TOR for a Trainer to Conduct Capacity-Building Training on Transitional Justice for Potential Women Candidates in the Transitional Justice Process in Ethiopia at TIMRAN

About TIMRAN

TIMRAN is a civil society organization established in March 2020 with the objective of enhancing women’s participation in politics and public decision-making processes. TIMRAN’s vision is to see Ethiopia as a country where women take their legitimate space in the public decision-making arena and the nation’s political affairs. Our mission is to work towards the enhancement of Ethiopian women’s active engagement in political and public leadership to ensure their constitutional right to equal participation in the nation’s political, social, and economic undertakings.

Project Background

Ethiopia is currently undergoing a crucial process of addressing past wrongs through transitional justice (TJ). In November 2022, the Ministry of Justice initiated the Transitional Justice Working Group of Experts, signaling the commencement of the country’s present transitional justice process. The working group consisting of 13 independent experts was tasked with public consultations and formulating a national transitional justice policy. By January 2023, the working group had published a green paper on transitional justice policy, which analyzed various pillars to pursue different aspects of transitional justice. This process aims to uncover truths, ensure accountability, provide reparations, and grant non-recurrence. Subsequently, Ethiopia has undertaken reforms, focusing on addressing past grievances, and fostering accountability and reconciliation, culminating in the adoption of the Transitional Justice Policy on April 17, 2024.

As part of this process, it is essential to ensure meaningful participation of women in leadership roles and as participants which is crucial for ensuring the inclusivity and effectiveness of these efforts. TIMRAN, as an organization established to increase women’s political participation, seeks women to have a significant role in this effort. In line with this mission, TIMRAN in collaboration with UN Women and The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) has conducted an assessment study aimed at identifying Ethiopian women from diverse regions who can lead and actively engage in various aspects of the transitional justice process. The assessment has identified women from various fields who can play an important role in this process.

As part of the first phase of this project, TIMRAN is now seeking to hire a trainer to provide training on transitional justice, with a particular focus on ensuring the meaningful participation of these identified women.

Key Responsibilities

The trainer will be responsible for the following:

• Conduct a meeting with TIMRAN to identify key training areas.
• Lead a training session focused on key transitional justice processes, with particular emphasis on women’s participation.
• Provide PowerPoint presentations in advance of the training.
• Administer pre- and post-training evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the session.
• Submit a report at the conclusion of the training, summarizing key findings and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or higher in law, political science, gender studies, or a related field.
• Previous experience delivering training on transitional justice, gender, or related areas.
• Experience working with Ethiopian women in political contexts is highly desirable.
• Ability to design and implement effective training methodologies for a diverse group.
• Experience in promoting and integrating gender-sensitive and human rights approaches in transitional justice.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Amharic to facilitate communication and documentation effectively.

Timeline

The training is expected to be completed by February 2025.

Safeguarding policy

TIMRAN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of violence, abuse, theft, or corruption, whether committed by staff or third parties involved with our organization. Therefore, the successful candidate must not have been involved in sexual exploitation, abuse, or any form of misconduct in previous engagements. Additionally, she/he will be required to adhere to TIMRAN’s Safeguarding policy.