1. Fareeha Ummar, Nayab Azizi and Aziz Khan and GM FPs
IASC GENDER MARKER PAKISTAN PFERP Gender Markers Focal Points’ Orientation (Draft) September
Fareeha Ummar, Nayab Azizi and Aziz Khan and GM FPs

2. Today’s Agenda Process, Objectives and Planned Outputs of the Workshop
Expectations of the Role of Gender Marker Focal Point (GMFP)
Methodology for delivering the GM in Pakistan PFERP 2010
The ‘Mechanics’ of Gender Coding System
Cluster analysis, setting minimum standards and applying a Gender Code
Process -

3. Process, Objectives and Planned Outputs
Process – Using gender marker (GM) as a tool for coordination with clusters. Applying Gender Marker to PFERP 2010
Objectives – Better gender related coordination (on developing the CAP document); integration of the Gender Coding in PFERP 2010, Identify possible entry points
Outputs – GM Focal Points understand the ‘mechanics’ of GM; GMFPs gain comfort about participation in the PFERP ; consistency of approach on GMs
Is this reasonable? GBV sub cluster interface, contextualize

4. Expectations from the Role of GMFP
Feedback on the draft ToR for the GMFP
Distinction between a GMFP and a Gender Focal Point
Time-bound - development of PFERP featuring Relief and ER 2010
Gender-expertise?
Handout ToR and start by asking the GMFPs to review. Questions?
1st bullet - In some cases, it may be one and the same.
Outstanding questions?

5. Methodology for Delivery of GM in PEFRP 2010
Let’s be realistic and pragmatic!
Review of PFERP 2010
A call to each Cluster to ‘do better on gender’ vs. setting Minimum Gender Standards for gender marker review,

6. The ‘Mechanics’ of the GM and Gender Coding Systems
What IS the GM?
How does the Gender Coding Work?
What tools does the GMFP need to apply the Gender Code?

7. Genesis of the Gender Marker
Recognition – conflict, natural disaster and displacement affect women, girls, boys and men in different ways; have different coping mechanisms
Gender issues continue to ‘fall through the cracks’
Humanitarian evaluations report weak gender results
UNSG reports track gender-related allocations
UNSC resolutions require it (esp (link to 1325))
Reflect donor commitments to/policies on gender
Pakistan is one of the few where GMs applied so important is drawing lessons

8. What is the IASC Gender Marker?
Tool for Clusters - Gender Marker Focal Point - to give each project a gender code
Code is entered on the project sheet in the OPS
More oversight on how Clusters and country teams are performing in relation to the integration of gender in their humanitarian responses.
Gender Marker Focal Point – an approach to have Clusters take ownership on this and for sustainability – more detail later.
OPS – online project system

9. How Does the Coding Work?
Each Cluster GMFP gives each project a Code (0, 1, 2a or 2b)
The code is based on whether gender dimensions appear in three important and inter-linked points:
Needs Assessment
Activities
Outcomes
GM Focal Point gave feedback to Implementing Partners (through the project review process)
Group review of projects
Present process

10. The Gender Marker Coding
Gender Mainstreaming: the different needs of women, girls, boys and men are analysed. This analysis is reflected in a number of activities and outcomes.
Targeted Actions:
assist women, girls, boys or men who suffer discrimination
build gender- specific services or nurture more equal relations between men and women
Gender Code
Description 2b
Targeted Actions
The project’s PRINCIPAL PURPOSE IS TO ADVANCE GENDER EQUALITY. Contributes significantly to gender equality 2a
Gender
Mainstreaming
A GENDER ANALYSIS is included in the project’s needs assessment. This gender analysis is REFLECTED IN THE PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES. Contributes significantly to gender equality 1
The project INCLUDES GENDER EQUALITY IN THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT, IN AN ACTIVITY OR IN AN OUTCOME. Contributes in a limited way to gender equality
GENDER IS NOT REFLECTED anywhere in the project sheet. May not contribute to gender equality
Ask each of the GMFPs to think about a targeted action in their sector – comment if they all select examples where women/girls are the ones that are disadvantaged.
For atrgeted action can we use humanitarian principles ‘the saving lives’

11. Gender Codes – Pakistan 2009
Marker Scores
# of Projects
% of Projects
3 (2b) 9 5% 2 43
26% 1 79
47% 37
22%

12. Project Marker Scores by Cluster 2009
Project Marker Scores by Cluster 2009
 Score 1 2 3
Sector
# of projects % #
Total # Projects
Agriculture 6% 9
56% 5
31% 16
CCCM
67%
33%
Coordination 6
Comm. Rest. 7
24% 17
59%
10% 7% 29
Education 4
22% 12 18
Food
40%
60%
Health
18%
53%
26% 3% 34
Logs
100%
Nutrition
30% 10
Protection
29%
36% 14
Shelter
55% 9% 11
Wash
17%
28%
Total 37 79
47% 43 5%
168

13. Practical Application of Gender Code
PFERP 2010, format includes analysis ‘up-front’; Strategic Priorities Monitoring Matrix; Cluster Plan; and Project Sheets are in Objective – Activities – Outcomes format
Vetting Form – to make the GMFP’s life easier and the coding consistent.

14. PFERP Pakistan 2010 The Application of a Gender Code
The application of a gender code is based on:
gender analysis of Needs (distinct needs, risks faced, roles knowledge and skills, participation), why and how of the situation etc
gender needs/inform/are addressed in Activities
leading to gender Outcomes
(Projects that focus exclusively or predominantly on breastfeeding, maternal‐child health or obstetrics would code 2b, as this is a project targeted specifically at women.

15. What does a gender analysis in the needs assessment look like?
The foundation for a good gender project (2a - gender mainstreamed and 2b – targeted action) is having insightful gender analysis in the needs assessment.
It should always be possible to have at least one strategic, evidence-based sentence or paragraph that describes the needs or situation of men compared to women and/or boys compared to girls.
This needs analysis then serve to shape project activities. (Where space permits, provide more gender insights).

16. Gender analysis in the needs assessment can include:
the distinct needs of women, girls, boys and/or men
the different risks that women and/or girls face compared to men and/or boys
the roles, knowledge, skills, coping strategies of women, girls, boys and men (e.g. Knowing that local men fish and women fix nets and process fish is essential to a fishing project; knowing the different defecation and solid waste practices of women, girls, boys and men is essential to involving the right people at the right time in sanitation projects; etc.)
what women, girls, boys or men say they can and want to do, or see done, to solve what they see as their most important problems

17. Minimizing code 0-1 confusion
A project that contains cosmetic/superficial gender language such as ‘especially for women and girls’ or ‘particularly for preparatory boys’ is still a code 0. This is not meaningful.
Meaningful gender analysis in the needs assessment explains ‘why’ or ‘how’ the situation is different for women/girls or men/boys, quantifies gender gaps or explains sex-specific needs, risks, roles or capacities.
While statements of beneficiaries and project objectives do not factor into the gender coding, both should reflect the depth of the project’s response to males and females. It is a requirement to identify the number of women, girls, boys and men who are the direct target beneficiaries. Clearly differentiate between direct and indirect beneficiaries.

18. Gender analysis in the Needs Assessment
Gender in
Activities
Gender Outcomes
Number of
Checkmarks
Gender Code ✔ 3
2a or 2b - 2 1

19. Minimum Standards
Reflection of sex/age/vulnerability disaggregated data (needs assessment and monitoring)
Level of connectivity between gender needs/activities/outcomes
Projects that nurture better relationships often strive for more equal decision‐making or more two‐way communication between women and men.

20. Cont…d
It is a requirement to identify the number of women, girls, boys and men who are the direct target beneficiaries.
Projects that supply medicines or other NFIs should code at least code 1.
The project sheet shapes implementation: it must clearly state the needs, activities and outcomes for the target males and females. What you see is what you code.
Meaningful gender analysis in the needs assessment
Statements of beneficiaries and project objectives do not factor into the gender coding although both should reflect the depth of the project’s response to males and females.

21. Next Steps Comparative Analysis with 2009
Capacity Development Programme
Monitoring framework
Translation of guidance note and FAQs for gender markers