Short-Term Gender and Social Inclusion Consultant, Myanmar

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1 Short-Term Gender and Social Inclusion Consultant, Myanmar TITLE REMUNERATION DURATION LOCATION REPORT TO Gender and Social Inclusion Consultant, Myanmar Daily Consultancy Rate 15 days Myanmar Program Manager, Water for Women, WAMM COLLABORATE WITH Global Gender Advisor, Equality, Inclusion and Rights Advisor and Regional Program Manager START DATE 25 October 2018 Overview In Myanmar, WaterAid, in collaboration with Jhpeigo and the Soapbox Collaborative is supporting the Ministry of Health and Sports to ensure safer births for women, as a result of improved WASH Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). Supporting Safer Births is a 4.5 year project funded by the Australian government s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which combines improved WASH and gender equality and social inclusion to improve health outcomes for women and newborns. The project supports improvements in WASH, including hygiene behaviours and practices, in hospitals required for a safe, compassionate and dignified birth environment. The project is focused on (1) support for strengthening the health system to improve WASH and IPC and (2) drive quality improvements (QI) within three hospital settings in Ayeyarwady region in Myanmar. To inform project design, implementation and monitoring, evaluation and learning, WaterAid and partners are undertaking a gender and social inclusion analysis to understand the project s gender-related barriers, and to inform approaches to address gender and social inclusion within the context of water sanitation and hygiene in Myanmar s health system. Phase one of a gender and power analysis was completed during the project s inception phase, using secondary data to understand the rights and status of women, people with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and ethnic minorities in Myanmar. This analysis adapts and applies Jhpiego s Gender Analysis Toolkit for Health Systems to assess findings across five domains: Institutions, Laws, Policies; Practices and Participation; Access to assets; Beliefs and Perceptions; with Power being a fifth domain underlying all four. 1 1 Jhpiego (2018) Gender Analysis Toolkit for Health Systems, Available at:

2 Scope of work The purpose of this consultancy is to lead the second phase of a gender and social inclusion analysis to understand the specific gender and social inclusion barriers and opportunities at the sub-national level, in Ayeyawaddy region. Drawing on WaterAid s expertise and leadership in gender and socially inclusive WASH and expertise in WASH in HCF in Myanmar and globally, we aim to acquire a deeper understanding of GESI-related barriers and opportunities through the gender and power analysis. The analysis will include issues affecting all women but more specifically ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and others who experience marginalization. The analysis will be used to inform project implementation and policy activities, in monitoring and learning, and evaluation. Objectives 1) Understand the gender and social inclusion norms, policies, practices and knowledge linked to safe and hygienic births, specifically WASH and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in Health Care Facilities. 2) Develop practical recommendations for implementation to ensure GESI is addressed throughout the project at all levels from safe and hygienic births to strengthening health systems. 3) Inform Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems 4) Inform GESI capacity development / training package for project staff and target groups 5) Suggest Key Performance Indicators to understand and ensure effective GESI inclusion at all levels: national, local and facility level Deliverables Days of work: 15 The consultant will work closely with WaterAid to deliver the following: 1. A well-defined methodology on determining identifying the current considerations for Supporting Safe Births through WASH in health care facilities and an outline of interview questionnaires for expert and Myanmarsector stakeholders, identification of key stakeholders (2 days) 2. Conduct interviews and/or focus group discussions with key stakeholders at national and sub-national levels. Minutes for each of the interviews collated. (5 days) 3. Final report which captures analysis of findings and project recommendations (with one round of review from the WaterAid team), drawing on Jhpeigo s Gender Analysis Framework (3 days): a. Synthesis of how GESI-related inequalities impacts WASH in health care facilities to support safe births in Myanmar b. Practical recommendations/ requirements for improving WASH in HCF to be empowering and inclusive for women, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and other marginalised groups, including priority areas, capacity development and MEL. c. One page flagship summary report

3 Timeframe Detail methodology prepared Interviews/data collection Synthesis report drafted (WA review) Synthesis report finalised Oct 25 Nov 1 Nov 7 Nov 14 Nov 23 Our Vision WaterAid s vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Our Mission WaterAid s mission is to transform the lives of the poorest and most marginalised people by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation. Our Values Everything we do is shaped by our six values: Respect Accountability Courage Collaboration Innovation Integrity Note: WaterAid is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to comply with our child protection policy.

4 Selection criteria Essential Desirable Qualifications Qualification in gender and international development or public health Masters in international development or relevant field Experience Experience working on women empowerment, gender equality and social inclusion in Myanmar Experience conducting gender analysis to inform health programming Experience designing health and/or WASH programs Experience synthesizing information and writing reports Completed at least three research projects independently Previous working experience working with Myanmar Knowledge and skills Personal qualities government system Understanding of ethical issues in research and development and safeguarding practices Knowledge of women empowerment through health or WASH programs Knowledge of inequalities in Myanmar Extremely good written communication skills Ability to think critically about information and synthesize into practical programming recommendations Ability to conduct interview and focus group discussion in English and Myanmar Knowledge on research methodology Experience of using participatory methodology Understanding government policy and system Ability to organize research related to meetings, FGDs, workshops, interviews etc. Good English written skills Qualification related to WASH Experience working in WASH Knowledge of gender, health and WASH Knowledge of water, sanitation and hygiene more broadly Commitment to follow WaterAid and DFAT s safeguarding policies, and WaterAid s research policy Willingness to learn Willingness to contribute original thoughts, ideas, and interpretations Flexible and adaptive Ability to think critically and analytically Well organized and meets deadlines Strong interpersonal skills Ensures timely delivery of quality outputs

5 Applications Closing date: 23 September 2018 (Sunday) A second interview may be requested if required. Applications for this role must comprise of: - An application letter addressing the above Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours (maximum 2 pages); - A curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages). The CV must include at least two professional referees (referees will not be contacted until after interviews, with permission from the candidate). Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Interviews will be held in the WaterAid Myanmar office in Yangon or via Skype. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WaterAid is committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, culture and experience. We will make any practical adjustments to enable people with a disability to participate fully in an inclusive working environment. Please let us know if you have a disability and require any special assistance in making your application or attending an interview. applications to: myanmarjobs@wateraid.org by 5:00 pm Sunday, 23 September The subject line of your should read Application Gender and Social Inclusion Consultant. Note: WaterAid is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to comply with our child protection policy.

6 Annex 1: GESI analysis findings by Jhpiego toolkit domains Domain s Women and Gender (including sexual and gender minority issues) People with disabilities Ethnic Minorities Institutions, Laws, Policies Practices and Participation CEDAW signed but domestic laws missing or do not uphold international conventions. Strategic plans refer to gender equality but details are not fully developed. Gender policies reinforce harmful gender norms Key agencies: Department of Social Welfare; National Committee for Women s Affairs, Women s Affairs Federation. Very low representation of women in local or national government. 30% wage disparity with men. Lower workforce participation. Only 25% of rural babies delivered in health facilities. Mother s completion of secondary or higher education and wealth is associated with increased facility deliveries. National Maternal Mortality Ratio 282 deaths per 100,000 live births. Law on Rights of Persons with Disabilities but not comprehensive. Recognition of people with disabilities in national strategies. WASH in HCF takes account people with disabilities, pregnant women, older people. Council of Persons with Disabilities established Key agencies: Myanmar Federation of Disabled Persons, DPOs Low socio economic status of PWD compared to national average. Only 15% report any current livelihood. Less than 10% attending high school or having access to health care. High rates of illiteracy; low labour force participation. Physically isolated. PWDs have little information about services available. Myanmar Constitution Article 365 provides some rights to ethnic minorities. Applies only to citizens. Ethnic conflict ongoing. Genuine political participation in the peace process and nation s development is limited. Challenges in engaging with ethnic minority groups include lack of trust of government and Burmese ethnic majority; lack of transparency by government; lack of recognition of equal rights of citizens. Access to assets Household division of labour results in women spending hours fetching water, doing domestic work. Women listed as dependent in land ownership, even if they are a femaleheaded household or earn an income. 67% of children with disabilities not in school. PWDs face numerous barriers or obstacles which impede access to facilities, including in their physical environment, transportation, information and public facilities and services. Conflict has inhibited economic development in ethnic border areas; poverty rates high. Economic disparities between States and Regions. 73% of the population in Chin State lives below the poverty line. Beliefs and Perceptions Women and girls socially expected to be in charge of the household, children, elderly relatives, and take on other caring responsibilities. Males as leaders, and head of household, decision makers. Many strong beliefs and attitudes around sexual and reproductive health. Perceptions of women s lesser value are linked to ideas that their bodily functions, notably menstruation and childbirth. Superstitions about PWDs bringing bad luck to the family, workplace and community. Discrimination against PWDs in employment common. Ritual beliefs, traditional practices and habitual attitudes and behaviours such as degradation, underestimation, over-protection leading to discrimination. Burmese majority population see themselves as the mainstream of society and the rest are the ethnic minority races, implying a subordinate and dependent status. Strong stereotypes and prejudice from ethnic nationality peoples towards the Burmese majority. Some Burmese are ignorant of their country s ethnic diversity and the perspective of ethnic minorities.