Gender Equity Achievement in Development Projects
Course Description
The Certified Gender Equity Achievement in Development Projects Course is a globally accredited, high-impact training program designed to equip development professionals with the essential skills to mainstream gender, promote inclusive participation, and ensure equity throughout the project lifecycle.
In today’s evolving development landscape—shaped by persistent gender disparities, intersectional inequalities, and shifting social norms—effective integration of gender equity is fundamental for sustainable and transformative impact. This course empowers participants to design, implement, and monitor gender-responsive development interventions that align with global commitments and national frameworks.
Tailored for project managers, policy implementers, gender specialists, M&E professionals, and humanitarian actors, this certification positions you as a leader in promoting gender equality across sectors, guided by frameworks such as the SDGs (especially SDG 5), UN Women Gender Equality Tools, the OECD-DAC Gender Equality Marker, and CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women).
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand Core Gender Concepts and Principles
Gain a strong foundation in gender equity, gender equality, intersectionality, and the human rights-based approach to development.
- Apply International and National Gender Frameworks
Implement policies and tools derived from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN conventions, regional charters, and national gender action plans. - Conduct Gender Analysis in Project Design
Utilize gender analysis tools to assess needs, roles, access to resources, power dynamics, and barriers across all stages of project development. - Integrate Gender Responsiveness Across the Project Cycle
Design gender-sensitive indicators, budgets, activities, and outcomes; apply gender mainstreaming and empowerment strategies effectively. - Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement and Inclusive Participation
Develop participatory approaches that involve women, men, boys, girls, and marginalized groups in all stages of programming. - Implement Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) for Gender Equity
Develop gender-sensitive M&E plans, tools, and reporting formats to track progress and inform adaptive project management. - Strengthen Advocacy, Institutional Capacity, and Policy Influence
Promote systemic change through advocacy strategies, gender audits, and the institutionalization of gender equity within organizations and policies.
Course Modules
• Module 1: Foundations of Gender and Development
Overview of gender equity, human rights, power analysis, and the relevance of gender in sustainable development.
- Module 2: Global Frameworks, Policies, and Legal Instruments
Understanding CEDAW, SDG 5, the Beijing Platform for Action, regional protocols, and their application in national development contexts. - Module 3: Gender Analysis and Project Design Tools
Practical tools and methodologies for gender analysis, baseline assessments, and incorporating findings into project design. - Module 4: Gender Mainstreaming Across the Project Cycle
How to embed gender in planning, implementation, budgeting, and results frameworks using real-world case studies. - Module 5: Gender-Responsive Monitoring and Evaluation
Developing indicators, disaggregating data, and measuring gender-specific outcomes and impact in development projects. - Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement, Participation, and Accountability
Strategies for inclusive engagement, building local ownership, and ensuring meaningful participation of all genders and vulnerable groups. - Module 7: Advocacy, Institutional Change, and Sustainability
Advancing organizational gender equity through policy development, gender audits, capacity building, and long-term sustainability strategies.
Key Beneficiaries/Users
This professional certification is designed for individuals working in:
• Development Project Management and Program Implementation
• Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Units
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
• Humanitarian and Emergency Response Programming
• Public Sector and Local Government Departments
• International and National NGOs, UN Agencies, and Civil Society Organizations
• Academic, Research, and Policy Institutions
General Information
• Globally Recognized Certification – Enhance your professional credentials with a certification respected by international agencies and donors.
• Expert-Led, Practical Training – Learn from leading gender and development practitioners with hands-on experience across regions.
• Flexible Delivery Options – Choose between dynamic online training or immersive in-person executive workshops.
• Downloadable Gender Toolkits – Access gender analysis templates, audit tools, reporting formats, and inclusion checklists.
• Post-Certification Mentorship – Join our alumni network and receive mentorship, peer learning, and career advancement support.
Executive In-Person Workshops
Participate in engaging simulations, group work, real-life case studies, and panel discussions led by experts in gender and development.
Live Online Interactive Sessions
Join from anywhere through our virtual classroom with live instruction, interactive exercises, breakout groups, and digital toolkits.
Contacts
• Email: info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
• Call/WhatsApp: +254 723 482 495 | +254 757 155 287
• Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org