Gender Mainstreaming in Project Management

Gender equality and empowerment/mainstreaming is considered a critical element for development. This course is designed to prepare participants for a variety of careers where specialized knowledge is required related to the integration of gender considerations into policy making, project design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Gender mainstreaming is an international strategy to achieve gender equality in all aspects of society. Many governments in developing and developed countries have endeavored to implement this strategy. This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive knowledge of gender mainstreaming and gender analysis. It draws on best practice and case studies from around the world. As well, it provides the opportunity to focus on a specific policy area (such as public health, education, economic management, or human resources) or for participants to employ this knowledge in their own workplace through an action research topic.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, the participant should be able to:

• Formulate strategies for incorporating gender considerations into the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of community-based projects, and into the structure, policies, and operations of institutions
• Explored the intrinsic relationship between gender and development
• Integrate gender into contextual analysis, and to use gender analysis frameworks effectively
• Integrate gender into strategic and operational planning
• Acquire methods of creating gender awareness within development practice

MODULES

Module 1: Basic concepts on gender mainstreaming

Module 2: Gender mainstreaming

Module 3: Communication in Gender

• Sexual-based barriers to communication
• Body language
• How to create the right image
• Dealing with media; and communication secrets of great leaders

Module 4: Gender Mainstreaming in Institutions

• Gender mainstreaming in key organizational components. Opportunities and challenges
• (Organizational culture; Human resources; Staff accountability and incentives for gender mainstreaming; financial resources and budget)
• Non-traditional institutions

Module 5: Gender Mainstreaming in Public Policies