Course Description
Are you ready to become a leader in gender equality, inclusive governance, and sustainable development? The Gender Mainstreaming, Analysis and Planning Course is your ultimate gateway to mastering practical tools, strategic thinking, and evidence-based methodologies for integrating gender perspectives into policy, programming, and institutional frameworks.
Designed for professionals in public service, NGOs, international organizations, and development agencies, this elite course equips you with the expertise to drive impactful gender transformation across sectors.
Whether you’re a policymaker, development practitioner, planner, or M&E expert, you’ll gain actionable skills to design, implement, and evaluate gender-responsive programs that deliver real change and measurable results.
Course Objectives
• Master Core Gender Concepts – Grasp the principles of gender equality, equity, and intersectionality within diverse cultural and institutional settings.
• Conduct Strategic Gender Analysis – Apply globally recognized tools and methodologies to identify gender gaps and generate data-driven insights.
• Mainstream Gender into Policies and Programs – Integrate gender perspectives across all stages of program design, budgeting, and implementation.
• Develop Gender-Responsive Plans and Budgets – Align resource allocation with gender equity goals using effective planning and financial strategies.
• Design Inclusive M&E Frameworks – Track impact with gender-sensitive indicators and outcome measurement tools.
• Strengthen Institutional Capacity – Build resilient, inclusive systems through gender audits, staff capacity development, and policy reforms.
Course Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Gender and Development
• Understanding gender identity, equality vs. equity, and social inclusion
• Exploring gender roles, power dynamics, and intersectionality in development
Module 2: Gender Analysis Frameworks and Tools
• Harvard Analytical Framework, Moser Framework, and other tools
• Collecting, analyzing, and applying gender data for effective planning
• Conducting stakeholder and gender needs assessments
Module 3: Gender Mainstreaming Strategies and Implementation
• Practical approaches for institutional and program-level mainstreaming
• Conducting gender audits and integrating gender into public policies
• Gender-sensitive budgeting and inclusive governance models
Module 4: Gender-Responsive Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation
• Designing gender-responsive project plans and logical frameworks
• Creating gender-specific indicators and performance tracking tools
• Promoting accountability and learning through inclusive evaluation
Key Beneficiaries / Users
This transformative course is tailored for:
• Gender and Inclusion Officers
• Policy and Planning Experts
• Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists
• Development and Humanitarian Practitioners
• Government and NGO Program Managers
• UN and International Organization Personnel
• Academics, Health Professionals, Legal Advocates, and Educators
General Information
• Internationally Recognized Certification – Enhance your credentials with a prestigious certification that validates your expertise.
• Expert-Led Learning – Gain insights from top-tier gender and development professionals with global field experience.
• Real-World Application – Engage in hands-on exercises, live case studies, and applied gender toolkits.
• Flexible Training Options – Choose between interactive Virtual Instructor-Led Training or immersive Executive In-Person Workshops.
• Ongoing Career Support – Join STRI’s global alumni network for mentorship, networking, and career advancement opportunities.
• In-Person Executive Workshops – Onsite sessions with peer networking, expert panels, and field learning.
• Live Virtual Classes – Real-time online delivery with interactive discussions, downloadable resources, and global collaboration.
Contacts
• Email: info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
• Call/WhatsApp: +254 723 482 495 | +254 757 155 287
• Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org
