Analysis of Women’s Participation on Boards in Palestine

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About BWF:

The Business Women Forum (BWF) is a national non-profit organization established in 2006, to promote and empower the role of businesswomen and entrepreneurs as leaders in the Palestinian economy through advocacy, influence to create an enabling environment for women in Palestine. BWF works through a comprehensive methodology through provision of business development packages including capacity building, coaching, consultancy, and technical support necessary for their business, enhancing access to markets, financing and knowledge, in addition to networking with local, regional and global institutions and organizations.

Background:
The Pioneers-Raedat Activity is a 5-year USAID-funded project, implemented by Global Communities in partnership with local organizations. The project is intended to leverage women's potential and to empower communities for sustainable development, focusing on gender equity within the Palestinian community. With the aim to create ripple effects that shift gender-based power relations within the Palestinian community across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem (WBGEJ).

As part of this mission, the BWF will conduct a comprehensive analysis to identify existing gaps and opportunities for enhancing women's participation on governing boards across various sectors in Palestine. This analysis will focus on both the structural and practical adjustments required to advance women into decision-making roles. The objective is to establish a foundation supporting women's governance progression through shadowing and mentorship opportunities with private sector firms and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The analysis will examine the composition of current boards, the demand for specific competencies and knowledge areas among potential women board members, and the willingness of private sector firms and CSOs to support women's advancement through mentoring and inclusive practices. BWF intends to create a strategic roadmap and tailored action plans to increase women's representation in these leadership roles, promoting inclusivity and equity in governance across Palestinian CSOs and private sector firms.

Scope of Work:

BWF has divided the assignment into two tracks, targeting Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Private Sector Firms to enhance women's representation on boards through tailored strategies and interventions.

Track One: CSOs and Private Sector Institutions

Focuses on assessing and supporting women’s representation on governing boards. Key tasks include:

Legal Review and Policy Recommendations – Analyze laws and bylaws to provide actionable recommendations for improving women’s board representation.

Board Composition Analysis – Establish a baseline for current representation levels to guide advocacy.

Election Calendar – Develop a two-year calendar of board elections for targeted organizations.

Action Plan Development – Create one tailored plan for 20 CSOs and institutions open to increasing female board representation. BWF is to use in integrating 20 women across the boards of these 20 selected CSOs and institutions, including outreach, training, and governance strategies.

Track Two: Private Sector Firms

Targets private companies to foster governance practices and support women’s advancement into board roles. Key tasks include:

Legal Review and Policy Recommendations – Provide policy guidance based on legal and regulatory analyses.

Board Composition Analysis – Assess board structures to identify inclusivity trends and intervention opportunities.

Election Calendar – Create a two-year election schedule for private sector boards.

Leadership Programs – Identify companies to participate in:

Board of Directors Shadowing Program – identify 5 companies open to participate in shadowing board members program, to encourage women gain practical governance experience.

Advisory Boards Initiative – identify 5 companies open to establish advisory boards, demonstrating governance benefits and defining board objectives.

Tentative Timeframe: The firm is expected to commence the assignment within 60 working days of award of contract.

Application Deadline: 04-12-2024, at 3.00 pm.

Interested candidates can request the TOR, by sending an official email to: [email protected]

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