Gender-responsive Social Protection Training Course

Introduction

Achieving equitable development and fostering resilient communities necessitates the design and implementation of Gender-Responsive Social Protection programs that actively address the unique vulnerabilities and promote the empowerment of women and girls. This essential training course is meticulously designed to equip policymakers, program managers, gender specialists, and development practitioners with the specialized knowledge and practical skills required to integrate a gender lens throughout the entire social protection lifecycle. Participants will gain a robust understanding of gender analysis frameworks, intersectional approaches, gender-sensitive targeting, cash-plus programming, and monitoring and evaluation methods, enabling them to design programs that genuinely reduce gender inequalities and contribute to women's economic and social empowerment. Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes hands-on application, best practices, and real-world case studies pertinent to the dynamic development landscape in Nairobi, Kenya, empowering you to champion gender equality through social protection.

This women's empowerment social protection course is crucial for individuals and organizations in Kenya and across Africa striving to overcome systemic gender barriers, enhance the impact of social safety nets, and accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality). Mastering gender analysis in social programs, implementing gender-sensitive cash transfers, and understanding strategies for empowering women through social protection are indispensable for addressing issues like gender-based violence, economic marginalization, and unequal access to resources. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise in gender mainstreaming in social protection and designing inclusive social safety nets, positioning your organization at the forefront of equitable development and driving transformative social change across the region.

Target Audience

• Social Protection Policy Makers
• Gender Equality Advocates & Specialists
• Program Managers (Government, NGOs, UN Agencies)
• Development Practitioners
• Researchers in Gender & Social Policy
• Human Rights and Women's Rights Advocates
• Community Development Workers

Course Objectives

• Understand the fundamental concepts of gender equality and its intersection with social protection.
• Learn to conduct comprehensive gender analysis in the context of social protection programs.
• Master principles for designing gender-sensitive targeting mechanisms for beneficiaries.
• Develop proficiency in integrating gender considerations across the social protection program lifecycle.
• Explore cash-plus programming approaches that enhance empowerment for women and girls.
• Understand strategies for addressing gender-based violence (GBV) through social protection.
• Learn about gender-disaggregated data collection and analysis for monitoring and evaluation.
• Identify policy and legal frameworks that support gender-responsive social protection.
• Develop effective communication and advocacy strategies for gender-transformative programs.
• Explore linkages between social protection and women's economic empowerment initiatives.
• Understand the importance of men and boys' engagement in achieving gender equality through social protection.
• Drive the design and implementation of social protection programs that truly empower women and girls.
• Position yourself as an advocate for gender justice and social equity in development programming.

Duration

5 Days

Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Gender & Social Protection

• Defining gender, sex, gender equality, and intersectionality
• Why gender matters in social protection: unique vulnerabilities of women and girls
• Overview of social protection instruments (cash transfers, public works, social insurance)
• How social protection can reinforce or challenge gender inequalities
• Gender context and challenges in Kenya's social protection landscape

Module 2: Gender Analysis for Social Protection Programs

• Introduction to gender analysis frameworks and tools
• Conducting gender-sensitive needs assessments and baseline studies
• Identifying gender roles, relations, and power dynamics
• Analyzing gender-based constraints and opportunities within program contexts
• Using gender analysis to inform program objectives

Module 3: Designing Gender-Sensitive Targeting & Modalities

• Ensuring equitable access for women and girls to social protection programs
• Targeting methodologies and potential gender biases
• Gender-sensitive registration and payment mechanisms (e.g., mobile money to women)
• Modality choice: cash, in-kind, vouchers, public works and their gender implications
• Addressing logistical and social barriers to women's participation

Module 4: Cash-Plus Programming for Empowerment

• What is cash-plus programming? Linking transfers with complementary services
• Services that enhance women's empowerment (e.g., health, education, financial literacy, GBV support)
• Designing conditionalities that are gender-equitable and empowering
• Referral pathways and integration with other social services
• Case studies of successful cash-plus programs for women and girls

Module 5: Social Protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

• Understanding the linkages between social protection and GBV
• Designing social protection programs to prevent and respond to GBV
• Safe identification and referral mechanisms for GBV survivors
• Engaging men and boys in GBV prevention through social protection
• Creating a safe and confidential environment for beneficiaries

Module 6: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning with a Gender Lens

• Developing gender-sensitive indicators for social protection programs
• Collecting gender-disaggregated data throughout the program lifecycle
• Analyzing data to understand gender-differentiated outcomes and impacts
• Incorporating qualitative gender analysis in M&E
• Gender-responsive reporting and adaptive management

Module 7: Policy Advocacy and Institutionalization

• Developing policy recommendations for gender-responsive social protection
• Advocating for legal and institutional reforms to support gender equality
• Mainstreaming gender across social protection systems and ministries
• Building capacity of staff on gender-responsive programming
• Partnerships for gender equality in social protection (government, civil society, private sector)

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre.

We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.