Consultant – GAD Planning and Budgeting, Women, Peace, and Security

State of Rhode Island

. Provide technical expertise for the GAD planning and budgeting component of Tanggol Kababaihan Master Training 2.0 .

Posted 10/13/2026contractMakati City • PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Gender and Development (GAD) planning and budgeting, with a strong ability to facilitate participatory workshops and develop gender-responsive action plans. Proven experience in coordinating with stakeholders and applying Philippine GAD frameworks to local governance and development processes.

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GAD Planning And BudgetingParticipatory Workshop FacilitationPhilippine Gender And Development FrameworkTechnical Assistance And CoachingWPS Priorities Integration

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Hard Skills

Gender AnalysisResults-Based ManagementBudget DevelopmentWorkshop MethodologiesTechnical Material DevelopmentMonitoring And EvaluationAction Plan DevelopmentPresentation SkillsReport WritingAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsCoaching SkillsTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

GAD Planning TemplatesWorkshop GuidesPresentation SoftwareTechnical Learning MaterialsEditable Electronic Formats

Certifications & Qualifications

Accredited GAD TrainerGPB Resource Pool Member

Industry Keywords

WPS-GAD LinkagesLocal GovernancePhilippine NAPWPSConflict-Sensitive ApproachesInclusive DevelopmentSocial CohesionCommunity-Based OrganizationsLGU GAD PoliciesDILG GuidelinesPCW Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical expertise for the GAD planning and budgeting component of Tanggol Kababaihan Master Training 2.0
Review the Master Training activity design, project materials, WPS issues, gaps, recommendations, community consultation outputs, and relevant Philippine GAD planning and budgeting frameworks
Coordinate with the RI Gender, Peace, and Governance Specialist to align the session with training objectives, methodology, and outputs
Develop a detailed one-day session design balancing technical discussion and practical application
Develop or adapt a GAD Planning and Budgeting template for translating WPS priorities into PAPs, targets, indicators, responsible offices, and indicative budgets
Prepare presentation materials, workshop instructions, templates, and technical learning materials
Serve as lead technical resource person and facilitator for all three Master Training batches
Facilitate sessions on GAD planning and budgeting, WPS-GAD linkages, PAP development, results and indicators, institutional responsibilities, budgeting, and practical plan development
Use participatory and adult-learning methodologies with hands-on coaching
Guide participants in reviewing and prioritizing WPS issues and gender gaps
Support participants in developing feasible WPS-responsive PAPs, objectives, activities, results, targets, indicators, responsible offices, and indicative budgets
Ensure logical alignment between WPS issues or gender gaps and proposed interventions
Guide coordination among LGU offices, CSOs, women's organizations, and other stakeholders
Ensure PAPs are gender-responsive, inclusive, conflict-sensitive, and evidence-based
Facilitate presentation and initial review of group outputs
Guide next steps for validating, refining, and integrating PAPs into local GAD planning and budgeting processes
Deliver preparatory training package before Batch 1
Deliver Batch 1 in Cebu City for Northern Samar and Negros Occidental, November 9–13, 2026
Deliver Batch 2 in Naga City for Camarines Sur, November 16–20, 2026
Deliver Batch 3 in Davao City for CARAGA and Northern Mindanao, November 23–27, 2026
Work closely with the Gender, Peace, and Governance Specialist and MEAL Coordinator under the Project Manager
Produce participant-developed draft WPS-responsive GAD Plans and Budgets with PAPs, targets, indicators, responsible offices, and indicative budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Travel to Bacolod City, Naga City, and Davao City during the consultancy period
Provide own laptop and other personal equipment necessary for the assignment
Be available for preparatory coordination with Relief International before the trainings
Undertake desk review and technical preparation before session delivery
Develop and submit presentation materials, workshop guides, templates, and technical materials in editable electronic formats
Facilitate the assigned one-day session in person for all three Master Training batches
Apply participatory, inclusive, gender-responsive, conflict-sensitive, and adult-learning approaches
Provide hands-on technical coaching during GAD planning and budgeting workshops
Coordinate with the RI Gender, Peace, and Governance Specialist and designated RI/consortium staff
Incorporate reasonable RI comments and feedback into session design and materials
Submit deliverables within established timelines
Comply with Relief International safeguarding, code of conduct, and pre-contracting requirements
Advanced university degree in Gender and Development, Public Administration, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Sciences, Governance, Public Policy, or related fields
A bachelor's degree in the above fields combined with extensive relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree
At least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in GAD, local governance, public policy, planning and budgeting, WPS, or related development fields
Demonstrated experience supporting Philippine LGUs with GAD Plans and Budgets and GAD Accomplishment Reports
Proven knowledge and practical experience applying the Philippine Gender and Development framework and relevant LGU GAD planning and budgeting policies
Experience integrating gender equality, women's empowerment, peacebuilding, conflict sensitivity, social cohesion, or WPS priorities into local development planning, programming, and budgeting
Experience providing technical assistance, coaching, mentoring, or capacity strengthening
Proven track record designing and facilitating participatory workshops, training programs, and adult-learning sessions
Experience working with multi-stakeholder groups, including LGU officials, women's organizations, CSOs, Indigenous Peoples, peace actors, and community-based organizations
Strong understanding of the Philippine NAPWPS and related national policy frameworks
Strong knowledge of Philippine GAD policies, including DILG, PCW, DBM, and other relevant guidelines
Ability to translate gender and WPS priorities into PAPs, indicators, results frameworks, and budgets
Strong analytical skills in gender analysis, planning, budgeting, monitoring, and results-based management
Ability to develop practical tools, templates, learning materials, and workshop methodologies
Knowledge of conflict-sensitive, inclusive, and participatory approaches
Excellent facilitation and adult-learning skills
Ability to provide hands-on coaching and technical guidance
Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent report writing and documentation skills in English
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and practically
Accredited GAD Trainer, GPB Resource Pool member, former/current PCW/DILG/DBM GPB technical reviewer, or relevant LGU GPB/GAD AR experience is preferred
Submit a letter of intent with CV, initial workplan and proposed budget, and applicable PCW authority/leave clearance by 16 October 2026

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relief International will cover or directly reimburse all field travel expenses, including flights, hotels, and local transportation for the Bacolod, Naga, and Davao trips, separately from professional fees
Relief International will provide relevant project documents, available outputs, WPS localization/gaps analysis, community consultation findings, and other preparation materials
Relief International will coordinate logistics for the three training batches and facilitate access to relevant outputs