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Terms of Reference for Consultancy: Stakeholder Mapping & Situation Analysis of Faith-Based Organizations and Their Contribution to Gender Equality Promotion

  • RWAMREC
  • May 19
  • 3 min read

Analysis of Faith-Based Organizations and Their Contribution to Gender Equality Promotion


About RWAMREC

The Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a Rwandan non-governmental organization working to promote gender equality and positive masculinities by engaging men to eliminate Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Vision:A peaceful Rwandan society where women and men share roles and responsibilities in raising families and governing society with equality and respect for human rights.

Mission:To promote gender equality by reconstructing non-violent male identities, fostering healthy masculine behaviors, and empowering men to become positive partners, role models, and change agents in promoting:

  • Healthy families

  • Women’s socio-economic development

  • Eradication of sexual and gender-based violence

  • Positive fatherhood

  • Men’s health in Rwanda


About the Project

This consultancy is part of the project “Advancing Gender Equality and Social Inclusion through Religious and Civil Society Engagement,” implemented by RWAMREC with support from UNDP.

The project addresses persistent socio-cultural and religious barriers that contribute to GBV and hinder gender equality. It emphasizes the role of:

  • Faith-based organizations as influential moral authorities

  • Civil society organizations (CSOs) as gender advocates and service providers

The initiative aims to:

  • Build the capacity of Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs)

  • Promote gender-transformative and feminist principles

  • Foster collaboration between religious actors and gender justice advocates


Rationale

The stakeholder mapping and situation analysis will:

  • Inform future consultative meetings with umbrella organizations like the Rwanda Interfaith Council on Health (RICH) and Interfaith Rwanda

  • Lead to a high-level dialogue involving faith leaders, WROs, and feminist activists

  • Identify strategic, context-specific approaches for:

    • Challenging harmful gender norms

    • Promoting positive masculinities

    • Integrating feminist principles into WROs’ work

By investing in joint reflection, capacity building, and strategic planning, the project aims to build sustainable alliances between faith-based institutions and gender equality advocates.


Scope of Work

The consultant will conduct a comprehensive stakeholder mapping and situation analysis to assess the status, gaps, and needs of faith-based organizations in promoting gender equality.

Tasks include:

  • Desk review of relevant literature and policies

  • Mapping faith-based organizations and their GBV/gender equality interventions

  • Consultative meetings with key stakeholders

  • Situational analysis on GBV prevalence, prevention efforts, attitudes, and gaps

  • Assessment of collaboration opportunities, risks, and barriers


Responsibilities

The consultant will:

  • Develop a detailed work plan and methodology

  • Conduct interviews, focus groups, and consultations

  • Ensure ethical and culturally appropriate engagement

  • Provide regular updates to RWAMREC

  • Submit a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations

  • Present findings during the high-level dialogue with faith leaders


Deliverables & Expected Outcomes

  • Inception Report (methodology & timeline)

  • Stakeholder Mapping & Situation Analysis Report

  • Final Consolidated Report with recommendations and best practices


Required Qualifications

  • Degree in a relevant field (social sciences, gender, research); postgraduate degree is an asset

  • Proven experience in gender equality research in Rwanda

  • Experience in stakeholder mapping and gender assessments

  • Familiarity with faith-based organizations and their operations

  • Strong communication, facilitation, and report writing skills in English (Kinyarwanda is an asset)

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines


Evaluation Criteria

Criteria

Score

Methodology

30

Work Plan

10

Qualifications & Skills

30

Financial Proposal

30

Total

100

Note: Bidders scoring less than 50% on technical requirements will be disqualified from financial evaluation.


Duration of Consultancy

The assignment is expected to be completed within one month from the date of contract signing. Anticipated start: End of May 2025.


Submission Guidelines

Interested candidates must submit the following documents by May 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Kigali time):

  • Technical proposal outlining methodology, timeline, and resource allocation

  • Financial proposal

  • Updated CV(s) with 2 references

  • Sample of similar previous work (report)


Applications should be addressed to:Executive Director, RWAMREC📧 Email: info@rwamrec.org

Late or unsigned applications will not be accepted.


Done at Kigali, May 19, 2025


Fidèle RUTAYISIRE

Executive Director



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