Intended Programme Outcome: Enhanced integration of a gender perspective in peace and security processes in Africa; and enhanced capacity, access and contribution of women to promoting peace and security in Africa.
Applicable MYFF Service Line:
Partnership Strategy: NEX
Programme title: Start-up Programme for operation of a Women, Peace and Security Institute in Africa.
ATLAS Award ID:
START-UP PHASE
Expected Outputs
Output Targets for (2009/2010)
Indicative Activities
Responsible parties
Inputs
1. Knowledge base of information is established to identify, analyze and respond to gaps relating to women’s participation in the field of peace and security in Africa, and to facilitate effective progress monitoring
Indicator: contractual services for 4 consultants undertaking baseline studies; number of institutions consulted and number of visits undertaken to regional and global peace and security organizations; mission reports of Programme Manager from visits to partner institutions; consultants’ reports on outcome of baseline surveys; number of researchers participating in expert group meeting;
Baseline: There has been limited progress in strengthening women’s participation in conflict mediation and their leadership roles in the security sector. No comprehensive survey has been undertaken to date to develop baseline date on women’s participation in conflict mediation, in security institutions engaged in peacekeeping, to assess institutional capacities in Africa to address gender-based violence in conflict, and in research activities on gender, peace and security.
1.1 Comprehensive baseline survey of ongoing initiatives to support the women, peace and security agenda in Africa undertaken
1.2 Directory compiled of technically trained male and female conflict mediators and negotiators in Africa
1.3 Baseline survey of women-led peacemaking initiatives compiled, and options developed for documentation of women’s experiences
1.4 Baseline study undertaken to analyse the situation of women in the military and police services of the 12 leading African countries participating in peacekeeping
1.5 Baseline survey undertaken to assess the capacities and skills of African women’s organizations to address sexual and other forms of gender-based violence in conflict and post-conflict situations
1.6 Directory of African researchers specializing in the field of gender, peace and security compiled
1.7 Consolidated Directory of baseline information that will provide basis for developing a blueprint of the Women, Peace and Security Institute
1.8 Expert group meeting comprising academic researchers and policy practitioners convened to elaborate research gaps and to lay the groundwork for development of a Post-graduate course on Gender, Peace and Security
1.1 Undertake desk-based reviews and on-site visits to mainstream institutes working on peace and security in Africa and globally
1.2 Commission baseline surveys on women’s participation in peace negotiations; on existing research on gender peace and security; on available skills and capacities of African women’s organizations to address gender-based violence in conflict and post-conflict situations; on women-led peacemaking initiatives; and on the situation of women in security institutions in 12 African countries.
1.3 Consolidate and produce a directory of the baseline survey results and disseminate to key stakeholders and partner organizations in Africa
1.4 Convene a week-long expert group meeting for up to 10 participants to elaborate research gaps and to develop the outline of a post-graduate Masters degree course on Gender, Peace and Security in Africa
UN/
KAIPTC
Travel to partner institutions in West, East, Central and Southern Africa; travel to partner institutions in Europe and the Americas: $50,000
Consultancy to support baseline studies on women’s participation in peace negotiations, to assess women-led peacemaking initiatives and to assess available institutional skills and capacities for addressing gender-based violence
(1 consultant over 3 months, including travel costs): $35,000
3 consultants (over 2 months each) to undertake analysis of the situation of women in the 12 selected countries participating in peacekeeping (4 countries per consultant), including travel costs to the target countries : $80,000
Publication and dissemination of directory of baseline survey findings, including translation into French: $20,000
Consultant to facilitate expert group meeting to determine policy research priorities. Travel and DSA for 10 participants for expert group meeting; preparation of workshop report: $50,000
Monitoring and Reporting costs: $125.000
Admin/Logistical costs: $25,000
USD 385,000
Expected Outputs
Output Targets for 2010
Indicative Activities
Responsible parties
Inputs
2. The medium-long-term planning and operational framework to guide the work of the Women, Peace and Security Institute is in place
Indicator: Contractual services for organizational development consultancy; Number of activities proposed to guide workplan of Institute;
Number of organizations consulted in drawing up partnership and resource mobilization strategies; Number of institutional models reviewed and proposed for Institute; Draft work plan and budge presented to Programme Board
Baseline: A “project-based” has informed support for the women, peace and security agenda in Africa to date. There is no consolidate strategy to respond to the proposed programmatic areas of the Peace and Security Institute for Women.
2.1 A comprehensive blueprint for operation of a Women, Peace and Security Institute developed
2.2 A 2-year detailed work plan and the broader framework for a 5-year operational plan and budget for the Women, Peace and Security Institute in Africa developed.
2.3 Training modules and resources to guide programme activities after the start-up phase developed
2.4 Operational and management structures established to facilitate programme implementation
2.1 Convene consultative and strategic planning expert meetings to develop the framework and substantive components of the Women, Peace and Security Institute.
2.2 Elaborate institutional framework and budget to support a 2-year work plan and a broader 5-year programme framework to address four key gaps in the women, peace and security agenda in the areas of: conflict mediation, academic and policy research; knowledge management and mentorship; gender sensitive security sector reforms.
2.3 Training consultants recruited to develop modules and resources for use after the start-up phase
2.4 Develop organizational model, an appropriate institutional set-up and governance framework for the Women Peace and Security Institute, drawing on the expertise of specialist consultants
2.5 Elaborate a partnership strategy to support the work of the Institute
2.6 Elaborate a public information and communications strategy to facilitate the work of the proposed Institute
2.7 Elaborate a resource mobilization strategy to facilitate the work of the proposed Institute over a 5-year time-frame
UN/ KAIPTC
Consultative workshops and expert group meetings to develop detailed substantive work programme: $50,000
Consultancy costs for organizational development specialists; and for communication specialists (2 experts each for 2-month consultancies), including travel: $30,000
Travel costs to partner institutions in Africa: $30,000
2x Training consultants to develop modules over 3 months including travel: $50,000
Monitoring and Reporting costs: $125,000
Admin/Logistical costs: $25,000
Contractual services $25,000
USD 335,000
Expected Outputs
Output Targets for 2011
Indicative Activities
Responsible parties
Inputs
3. Broad-based ownership is established among key stakeholders to collaborate and support the work of the Women, Peace and Security Institute, and financial partnerships are mobilised to support implementation of the medium-long-term operations of the Institute
Indicator: Number of institutions participating in stakeholders meeting; Number of donor countries visited; Number of donor institutions participating in donor roundtable and pledges made. Number of eminent personalities agreeing to serve as patrons for the Institute
Number of direct advocacy activities undertaken by patrons. Number of institutions linked to website and number of subscribers to knowledge platform
Baseline: No platform has been established to foster ownership and endorsement of the proposed Institute by broad-based organizations in the Africa region. No long-term funding strategy is in place to respond to gaps in advancing the women, peace and security agenda in Africa. No African knowledge management platform exists to enhance women, peace and security agenda
3.1 Operational plan reviewed and adopted by key stakeholders in Africa (women’s organizations, regional organizations and governments) and global partners
3.2 Resource mobilization strategy implemented during a six-month time-frame and financial pledges received for first 5 years of operation of the Institute
3.3 Eminent personalities identified to serve as patrons of Women Peace and Security Institute
3.4 Knowledge management platform established to facilitate knowledge sharing and outreach activities of the Women, Peace and Security Institute
3.1 Convene a regional consultation with key stakeholders and partner organisations to review and adopt the work plan
3.2 Undertake visits to donor institutions to build partnership support for the work of the Institute
3.3 Convene a donor roundtable to mobilize resources to support implementation of programme activities
3.4 Identify and seek consent of six eminent African and global personalities to serve as advocates and supporters for work of Women, Peace and Security Institute. Provide regular written and oral briefs to patrons on developments relating to the work of the Institute
3.5 Establish a knowledge sharing platform and website to support advocacy and outreach activities of the Women, Peace and Security Institute and to facilitate coordination of feedback on the work of the Institute
UN/
KAIPTC
Workshop for 30 partners and stakeholders, including travel costs (travel for 20 participants); Workshop facilitation costs; workshop materials and workshop report:
Donor roundtable for 25 donor partners; Travel costs for 6 African women peacemakers to attend donor roundtable, and travel of Programme Board members; preparation of documentation: $50,000
Technical inputs for knowledge platform and website: $35,000
Monitoring and Reporting Costs: $125,000
Admin/Logistical costs including materials for workshop: $25,000
USD 355,000
Expected Outputs
Output Targets for 2011
Indicative Activities
Responsible parties
Inputs
4. The gender programming capacity of KAIPTC is enhanced; and the transitioning of the Women, Peace and Security Institute from the start-up to fully-operational phase is completed
Indicator: Gender policy in place in KAIPTC
Policy debriefs and training activities of KAIPTC incorporate guidance for implementing mandates on women, peace and security
Number of women participating in activities of KAIPTC
Number of organizations and individuals represented at the launch of Institute; Number of personnel recruited to the Institute at the start-up phase; Number of recommendations from evaluation that are used to inform the work plan of the Institute; Adoption of the management and administrative procedures by Programme Board
Baseline: KAIPTC has limited capacity to integrate a gender perspective in all its policies and programmes No institution exists in Africa with a mandate and resources dedicated to strengthening technical skills and addressing training and research gaps to enhance women’s participation in peace processes.
4.1Gender programming capacity of KAIPTC enhanced
4.2 Official launch activities for the Women, Peace and Security Institute implemented
4.3 Final review conducted of programme outcomes during the start-up phase and lessons learned from evaluation incorporated in operational work plan
4.4 Initiation of full-scale operational phase of the Institute, including adoption of partnership agreements
4.5 Staffing recruitment initiated to support implementation of work plan
4.6 Start-up public relations and communications strategy implemented
4.7 Wide-scale regional advocacy campaign initiated as part of transitioning from start-up phase to Phase II of the Institute
4.1Provide ongoing technical advice and support to inform policies and programming activities of KAIPTC, including providing inputs into training and policy debriefs of senior level uniformed personnel
4.2 Convene an official launch event for up to 50 stakeholders and partners at the permanent premises of the Women, Peace and Security Institute
4.3 Prepare a lessons learned report and Incorporate lessons learned of final programme review into work plan activities of the Peace and Security Institute
4.4 Initiate implementation of management, administrative and personnel procedures to guide the operations of the Institute
4.5 Initiate implementation of substantive work plan for the first two years of the operations of the Institute with a focus on: capacity-building and training activities to enhance women’s leadership in different aspects of the peace and security agenda; facilitating and convening policy discussions on gender, peace and security; documenting and maintaining a knowledge base of practical contributions of women to enhancing peace processes; and supporting the mainstreaming of a gender perspective in the work of mainstream peace and security institutions in Africa.
4.6Develop and disseminate publicity materials to support the launch of the Institute
4.7 Develop brochures, advocacy tools and educational materials on the status of women’s participation in the peace and security sector in Africa
UN/ KAIPTC
Official launch ceremony: $60,000
Evaluation consultancy costs: $35,000
Contractual services: $20,000
Establishment of resource library and database of partners to facilitate start-up of institute: $20,000
Admin/ Logistical costs: $25,000
Outreach activities and development of publicity materials: $30,000
Campaign materials and tools:$50,000
Monitoring and reporting costs: $125,000
USD $365,000
Sub-total
1,355,000
General Management Service (7% of sub-total)
100,800
GRAND TOTAL
USD 1,540,800
Annual Work Plan
Year: 2010
EXPECTED OUTPUTS
PLANNED ACTIVITIES
List activity results and associated actions
TIMEFRAME
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PLANNED BUDGET
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Output 1
Knowledge base of information is established to identify, analyze and respond to gaps relating to women’s participation in the field of peace and security in Africa, and to facilitate effective progress
1.1 Undertake desk-based reviews and on-site visits to mainstream institutes working on peace and security in Africa and globally
X
UN/KAIPTC
Travel costs
15,000
1.2 Commission baseline surveys on women’s participation in peace negotiations; on the situation of women in security institutions in 12 African countries; on skills and institutional capacities available in Africa to respond to sexual and other forms of gender-based violence in conflict; on existing research on gender peace and security; and on women-led peacemaking initiatives.
X
UN/KAIPTC
Consultancy Costs:
1 x 3 month consultancy including travel baseline survey on women’s participation in peace negotiations, women-led peace initiatives, and skills and capacities to address gender-based violence in conflict
3 Consultants (over 2 months each) to analyse the situation of women in the 12 leading countries participating in peacekeeping (4 countries per consultant), including travel costs
Publication translation and dissemination of baseline surveys
Monitoring/Reporting
