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

Location: Bacolod City, Naga City, and Davao City, Philippines, with preparatory work conducted remotely

Reports to: Project Manager, Tanggol Kababaihan

Engagement period: 1 month (November 3, 2026 - December 2, 2026)

Note on Logistics: Relief International will cover or directly reimburse all field travel expenses (flights, hotels, and local transportation expenses for the Bacolod, Naga, and Davao trips) separately from the professional fees.

Background

Tanggol Kababaihan: Operationalising the Philippine National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAPWPS) is a three-year initiative funded by the European Union, with the main aim of contributing to the operationalization of the 4th Philippine National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security. Together with Balay Mindanaw Foundation Inc. (BMFI) and Coalition for Bicol Development (CBD), forming the Tanggol Kababaihan Consortium, the action contributes to improved peace, stability and well-being among conflict-vulnerable communities in the Philippines through effective civil society engagement in enhancing local implementation of the NAPWPS and leading to better-informed policy processes along higher tiers of governance. The action is being implemented across 40 barangays in 12 cities and municipalities, covering 8 provinces and 5 regions in the Philippines. These provinces are: Camarines Sur, Negros Occidental, Northern Samar, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, and Agusan del Norte.

The Tanggol Kababaihan Action supports the localization and implementation of the 2023–2033 Philippine National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAPWPS) by strengthening the capacity of local governments, civil society organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders to translate WPS commitments into concrete local policies, plans, programs, and actions.

The second round of the Tanggol Kababaihan Master Training focuses on Policy, Planning, and Budgeting for Women, Peace and Security. It builds on the WPS localization/gaps analysis, stakeholder mapping, identified local entry points, and community consultation findings generated during the first phase of the Action. The training aims to move participants from identifying and analyzing WPS concerns toward developing concrete institutional responses through local policy development and integration of WPS priorities into local planning and budgeting mechanisms.

Position Summary

The Tanggol Kababaihan Consortium seeks to engage a Consultant on GAD Planning and Budgeting for Women, Peace and Security (WPS) for a short-term consultancy running from 3 November to 2 December 2026 to provide technical expertise for the planning and budgeting component of the Tanggol Kababaihan Master Training 2.0.

The Consultant will design and facilitate a one-day practical session on GAD Planning and Budgeting for WPS for each of the three Master Training batches. The session will strengthen the capacity of Tanggol Kababaihan Master Trainers, representatives of Local Government Units (LGUs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and other stakeholders to translate identified WPS priorities into concrete Programs, Activities, and Projects (PAPs) that can be integrated into local GAD Plans and Budgets.

The session will build on the WPS issues and priorities identified through the Tanggol Kababaihan WPS localization/gaps analysis, community consultations, and the Day 1 assessment and prioritization process, as well as the policy responses discussed during Day 2. The principal workshop output will be participant-developed draft WPS-responsive GAD Plans and Budgets containing appropriate PAPs, targets, indicators, responsible offices, and indicative budgets for their respective project areas/LGUs.

Scope of Work

1. Preparatory Review and Development of the GAD Planning and Budgeting Session

The Consultant shall:

• Review the Tanggol Kababaihan Master Training 2.0 Activity Design and relevant project materials provided by RI;
• Review the priority WPS issues, gaps, and recommendations generated through the WPS localization/gaps analysis and community consultations;
• Review relevant national policies, guidelines, and frameworks governing GAD planning and budgeting for Philippine LGUs;
• Coordinate with the RI Gender, Peace, and Governance Specialist to ensure alignment of the session with the overall objectives, methodology, and expected outputs of the Master Training;
• Develop a detailed one-day session design that balances technical discussion with practical workshop application;
• Develop or adapt a practical GAD Planning and Budgeting template that participants can use to translate identified WPS priorities into appropriate PAPs, targets, indicators, responsible offices, and indicative budgets; and
• Prepare the presentation materials, workshop instructions, templates, and other technical learning materials required for the session.

2. Facilitation of Day 3 – Planning and Budgeting for WPS

The Consultant shall serve as the lead technical resource person and facilitator for the GAD Planning and Budgeting component of all three Master Training batches.

The Consultant shall facilitate a one-day session covering, at minimum:

• Understanding GAD Planning and Budgeting: Key concepts, requirements, processes, and responsibilities relevant to local GAD planning and budgeting;
• Connecting WPS and GAD: Understanding how WPS priorities can be addressed through existing GAD planning and budgeting mechanisms;
• From WPS Issues to GAD PAPs: Translating priority WPS issues and identified gender gaps into appropriate Programs, Activities, and Projects;
• Developing Results and Indicators: Formulating clear objectives, targets, indicators, and expected results for WPS-responsive PAPs;
• Assigning Institutional Responsibilities: Identifying appropriate responsible offices and opportunities for inter-office and multi-stakeholder coordination;
• Budgeting for WPS: Developing realistic and indicative budgets for proposed WPS-responsive PAPs; and
• GAD Planning and Budgeting Workshop: Applying the planning and budgeting process to develop participant-level draft WPS-responsive GAD Plans and Budgets.

The Consultant shall use participatory and adult-learning methodologies and provide sufficient time for practical application and hands-on coaching.

3. Facilitation of the WPS-Responsive GAD Planning and Budgeting Workshop

The Consultant shall guide participants through a practical workshop that applies the learning from the technical sessions to the WPS priorities identified through the Tanggol Kababaihan process.

During the workshop, the Consultant shall:

• Guide participants in reviewing and prioritizing the WPS issues and gender gaps relevant to their respective project areas and LGUs;
• Support participants in translating these priority issues into appropriate and feasible WPS-responsive PAPs;
• Guide participants in developing clear objectives, activities, expected results, targets, indicators, responsible offices, and indicative budgets;
• Assist participants in ensuring logical alignment between the identified WPS issue or gender gap and the proposed intervention;
• Guide participants in identifying appropriate institutional responsibilities and opportunities for coordination among relevant LGU offices, CSOs, women's organizations, and other stakeholders;
• Ensure that proposed PAPs are gender-responsive, inclusive, conflict-sensitive, and responsive to the evidence and priorities generated through the project;
• Provide hands-on technical coaching and feedback to participant groups as they develop their draft GAD Plans and Budgets;
• Facilitate the presentation and initial review of group outputs; and
• Guide participants in identifying the next steps required to further validate, refine, and integrate the proposed PAPs into their respective local GAD planning and budgeting processes.

The workshop shall result in draft WPS-responsive GAD Plans and Budgets developed by the participants, containing priority PAPs with corresponding targets, indicators, responsible offices, and indicative budgets.

The drafts will serve as working documents that participants can bring back to their respective LGUs for further validation, refinement, integration, and consideration through the appropriate GAD planning and budgeting processes.

Key Deliverables

1. Preparatory Review and Development of Training Package

Review of relevant Tanggol Kababaihan outputs and applicable GAD planning and budgeting frameworks; final one-day session design; presentation materials; workshop guide; and GAD Planning and Budgeting template/tools for integrating WPS priorities

Indicative timeline: Prior to Batch 1

2. Delivery of Batch 1 – Cebu City

Facilitation of the one-day GAD Planning and Budgeting for WPS session and workshop, including technical coaching resulting in participant-developed draft WPS-responsive GAD Plans and Budgets for Northern Samar and Negros Occidental

Indicative timeline: November 9–13, 2026

3. Delivery of Batch 2 – Naga City

Facilitation of the one-day GAD Planning and Budgeting for WPS session and workshop, including technical coaching resulting in a participant-developed draft WPS-responsive GAD Plan and Budget for Camarines Sur

Indicative timeline: November 16–20, 2026

4. Delivery of Batch 3 – Davao City

Facilitation of the one-day GAD Planning and Budgeting for WPS session and workshop, including technical coaching resulting in participant-developed draft WPS-responsive GAD Plans and Budgets for CARAGA and Northern Mindanao

Indicative timeline: November 23–27, 2026

Reporting and Management:

The Consultant shall work closely with the Gender, Peace, and Governance Specialist and the MEAL Coordinator of Relief International Tanggol Kababaihan Action, under the oversight of the Project Manager.

Requirements:

The Consultant will be expected to:

• Travel to Bacolod City, Naga City, and Davao City during the consultancy period.
• Provide their own laptop and other personal equipment necessary to undertake the assignment;
• Be available for preparatory coordination with RI prior to the trainings;
• Undertake the necessary desk review and technical preparation prior to delivery of the sessions;
• Develop and submit all presentation materials, workshop guides, templates, and other 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 throughout the sessions;
• Provide hands-on technical coaching to participants during the GAD planning and budgeting workshops;
• Coordinate closely with the RI Gender, Peace, and Governance Specialist and other designated RI/consortium staff throughout the assignment;
• Incorporate reasonable comments and feedback from RI into the session design and training materials; and
• Submit all agreed deliverables within the established timeline.
• Comply with Relief International safeguarding, code of conduct, and pre-contracting requirements.

Relief International will provide the Consultant with relevant project documents, available outputs from the first Master Training, WPS localization/gaps analysis, community consultation findings, and other relevant project materials necessary for preparation of the sessions.

RI will also coordinate logistics for the three training batches and facilitate access to relevant outputs generated during Days 1 and 2 for use during the GAD Planning and Budgeting workshop.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Advanced university degree in Gender and Development, Public Administration, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Sciences, Governance, Public Policy, or other 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 (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Gender and Development (GAD), local governance, public policy, planning and budgeting, Women, Peace and Security (WPS), or related development fields.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Philippine Local Government Units (LGUs) in the preparation, review, implementation, or assessment of GAD Plans and Budgets (GPBs) and GAD Accomplishment Reports (GAD ARs).
• Proven knowledge and practical experience in applying the Philippine Gender and Development framework, including relevant policies, guidelines, and budgeting mechanisms governing LGU GAD planning and budgeting.
• Demonstrated experience integrating gender equality, women's empowerment, peacebuilding, conflict sensitivity, social cohesion, or Women, Peace and Security priorities into local development planning, programming, and budgeting processes.
• Experience providing technical assistance, coaching, mentoring, or capacity strengthening to LGUs, civil society organizations, government agencies, or development partners.
• Proven track record in designing and facilitating participatory workshops, training programs, and learning sessions for adult learners.
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder groups, including local government officials, women's organizations, civil society organizations, Indigenous Peoples, peace actors, and community-based organizations.
• Previous experience working on Women, Peace and Security, peacebuilding, conflict-sensitive development, localization of national action plans, or related initiatives is highly desirable.
• Experience working with donor-funded development projects, particularly those funded by the European Union, UN agencies, or international NGOs, is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of the Philippine National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAPWPS) and related national policy frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine GAD policies, including DILG, PCW, DBM, and other relevant guidelines on GAD Planning and Budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to translate gender and WPS priorities into practical Programs, Activities, and Projects (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 that support local planning processes.
• Knowledge of conflict-sensitive, inclusive, and participatory approaches in governance and development programming.
• Excellent facilitation and adult-learning skills, with the ability to engage diverse participants with varying technical backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to provide hands-on coaching and technical guidance during workshop processes.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills in English.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, practical, and user-friendly manner.

Other Preferred Qualification: Accredited GAD Trainer, GPB Resource Pool member, former or current PCW/DILG/DBM GPB technical reviewer, or demonstrated experience supporting the development or assessment of LGU GPBs and GAD Accomplishment Reports at provincial, city, or municipal levels.

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We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

To Apply, please submit not later than 16 October 2026:

1. Letter of intent with CV addressed to the Project Manager
2. Initial workplan and proposed budget
3. A copy of an approved Authority to Engage in Limited Practice of Profession or an approved Leave Clearance signed by the PCW Executive Director or Chairperson (if employed with PCW)