Call for Workshop Facilitator/Consultant - Free to be Me Economic Justice Workshop

Background

Free to Be Me (F2BM) is an ambitious, daring, and innovative program that aims at building a vibrant LGBTIQ+ movement that is confident and able to lobby and advocate for their human and economic rights. F2BM aims to bring together organizations and individuals that will contribute to advancing LGBTIQ+ leadership in advocating for social and economic rights and bring an alliance of organizations who are experienced and strongly committed to improving the lives of LGBTIQ+ people worldwide. The alliance comprises of three consortium partners: HIVOS (lead agency), ILGA World, and Positive Vibes and three technical partners –SOGI Campaigns, the Global Interfaith Network (GIN) and Workplace Pride.

F2BM is implemented in fourteen countries in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and East, Southern and West Africa.

We bring LGBTIQ+ people and organizations from all of the LGBTIQ+ rainbow together in inspiring Communities of Action (CoAs), and empower them to strengthen or build the movement. Within our overarching Theory of Change, which is anchored on the principle of local ownership, LGBTIQ+ communities will decide on objectives, strategies and activities to engage key actors and convince duty-bearers to improve their human and economic rights. F2BM is the first program to pave the way for targeted lobby and advocacy to mainstream SOGIESC issues in economic development programs. The CoAs will focus on improving the economic inclusion of LGTBIQ+ people in their respective countries, while our trailblazer approach maps, connect and inspire key actors, help them develop a strategic global action plan and initiate pilot research to find out what strategies work best. The five-year program started on April 1st, 2021 and is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the Strategic Partnership Fund, which is part of the Strengthening Civil Society subsidy framework.

Context

The economic position of LGBTIQ+ people is precarious for many and far from ideal for most. From our problem and context analysis, as well as our rightsholder interviews, it is clear that specific attention to this group is needed if governments and other donors are to live up to the pledge of Agenda 2030 to leave no one behind and to reach those left furthest behind first. That LGBTIQ+ people are part of this group is evident160, yet few are paying specific and structural attention to their socioeconomic needs. Still, this specific attention is crucial because 'general' programs are not effective enough at alleviating economic suffering – as clearly demonstrated from the discrepancy in the economic situation compared to non-LGBTIQ+ people.

Poverty, economic marginalization and disenfranchisement, loss, and limitation of opportunities are almost endemic in many countries - and it is not limited to LGBTIQ+ people. It is the result of foundational economic policies that are not pro-poor and not pro-development, and that suppress social mobility. It is, therefore, necessary that the work that F2BM undertakes around economic development takes the larger macro-economic picture into account.

Current Situation

Hivos commissioned a study to map out the economic spaces and economic situation of LGBTIQ+ persons globally and the study has been completed. Additionally, a group of fellows who will lead and guide the economic justice agenda in each Community of Action (CoA) have been appointed and Hivos is conducting a 5-day workshop during the period of 11th to 15th June in Maputo Mozambique.

The objectives of the workshop are:

1. To create an understanding of LGBTIQ+ economic justice as a springboard to other rights.
2. To empower participants with LGBTIQ+ economic justice advocacy skills.
3. To create clarity on how the economic pathway is linked to other pathways in F2BM.
4. To define the role of the fellows in supporting their communities of action’s country-level economic agenda

Deliverables

Hivos is seeking a qualified facilitator consultant with proven expertise and experience in economic justice, feminist analysis of the economy, and gender analysis to provide services as follows:

1. Deliver a 5-day workshop with specific tasks of:

   1. Pre-workshop agenda development and preparation
   2. Workshop facilitation

2. Post Workshop Assistance – provide support to post-workshop activities, including:

   1. Facilitating two post-workshop virtual spaces

Consultancy Fees

Fees will be discussed and agreed upon based on the proposed rate by the consultant and the available F2BM budget.

Travel and accommodation expenses

Hivos shall cover all travel and accommodation expenses based on Hivos Southern Africa policy.

Supervision

The consultant will report to the Global Program Manager, Saida Ali.

Timeframe of Engagement

1. Preparation 1 day
2. Delivery 5 Days
3. Post training webinars 2

Minimum Requirements and Evaluation Criteria

1. Education and Experience
   1. Advanced university degree in Economics, Gender/ Queer studies.
   2. Knowledge of political economy, sexuality and gender analysis.
   3. Knowledge of feminist approaches to economic justice and lobby and advocacy skills.
   4. Excellent analytical skills in progressive economic approaches.
   5. Proven track record of facilitation and training.

How to apply

Consultants wishing to submit a bid are invited to send the following documents;

1. Technical proposal: profile of the consultant(s) i.e. brief explanation about the consultant(s) understanding of the TOR and methodological approaches how they plan to accomplish the tasks including a workplan.
2. Financial Proposal: The financial proposal should provide cost estimates for services rendered including a detailed breakdown of such costs; and
3. Documentation of relevant experience: resumes of the lead consultant and, if applicable, the key personnel that will carry out the assignment and their roles and responsibilities; and a brief of relevant experience that qualifies the applicant to carry out the assignment; a written sample of similar work.

You can enter the first 2 requested documents in the cover letter section, and your resume (as explained under point 3) in the resume section for uploading.

You are welcome to submit your application by clicking on the apply button before May 26th 2023.