Overview
This consultancy aims to update, finalize, and prepare for national implementation of the Gender-Responsive Case Management (GRCM) Trainers’ Manual and Program Manual for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The role involves technical assessment, pilot testing, refinement, and supporting the initial roll-out of these crucial documents.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct desk review and technical assessment of draft manuals.
- Integrate technical inputs from DSWD peer review.
- Design and implement pilot testing of the manuals.
- Refine and validate the manuals based on pilot testing and stakeholder feedback.
- Produce publication-ready versions of the Trainers’ Manual and Program Manual.
- Provide technical support for orientation and initial roll-out.
- Ensure adherence to survivor-centered, ethical, and safeguarding principles.
Required Experience
- At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in gender-based violence (GBV), case management, social protection, or related fields.
- Demonstrated training and/or practical application of gender-responsive case management (GRCM) or GBV case management approaches is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing, and finalizing training modules, manuals, or operational guidelines, preferably related to GBV case management.
- Proven experience in designing and facilitating Training of Trainers (ToT) and multi-stakeholder consultations.
- Demonstrated experience in pilot testing, validation processes, and iterative refinement of technical tools and materials.
- Experience supporting the roll-out and/or institutionalization of tools, guidelines, or capacity-building programs, preferably within government systems.
- Strong understanding of survivor-centered approaches and gender-responsive programming, including familiarity with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Guidelines for GBV Case Management.
- Familiarity with Philippine social protection systems and GBV response mechanisms; experience working with DSWD and/or LGUs is an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, UN agencies, or development partners is highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) in social work, sociology, anthropology, public health, development studies, social protection, public policy, or other relevant social science fields.
- Registered Social Worker (RSW) in the Philippines is required.
