Terms of Reference (TOR) for a Gender Analysis in the Fish Value Chain in Terekeka and Juba Counties
1.
Background
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is the
lead agency for the implementation of the Producing for Urban Markets Project
(PUMP) in Terekeka and Juba Counties.
The three-year project is funded by the EU and is designed to stimulate
fish-sector enterprises in the fishing communities and the fish traders in the
two counties. The project overall
objective is to contribute to improved food security situation for
communities living in the rural areas of Terekeka and Juba Counties, Central Equatoria
State, (CES), Republic of South Sudan (RSS). The project will achieve this
through working with 800 women, men and the youth who operate from fishing camps
along the Nile River, adjacent lakes and the fish markets in Juba Town. The praoject is implemented by a consortium
consisting of SNV as the lead agency, Compass a local NGO, and the State
Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (SMARF).
According to a GIZ study undertaken in 2011, women
constitute more than 30% of fishers registered in the fishing camps in
Terekeka, and a similar percentage among fish traders in Juba. In general, fish processing and trading
offers a good employment and income opportunity for women, and fish constitutes
an important source of nutrients for households in South Sudan. Meanwhile, a baseline study by SNV in
February 2013 found that the majority of women at the fishing camps in Terekeka
fishing camps are family members of fishermen who occasionally assist with fish
processing (cleaning, sun drying and smoking) but do not own fishing gears and
are not involved in fishing. This study is intended to help the PUMP project to
understand the extent of women’s involvement in fishing in Terekeka, their
roles and responsibilities in the sector and how the project can promote the
active participation and increase their benefits from the sector.
The gender analysis of the fishing sector is
intended to establish specific gender roles in the fishing sector in the target
communities and to understand challenges and opportunities for the full and
equal participation of women and men in the sector. The findings of the study will be used to
develop strategies that will ensure that the interests of both men and women
are taken into consideration when implementing activities with
fisherfolks. The specific objectives
are:
The objectives for the consultancy will be:
·
To assess the extent of women’s involvement in the
fishing sector in Terekeka and Juba Counties
·
To identify social, economic and institutional
factors that hinder or promote women’s participation in the fish value chain in
the target communities
·
Assess the roles and responsibilities of women in
the fish sector and how their performance in the sector can be strengthened
·
To examine and make recommendations on how the PUMP
project can empower women and increase their access for benefits from the
sector
3.
Outputs
·
An inception report outlining the process, methodology,
outcomes and timelines for the study; and,
·
A Gender analysis study report outlining the
process, findings and recommendations for strengthening gender practice in the
PUMP project.
4.
Methodology
The key
role of the consultant is to facilitate this process, so as to enhance learning
and analytical capacity among PUMP staff and the partners. The consultant is
expected to prepare and share his/her methodology for this study with the PUMP
fisheries project team at the beginning of the exercise.
5. Timetable
This
consultancy will be for a period not exceeding three weeks with fieldwork in Terekeka
and Juba Counties estimated to last two weeks, and a final report delivered before
the end of August 2013.
6. Profile of Consultant required for the task
The candidate
shall:
·
Possess a Degree in any field but preferably social
sciences, anthropology, gender or women’s studies, fisheries, agriculture or development
studies.
·
Possess at least five years’ practical work
experience in areas related to gender analysis, women’s empowerment, human
rights or related fields
·
Have a good understanding of capacity development
in relation to women’s empowerment
·
Have exceptional report writing skills
·
Possess good interpersonal and facilitation skills
·
Be a South Sudanese national
·
Be able to communicate in Juba Arabic or Bari
language
7. Mode of
Application
Candidates
who meet the above profile are invited to submit their latest CV and cover
letter indicating their suitability for the assignment. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Send applications to Mr. Denis Okeny at dokeny@snvworld.org
and copied to eobin@snvworld.org by 25th July 2013.
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