V. Qualifications of the Consultants

• University degree on sociology, gender, international relation/ politic or similar
• Minimum of 5 year’s experiences in the field of Gender
• Minimum of 5 year’s experiences working abroad or in international organisations
• Extensive experience in project work, as well as in the work as trainer
• Governmental experiences are helpful, as well as knowledge of the local security sector
• Willing and able to travel and work (not permanently) in the above mentioned countries (capital and landsides)
• Excellent knowledge of English, as well as excellent conceptual and analytical skills, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with a broad range of official actors in the context of security sector reform, including public administration, civil society, police, non-governmental organisations and other security actors in the respective context
• Diplomatic negotiating skills
• Strong social, communicative and intercultural skills

VI. Application

Does this tender appeal to you? Then we look forward to receiving your letter of motivation, together with your CV.
We are committed to diversity in our organization and welcome applications from all talented individuals, regardless of age, gender/gender identity, cultural and social background, world view or identity. Applicants with severe disabilities who have the same qualifications will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the law.

Please send your application by e-mail by 31 January 2025 to hr@gs-foundation.com.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.