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OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
OUR CORE VALUES
A society that upholds gender equality, dignity, respect and fairness for all.
To effectively and efficiently promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination of all persons in Kenya.
FairnessTransparencyAccountabilityRespect for DiversityInclusivenessIntegrity
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LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................................................iiiLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................ivFOREWORD BY CHAIRPERSON ......................................................................................vSTATEMENT BY COMMISSION SECRETARY ..............................................................viEXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION AND MANDATE ............................................. 11.1 MANDATE OF NGEC ............................................................................................. 11.2 FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 11.3 NGEC ALIGNMENT WITH KENYA’S VISION 2030 ......................................... 21.4 RATIONALE FOR DEVELOPING THE STRATEGIC PLAN ............................. 21.5 PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THE PLAN ............................................................. 3
CHAPTER TWO: SITUATION ANALYSIS ................................................................... 42.1 GENDER EQUALITY AND FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION ............... 42.2 PESTLE ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 4 2.2.1 Political Environment ................................................................................ 4 2.2.2 Economic Situation .................................................................................... 4 2.2.3 Socio-cultural Factors ................................................................................ 5 2.2.4 Technological Environment ..................................................................... 5 2.2.5 Legal Environment .................................................................................... 52.3 STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS (SWOT) ................................................................................................................... ... 62.4 STAKEHOLDERS ANALYSIS ................................................................................. 62.5 SUMMARY OF ISSUES FROM SITUATION ANALYSIS ................................... 9
CHAPTER THREE: STRATEGIC DIRECTION .......................................................... 113.1 STATEMENTS OF CORPORATE IDENTITY ..................................................... 11 3.1.1 Vision Statement ...................................................................................... 11 3.1.2 Mission Statement .................................................................................... 11 3.1.3 Core Values ............................................................................................... 113.2 OVERALL GOAL .................................................................................................... 113.3 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES ..................................................................................... 113.4 STRATEGIES ............................................................................................................ 12
CHAPTER FOUR: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND RISK MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................ 164.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ..................................................................... 164.2 ACCOUNTABILITY ................................................................................................ 164.3 RISK MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................... 16 4.3.1 Risks and Mitigation Measures ............................................................. 16 4.3.2 Continuous Risk Management .............................................................. 17 4.3.3 Accountability for Mitigation Measures .............................................. 17 4.3.4 Key Assumptions ..................................................................................... 184.4 DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN .............................................................................. 18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER FIVE: MONITORING AND EVALUATIONFRAMEWORK .............. 205.1 MONITORING& EVALUATION FRAMEWORK ............................................. 205.2 LINKING M&E AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE .......................................... 205.3 CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS ........................................................................... 205.4 PROGRESS REPORTS ............................................................................................. 20
APPENDIX 1: IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX ............................................................ 21APPENDIX 2: MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK ................... 35APPENDIX 3: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ................................................... 39THE COMMISSION ........................................................................................................ 40
LIST OF TABLESTable 1: SWOT Analysis ..................................................................................................... 6Table 2: Stakeholders’ Analysis ........................................................................................ 7Table 3: Objective Outcomes Table ............................................................................... 12Table 4: Critical Risks and Mitigation Measures ........................................................ 17
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency SyndromeACRWC African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child CAJ Commission on Administrative JusticeCBO Community Based OrganizationCEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination AgainstWomenCEO Chief Executive OfficerCRC Convention on the Rights of the Child CSO Civil Society Organization DRC Data Recovery Center DRP Disaster Recovery PlanECOSOC Economic, Social and Cultural RightsFBO Faith Based OrganizationFGM Female Genital MutilationFIDA Federation of Women LawyersGBV Gender-Based ViolenceGoK Government of Kenya HIV Human Immuno-deficiency VirusICT Information and Communication TechnologyKNBS Kenya National Bureau of StatisticsKNCHR Kenya National Commission on Human RightsKNHREC Kenya National Human Rights and Equality CommissionKPI Key Performance IndicatorMDG Millennium Development GoalM & E Monitoring and EvaluationMGCSD Ministry of Gender, Children and Social DevelopmentMTP Medium Term PlanNCGD National Commission on Gender and DevelopmentNCPWD National Council for Persons with DisabilitiesNGEC National Gender and Equality CommissionNGO Non-Governmental OrganizationPA Performance Agreement PESTLE Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and EnvironmentalPWDs Persons with DisabilitiesRBA Rights-based ApproachRMC Risk Management CoordinatorSIG Special Interest GroupSWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and ThreatsUDHR Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Article 27 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, gives the National Gender and Equality Commission mandate to promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination among all Kenyans and in all spheres of life with particular focus on Special Interest Groups (SIGs) consisting of women, persons with disabilities, children, the youth, the elderly and the minority and marginalized groups and communities.
To realize its full mandate, the Commission, through a broad based consultative process designed its first three-year Strategic Plan, dubbed, ‘Our First Mile’ because it lays the foundation of the engagement with state and non-state actors, the SIGs and Kenyans at large.
The Strategic Plan comes at a defining phase in our country’s nascent democracy. We now have a devolved system of government. One of the critical activities the Commission will have to undertake is to devolve its services to the counties. We therefore have a challenging task ahead of us in building an effective institutional capacity to enable us to serve all Kenyans.
We have to maintain our presence and offer structured engagement in all the fields transcending the national and county governments. This Strategic Plan has taken into account every conceivable detail in the programmingof the Commission’s activities towards responding to the unique demands and specific needs of all Kenyans and SIGs.
We remain alive to the challenges ahead and continue to seek meaningful ways of surmounting them. We strongly believe that with a firm legislative framework, it will be possible to bring on board all those persons and groups who have been marginalized and ensure an inclusive just society as envisaged in Vision 2030.
The Commission will be at the forefront in advising the Government in the enactment of appropriate legislation, seek new and enhance existing partnerships for resource mobilisation, engage the Treasury for budgetary support and help mobilise county governments to ensure that the principles of equality are upheld.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial and technical support, from government and development partners including, though not limited to; UN Women, UNDP, Ford Foundation, and HeinrichBollStiftung who supported NGEC’s past interventions and who we would want to continue collaborating with in future. On behalf of Commissioners, management and staff of NGEC, we thank all the stakeholders for providing support during the preparation of this Strategic Plan. I urge you to walk with us in our first mile through 2013-2015.
Winfred Osimbo LichumaChairpersonNational Gender and Equality Commission
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I am pleased to present the National Gender and Equality Commission Strategic Plan 2013-2015, my first since commencing duties as Secretary in October 2012.This Strategic Plan provides a proactive frame of reference to operationalize the NGEC’s mandate and guide it in achieving the envisaged vision of social transformation in Kenya.
The Strategic Plan is a product of a consultative process and was formulated using key analytical tools such as SWOT and PESTLE, taking into account the provisions of the new constitutional dispensation and the country’s social and economic blue print Vision 2030.
We hope to implement this plan within three years with key deliverables spread out in short, medium and long term objectives. In achieving these objectives, we shall remain focused to our Mission, Vision and the Core Values on fairness, transparency and accountability, respect for diversity, inclusiveness and integrity, which the Commission stands for.
The successful implementation of the 2013-2015 Strategic Plan will result in a fully-fledged institution with a national presence and visibility. We aim at streamlining our operations, pooling synergies and engaging stakeholders to effectively deliver on our mandate.
In any journey, the first step is critical. I, therefore, urge all Commission staff to dedicate all efforts to this first mile of the journey and noble duty and together ensure that every Kenyan has an opportunity to realize equality in all spheres of life.
Prof. Rose O.OdhiamboCommission SecretaryNational Gender and Equality Commission
STATEMENT BY COMMISSION SECRETARY
This Strategic Plan is meant to guide activities of the Commission for a period of three years from 2013 to 2015. The Strategic Plan is a product of wide consultations which begun in 2011 and included review of policy documents, interviews with experts, stakeholder consultations, and brainstorming sessions within the NGEC staff, sessions with development partners, civil society organizations, government agencies and other independent Commissions.
NGEC is a constitutional entity established by an Act of Parliament in 2011. The Commission is a successorto the Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission pursuant to Article 59(4) of the Constitution, established to promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination in line with Article 27 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The Commission’s mandate is spelt out in Section 8 of the NGEC Act, 2011.
The vision of NGEC is “A society that upholds gender equality, dignity and fairness for all”. The Commission is guided by a mission “To effectively and efficiently promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination of all persons in Kenya”. TheCommission is grounded on six Core Values, namely, Fairness; Transparency and Accountability; Respect for Diversity; Inclusiveness and Integrity.
Gender and equality biases in Kenya have been the basis of differential treatment of persons based on their sex roles, ethnicity, status, religion, race, age, beliefs and disability among other attributes. The Commission is set to address issues of gender equality and freedom from discrimination among all Kenyans with a focus on Special Interest Groups, namely; women youth, children, persons with disabilities (PWDs), the elderly and minority and marginalised groups and communities. The Commission will roll out programs in various sectors including health, education, housing, employment, capital and social infrastructure, and justice among others.In this planning period, the over-arching goal for NGEC isto contribute to the reduction of gender inequalities and the discrimination against all interest groups. The Commission seeks to achieve this goal through four priority strategic objectives during the life of the current Strategic Plan.
a) To create an enabling legal environment to achieve equality in compliance with the Constitution and other written laws, treaties and regulations;
b) To provide comprehensive and adequate response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV);
c) To mainstream needs and issues of SIGs in development at national and county governance systems and private institutions;
d) To advocate for financing of substantive equality at all levels; e) To build an effective, efficient and sustainable institutionvisible at all
levels.
In order to achieve the above priority strategic objectives, the Commission seeks to employ four broad-based intertwined strategies:
1. Public education, advocacy, research and advisory;2. Monitoring compliance of laws, policies and international treaties;
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3. Mainstreaming, co-ordination and collaboration, and4. Institutional development and resource mobilization.
The strategies will be applied concurrently in the design and implementation of interventions geared towards addressing each of the priority strategic objectives.
In order to effectively implement this Plan, NGEC has proposed a functional organizational structure consisting of the policy arm and the Secretariat. The latter is composed of the program and research directorate and the finance and administration directorate that shall be filled with technical and operational staff. The Commission also intends to invest in cutting edge information technology systems and establishment of regional offices to increase its operational efficiency. To adequately fund its operations and programs in the first three years, the Commission will engage in a structured resource mobilization program to increase its resource base.
An implementation framework and monitoring and evaluation plan are integral components of this Strategic Plan to guide the execution process of the programs, interventions and activities as well as providing NGEC with routine dashboards on progress made towards achieving the strategic objectives. NGEC will continue to review and revise the Strategic Plan in accordance with new evidence generated through the M&E program and hope to install a functional performance management system.
1.1 MANDATE OF NGECNGEC derives its mandate from the Constitution of Kenya 2010 inArticles 10, 27,43, 59 and Chapter Fifteen among others. Article 10 provides for the national values and principles of governance, which include: human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality, human rights and non-discrimination. Specifically, Article 27 of the Constitution sets out the principle of equality and freedom from discrimination by stating that, every person is equal before the law and has a right to equal protection and benefit under the law.
1.2 FUNCTIONSThe functions of the Commission are as provided in Section 8 of the NGEC Act 2011, which states as follows:-
(a) To promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination in accordance with Article 27 of the Constitution;
(b) Monitor, facilitate and advise on the integration of the principles of equality and freedom from discrimination in all national and county policies, laws, and administrative regulations in all public and private institutions;
(c) Act as the principal organ of the State in ensuring compliance with all treaties and conventions ratified by Kenya relating to issues of equality and freedom from discrimination and relating to special interest groups including minorities and marginalized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and children;
(d) Co-ordinate and facilitate mainstreaming of issues of gender, persons with disabilities and other marginalised groups in national development and to advise the Government on all aspects thereof;
(e) Monitor, facilitate and advise on the development of affirmative action implementation policies as contemplated in the Constitution;
(f) Investigate on its own initiative or on the basis of complaints, any matter in respect of any violations of the principle of equality and freedom from discrimination and make recommendations for the improvement of the functioning of the institutions concerned;
(g) Work with other relevant institutions in the development of standards for the implementation of policies for the progressive realization of the economic and social rights specified in Article 43 of the Constitution and other written laws;
(h) Co-ordinate and advise on public education programmes for the creation of a culture of respect for the principles of equality and freedom from discrimination;
(i) Conduct and co-ordinate research activities on matters relating to equality and freedom from discrimination as contemplated under Article 27 of the Constitution;
(j) Receive and evaluate annual reports on progress made by public institutions and other sectors on compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements on the implementation of the principles of equality
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and freedom from discrimination;(k) Work with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, the
Commission on Administrative Justice and other related institutions to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and complementarity in their activities and to establish mechanisms for referrals and collaboration in the protection and promotion of rights related to the principle of equality and freedom from discrimination;
(l) Prepare and submit annual reports to Parliament on the status of implementation of its obligations under this Act;
(m) Conduct audits on the status of special interest groups including minorities, marginalized groups, persons with disabilities, women, youth and children;
(n) Establish, consistent with data protection legislation, databases on issues relating to equality and freedom from discrimination for different affected interest groups and produce periodic reports for national, regional and international reporting on progress in the realization of equality and freedom from discrimination for these interest groups;
(o) Perform such other functions as the Commission may consider necessary for the promotion of the principle of equality and freedom from discrimination; and
(p) Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Constitution and any other written law.
1.3 NGEC ALIGNMENT WITH KENYA’S VISION 2030The Kenya Vision 2030 provides for priority sectors and flagship projects as critical milestones to realization of provisions envisioned in the Social, Economic and Political pillars. The Vision acknowledges that specific policy, legislative and programmatic interventions are required for efficient development while overcoming critical barriers including gender gaps and other inequalities which impact upon access to and control of resources, economic opportunities, power and political voice.
Under the Social Pillar, the blue print visionary paper anticipates by 2030 ‘a just and cohesive society that enjoys equitable social development in a clean and secure environment’. The Social Pillar emphasizes on investing in the people of Kenya through equitable provision of social amenities that include education and training, healthcare services, water and sanitation, housing and urbanization. The Social Pillar also provides for a sub-sector that deals with: ‘Gender, Vulnerable groups and the Youth’. It focuses on four key areas, namely: opportunity; empowerment; capabilities and vulnerabilities in all aspects of development. NGEC is at the centre of the national institutional framework with obligations to ensure that all provisions in the Vision 2030 are executed in a timely fashion by all the sectors and players.
1.4 RATIONALE FOR DEVELOPING THE STRATEGIC PLANThis Strategic Plan provides NGEC with a proactive frame of reference to operationalize its mandate and guide the Commission in achieving the envisaged
vision of rapid social transformation in Kenya. Lessons from other developing countries such as Rwanda, Liberia,South Africa and Uganda indicate that remarkable success in achieving gender equality and freedom from discrimination has been through well-guided policy, legal, institutional and strategic frameworks. Some of the best practices of promoting genderequality and freedom from discrimination in these countries include the adoption of a rights-based approach (RBA) to gender equality and women’s empowerment,andanchoring this approach in legislation. They also adopted participatory development approaches and deliberate implementation of comprehensive and decentralized equality programs and strategies,and allocated budgets towards the implementation of these strategies, ensuring innovative institutional mechanisms for co-ordination and monitoring the implementation of these strategies. This Strategic Plan will inform how NGEC co-ordinates-and works together with other stakeholders towards the effective delivery of initiatives in this regard.
1.5 PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THE PLANThis Strategic Plan is the outcome of a number of processes that begun in 2011 and included stakeholder consultative meetings, brainstorming sessions by NGEC staff, development partners, civil society organizations, government agencies and other independent Commissions; a review of policy documents, and interviews with experts on the mainstreaming of the principles of gender equality and non-discrimination. These processes were intended to ensure consensus building and ownership in its design and hopefully in the implementation process. The fair draft of the Strategic Plan was validated through a consultative meeting of stakeholders in March 2013 and feedback obtained was used to refine the final plan you are now reading.
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2.1 GENDER EqUALITY AND FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATIONAccording to the NGEC Act 2011‘Gender’’ means the social construction of the roles and responsibilities of women and men among different communities and cultures, classes, ages and during different periods in history. The resulting gender roles create different recognition and opportunities for men and women, thereby perpetuating inequalities between them. The Act defines ‘Equality’ as fairness in treatment and access to opportunities. Equality of opportunities occurs when there is fairness through creation of an enabling environment for women, men, girls and boys to realize their potential. ‘Discrimination’ is described as the differential treatment of persons based on their sex, ethnicity, status, religion, race, age, beliefs and disabilities, among other attributes. In addressing the issues of gender equality and non-discrimination, NGEC mandate focuses on the following target groups; women, the elderly, children, youth, PWDs, minorities and marginalized groups and communities.
2.2 PESTLE ANALYSISPESTLE analysis was applied in assessing the prevailing conditions under which NGEC is expected to operate. The PESTLE factors include: Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental factors that will have implications on the realization of NGEC’s strategic objectives.
2.2.1 Political environmentThe political environment in Kenya is likely to remain both complex and volatile. The implementation of the Constitution brought with it transition dynamics and processes which present both challenges and opportunities for NGEC and its target groups. The Strategic Plan covers the period of regime change following the first election under the new Constitution. This period witnesses the establishment of a second chamber of Parliament (Senate) and another tier of government (County government).
These changes are critical and will have implications on such issues as political impunity and corruption, both of which have impacted substantively upon the functioning of the Government, the distribution and quality of essential services, with implications for NGEC’s target groups. This could perpetuate further inequalities and discrimination in both private and public establishments. NGEC will seek to take advantage of the provisions of the Constitution including the different accountability mechanisms to promote and ensure compliance with the principles of gender equality and freedom from discrimination by all institutions at both levels of governance. NGEC intends to use prevailing political environment to influence financing for gender and inclusiveness responsive programs and initiatives, costing and funding of SGBV services, development of policies, laws and administration guidelines promoting inclusiveness and equality issues, and increase the presence and visibility of the Commission at national and county levels.
2.2.2 Economic situationSlowedeconomic growth, budgetary deficits and high unemployment rates, are some of the challenges facing Kenya today. The national and county governments will have to make crucial decisions on the distribution of resources and the priorities for public spending. NGEC will work alongside other institutions such as the Commission on Revenue Allocation, Transitional Authority and other constitutional and non-constitutional
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Commissions and independent offices, public and private sectors and CSOs to ensure equity in the rationalization and distribution of public resources at both national and county levels in line with Chapter 12 of the Constitution.
NGEC will also strive to ensure that certain vulnerable groups such as women, the youth and PWDs participate in the on-going recruitment for staff for both national and county governments and institutions. The Commission will also work towards ensuring diversity in the constitution of the boards and top management, and the inclusion of otherwise marginalized groups in decision-making in both public and private sectors.
2.2.3 Socio-cultural factorsThere are significant challenges facing the socio-cultural environment of the country. These include; poor quality of essential social services, which are also inequitably distributed; retrogressive socio-cultural practices that continue to persist, with negative implications for children, women, the youth, PWDs and the elderly and minorities and marginalized groups and communities. These have had serious implications on their well-being and productivity.
The Constitution provides key opportunities to address these issues as it provides rights to be enjoyed by all Kenyans. It further obligates the State to take measures to ensure the enjoyment of certain ECOSOC rights by all citizens.NGEC will work with stakeholders to facilitate the development of standards for the implementation of policies for the progressive realization of these rights and monitor compliance.
2.2.4 Technological environmentThe rapid advancement in technology in Kenya provides NGEC with an opportunity to leverage on ICT in carrying out its work. Availability of technologies to enhance visibility and access to the NGEC provides an important opportunity. The same technologies can facilitate NGEC in data collection and compilation, and in monitoring compliance among its partners.
As ICT advances, one other key role that NGEC will play is to advocate for the development and adoption of these technological advances towards facilitating all target groups to adequately respond to their unique needs, as a means of promoting access to essential services, employment opportunities, and challenging existing discrimination.
2.2.5 Legal environmentThe Constitution of Kenya establishes a robust policy and legal framework for the operationalization and realization of NGEC’s mandate. Article 2 (6) of the Constitution recognizes all treaties and conventions which the country has ratified. This includes all treaties and conventions relating to gender equality and freedom from discrimination. Additionally, the Constitution articulates certain national values and principles of governance, which include; human rights, equity, social justice, non-discrimination and the protection of the marginalized. The Constitution further provides affirmative action mechanisms for addressing past discriminations among certain target groups. In the next three years, NGEC will work in collaboration with other constitutional Commissions and stakeholders to co-ordinate, and consolidatethese gains.
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NGEC will play an oversight role in facilitating, coordinating, and monitoring compliance on the integration of the principles of gender equality and freedom from discrimination.
2.3 STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS (SWOT)The SWOT analysis provides an overview of the internal environment, to enable NGEC and stakeholders to identify organizational opportunities, weaknesses, strengths and threats. The outcomes of the SWOT analysis are listed in Table 1:
Table 1.SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
a) Clear mandate derived from theNational Genderand Equality Commission Act 2011;
b) Strong policy and regulatory framework for enforcing gender equality and freedom from discrimination anchored in the Constitution;
c) Goodwill from GoK and other stakeholders; d) Independence, credibility and
legitimacy;e) Wide mandate that allows for
innovation; f) Professional, knowledgeable and skilled staff
that represent Kenya’s diversity.
a) Inadequate financial resources;
b) Inadequate human resources; c) Limited presence/ visibility
in the counties.d) Low level of awareness by the
public on the mandate and role of NGEC;
Opportunities Threatsa) Existence of a pool of reliable development
partners;b) A vibrant civil society involved in the
promotion of gender equality and non-discrimination;
c) Existence of technologies to enhance operations;
d) New structures and institutions of central and devolved government.
a) Competition with other organizations and govern-ment departments for limited resources;
b) Unpredictable political envi-ronment;
c) Overlapping mandates with other GoK agencies and Com-missions;
d) Deep rooted religious struc-tures and cultural practices that perpetuate inequalities
2.4 STAKEHOLDERS ANALYSISThe stakeholderanalysis provides an assessment of the roles of various institutions and interest groups that NGEC will partner with in the promotion of gender equalityand freedom from discrimination.
Table 2 provides an analysis of stakeholders by their roles and mandate and possible areas of collaboration with NGEC:
Table 2.Stakeholders AnalysisStakeholder Roles/mandate of the Stakeholder Areas of collaboration
Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development
• Overall implementation of policies, laws and programs to support gender equality, children, PWDs, and the social development agenda. The Ministry developsgender responsive policies and legislationin consultation with NGEC and other stakeholders.
• Mainstreaming of gender and disabilityissues, and advocacyon the rights of the vulnerable, as well as co-ordination of public education programmes on the rights of vulnerable groups.
• Collaborate in policy formulation, legislative reviews, advocacy, and the exchange of data and conducting of research on matters of equality, including gender- responsive budgeting.
• Prepare and submit reports to the National Assembly on gender issues.
National Council for Children Services
• Provide oversight and co-ordination of initiativesin support of the rights of children, including organizations providing children’s services in Kenya;mobilization of resources for the implementation of children’sprograms; formulation and implementation of policies and laws on children’s issues; the registration of charitable children institutions; and networking with other partners.
• Collaboratingwith and facilitating the NCCS in the formulation of policies and laws relating to children,and providing advisory services on child-related programmes.
• Prepare and submit reports to the National Assembly on children’s issues.
Women’s Enterprise Fund
• To enhance women’s entrepreneurship by providing accessible and affordable credit to support women entrepreneurs and/or expand businesses for wealth and employment creation.
• Monitoring and facilitation of women empowerment initiatives and programmes.
National Council for Persons with Disabilities
• To promote the rights of PWDs in Kenya and promote the mainstreaming of issues of disabilities into all aspects of socio-cultural, economic and political development.
• To promote the mainstreaming of rights of PWDs in national and county level development
• Prepare and submit joint annual progress reports to the National Assembly on issues of PWDs
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Stakeholder Roles/mandate of the Stakeholder Areas of collaboration National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya
• To coordinate the implementation of the Fund for PWDs, and advise GOK on the administration of these funds.
• Promoting the economic rights of PWDs.
Development partners
• To complement State resources, to provide technical support and equipment,build the capacities of state and non-State actors in the promotion of gender equality and freedom from discrimination.
• Facilitate the implementation of programmes in the promotion of gender equality and non-discrimination.
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR)
• Provide co-ordinating and facilitative support to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights; to research, monitor compliance and report on human rights standards and best practises; to conduct human rights education and training and to investigate and provide redress for human rights violations in Kenya(including through referral mechanisms).
• To develop standards for the realization of ECOSOC rights
• To provide redress in the case of violations; to promote the rights of NGEC’s target groups in collaboration with the KNCHR;
• To provide progress reports on the realization of ECOSOC rights and the rights of the NGEC’s target groups generally.
Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ)
• Investigate any conduct in State affairs, maladministration, complaints of abuse of power, unfair treatment, manifest injustice or unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive conduct in the public sector, to provide advisory opinions on the improvement of public administration; and to generally promote public awareness and ensure compliance with the tenets of integrity, good governance and responsiveness;
• To promote alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; to set up complaints handling and referral mechanisms to promote efficiency and effectiveness in activities;
• To publish reports on the status of administrative justice.
• Protection of the rights of vulnerable groups by ensuring compliance by public institutions;
• Promotion of constitutionalism and human rights advocacy;
• Provision of advisories,opinions and recommendations.
Stakeholder Roles/mandate of the Stakeholder Areas of collaboration Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
• The principal GoK agency for collecting, analysing and disseminating official statistical data in Kenya.
• Conducting research, collecting and collating of data on NGEC’s target groups.
Media • Promote access to information on issues relating to gender inequalities and discrimination, to enhance the visibility of NGEC and disseminate information about its work and target groups.
• Promote awareness and compliance on issues relating to gender equality and non-discrimination, and access and visibility of NGEC and its work.
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
• To implement programs and advocate for the promotion of gender equality and freedom from discrimination;
• To highlight violations and seek avenues of redress;
• To sensitize stakeholders and disseminate information on issues of gender inequalities and non-discrimination.
• Work together towards promotion of gender equality and freedom from discrimination through awareness creation, lobbying and advocacy, and collaboration with government institutions and private sector.
Private Sector • Support programmes that seek to promote the principles of gender equality and freedom from discrimination in their operations, as part of their interventions towards corporate social responsibility.
• Promotion of the integration and compliance with the principles of gender equality and non-discrimination through program interventions, in collaboration with the other key stakeholders.
2.5 SUMMARY OF ISSUES FROM SITUATION ANALYSISThis section summarizes the key issues that NGEC’s first strategic direction should consider in order to effectively and efficientlydeliver its primary and secondary mandate and functions. Figure 1 shows the steps and processes followed in identifying the priority issues:
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Lack of enforcement of laws, regulations and rules on gender, equality and inclusiveness issues;Need for laws, policies and administrative guidelines at county governments that seeks for full integration on principles of gender, equality and freedom from discrimination in all sectors of life with particular focus on SIGs;Inadequate public education on gender equality and non-discrimination; Lack of standards for public and private entities to benchmark on progression towards integration of principles of gender, equality and non-discrimination;Inadequate public and private sector reporting on mainstreaming of issues of gender, PWDs, youth, children, elderly, marginalized and minority groups and communities;Undetermined levels of compliance by the State, public and private entities with all treaties and regulations on gender, equality and freedom from discrimination in all sectors of life;Inadequate funding for gender and equity responsive programs at all levels;Ill preparedness of most sectors to respond and manage SGBV; Low awareness of the existence and mandate of NGEC;Absence of NGEC in counties;Inadequate resources (financial, infrastructure and human) for NGEC to function effectively and efficiently;Greater opportunities to employ IT in delivery of NGEC mandate.
Public education, advocacy, research and advisory; Monitoring compliance of laws, policies and international treaties;Mainstreaming, co-ordination and collaboration;Institutional development and resource mobilization.
To create an enabling legal environment to achieve equality in compliance to the Constitution and other written laws, treaties and regulations;To provide comprehensive and adequate response to SGBV;To mainstream the needs and issues of SIGs in development agenda through national and county devolved governance systems and private institutions;To advocate for financing of substantive equality at all levels;To build an effective, efficient and sustainable institution visible at all levels.
3.1 STATEMENTS OF CORPORATE IDENTITYA statement of corporate identity is an articulation of the uniqueness of the organization, which identifies the basis of the organization’s positioning in the society. The statement of corporate identity spells the Vision, Mission and Core Values of NGEC.
3.1.1 Vision statementA society that upholds gender equality, dignity, respect and fairness for all.
3.1.2 Mission statementTo effectively and efficiently promote gender equality and freedom from discrimination of all persons in Kenya.
3.1.3 Core valuesThe core values constitute shared beliefs and principles that guide the work of NGEC. These beliefs and values are essential and must be upheld because they define the culture of NGEC.
NGEC core values are:a) Fairness: Treat all people with dignity and impartiality;b) Transparency: Act in an open and responsible manner;c) Accountability: Take responsibility of all omissions and commissions
when executing its mandate;d) Respect for Diversity:Value opinions, circumstances, feelings and views
of others, taking into account diversity;e) Inclusiveness: Facilitatethe involvement ofall stakeholders in its affairs;f) Integrity:Promotehonesty and truthfulness.
3.2 OVERALL GOALThe over-arching goal for NGECisto contribute to the reduction of gender inequalities and the discrimination against all; women, men, PWDs, the youth, children, the elderly, marginalized groups, minorities, and marginalized communities.
3.3 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVESa) To create an enabling legal environment to achieve equality in
compliance with the Constitution and other written laws and international treaties;
b) To provide comprehensive and adequate response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV);
c) To mainstream needs and issues of SIGs in development agenda at national and county governance systems and private institutions;
d) To advocate for financing of substantive equality at all levels; e) To build an effective, efficient and sustainable institution visible at every
level.
CHAPTER THREE: STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Figure 1.Steps and Processes in Development of the 2013-2015 Strategic Plan
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Strategic Objective
Expected outcome
Sub strategies
3.4 STRATEGIESIn order to effectively address the priority strategic objectives, the following intertwined strategies will be used for programming:
1. Public education, advocacy, research and advisory;2. Monitoring compliance of laws, policies and international treaties;3. Mainstreaming, co-ordination and collaboration;4. Institutional development and resource mobilization.
For each strategic objective, a mix of strategies and sub-strategies are identified, as well as the corresponding expected outcome(s). The logic is presented in the objective-outcome table below. An implementation plan which provides the strategies, corresponding key performance indicators, timelines, responsible parties and budgets, is also presented in Appendix 1.
Table 3. Objective Outcomes Table
1. To create an enabling legal environment to achieve equality in compliance with the Constitution and other written laws and international treaties
1.1. The national, county, public and private institutions and structures are guided by laws, rules guidelines and regulations that are cognizant of principles of equality and freedom from discrimination.1.2. Legislations at all levels and sectors seek to achieve equality and spirit of inclusiveness.1.3. Kenya complies with international and regional reporting obligations.
1.1 Review policies, legislations andadministrative measures at county and national level in line with the principles of equality and non-discrimination and issue advisories as required.1.2 Undertake public education and information to sensitize key stakeholders and the public on integration of the principles of gender equality and freedom from discrimination in administrative policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines.1.3 Support devolution governance structures to develop policies, rules and laws sensitive to considerations ofprinciples of inclusiveness and equality.1.4.Institute timely public interest litigations at county and national level on matters of interest that directly undermine principles of equality and inclusiveness as provided for in the Constitution of Kenya, national and international obligations.1.5. Seek constitutional interpretations on provisions, policies, and regulations that significantly contravene principles of gender equality and freedom from discrimination in priority spheres.1.6 Issue advisories to national and county governments on the principle ofequality and freedom from discrimination.
2. To provide comprehensive and adequate response to Sexual and Gender- Based Violence (SGBV).
Well prepared institutions torespond to, manage andreduce prevalence of SGBV.
2.1. Coordinate delivery of public education and information on the added value and benefit of reduced SGBV prevalence on economic, social, political development agenda.2.2. Audit and monitor compliance of national and county governments, public and private sectors with laws, policies and regulations on seeking reduction of SGBV.
2.3 Conduct investigations and hearings on incidences of SGBVin private and public sectors and recommend appropriate redress.2.4 Monitor county and national level budgets to ascertain adequacy of costing and budgetary allocations for SGBV initiatives.
3 To mainstream needs and issues of SIGs in development at national and county governancesystems and privateinstitutions.
3.1 Effective na-tional and county machinery for mainstreaming issues of SIGs in the development agenda estab-lished3.2 Institutional-ization of mainstreaming strategy on issues of SIGs in national andcounty govern-ment, and inpublic and private sectors.
3.1 Coordinate design of an advocacy program on economic value of investment in gender empowerment, and inclusiveness of SIGs in development agenda at county and national government, and in private and public sectors.3.2 Establish standards and indicators on mainstreaming of issues of SIGs in the development agenda at private , public nation and county governments.3.3 Monitor performance levels of public and private institutions, county and national government on mainstreaming issues of SIGs in the development agenda including SIGs representation and involvement in decision making and leadership positions.3.4 Conduct annual reviews and audits of State compliance with national, regional and international commitments of principles of gender equality and freedom from discrimination including the realization of ECOSOC rights among SIGs.3.5 Provide advisories to all sectors and institutions on mechanisms of substantive mainstreaming of SIGs issues in development.
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Strategic Objective Expected outcome Sub strategies
4. To advocate for financing of substantive equality atall levels.
4.1.The national and sectoral budgets, county and private sector budgets contain line items or financial kitty to advance substantive equalityprinciples.
4.1.Commission baseline studies profiling counties, national sub-sectors and private sectors by levels of equity in political representation, wage employment, and access to minimum defined services.4.2 Monitoring inclusiveness of SIGs in the budget making process.4.3 Monitoring compliance with principles of substantive equities and inclusiveness provided in institutional administrative guidelines, policies and regulations.4.4 Offering advisories to national, county governments and private sector on gender and inclusiveness responsivebudgeting and programming.4.5 Collaborate with State organs and private sector to develop, protect, and promote substantive equality in threepriority sectors.
Strategic Objective Expected outcome Sub strategies
5. To build an effective, efficient and sustainable institution visible at alllevels.
5.1 Establish a vibrant and highly efficient national gender and equalityinstitution.
5.1 Create a well-defined governance structure with clear roles and responsibilities and delineation of authority.5.2 Implement a financial management system and policies that minimizes risks and gurantee unqualified audit.5.3 Adopt and apply cutting edge IT systems and policies that places the institution in high levels of automation and effiency.5.4 Design and implement well-coordinated human resources management practices entrenched in strategy with career pathways and progression to deliver high quality logistical and administrative services.5.5 Develop a communication strategy that seeks to institutionalize the NGEC mission, vision and core values, cultivate a strong image and brand tointernal and external audiences.5.6 Establish strong partnerships and networks in Kenya and in the continent to promote gender equity and freedom from discriminations.
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CHAPTER FOUR: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND RISK MANAGEMENTThis chapter provides the organizational structure and risk management plan.
4.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREThis organizational structure will enable NGEC to deliver on its mandate in an efficient and effective manner. The current organizational structure of NGEC is attached in Appendix 3.
4.2 ACCOUNTABILITYAccountability is the expectation that each employee will accept credit or blame for results achieved in performing the assigned tasks. Employees are expected to report results of their work to their respective departmental or sectional heads to enable the management to determine whether effective decisions are being made and whether tasks are being performed as planned. Accountability must always flow from the bottom upwards.
The Commissioners are in charge of policy formulation, giving strategic leadership in programming and general monitoring and evaluation of the Plan’s implementation and prioritization of the projects to be undertaken. They do this through three committees, namely; Finance and Administration Committee, Audit Committee and Policy and Programs Committee. The Secretariat, through the leadership of the Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the day-to-day implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of NGEC’s operations.
4.3 RISK MANAGEMENTThere are several potential risks to the implementation of this Plan, including timely availability and disbursement of resources. All these will be assessed and measures put in place to mitigate potential risks. The risk management of this Plan shall be evaluated in order to take necessary mitigation actions.
4.3.1 Risks and mitigation measuresSuccess in achieving the envisaged objectives of the Plan will only be realized if the prevailing and anticipated conditions in the internal and external environment (i.e. assumptions) hold. The plan’s success will also be determined by potential unforeseen factors and events, which if they occur, will threaten the degree to which the planned activities can be undertaken (risks). Whereas these factors and events can happen, it is generally assumed that they will not occur at levels that can fatally undermine the Strategic Plan’s implementation.
The critical risk factors for NGEC and mitigating factors are summarized in Table 3 below:
Table 4.Critical Risks and Mitigation Measures
Potential Risks Mitigating Actions
Rigidity and resistance to change by public and private institutions.
• Creation of awareness among various cultures on the principles of gender equality and freedom from discrimination;
• Empowerment of NGEC’s target groups to claim their rights;
• Lobbying and advocacy among stakeholders including duty bearers to promote the principles of gender equality and freedom from discrimination.
Slow speed of implementation of the Constitution.
• Continuous sensitization, advocacy, and capacity building on the principles of gender equality and freedom from discrimination.
Inadequate funding and competition for scarce resources.
• Investment in fundraising initiatives in addition to the GoK’s budget allocation;
• Prudent utilization of available resources in key activities and programmes that create optimal impact.
Unpredictable political environment.
• Lobbying and advocacy among the political leadership and seeking legal redress where necessary.
Overlaps and competing mandates with other institutions.
• Collaborate with other institutions to build synergies and avoid duplication of efforts.
4.3.2 Continuous risk managementNGEC will continuously identify and respond to risks through planning and implementation ofappropriate risk mitigation measures. Effective risk management depends on early identification and analysis of risks, early implementation of corrective actions and continuous monitoring and reassessment. For this reason, NGEC will establish and strengthen an Internal Audit as well as a Monitoring and Evaluation Unit as fundamental functions in achieving its goals and objectives. These units will undertake the following key activities on a continuous basis:
a) Risk Identification;b) Risk Analysis;c) Risk Mitigation Planning;d) Risk Mitigation Plan Implementation;e) Risk Tracking.
4.3.3 Accountability for mitigation measuresNGEC will establish a Risk Management System for reducing risk to tolerable levels, the impact of risks in achieving its objectives in terms of quantity, quality, cost, and time. The key components of the proposed Risk Management System will be:
(a) A Risk Management Policy to guide the operationalization of the system
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in the organization;(b) A Risk Management Committee composed of all Heads of Department
and chaired by the Commission Secretary. The Committee’s main responsibility will be to consider and adopt risk management measures;
(c) A Risk Management Coordinator (RMC) to harmonize and oversee the risk management activities in all departments. These activities include risk identification, risk assessment as well as the development and implementation of appropriate mitigation measures. Another critical activity for the RMC will be the development of early warning indicators for risks.
4.3.4 Key assumptionsThe following are the assumptions and risks for implementation of NGEC activities over the Plan period:
a) Financial and human resources required for the implementation of this Strategic Plan will be availed (by both the GoK and development partners);
b) The GoK and other key stakeholders will remain committed to the integration of the principles of gender equality, and freedom from discrimination.
4.4 DISASTER RECOVERY PLANWithin the meaning of this Strategic Plan, a “disaster” is regarded as any event that can cause a significant disruption in operational and/or computer processing capabilities for a period of time, which will affect the operations of NGEC. The disaster recovery scenario that is specifically addressed within the scope of this Strategic Plan is the loss of access to the computer center and the data processing capabilities of those systems and the network connectivity.The actions that will be taken by NGEC in enhancing its disaster management readiness include the following:
a) Conducting a disaster reviewThis involves identifying the types of disasters that are likely to affect NGEC and which might result in discontinuity of operations and loss of data.
b) Developing a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)The DRP provides a state of readiness allowing prompt personnel response after a disaster has occurred. This, in turn, provides for a more effective and efficient recovery effort. The DRP shall be developed to accomplish the following objectives:
i. Limit the magnitude of any loss by minimizing the duration of a critical application service interruption;
ii. Assess damage, repair the damage, and activate the repaired computer center;
iii. Recover data and information imperative to the operation of critical applications;
iv. Manage the recovery operation in an organized and effective manner;v. Prepare technology personnel to respond effectively in disaster recovery
situations.
The DRP shall entail: i. A description of what constitutes a crisis or a discontinuity;ii. Consistent actions to be taken before, during and after a disaster;iii. The responsibilities, procedures, and checklists that will be used to manage
and control the situation following an emergency or crisis occurrence;
c) Establishment of a Data Recovery Center (DRC)i. The DRC is a server that stores information from all computers in NGEC;ii. The DRC should also provide critical recovery when operating systems,
applications have been damaged or destroyed;iii. The DRC should thus provide connectivity to computers via a Local Area
Network;iv. There should be specification on the persons who have access to the Data
Recovery;v. Information in the DRC should be archived in off-site storage to the
Disaster Recovery Center.
d) Information Preservationi. Implement back up and off-site storage arrangements: The data center
resources should be periodically copied to similar storage resources at a remote location;
ii. Avoid data loss and downtime by installing and updating anti-virus software.
e) Conduct Disaster Recovery Education for Employees: i. Prepare employees for data backup: Educate members of staff on where to
store their files (in a specific directory on their PC that is backed up or on the central server) so that all files are included in the backup;
ii. Prepare employees for Disaster Recovery: Sensitize all employees on whom to contact in case of an emergency, and outline what they can do to remain productive during the recovery period. Identify who in NGEC will contact a service provider to initiate recovery efforts;
iii. The contact information for utility companies should be stored off-site in case of a fire, flood, or other act of nature.
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5.1 MONITORING& EVALUATION FRAMEWORKThe M&E framework attached in Appendix 2 will be used to ensure timely and comprehensive implementation and review of the Strategic Plan. In order to institutionalize the framework, NGEC will establish a Monitoring and Evaluation unit.
5.2 LINKING M&E AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCEThe Strategic Plan M&E framework is expected to guide the individual directorates to take up leadership in the implementation process and enhance the envisioned performance. Detailed work-plans and operational manuals will therefore be developed. The corporate objectives will be translated into departmental targets which in turn will be used to formulate programs or projects as well as individual performance targets. The actual performance of various administrative levels will be monitored continually and evaluated at the end of the defined period against the agreed targets in the Performance Agreement (PA). The PA will also be used for staff performance appraisals. At each point of evaluation of the performance and achievement of the strategic plan, the management will use data and evidence generated to make decisions on resource allocations, human resource rationalization, or review of priority, content and scope of the programs and projects.
5.3 CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORSNGEC has identified the following critical factors for the successful implementationof the Strategy Plan:
a) Understanding of the Strategy Plan by all those who are involved in its implementation;
b) Provision of leadership and commitment from NGEC’s top management. Theleadership is required to lead by example;
c) Effective communication between all implementers on activities and outcomes;
d) Timely implementation of activities;e) Availability of resources as identified under each strategy;f) Effective translation of Strategic Plan targets to annual plans and budgets,
andg) Regular review, performance oversight, measurement and reporting.
5.4 PROGRESS REPORTSProgress reports shall be prepared regularly by the implementing departments as per the budgetary cycles. The reports will describe actions taken by the departments toward achieving specific strategies of the Plan and will include costs, benefits, challenges faced, performance measures, progress made, emerging issues, and recommendations.
The Strategic Plan will be evaluated on quarterly and annual basis and at the end of the plan period to ensure that it remains relevant, feasible and delivers outputs that contribute to sustainable development.
CHAPTER FIVE: MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK
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mpr
ehen
sive
and
ade
quat
e re
spon
se to
Sex
ual a
nd G
ende
r-Ba
sed
Vio
lenc
e (S
GBV
)
Sub-
stra
tegi
es
Broa
d ac
tiviti
es
Perf
orm
ance
In
dica
tors
Re
spon
sibi
lity
Tim
elin
eBu
dget
(Ksh
s. M
illio
n)2.
1. C
oord
inat
e de
liver
y of
pub
lic e
duca
tion
and
info
rmat
ion
on th
e a
dded
val
ue a
nd b
enefi
t o
f red
uced
SG
BV p
reva
lenc
e on
eco
nom
ic,
soci
al, p
oliti
cal
deve
lopm
ent
age
nda
2.1.
1 C
o-or
dina
te d
esig
n of
a
mul
ti- m
edia
per
suas
ive
cam
paig
n on
val
ue o
f re
duce
d le
vels
of S
GBV
SGBV
cam
paig
n A
ll pr
ogra
ms
Yr 2
, 335
0
2.1.
2 C
omm
issi
on c
ampa
ign
eval
uatio
n st
udy
to a
sses
s th
e ef
fect
iven
ess
of th
e pr
ogra
m
Eval
uatio
n st
udy
R,M
&E
Yr 3
120
2.2.
Aud
it an
d m
onito
r c
ompl
ianc
e of
nat
iona
l and
cou
nty
gove
rnm
ents
, p
ublic
and
pri
vate
sec
tors
with
law
s, p
olic
ies
and
regu
latio
ns o
n se
ekin
g to
redu
ce in
cide
nces
of
SG
BV
2.2.
1 C
ondu
ct a
nnua
l rev
iew
sRe
view
repo
rts
Lega
l and
In
vest
igat
ions
Yr
2, 3
60
2.2.
2 Pr
opos
e re
war
ds,
ince
ntiv
es a
nd s
anct
ions
to
enco
urag
e co
mpl
ianc
e
Num
ber o
f in
cent
ives
, rew
ards
, sa
nctio
ns p
ropo
sed
M &
E,
Com
plia
nce
and
inte
rnat
iona
l Tr
eatie
s
Wom
en a
nd
Gen
der
All
Prog
ram
s
Yr 1
,2 3
5
Sub-
stra
tegi
es
Broa
d ac
tiviti
es
Perf
orm
ance
In
dica
tors
Re
spon
sibi
lity
Tim
elin
eBu
dget
(Ksh
s. M
illio
n)2.
3 C
ondu
ct in
vest
igat
ions
an
d he
arin
gs o
n in
cide
nces
of
SG
BV in
pri
vate
an
d pu
blic
sec
tors
and
re
com
men
d ap
prop
riat
e re
dres
s
2.3.
1 H
old
publ
ic h
eari
ngs
Num
ber o
f pub
lic
hear
ings
hel
dLe
gal a
nd
Inve
stig
atio
nsYr
1,2
, 360
2.3.
2 C
ondu
ct ti
mel
y in
vest
igat
ions
of
com
plai
nts
viol
atio
ns a
nd g
ive
reco
mm
enda
tions
.
Num
ber o
f in
vest
igat
ions
co
nduc
ted
and
solu
tions
pro
vide
d
Lega
l and
In
vest
igat
ions
Yr 1
, 2, 3
150
2.3.
3 Es
tabl
ish
colla
bora
tion
with
rele
vant
inst
itutio
ns in
ha
ndlin
g in
vest
igat
ion
and
refe
rral
of c
ases
Num
ber o
f ref
erra
l ne
twor
ks e
stab
lishe
d
Num
ber o
f in
stitu
tions
pa
rtne
red
with
for
refe
rral
s
Lega
l and
In
vest
igat
ions
Yr 1
, 2, 3
80
2.4
Mon
itor c
ount
y an
d na
tiona
l lev
el b
udge
ts
to a
scer
tain
ade
quac
y of
co
stin
g an
d bu
dget
ary
allo
catio
ns to
SG
BV
initi
ativ
es
2.4.
1 C
omm
issi
on c
ount
y SG
BV c
ostin
g st
udie
s
2.4.
2 U
nder
take
bud
get a
nd
expe
nditu
re re
view
s in
thre
e se
ctor
s to
exa
min
e th
eir
resp
onsi
vene
ss to
equ
ity a
nd in
clus
iven
ess
SGBV
cou
nty
cost
ing
stud
y re
port
Budg
et re
view
and
ex
pend
iture
trac
king
re
port
s.
Wom
en, a
nd
Gen
der
Wom
en, a
nd
Gen
der
Yr 1
, 2, 3
Yr 2
, 3
200
170
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Stra
tegi
c ob
ject
ive
3: T
o m
ains
trea
m n
eeds
and
issu
es o
f SIG
s in
dev
elop
men
t age
nda
at n
atio
nal a
nd c
ount
y go
ver-
nanc
e sy
stem
s an
d pr
ivat
e in
stitu
tions
3.1
Co-
ordi
nate
des
ign
of a
n a
dvoc
acy
prog
ram
on
econ
omic
val
ue o
fin
vest
men
t in
gend
erem
pow
erm
ent,
and
incl
usiv
enes
s of
SIG
s in
deve
lopm
ent a
gend
a at
coun
ty a
nd n
atio
nal
gov
ernm
ent,
and
in p
riva
tean
d pu
blic
sec
tors
3.1.
1Co-
ordi
nate
dev
elop
men
t of
equ
ity a
nd in
clus
iven
ess
advo
cacy
mod
el b
ased
on
mod
ellin
g to
dem
onst
rate
soc
ial,
econ
omic
and
pol
itica
l ad
ded
valu
e fo
r inv
estin
g in
subs
tant
ive
equa
lity
and
incl
usiv
enes
s in
sel
ecte
d se
ctor
s
Equa
lity
and
Incl
usio
n A
dvoc
acy
Prog
ram
(E
IAP)
in p
lace
Publ
ic
educ
atio
n,
advo
cacy
and
co
mm
unic
atio
ns
Yr 1
, 2 3
14
0
3.1.
2 Pi
lot t
he E
qual
ity a
nd
Incl
usio
n ad
voca
cy p
rogr
am in
se
lect
ed c
ount
ies
and
priv
ate
sect
or
Pilo
t rep
ort
R,M
&E
Publ
ic
educ
atio
n,
advo
cacy
and
co
mm
unic
atio
ns
Yr 3
55
3.2
Esta
blis
h st
anda
rds
and
indi
cato
rs o
n m
ains
trea
min
g of
issu
es o
f SI
Gs
in th
e de
velo
pmen
t
ag
enda
at p
riva
te,
publ
ic ,
natio
nal a
nd c
ount
ygo
vern
men
ts
3.2.
1 H
old
orie
ntat
ion
sess
ions
w
ith s
take
hold
ers
at n
atio
nal
coun
ty a
nd p
riva
te s
ecto
rs o
n
mai
nstr
eam
ing
of is
sues
of S
IGs
Num
ber o
f sec
tor-
base
d st
akeh
olde
r mee
tings
he
ld
All
prog
ram
sYr
120
Sub
–str
ateg
ies
Broa
d ac
tiviti
es
Perf
orm
ance
Indi
cato
rsRe
spon
sibi
lity
Tim
elin
eBu
dget
(K
shs.
M
illio
n)3.
2.2
Dev
elop
sta
ndar
ds a
nd
indi
cato
rs o
n m
ains
trea
min
g of
issu
es o
f SIG
s in
the
deve
lopm
ent p
rogr
ams
Stan
dard
s an
d in
dica
tors
de
velo
ped
All
prog
ram
s Yr
1, 2
50
3.2.
3 H
old
diss
emin
atio
n m
eetin
gs o
n th
e m
inim
um
stan
dard
s an
d in
dica
tors
and
se
ctor
spe
cific
indi
cato
rs
Num
ber o
f dis
sem
inat
ion
mee
tings
hel
d by
sec
tor
All
prog
ram
s Yr
1, 2
25
3.2.
4. D
evel
op re
port
ing
tem
plat
es, t
imel
ines
, us
er to
ol
kits
, and
dat
abas
es
Tem
plat
es, m
anua
ls a
nd
data
bas
e de
velo
ped
R,M
&E
Yr 2
, 318
0
3.3
Mon
itor
perf
orm
ance
leve
ls o
f pub
lic a
nd p
riva
te in
stitu
tions
, cou
nty
and
nat
iona
l go
vern
men
t on
mai
nstr
eam
ing
issu
es o
f SI
Gs
in th
e de
velo
pmen
t ag
enda
incl
udin
g SI
Gs
repr
esen
tatio
n an
d in
volv
emen
t in
deci
sion
mak
ing
and
lead
ersh
ip p
ositi
ons
3.3.
1 Re
view
cou
nty
deve
lopm
ent b
lue
pri
nts
and
priv
ate
sect
or
long
-term
str
ateg
ic p
lans
and
ad
vice
on
valu
e o
f inv
estin
g in
ge
nder
em
pow
erm
ent,
equi
ty
and
incl
usiv
enes
s
Num
ber
of d
evel
opm
ent
blue
- pri
nts
and
long
term
st
rate
gic
plan
s re
view
ed
Num
ber o
f cou
ntie
s an
d pr
ivat
e se
ctor
org
aniz
atio
ns
with
an
expl
icit
stra
tegy
for
inve
stin
g in
gen
der e
qual
ity
and
incl
usiv
enes
s
All
prog
ram
s
R, M
&E
Yr 2
, 3
Yr 3
7
3.3.
2 In
corp
orat
e a
mod
ule
on p
ublic
and
pri
vate
sec
tor
perf
orm
ance
mon
itori
ng
prog
ram
, on
mai
nstr
eam
ing
SIG
s in
the
plan
ning
and
de
velo
pmen
t pro
gram
s.
Num
ber o
f pub
lic a
nd
priv
ate
sect
ors
repo
rtin
g on
th
e su
bjec
t-mai
nstr
eam
ing
SIG
s
All
prog
ram
sYr
1, 2
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Sub
–str
ateg
ies
Broa
d ac
tiviti
es
Perf
orm
ance
Indi
cato
rsRe
spon
sibi
lity
Tim
elin
eBu
dget
(K
shs.
M
illio
n)3.
4 C
ondu
ct a
nnua
l re
view
s a
nd a
udits
of
Sta
te c
ompl
ianc
e w
ith n
atio
nal,
regi
onal
an
d in
tern
atio
nal
com
mitm
ents
of
prin
cipl
es o
f ge
nder
eq
ualit
y an
d fr
eedo
m
from
dis
crim
inat
ion
in
clud
ing
the
re
aliz
atio
n of
EC
OSO
C ri
ghts
am
ong
SIG
s
3.4
Ann
ual r
evie
ws
Ann
ual r
epor
ts
Com
plia
nce
with
In
tern
atio
nal
Trea
ties
Yr 1
, 2, 3
15
3.5
Prov
ide
advi
sori
es
to a
ll se
ctor
s a
nd
inst
itutio
ns o
n m
echa
nism
s of
sub
stan
tive
m
ains
trea
min
g of
SIG
s
issu
es in
dev
elop
men
t
3.5.
1 D
evel
op g
uide
lines
to
info
rm th
e st
rate
gy a
nd
mec
hani
sms
of m
ains
trea
min
g is
sues
of S
IGS
in n
atio
nal a
nd
coun
ty g
over
nmen
ts a
nd in
pr
ivat
e se
ctor
Gui
delin
es d
evel
oped
N
umbe
r of s
ensi
tizat
ion
wor
ksho
ps h
eld
with
key
st
ate
acto
rs a
t nat
iona
l and
co
unty
leve
ls
Num
ber o
f ins
titut
ions
th
at h
ave
impl
emen
ted
the
guid
elin
es
Wom
en a
nd
gend
er, y
outh
an
d ch
ildre
n pr
ogra
m
Yr 1
, 2, 3
25
3.5.
2 H
old
annu
al fe
edba
ck
stak
ehol
der m
eetin
gs o
n pr
ogre
ss a
nd p
erfo
rman
ce
on c
ompl
ianc
e to
nat
iona
l re
gion
al a
nd in
tern
atio
nal
com
mitm
ents
Feed
back
mee
tings
are
co
nduc
ted
Com
plia
nce
with
In
tern
atio
nal
Trea
ties
Yr 2
, 315
Stra
tegi
c O
bjec
tive
4: T
o ad
voca
te fo
r fina
ncin
g of
sub
stan
tive
equa
lity
at a
ll le
vels
4.1:
Com
mis
sion
ba
selin
e st
udie
s pr
ofilin
g co
untie
s, n
atio
nal s
ub-
sect
ors
and
priv
ate
sect
ors
by l
evel
s of
eq
uity
in p
oliti
cal
repr
esen
tatio
n, w
age
em
ploy
men
t, an
d ac
cess
to m
inim
um
defin
ed s
ervi
ces
4.1.
1 C
ondu
ct th
e ba
selin
e su
rvey
Pr
ofile
repo
rts
All
prog
ram
s Yr
2, 3
250
4.1.
2 D
isse
min
atio
n of
the
base
line
stud
y fin
ding
s
Dis
sem
inat
ion
mee
tings
R,
M&
EYr
2, 3
30
4.1.
3 H
old
data
use
for d
ecis
ion
mak
ing
wor
ksho
ps
Wor
ksho
ps h
eld
R,M
&E
Yr 3
10
4.2
Mon
itori
ng
incl
usiv
enes
s of
SIG
s in
the
budg
et m
akin
g p
roce
ss
4.2.
1 D
evel
op g
uide
lines
on
grea
ter i
nvol
vem
ent o
f SIG
s in
bu
dget
ing
Han
dboo
k of
gui
delin
es
deve
lope
dA
ll pr
ogra
m
Yr 2
5
4.2.
2 M
onito
r par
ticip
atio
n of
the
SIG
s in
bud
get m
akin
g pr
oces
s at
nat
iona
l and
cou
nty
leve
ls, a
nd in
pri
vate
sec
tors
Mon
itori
ng re
port
s A
ll pr
ogra
ms
Yr 2
180
4.3
Mon
itori
ng
com
plia
nce
with
pr
inci
ples
of
subs
tant
ive
equ
ities
and
in
clus
iven
ess
pro
vide
d in
in
stitu
tiona
l a
dmin
istr
ativ
e gu
idel
ines
, po
licie
s an
d re
gula
tions
4.3.
1 A
nnua
l rev
iew
s C
ompl
ianc
e re
port
s A
ll Pr
ogra
ms
Yr 2
, 310
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4.4
Offe
ring
adv
isor
ies
to n
atio
nal,
coun
ty
and
priv
ate
sec
tor
on g
ende
r and
in
clus
iven
ess
resp
onsi
vebu
dget
ing
and
prog
ram
min
g
4.4.
1 H
old
feed
back
ses
sion
s on
out
com
es o
f ann
ual r
evie
ws
on
incl
usiv
enes
s of
the
SIG
s in
bu
dget
mak
ing
proc
ess
Feed
back
ses
sion
repo
rt
All
Prog
ram
sYr
2, 3
60
4.5
Col
labo
rate
with
st
ate
orga
ns a
nd
priv
ate
sect
or to
de
velo
p, p
rote
ct, a
nd p
rom
ote
subs
tant
ive
equ
ality
in th
ree
pr
iori
ty s
ecto
rs
4.5.
1 Fo
rge
and
mai
ntai
n
part
ners
hips
with
rele
vant
pu
blic
and
pri
vate
inst
itutio
ns
incl
udin
g C
SOs
and
de
velo
pmen
t par
tner
s
A n
etw
ork
of p
artn
ers
is
deve
lope
dA
ll pr
ogra
ms
Yr 2
, 320
4.5.
2 D
isse
min
atio
n of
rese
arch
an
d ot
her i
nfor
mat
ion,
co
mm
unic
atio
n an
d ed
ucat
ion
(IEC
) m
ater
ials
to p
rom
ote
subs
tant
ive
equa
lity
Num
ber o
f dis
sem
inat
ion
mee
tings
hel
d Pu
blic
edu
catio
n,
advo
cacy
and
co
mm
unic
atio
ns
Yr 2
, 360
4.5.
3.D
ocum
enta
ry o
f st
ate
and
priv
ate
inst
itutio
ns t
akin
g th
e le
ad in
pro
mot
ing
and
impl
emen
ting
prin
cipl
es o
f su
bsta
ntiv
e eq
ualit
y
Repo
rt ‘t
akin
g th
e le
ad’
All
Prog
ram
sYr
34
Stra
tegi
c O
bjec
tive
5: T
o bu
ild a
n ef
fect
ive,
effi
cien
t and
sus
tain
able
inst
itutio
n vi
sibl
e at
all
leve
ls
Sub-
stra
tegi
esBr
oad
activ
ities
Pe
rfor
man
ce in
dica
tors
Re
spon
sibi
lity
Tim
elin
eBu
dget
(Ksh
s.
Mill
ion)
5.1
Cre
ate
a w
ell-
defin
ed g
over
nanc
e st
ruct
ure
with
cl
ear r
oles
and
re
spon
sibi
litie
s an
d d
elin
eatio
n of
au
thor
ity
5.1.
1 D
evel
op m
anua
l on
role
s an
d re
spon
sibi
litie
s of
co
mm
issi
oner
s an
d se
cret
aria
t
Man
ual
Secr
etar
iat
Yr 1
5
5.1.
2Bui
ld c
apac
ity o
f all
staf
f to
deliv
er o
n al
l fun
ctio
ns o
f the
C
omm
issi
on
Num
ber o
f tra
inin
gs
cond
ucte
d H
uman
re
sour
ces
Yr 1
, 2, 3
100
5.1.
3 Ta
ke e
duca
tiona
l tou
r to
cou
ntri
es w
ith s
imila
r C
omm
issi
ons
for b
est p
ract
ices
Num
ber o
f edu
catio
nal
tour
s ta
ken
Com
mis
sion
ers
and
Hea
ds o
f Pr
ogra
mm
es
Yr 1
, 2, 3
150
5.2
Impl
emen
t a
finan
cial
man
agem
ent s
yste
m a
nd p
olic
ies
that
min
imiz
es ri
sks
and
gur
ante
e un
qual
ified
aud
it
5.2.
1 D
evel
op fi
nanc
ial a
nd
gene
ral r
isk
man
agem
ent
and
disa
ster
reco
very
pla
ns
Risk
man
agem
ent p
olic
y an
d de
velo
ped
Fina
nce
Inte
rnal
Aud
itC
omm
issi
oner
s
Yr 1
5
5.2.
2 Tr
ain
staf
f on
risk
m
anag
emen
t and
dis
aste
r re
cove
ry
Num
ber o
f sta
ff tr
aine
d;N
umbe
r of t
rain
ings
co
nduc
ted
Inte
rnal
Aud
itH
RYr
210
5.2.
3 C
ondu
ct p
erio
dic
risk
as
sess
men
tN
umbe
r of r
isk
asse
ssm
ents
con
duct
edN
umbe
r of p
oten
tial r
isks
id
entifi
ed
Inte
rnal
Aud
itYr
25
5.2.
4 Id
entif
y an
d un
dert
ake
risk
miti
gatio
n m
easu
res
such
as
avo
idan
ce, t
rans
fer,
redu
ctio
n et
c.
Num
ber o
f ris
k m
itiga
tion
mea
sure
s id
entifi
ed a
nd
unde
rtak
en
Inte
rnal
Aud
itYr
2, 3
2
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tegi
esBr
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activ
ities
Pe
rfor
man
ce in
dica
tors
Re
spon
sibi
lity
Tim
elin
eBu
dget
(Ksh
s.
Mill
ion)
5.3
Ada
pt a
nd a
pply
cu
tting
edg
e IT
sy
stem
s an
d po
licie
s th
at p
lace
s th
e in
stitu
tion
in h
igh
leve
ls o
f a
utom
atio
n an
d ef
fienc
y
5.3.
1 A
cqui
re, i
nsta
ll an
d ut
ilize
app
ropr
iate
ICTs
to s
uppo
rtop
erat
ions
Num
ber a
nd ty
pes
of IC
T te
chno
logi
es in
stal
led
Leve
l of o
pera
tiona
l ef
ficie
ncy
IT Hum
an
reso
urce
s
Yr 1
, 240
5.3.
2 Tr
ain
staf
f on
the
ICT
syst
ems
and
new
tech
nolo
gies
Staf
f hav
e th
e sk
ills
nece
ssar
y to
ope
rate
the
IT
appl
icat
ions
inst
alle
d
IT HR
Yr 2
, 34
5.3.
3 In
stal
l a d
ecen
tral
ized
w
eb-b
ased
M&
E sy
stem
s lin
king
cen
tral
offi
ces
with
pr
ivat
e se
ctor
, cou
nty,
CSO
s an
d na
tiona
l lev
el s
take
hold
ers
Func
tiona
l web
-bas
ed
M&
E sy
stem
R,
M&
EYr
2, 3
150
5.4
Des
ign
and
impl
emen
t w
ell c
o-or
dina
ted
hum
an re
sour
ces
man
agem
ent
pra
ctic
es e
ntre
nche
d in
str
ateg
y w
ith c
aree
r p
athw
ays
and
pro
gres
sion
to d
eliv
er h
igh
qual
ity lo
gist
ical
an
d ad
min
istr
ativ
e se
rvic
es
5.4.
1 Pr
epar
e al
l cri
tical
hum
an
reso
urce
man
agem
ent p
olic
ies
and
man
uals
Num
ber o
f pol
icie
s an
d m
anua
ls fu
lly
impl
emen
ted
R,H
RYr
1, 2
10
5.4.
2: Im
plem
ent a
car
eer
prog
ress
ion
polic
y th
roug
h m
ento
rshi
p, p
rofe
ssio
nal
trai
ning
s, a
nd jo
b gr
oup
base
d pr
omot
ions
Num
ber o
f sta
ff be
nefit
ing
from
the
care
er
prog
ress
ion
R,H
RYr
2, 3
90
Sub-
stra
tegi
esBr
oad
activ
ities
Pe
rfor
man
ce in
dica
tors
Re
spon
sibi
lity
Tim
elin
eBu
dget
(Ksh
s.
Mill
ion)
5.5
Dev
elop
a
com
mun
icat
ion
stra
tegy
that
see
ks to
inst
itutio
naliz
e N
GEC
mis
sion
, vis
ion
and
core
val
ues
and
culti
vate
a s
tron
g im
age
and
bran
d to
inte
rnal
and
ext
erna
l a
udie
nces
5.5.
1 Es
tabl
ish
a re
sour
ce c
entr
e w
ith l
inke
d e-
libra
ry a
nd c
all
cent
re
Reso
urce
and
cal
l cen
tre
esta
blis
hed
Adm
inis
trat
ion
Yr 2
, 310
0
5.5.
2 D
esig
n an
d im
plem
ent a
br
and
visi
bilit
y pr
ogra
mSt
rong
pub
lic v
isib
ility
an
d aw
aren
ess
of N
GEC
IT
Pub
lic
educ
atio
n,
advo
cacy
and
co
mm
unic
atio
ns
Yr 2
, 350
5.5.
3. S
igna
ge a
nd b
rand
ing
of
all C
omm
issi
on o
ffice
s an
d IE
C
mat
eria
ls
Stro
ng b
rand
A
dmin
istr
atio
n Yr
2, 3
50
5.6
Esta
blis
h st
rong
par
tner
ship
s an
d ne
twor
ks in
Ken
ya a
nd in
the
con
tinen
t to
prom
ote
gend
er e
quity
and
fr
eedo
m fr
om d
iscr
imin
atio
n
5.6.
1 In
itiat
e th
e es
tabl
ishm
ent
of A
fric
an n
etw
ork
of
Com
mis
sion
s/un
its w
orki
ng o
n is
sues
of g
ende
r e
qual
ity a
nd in
clus
iven
ess
Hol
d fir
st c
onve
ntio
n of
C
omm
issi
ons
Com
mis
sion
ers
Yr 2
, 315
5.6.
2 Es
tabl
ish
a st
rong
er
pres
ence
at t
he A
fric
an U
nion
to
pus
h fu
rthe
r equ
ality
and
in
clus
iven
ess
agen
da in
add
ition
to
gen
der i
ssue
s
Expl
icit
agen
da a
t Afr
ican
U
nion
on
issu
es o
f equ
ality
an
d in
clus
iven
ess
Com
mis
sion
ers
Yr 2
, 315
5.6.
3 Es
tabl
ish
a st
rong
fu
nctio
nal c
ross
- gen
erat
iona
l m
ovem
ent a
t nat
iona
l and
co
unty
leve
l pro
mot
ing
issu
es o
f SIG
s
Net
wor
k C
omm
issi
oner
s Yr
310
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oad
activ
ities
Pe
rfor
man
ce in
dica
tors
Re
spon
sibi
lity
Tim
elin
eBu
dget
(Ksh
s.
Mill
ion)
5.7
Dev
elop
a re
sour
ce m
obili
zatio
n st
rate
gyw
ith p
olic
ies
on g
rant
man
agem
ent
5.7.
1 Id
entif
y an
d pu
rsue
al
tern
ativ
e so
urce
s of
fina
ncin
g fr
om p
ublic
, pri
vate
sect
ors
and
deve
lopm
ent p
artn
ers
Num
ber o
f alte
rnat
ive
fund
ing
sour
ces
purs
ued
Am
ount
s m
obili
zed
or
pled
ged
Fina
nce
Yr 1
, 2, 3
2
5.7.
2 Lo
bby
and
advo
cate
for
m
ore
budg
etar
y al
loca
tion
from
th
e G
over
nmen
t and
ext
erna
lde
velo
pmen
t sou
rces
Am
ount
smob
ilize
d fr
om
the
Exch
eque
rC
omm
issi
oner
s Yr
1, 2
,3
1
5.7.
3 D
evel
op a
nd im
plem
ent
gran
t m
anag
emen
t pol
icie
s Fu
nctio
nal g
rant
m
anag
emen
t uni
t is
esta
blis
hed
Fina
nce
Yr 2
, 35
Tota
l47
52
APP
END
IX 2
: MO
NIT
OR
ING
AN
D E
VA
LUA
TIO
N F
RA
MEW
OR
K
Out
put
Indi
cato
rsBa
selin
e Ta
rget
A
ssum
ptio
ns
The
natio
nal,
coun
ty,
publ
ic
and
priv
ate
inst
itutio
ns a
nd
stru
ctur
es a
re g
uide
d by
law
s,
rule
s gu
idel
ines
and
regu
latio
ns
that
are
cog
niza
nt o
f pri
ncip
les
of e
qual
ity a
nd fr
eedo
m fr
om
disc
rim
inat
ion
a)
Num
ber o
f tar
get
inst
itutio
ns th
at h
ave
inst
itutio
naliz
ed g
ende
r eq
ualit
y an
d no
n-di
scri
min
atio
n pr
inci
ples
TBD
12 (4 p
er y
ear)
a)
Ther
e w
ill b
e p
oliti
cal
will
to s
uppo
rt re
view
of
legi
slat
ions
with
NG
EC’s
ad
vice
b)
Stak
ehol
ders
will
co
nsis
tent
ly c
onsu
lt N
GEC
in
for
mul
atio
n of
pol
icie
s an
d la
ws
Legi
slat
ions
at a
ll le
vels
and
se
ctor
s se
ek to
ach
ieve
equ
ality
an
d sp
irit
of in
clus
iven
ess
b)
Num
ber
of ta
rget
le
gisl
atio
ns, p
olic
ies,
rule
s an
d gu
idel
ines
revi
ewed
or
ena
cted
at n
atio
nal,
coun
ty, a
nd p
riva
te s
ecto
r th
at in
tegr
ate
the
prin
cipl
es
of e
qual
ity a
nd n
on-
disc
rim
inat
ion
TBD
6 (2 p
er y
ear)
Nat
iona
l, co
unty
and
pri
vate
sect
or
inst
itutio
ns a
dequ
atel
y re
spon
d to
, m
anag
e an
d re
duce
pre
vale
nce
of
SGBV
a)
Num
ber o
f ins
titut
ions
re
port
ing
SGBV
cas
esb)
N
umbe
r of i
nstit
utio
ns
repo
rtin
g ab
ilitie
s to
co
nclu
sive
ly m
anag
e an
d ha
ndle
SG
BV c
ases
c)
Num
ber o
f ins
titut
ions
w
ith d
edic
ated
bud
gets
to
man
age
and
cont
rol S
GBV
d)
Redu
ced
prev
alen
ce o
f in
stitu
tiona
l-bas
ed S
GBV
25%
20%
20%
30%
75%
50%
50%
20%
Inst
itutio
ns a
nd th
eir
mem
bers
hip
will
pro
vide
ac
cura
te re
port
s on
inci
denc
es o
f SG
BV
Cha
nges
in S
GBV
pre
vale
nce
will
not
be
a fa
ctor
of r
educ
ed
and
inac
cura
te re
port
s on
SG
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Out
put
Indi
cato
rsBa
selin
e Ta
rget
A
ssum
ptio
ns
Effe
ctiv
e n
atio
nal a
nd c
ount
y m
achi
nery
for m
ains
trea
min
g is
sues
of S
IGs
in th
e de
velo
pmen
t age
nda
a)
Num
ber o
f ins
titut
ions
or
sec
tors
repo
rtin
g pa
rtic
ipat
ion
of S
IGs
in
deve
lopm
ent p
rogr
ams
b)
Num
ber o
f ins
titut
ions
re
port
ing
tran
sitio
n of
SI
Gs
to a
utho
rity
and
de
cisi
on m
akin
g po
sitio
ns
c)
Num
ber o
f inv
estig
atio
ns
carr
ied
out o
n in
tegr
atio
n of
pri
ncip
les
of e
qual
ity
and
free
dom
from
di
scri
min
atio
n
20%
15%
0
50%
40%
5
a)
The
targ
et g
roup
s w
ill
com
e ou
t to
seek
out
po
sitio
ns o
f lea
ders
hip
b)
Inst
itutio
ns a
re a
war
e of
th
e pr
inci
ples
of e
qual
ity
and
upho
ld th
em in
se
rvic
e de
liver
yc)
Im
plem
entin
g in
stitu
tions
ar
e aw
are
of th
e pr
inci
ples
of
equ
ality
and
EC
OSO
C
righ
ts
d)
NG
EC w
ill h
ave
the
capa
city
to m
onito
r all
rele
vant
act
ors
e)
Impl
emen
ting
inst
itutio
ns
will
coo
pera
te in
pr
ovid
ing
timel
y an
d ac
cura
te fe
edba
ck o
n th
eir
impl
emen
tatio
n of
the
set
guid
elin
esf)
Vic
tims
will
bre
ak th
e cu
lture
of s
ilenc
e an
d re
port
to th
e C
omm
issi
on
case
s of
vio
latio
nsg)
Pa
rtne
r ins
titut
ions
w
ill a
ssis
t NG
EC in
co
nduc
ting
inve
stig
atio
ns
rele
vant
to th
eir m
anda
te
Out
put
Indi
cato
rsBa
selin
e Ta
rget
A
ssum
ptio
ns
Inst
itutio
naliz
atio
n of
m
ains
trea
min
g st
rate
gy o
n is
sues
of
SIG
s in
nat
iona
l and
cou
nty
gove
rnm
ents
, and
in p
ublic
and
pr
ivat
e se
ctor
s
a)
Num
ber o
f tar
get
inst
itutio
ns th
at m
ake
thei
r se
rvic
es e
quita
bly
acce
ssib
leb)
N
umbe
r of i
nstit
utio
ns
that
com
ply
with
nat
iona
l re
gion
al a
nd in
tern
atio
nal
com
mitm
ents
on
mai
nstr
eam
ing
issu
es o
f SI
Gs
10%
30%
a)
Com
mun
ities
will
pr
ogre
ssiv
ely
aban
don
prac
tices
that
per
petu
ate
ineq
ualit
y an
d di
scri
min
atio
nb)
C
itize
ns w
ill h
old
duty
be
arer
s ac
coun
tabl
e in
uph
oldi
ng e
qual
ity
prin
cipl
esc)
In
stitu
tions
will
app
reci
ate
the
adde
d va
lue
for
inve
stm
ent i
n pr
inci
ples
of
gen
der,
equa
lity
and
incl
usio
n
The
natio
nal s
ecto
r bud
gets
, co
unty
and
pri
vate
sec
tor b
udge
ts
cont
ain
line
item
s or fi
nanc
ial k
itty
to a
dvan
ce s
ubst
antiv
e eq
ualit
y
a)
Nat
iona
l bud
gets
mak
e de
liber
ate
effo
rts
to fu
nd
subs
tant
ive
equi
ty
b)
Cou
nty
gove
rnm
ents
giv
e co
nsid
erat
ions
to fu
ndin
g ef
fort
s at
incr
easi
ng
subs
tant
ive
equi
ty
c)
Priv
ate
sect
or in
stitu
tions
pr
esen
t ded
icat
ed b
udge
t lin
es a
nd e
xpen
ditu
re o
n pr
ogra
ms s
eeki
ng to
incr
ease
su
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ntiv
e eq
uity
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e fo
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ent i
n pr
inci
ples
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ualit
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atio
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ssis
tan
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pp
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sta
ff
Out
put
Indi
cato
rsBa
selin
e Ta
rget
A
ssum
ptio
ns
A v
ibra
nt a
nd h
ighl
y e
ffici
ent
natio
nal
gend
er a
nd e
qual
ity
inst
itutio
n
a)
Leve
l of p
ublic
and
st
akeh
olde
r aw
aren
ess
and
unde
rsta
ndin
g of
the
Com
mis
sion
and
its
role
b)
Incr
ease
in re
fere
nce
to
NG
EC b
y st
akeh
olde
rs in
po
licy
form
ulat
ion
and
advo
cate
for p
rom
otio
n of
ge
nder
and
equ
ality
c)
Leve
l of s
taff
prod
uctiv
ity in
jo
b pe
rfor
man
ce
d)
Leve
l of s
atis
fact
ion
by
stak
ehol
ders
and
cus
tom
ers
with
NG
EC s
ervi
ces
e)
Regi
onal
NG
EC o
ffice
s
f) In
crea
se a
nd d
iver
se
reso
urce
bas
e
0 0 Belo
w
aver
age
Belo
w
aver
age
0 20 m
illio
n sh
illin
gs
per y
ear
from
two
sour
ces
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75%
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d
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d
10 30 m
illio
n sh
illin
gs p
er
year
, sou
rce
of fu
nds
to
incr
ease
to 4
a)
Stak
ehol
ders
will
be
will
ing
to jo
in th
e ad
voca
cy
netw
orks
initi
ated
by
the
Com
mis
sion
b)
St
akeh
olde
rs w
ill b
e co
mm
itted
to p
artn
ersh
ip
agre
emen
ts m
ade
with
the
Com
mis
sion
c)
Dev
elop
men
t par
tner
s w
ill
cont
inue
sup
port
ing
the
Com
mis
sion
’s p
rogr
amm
esd)
Th
e go
vern
men
t will
pro
vide
bu
dget
ary
allo
catio
n in
lin
e w
ith th
e C
omm
issi
on’s
es
timat
es
e)
The
oper
atio
nal r
isks
faci
ng
the
Com
mis
sion
will
be
man
agea
ble
f) C
omm
issi
on w
ill re
ceiv
e de
velo
pmen
t fun
ding
APP
END
IX 3
: NG
EC O
RG
AN
IZA
TIO
NA
L ST
RU
CTU
RE
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THE COMMISSION
The Commission comprises of the Chairperson, four Commissioners and the Secretariat staff.
The Chairperson is the spokesperson of the Commission and supervises and directs the work of the Commission.
The role of the Commissioners is providing guidance on overall strategic direction of the Commission. The Commissioners, collectively, are the ultimate decision making authority for directing and controlling affairs of the Commission. They approve policies that direct operational management. The Commissioners supervise operations through the CEO who directly reports to the Chairperson on behalf of the Commission. The Commissioners role also focuses on relationship building, networking and partnership with other key institutions, and representing the organization to its various constituencies, both regionally and internationally.
NGEC will develop two management divisions, namely, Finance and Administration, and Programmes and Research. NGEC will also establish county offices managed through county coordinators.
I. DIVISION OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
This Division has the responsibility of managing and co-ordinating the financial and administrative affairs at the Commission. As such, the Directorate has a leading role in achieving the Commission’s supporting objective of ensuring that NGEC has the capacity to deliver on its mandate. The sections under this directorate include:
a) Finance This section is responsible for financial management and strategic planning. The strategic planning drives corporate performance, risk management and organizational excellence. On the other hand, the financial function is to ensure that sufficient resources are available and optimally allocated to facilitate the implementation of the Commission’s strategies and achievement of desired outcomes.
b) Human Resource (HR) and AdministrationThe role of HR and administration department includes general human resource management including recruitment and placement, employee orientation and induction, development of human resource policies, industrial relations and staff welfare, training and development, and co-ordination of administrative, logistical and support services such as transport, cleaning, maintenance and repair.
c) Supply chainThis department will host supply chain management functions including procurement to ensure the Commission has all services, goods and works needed to function effectively. The department will ensure that the Commission receives services and goods that meet minimum specifications and standards and deliver services of highest value to its stakeholders in a timely fashion.
II. DIVISION OF PROGRAMMING AND RESEARCH This division oversees implementation of programs in the various thematic areas on NGEC’s mandate. It co-ordinates and facilitates mainstreaming of gender and equality for all the special interest groups in national development. The programmes in the Department include:
a) Gender and Women;b) Youth and Children;c) Disability and the Elderly;d) Marginalized and Minorities;e) Research, Monitoring and Documentation;f) Legal, Complaints and Investigations;g) Compliance and International Treaties;h) Public Education, Advocacy, and Communications.
The first four thematic departments (Gender and Women; Youth and Children; Disability and Elderly; Marginalized and Minorities) are charged with the responsibilities of mainstreaming issues of gender and women, youth and children, disability and elderly, the minority and marginalized groups respectively in all national and county policies, laws and administrative rules as well as in private and public sector. Each of the department will develop corresponding standards, guidelines, tools and methodologies for mainstreaming issues of special interest assigned group, facilitate integration of gender equality and non-discrimination in all sectors. They will also co-ordinate and advice on public education programs for creation of a culture in respect to the principles of gender equality and freedom from discrimination;formulate relevant research agenda in collaboration with other stakeholders in the sector and evaluate relevant policies affecting the special interest group assigned. They will also receive and evaluate reports made by government agencies and other sectors on the special groups assigned. These thematic departments will work closely with four program-specific supportive departments to fully execute their functions.
a) Research, M &E and DocumentationThe Research and Monitoring &Evaluation, and Documentation department conducts research for the Commission and undertakes monitoring and evaluation in the implementation of programs by the Commission on all the interest groups for decision making. The department also sets standard on all gender and equality issues, and prepares reports on the status of implementation of the Commission’s obligations.
b) Legal, Complaints and InvestigationsThis department is responsible for the review of policies and legislations, and recommending appropriate legal actions. The section also conducts investigations in respect of any violations of the principle of equality and freedom from discrimination.
c) Compliance and International Treaties.The department develops standards for the implementation of policies for the progressive realization of the economic and social rights and ensures integration of international treaties and conventions into national laws and policies.
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d) Public Education, Advocacy and CommunicationsThis department designs public education and information interventions and develops advocacy strategies through which the Commission will reach and influence its stakeholders and partners to promote principles of gender equality and inclusion of SIGs interests. The section further advices the Commission on most influential and persuasive communications strategy and mix of channels for use to reach its critical audience. The department is also responsible for image building, public relations with internal and external publics as well as branding of the Commission.
III. INTERNAL AUDITThe role of the internal audit department is to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The section evaluates controls and advises managers at all levels, evaluates risks, analyses operations and reviews NGEC’s adherence to rules, regulations, laws, codes of practice, guidelines and principles as they apply individually and collectively to the Commission.
IV. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHONOLOGY This department is responsible for software and hardware installations at the Commission including layout of an infrastructure within the headquarters and regional offices. The department will be responsible for installing interactive web-based communications and use social media to popularize the mandate of the Commission. The section facilitates messages and dissemination of information to appropriate audience and suggests new initiatives to keep the Commission on the cutting edge of communication with stakeholders.