Course Description
Transform Lives. Lead with Impact. Comply Globally.
The Certified Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention, Response & Safeguarding Masterclass is a premier, internationally accredited training program designed to equip professionals with expert-level knowledge, practical tools, and strategic capabilities to prevent and respond to GBV across humanitarian, development, and institutional settings.
Tailored for GBV officers, safeguarding specialists, program managers, and frontline responders, this course integrates cutting-edge global standards—including the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)—ensuring compliance, ethical case management, and survivor-centered service delivery in high-risk and vulnerable environments.
Whether you’re managing donor-funded projects, designing protection programs, or working in emergency response, this course positions you as a trusted leader in gender equity, trauma-informed care, and accountability systems.
Course Objectives
By completing this career-boosting masterclass, you will be empowered to:
• Master GBV Principles – Understand global GBV frameworks, legal instruments, forms, causes, and risk factors across sectors.
• Lead Survivor-Centered Case Management – Apply trauma-informed, confidential, and ethical service models tailored to diverse populations.
• Design Multi-Sectoral Referral Pathways – Establish strategic linkages with legal, health, psychosocial, and protection systems.
• Implement GBV Risk Assessments & Mitigation Plans – Use industry-approved tools to assess, prevent, and address GBV risks.
• Align with World Bank Social Standards – Operationalize ESS1, ESS2, ESS4, and ESS10 for project compliance and institutional safeguarding.
• Establish Gender-Sensitive Grievance Redress Mechanisms – Build inclusive, confidential, and survivor-friendly reporting systems.
• Strengthen Institutional Capacity – Develop long-term systems for GBV prevention, response, and accountability in your organization.
Course Modules
• Module 1: Introduction to Gender-Based Violence
• GBV definitions, categories, root causes, and international legal instruments
• Key global protocols (UN, WHO, World Bank, IASC, etc.)
• Module 2: Ethical Case Management & Data Protection
• Survivor-centered case handling
• Confidentiality, informed consent, and documentation practices
• Module 3: Referral Systems and Service Coordination
• Mapping services and building inter-agency partnerships
• Effective response mechanisms for sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)
• Module 4: GBV Risk Mitigation in Development Projects
• GBV integration in project design, implementation, and M&E
• Sectoral GBV risks in infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, and labor
• Module 5: World Bank ESF & Safeguarding Essentials
• Deep dive into ESS1, ESS2, ESS4, and ESS10
• Stakeholder engagement, labor safeguards, SEA/SH action plans
• Module 6: Monitoring, Evaluation & Accountability
• Setting GBV-specific KPIs and indicators
• Reporting frameworks, learning loops, and complaint response systems
Key Beneficiaries/Users
• Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Specialists
• Safeguarding and Protection Officers
• Social Development and Humanitarian Professionals
• NGO, INGO, and UN Program Managers
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officers
• Donor-Funded Project Coordinators and Compliance Officers
• Human Rights Advocates and Gender Equality Champions
• Government and Community Development Practitioners
General Information
• International Certification – Receive a globally recognized credential to advance your career in safeguarding and GBV prevention.
• Expert-Led Instruction – Learn from seasoned professionals with field experience across emergency, development, and donor-funded environments.
• Hands-On Practical Learning – Access real-world tools, checklists, and templates ready for immediate application.
• Globally Aligned Curriculum – Fully aligned with UN, World Bank, and global donor requirements.
• Post-Training Support – Join STRI’s alumni network, mentorship programs, and continuous career development initiatives.
In-Person Executive Workshops
Engage in immersive, high-impact sessions featuring expert panels, simulations, and networking opportunities.
Live Virtual Training (Online)
Participate from anywhere with real-time instructor-led sessions, downloadable learning resources, and collaborative group work.
Contacts
• Email: info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
• Call/WhatsApp: +254 723 482 495 | +254 757 155 287
• Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org
