Tenders Are Invited For Women Workers And Decent Work

Tenders are invited for Women Workers and Decent Work in Cambodia Phase 2 Overview of the project This project is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) through its Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP), Australian unions and Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA donations, and is a continuation of a longer-term program of work. The projects first three-year phase (January 2020 June 2023) sought to advance equality for women workers in Cambodia by mobilising women workers, transforming gender relations within union structures, and challenging attitudes and values about women and work. Activities focused on strengthening gender equality within BWTUC, CFSWF, and IDEA and increasing women workers access to Decent Work in the sectors these organisations represent, through stronger union representation. The project also aimed to promote engagement with decision-makers through labourrelated policy dialogue, encouraging policy reforms to improve women workers rights and protections. The second phase (July 2023 June 2026) builds on these achievements, guided by lessons and recommendations from an external evaluation completed in 2023. This phase continues to deepen organisational change within unions, expand opportunities for womens leadership, and strengthen advocacy to advance women workers rights. Phase 1 demonstrated measurable progress in shifting gender dynamics within unions and increasing visibility of womens workplace issues, laying a strong foundation for continued impact in Phase 2. Objectives of the project Goal: Women in Cambodia will have increased access to Decent Work through stronger representation within and through the union movement related to gender equality. Outcome 1: Increase the capacity of unions to analyse and respond collaboratively to gender inequalities, through stronger unions and effective advocacy for womens labour rights. Outcome 2: Improved livelihoods, health and wellbeing of women workers through increased awareness of and access to Decent Work. Outcome 3: Increased inclusion of women workers issues and needs within labour related policy dialogue. Key strategies include: 4 Strengthening unions internal structures, leadership, and policies to ensure gender equity. Developing and delivering gender-inclusive education and training programs for members and leaders. Supporting awareness campaigns and advocacy on priority issues including GBVH, OSH, and access to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Facilitating policy dialogue with the Ministry of Womens Affairs (MoWA) and other stakeholders. Evaluation questions 1. Impact and effectiveness: a. To what extent did the project contribute to women in Cambodia having increased access to Decent Work through stronger representation within and through the union movement related to gender equality? b. To what extent did the project increase the capacity of unions to analyse and respond collaboratively to gender inequalities, through stronger unions and effective advocacy for womens labour rights? c. To what extent did the project contribute to improved livelihoods, health and wellbeing of women workers through an increased awareness of and access to decent work? d. To what extent did the project contribute to Increased inclusion of women workers issues and needs within labour related policy dialogue? e. What were the enablers and barriers to achieving project outcomes? 2. Relevance: How well is this program suited to the current environment in Cambodia in relation to the following considerations: a. Union capacity and independence b. Political and legislative changes c. Global development context and changes d. Needs of workers 3. Efficiency: a. To what extent is the relationship between inputs and outputs timely, cost-effective and to expected standards? b. How could the project better utilise resources to improve outcomes? c. Are project approaches efficient ways to achieve the intended outcomes? d. Describe areas where the project may better utilize resources for greater outcomes or impact. 4. Cross-cutting issues: to what extent did the project consider and incorporate safeguarding mechanisms to protect participants (including where relevant children, people with a disability and the environment)? 5 5. Sustainability: a. To what extent are outcomes achieved by the project sustainable? These include behaviour change, policy changes and systems changes. b. What relationships could be built with the broader workers movement in Cambodia? c. What other strengthening capacity outcomes have resulted from the partnership between Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA and partners and what impact have these had? Methodology Please send your proposed methodology in your application. Please outline how you would incorporate participatory approaches, ethical data collection and gender analysis. Expected output 1. a final methodology and planning before the start of the field research 2. a draft evaluation report 3. a final report 4. a detailed acquittal (timesheet, receipts and summary expenses). The final report should include the following chapters: a. an executive summary (maximum 3 pages) b. a critical description of methods used (and potential limitations) (maximum 2 pages) c. findings of the study (maximum 20 pages) d. lessons learned (maximum 5 pages) e. recommendations (maximum 2 pages) Selection criteria The consultant/s should ideally meet the following selection criteria: 1. Strong international development project evaluation experience 2. Substantive experience in womens rights and/or workers rights organising programs in Cambodia or the region 3. Demonstrated experience with a range of evaluation methodologies, including participatory approaches 4. Ability to synthesize and communicate complex development project lessons, in English and in writing 5. In-depth understanding of workers rights in Cambodia. 6. Knowledge and understanding of DFAT/ANCP processes and requirements (desirable). Tender Link : https://www.bongthom.com/job_list.html?category_id=55&order_by=start_date&order_dir=desc

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