Terms of Reference for the Recruitment of a Consultant to Conduct a Gender Audit of Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) Under the TDT Project at Expertise France
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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A GENDER AUDIT OF RWANDA POLYTECHNIC (RP) UNDER THE TDT PROJECT.
General information
Assignment name
Participatory Gender Audit (PGA) for Rwanda Polytechnic under the TVET Development for Transformation (TDT) Project.
Beneficiary
Rwanda Polytechnic
Country
Rwanda
Total estimated number of days
60
Context and justification of the need
The Government of Rwanda and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) are in process of signing a grant and loan agreement to implement the TVET Development for Transformation (TDT) Project, implemented by Rwanda Polytechnic with the technical assistance of Expertise France. The TDT Project aims to enhance the attractiveness and inclusivity of Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) by improving infrastructure, promoting gender-sensitive education, and strengthening institutional capacities.
The TDT Project overall objective is to strengthen the attractiveness of RP, in particular the two RP colleges campuses in Kigali and Gishari. This overall objective is expressed through the following specific objectives:
Improve infrastructure (accommodation, catering, study spaces, and collective recreational and sports activities) on the campuses of Kigali and Gishari.
Ensure a safer and more inclusive learning and living environment in the colleges for female students.
Strengthen RP and colleges’ management capacities in student housing, with specific attention to gender issues and engage in a dialogue on sustainable public policy for decent and inclusive student accommodation.
Promote the training offer and the employability of Higher TVET graduates.
As stated in the Specific Objective 2, which emphasizes ensuring a safer and more inclusive learning and living environment in the colleges for female students, a Participatory Gender Audit (PGA) will be conducted to assess the institutional policies, practices, and culture regarding gender equality at Rwanda Polytechnic.
This PGA will follow the ILO Gender Audit Methodology to:
Evaluate RP’s gender mainstreaming progress at the institutional level.
Identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening gender equality policies and practices.
Recommend concrete actions to enhance RP’s gender-responsive strategies.
The TDT project is marked DAC1 on gender: gender equality is an important and deliberate objective of the project.
Objectives and desired results
General objective
Conduct a Participatory Gender Audit at Rwanda Polytechnic to assess gender mainstreaming in institutional policies, programs, and practices, and to provide recommendations for improved gender equality and inclusion.
Specific objectives
The specific objectives are the following:
Assess RP’s Institutional Commitment to Gender Equality
Examine Gender-Responsive Practices and Structures
Identify Gender Gaps and Barriers
Provide Recommendations for Gender Mainstreaming
Description of the assignment
The consultant will undertake the following activities:
Desk Review
Analyze existing gender-related policies, reports, and strategies at RP.
Stakeholder Engagement & Data Collection
Use participatory approaches to collect qualitative and quantitative data.
Institutional Gender Assessment
Evaluate RP’s institutional capacity for gender equality and social inclusion.
Analysis & Report Development
Consolidate findings into a Gender Audit Report with clear recommendations.
Validation & Capacity Building
Organize a validation workshop to discuss key findings.
Expected deliverables
V. #
Deliverable
Description
1
Inception Report
Work plan, methodology, and data collection tools
2
Desk Review Report
Summary of policy and document analysis
3
Gender Audit Report
Findings, gender gaps, and recommendations
4
Validation Workshop
Presentation of findings
Coordination
Mrs. Ange Gaju Umutoni, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist TDT & AFTER II, will be the focal contact person for Expertise France
Place, duration and terms of performance
Implementation period: May-August 2025
Start date: 26th May 2025
End date: 8th August 2025
Effective duration of the assignment: 30 working days per expert.
Required expertise and profile
Number of experts: 2
Profile of the designated Consultant(s) responsible for contract execution
The designated Consultant(s) should possess the following:
Academic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences or Development Studies.
Professional Experience:
Minimum 7 years of experience in gender analysis, institutional gender audits, or gender mainstreaming.
Proven experience in conducting Participatory Gender Audits (PGA), using ILO methodologies, a certification from the International Labor Organization is an added value.
Strong knowledge of gender equality policies in higher education and TVET institutions.
Experience working with donor-funded projects and government institutions.
Knowledge of the Rwandan context or similar contexts.
Technical Skills:
Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Strong facilitation and participatory assessment skills.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Languages:
Fluency in English.
French proficiency is an added advantage
Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is a plus.
How to apply
Please note that application documents should be sent to this email: [email protected] [email protected]
The deadline is 24th April2025
Note: Application documents should contain a CV, cover letter, relevant certificates and a financial proposal (fees per expert per day).
Kindly note that Expertise France will not be able to notify all the applicants. Only shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A GENDER AUDIT OF RWANDA POLYTECHNIC (RP) UNDER THE TDT PROJECT.
General information
Assignment name
Participatory Gender Audit (PGA) for Rwanda Polytechnic under the TVET Development for Transformation (TDT) Project.
Beneficiary
Rwanda Polytechnic
Country
Rwanda
Total estimated number of days
60
Context and justification of the need
The Government of Rwanda and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) are in process of signing a grant and loan agreement to implement the TVET Development for Transformation (TDT) Project, implemented by Rwanda Polytechnic with the technical assistance of Expertise France. The TDT Project aims to enhance the attractiveness and inclusivity of Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) by improving infrastructure, promoting gender-sensitive education, and strengthening institutional capacities.
The TDT Project overall objective is to strengthen the attractiveness of RP, in particular the two RP colleges campuses in Kigali and Gishari. This overall objective is expressed through the following specific objectives:
Improve infrastructure (accommodation, catering, study spaces, and collective recreational and sports activities) on the campuses of Kigali and Gishari.
Ensure a safer and more inclusive learning and living environment in the colleges for female students.
Strengthen RP and colleges’ management capacities in student housing, with specific attention to gender issues and engage in a dialogue on sustainable public policy for decent and inclusive student accommodation.
Promote the training offer and the employability of Higher TVET graduates.
As stated in the Specific Objective 2, which emphasizes ensuring a safer and more inclusive learning and living environment in the colleges for female students, a Participatory Gender Audit (PGA) will be conducted to assess the institutional policies, practices, and culture regarding gender equality at Rwanda Polytechnic.
This PGA will follow the ILO Gender Audit Methodology to:
Evaluate RP’s gender mainstreaming progress at the institutional level.
Identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening gender equality policies and practices.
Recommend concrete actions to enhance RP’s gender-responsive strategies.
The TDT project is marked DAC1 on gender: gender equality is an important and deliberate objective of the project.
Objectives and desired results
General objective
Conduct a Participatory Gender Audit at Rwanda Polytechnic to assess gender mainstreaming in institutional policies, programs, and practices, and to provide recommendations for improved gender equality and inclusion.
Specific objectives
The specific objectives are the following:
Assess RP’s Institutional Commitment to Gender Equality
Examine Gender-Responsive Practices and Structures
Identify Gender Gaps and Barriers
Provide Recommendations for Gender Mainstreaming
Description of the assignment
The consultant will undertake the following activities:
Desk Review
Analyze existing gender-related policies, reports, and strategies at RP.
Stakeholder Engagement & Data Collection
Use participatory approaches to collect qualitative and quantitative data.
Institutional Gender Assessment
Evaluate RP’s institutional capacity for gender equality and social inclusion.
Analysis & Report Development
Consolidate findings into a Gender Audit Report with clear recommendations.
Validation & Capacity Building
Organize a validation workshop to discuss key findings.
Expected deliverables
V. #
Deliverable
Description
1
Inception Report
Work plan, methodology, and data collection tools
2
Desk Review Report
Summary of policy and document analysis
3
Gender Audit Report
Findings, gender gaps, and recommendations
4
Validation Workshop
Presentation of findings
Coordination
Mrs. Ange Gaju Umutoni, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist TDT & AFTER II, will be the focal contact person for Expertise France
Place, duration and terms of performance
Implementation period: May-August 2025
Start date: 26th May 2025
End date: 8th August 2025
Effective duration of the assignment: 30 working days per expert.
Required expertise and profile
Number of experts: 2
Profile of the designated Consultant(s) responsible for contract execution
The designated Consultant(s) should possess the following:
Academic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences or Development Studies.
Professional Experience:
Minimum 7 years of experience in gender analysis, institutional gender audits, or gender mainstreaming.
Proven experience in conducting Participatory Gender Audits (PGA), using ILO methodologies, a certification from the International Labor Organization is an added value.
Strong knowledge of gender equality policies in higher education and TVET institutions.
Experience working with donor-funded projects and government institutions.
Knowledge of the Rwandan context or similar contexts.
Technical Skills:
Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Strong facilitation and participatory assessment skills.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Languages:
Fluency in English.
French proficiency is an added advantage
Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is a plus.
How to apply
Please note that application documents should be sent to this email: [email protected] [email protected]
The deadline is 24th April2025
Note: Application documents should contain a CV, cover letter, relevant certificates and a financial proposal (fees per expert per day).
Kindly note that Expertise France will not be able to notify all the applicants. Only shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A GENDER AUDIT OF RWANDA POLYTECHNIC (RP) UNDER THE TDT PROJECT.
General information
Assignment name
Participatory Gender Audit (PGA) for Rwanda Polytechnic under the TVET Development for Transformation (TDT) Project.
Beneficiary
Rwanda Polytechnic
Country
Rwanda
Total estimated number of days
60
Context and justification of the need
The Government of Rwanda and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) are in process of signing a grant and loan agreement to implement the TVET Development for Transformation (TDT) Project, implemented by Rwanda Polytechnic with the technical assistance of Expertise France. The TDT Project aims to enhance the attractiveness and inclusivity of Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) by improving infrastructure, promoting gender-sensitive education, and strengthening institutional capacities.
The TDT Project overall objective is to strengthen the attractiveness of RP, in particular the two RP colleges campuses in Kigali and Gishari. This overall objective is expressed through the following specific objectives:
Improve infrastructure (accommodation, catering, study spaces, and collective recreational and sports activities) on the campuses of Kigali and Gishari.
Ensure a safer and more inclusive learning and living environment in the colleges for female students.
Strengthen RP and colleges’ management capacities in student housing, with specific attention to gender issues and engage in a dialogue on sustainable public policy for decent and inclusive student accommodation.
Promote the training offer and the employability of Higher TVET graduates.
As stated in the Specific Objective 2, which emphasizes ensuring a safer and more inclusive learning and living environment in the colleges for female students, a Participatory Gender Audit (PGA) will be conducted to assess the institutional policies, practices, and culture regarding gender equality at Rwanda Polytechnic.
This PGA will follow the ILO Gender Audit Methodology to:
Evaluate RP’s gender mainstreaming progress at the institutional level.
Identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening gender equality policies and practices.
Recommend concrete actions to enhance RP’s gender-responsive strategies.
The TDT project is marked DAC1 on gender: gender equality is an important and deliberate objective of the project.
Objectives and desired results
General objective
Conduct a Participatory Gender Audit at Rwanda Polytechnic to assess gender mainstreaming in institutional policies, programs, and practices, and to provide recommendations for improved gender equality and inclusion.
Specific objectives
The specific objectives are the following:
Assess RP’s Institutional Commitment to Gender Equality
Examine Gender-Responsive Practices and Structures
Identify Gender Gaps and Barriers
Provide Recommendations for Gender Mainstreaming
Description of the assignment
The consultant will undertake the following activities:
Desk Review
Analyze existing gender-related policies, reports, and strategies at RP.
Stakeholder Engagement & Data Collection
Use participatory approaches to collect qualitative and quantitative data.
Institutional Gender Assessment
Evaluate RP’s institutional capacity for gender equality and social inclusion.
Analysis & Report Development
Consolidate findings into a Gender Audit Report with clear recommendations.
Validation & Capacity Building
Organize a validation workshop to discuss key findings.
Expected deliverables
V. #
Deliverable
Description
1
Inception Report
Work plan, methodology, and data collection tools
2
Desk Review Report
Summary of policy and document analysis
3
Gender Audit Report
Findings, gender gaps, and recommendations
4
Validation Workshop
Presentation of findings
Coordination
Mrs. Ange Gaju Umutoni, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist TDT & AFTER II, will be the focal contact person for Expertise France
Place, duration and terms of performance
Implementation period: May-August 2025
Start date: 26th May 2025
End date: 8th August 2025
Effective duration of the assignment: 30 working days per expert.
Required expertise and profile
Number of experts: 2
Profile of the designated Consultant(s) responsible for contract execution
The designated Consultant(s) should possess the following:
Academic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences or Development Studies.
Professional Experience:
Minimum 7 years of experience in gender analysis, institutional gender audits, or gender mainstreaming.
Proven experience in conducting Participatory Gender Audits (PGA), using ILO methodologies, a certification from the International Labor Organization is an added value.
Strong knowledge of gender equality policies in higher education and TVET institutions.
Experience working with donor-funded projects and government institutions.
Knowledge of the Rwandan context or similar contexts.
Technical Skills:
Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Strong facilitation and participatory assessment skills.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Languages:
Fluency in English.
French proficiency is an added advantage
Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is a plus.
How to apply
Please note that application documents should be sent to this email: [email protected] and [email protected]
The deadline is 24th April2025
Note: Application documents should contain a CV, cover letter, relevant certificates and a financial proposal (fees per expert per day).
Kindly note that Expertise France will not be able to notify all the applicants. Only shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
Date and Timings:
02-04-2025 5:07 PM to 24-04-2025 5:07 PM
