Gender Policy Formulation, Implementation, and Evaluation Training Course

Introduction

Effective gender policy is the backbone of any society or institution seeking to promote equality, safeguard rights, and ensure equitable access to opportunities. As global development priorities evolve, governments, organizations, and development actors require advanced skills to design, implement, and evaluate gender-responsive policies that deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes. This course provides a comprehensive and practical platform for participants to deepen their expertise in gender policy processes across diverse sectors.

The program explores the foundations of gender inequality, the historical evolution of gender policy, and the global frameworks that guide state and institutional obligations. Participants gain insight into structural barriers, power dynamics, and intersectional factors that influence gender-related outcomes. Through evidence-based discussions, the course equips learners with conceptual clarity and analytical skills for effective gender policy design.

A strong focus is placed on policy formulation, enabling participants to understand how gender perspectives can be integrated into national, institutional, and sectoral planning. The course presents advanced methodologies for diagnosing gender gaps, designing policy alternatives, mobilizing stakeholders, assessing risks, and aligning policies with national, regional, and global commitments. Practical tools and templates support participants in drafting robust, context-sensitive gender policies.

The implementation component of the course introduces participants to best-practice models, institutional arrangements, budgeting strategies, and systems for managing gender policy roll-outs. Learners explore approaches for securing leadership buy-in, coordinating multisector actors, building capacity, and embedding gender responsiveness into operational processes. Case studies demonstrate how strong implementation can drive transformative outcomes.

The program also covers policy monitoring, reporting, and evaluation frameworks that ensure accountability, continuous learning, and evidence-based refinement of gender interventions. Participants learn how to design gender-responsive indicators, collect and analyze sex-disaggregated data, and conduct policy evaluations to inform institutional and national-level decision-making. Special attention is given to emerging issues such as digital gender equity, climate-responsive gender policy, and gender in crisis settings.

By the end of the course, participants will have enhanced their ability to lead gender policy processes from conception to evaluation. They will be equipped with the leadership, analytical, and operational skills necessary to strengthen institutional performance, advance gender equality, and create inclusive environments that benefit individuals, organizations, and communities.

Who Should Attend

• Gender specialists, gender focal persons, and equality advocates
• Policy makers, planners, and government officials
• Development practitioners in NGOs, CSOs, and donor agencies
• Program managers and project coordinators integrating gender priorities
• Monitoring & Evaluation officers designing gender-responsive indicators
• Social researchers, analysts, and gender consultants
• Institutional leaders, HR professionals, and organizational strategists
• Public administrators and governance officers
• Safeguarding, GBV prevention, and inclusion officers
• Anyone seeking advanced skills in gender policy development and evaluation

Duration

10 Days

Course Objectives

• Strengthen participants’ knowledge of global, regional, and national gender policy frameworks and obligations.
• Build advanced analytical skills to identify gender gaps, inequalities, and systemic barriers across sectors.
• Equip participants to formulate gender-responsive policies using evidence-based approaches.
• Enhance capacity to design inclusive stakeholder engagement processes during policy development.
• Provide practical tools for integrating gender into institutional and national planning systems.
• Strengthen abilities to implement policies using effective coordination, resource allocation, and institutional mechanisms.
• Build skills in gender-responsive budgeting and financial accountability.
• Enhance capacity to monitor gender policy performance using appropriate indicators and data tools.
• Strengthen competencies for evaluating policy impact, identifying lessons learned, and revising policies effectively.
• Equip participants to address emerging issues such as digital gender divides, climate impacts, and crisis-related vulnerabilities in policy design.
• Develop inclusive communication, advocacy, and leadership skills for policy adoption and institutional acceptance.
• Enable participants to draft actionable gender policy recommendations and develop practical implementation roadmaps.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Gender Policy

• Evolution of gender policy frameworks
• Global commitments and international conventions
• Policy drivers and institutional mandates
• Gender concepts and intersectionality

Module 2: Gender Gap Assessments and Diagnostics

• Tools for assessing gender disparities
• Institutional assessments and baseline analysis
• Data sources and qualitative methods
• Prioritizing policy needs

Module 3: Policy Formulation Processes

• Stages of policy development
• Identifying policy objectives and alternatives
• Evidence-based policy design
• Risk analysis and mitigation

Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Dialogue

• Mapping stakeholders and power dynamics
• Participatory policy development approaches
• Consensus building techniques
• Gender-sensitive communication

Module 5: Drafting Gender-Responsive Policies

• Components of a gender policy
• Integrating gender across policy sectors
• Policy coherence and harmonization
• Writing policy frameworks and guidelines

Module 6: Gender-Responsive Budgeting

• Principles of gender budgeting
• Costing gender policy implementation
• Tracking resource allocation
• Accountability systems for public finance

Module 7: Institutional Arrangements for Implementation

• Governance structures for policy execution
• Inter-agency coordination mechanisms
• Capacity-building strategies
• Roles and responsibilities mapping

Module 8: Policy Implementation Tools and Techniques

• Implementation planning templates
• Managing institutional change
• Monitoring implementation processes
• Managing risks and barriers

Module 9: Gender-Responsive Monitoring Systems

• Designing gender-sensitive indicators
• Sex-disaggregated data systems
• Tracking outputs and outcomes
• Reporting and visualization tools

Module 10: Policy Evaluation and Learning

• Evaluation frameworks and approaches
• Measuring impact and effectiveness
• Using evaluation findings for revisions
• Developing evaluation reports

Module 11: Gender, Law, and Institutional Accountability

• Legal frameworks for gender equality
• Institutional obligations and enforcement
• Compliance mechanisms
• Rights-based approaches to policy

Module 12: Emerging Issues in Gender Policy

• Digital gender divide and technology inclusion
• Gender and climate change policy
• Gender in humanitarian and crisis contexts
• Migration, displacement, and intersectional vulnerabilities

Module 13: Policy Advocacy and Communication

• Advocacy strategies for policy adoption
• Engaging decision-makers and the public
• Media and messaging for gender policy
• Countering resistance and backlash

Module 14: Gender Policy in Public Administration

• Integrating gender in public service delivery
• Gender in budgeting and procurement processes
• Public accountability systems
• Institutional case studies

Module 15: Gender Policy in Corporate and Development Sectors

• Corporate gender policies and DEI frameworks
• Gender in development programming
• Private sector accountability
• Industry-specific gender policy models

Module 16: Action Planning and Policy Finalization

• Developing gender policy action plans
• Designing implementation roadmaps
• Follow-up mechanisms and evaluation designs
• Capstone presentations and peer review

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.