Ending Violence Against Women Program in Armenia

n Her Shoes is an interactive role-play designed based on the experiences of real survivors for experiential learning about domestic violence.

Participants engage in a simulation in which they walk in the shoes of the various characters experiencing abusive and controlling relationships. The role-play will be used in the regions of Armenia to engage the community members to sensitize them and to generate empathy.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

• Requirements for the lead applicant Civil Society Organization:
  • An officially registered legal NGO/CSO as per Armenian regulations working on women’s issues;
  • At least 5 years of proven experience and results in working on issues related to gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • At least 3 years of experience of conducting training on gender equality, VAW/DV to general public, including minority group representatives;
  • General organizational capability (minimum staffing and structure of the organization) which is likely to affect implementation: organization can demonstrate that it has already developed and implemented similar projects;
  • At least 2 years of experience in working in the regions of Armenia.
  • Partnership with other women NGOs (coalition NGOs) is encouraged.
• Qualified coordinator (team leader) with:
  • At least Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the fields of Law, Development Studies, Women and Gender Studies, or Education among others;
  • Evidence of at least 5 years of relevant professional experience that combines working on with general public and/or vulnerable groups around gender equality, women’s rights and gender-based violence issues;
  • Experience in organizing and delivering awareness raising activities;
  • Experience in working in regions and forming networks with local population will be an asset;
  • Experience in implementing similar projects will be an asset.
• Qualifications of the team members:
  • University (at least Bachelor’s) degree the fields of Law, Development Studies, Women and Gender Studies, Education or other related study areas;
  • At least 3 years of experience of working in the field raising awareness of women and youth;
  • At least 2 years’ experience in conducting trainings and/or other awareness raising activities;
  • Experience working in multi-cultural teams and environments will be an asset;
  • Proficiency in English will be an asset.

HOW TO APPLY

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