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August 2014 Report: Cook Islands Gender Project

CONTENTS

P2 1. Gender Project Goals and Outcomes

P3-4 2. August Outputs 3. Achievements

P5 4. March 2013 – August 2014 – Gender Project Payments

P6 5. Gender Project Coordinator Activities for September 2014

P7 6. Gender Project Asset Register- 2014

P8 7.1. Proposed Gender Project Workplan – Project 1 Objectives - July 2014 – June 2015

P9 7.1.1. Proposed Gender Project Budget – Project 1 - July 2014 – June 2015

P10 7.2. Proposed Gender Project Workplan – Project 2 Objectives - July 2014 – June 2015

P11 7.2.1. Proposed Gender Project Budget – Project 2 - July 2014 – June 2015

P12 8. Research interview and monitoring schedule

P13-14 TOR – Financial Services Researcher – Business Needs of CI Women Entrepreneurs

P15-17 TOR - Training and Capacity Building Researcher – “ “ “

P18-19 TOR – Policy Analyst – Business Needs of CI Women Entrepreneurs

P20-22 TOR – Statistical Data Programmer and Analyst

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1. GENDER PROJECT GOALS AND OUTCOMES

Activity Title Cook Islands Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Project

Goal To promote and coordinate two components of the Cook Islands National Policy on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Plan 2011-2016, specifically

1. to create an enabling environment for the full participation in economic development and 2. to eliminate violence against women

Intended outcomes

Medium term outcomes (2-3 years)1. Increased economic benefits for women2. Violence against women (VAW) legal framework strengthened

Short term outcomes (6-12 months)1. Research study completed – Business Needs of Women Entrepreneurs in the

Cook Islands.2. Raised awareness of business opportunities and access to productive assets

for women3. Government meets international gender reporting obligations4. Coordinating mechanism and policies developed for VAW5. VAW systems and services improved6. Communities engaged in VAW prevention

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2. SEPTEMBER OUTPUTS

2.1 Stakeholder meetings (including preparation and reporting)

a. August 6 - Introduction to the actual outcomes and outputs of the project. Develop strategy for the initial Business Needs of Women Entrepreneurs Research study and the creation of a strategic planning unit to work on its development.

b. August 21 – the strategic planning unit workshop at which the group will provide the deliverables for the respective roles relating to the development of the Research study (1) Gender data collection (2) Financial institutions (3) Business Training (4) Gender Policy review. Advertisements prepared for posting in Week 1 September.

c. August 27 – Development of task groups relating to the VAW component relating to (1) improving data collection and analysis relating to domestic/gender related violence (Statistics) (2) coordination mechanism for addressing VAW (GADD) (3) Police processes for dealing with DV situations (Police) (4) Strengthening services to aid recovery of victims (Health) (5) Legal support (Justice)

2.2. Creation of a website page on which to record project development for general viewing

3. Achievements:

3.1 51 participants (39f-12m) attended 5 stakeholder workshops. Several of them attended all the sessions as they covered different topics.

3.2 The purpose of the first three workshops was to introduce the stakeholder community to the Gender Project, and the objectives of its two main components and to ascertain what understandings were within the community about Gender (public and private sector). The final meeting was to explain the plan by which the project proposed to initiate activities for the key components. Two HOMs attended these meetings (Internal Affairs, Justice). Other participants included representatives from: a Government: BTIB, CITTI (Pa Enua), Health, Internal Affairs, Justice, Crown Law, Marine Resources,

MFEM/Statistics, DCD, Police, Policy Division, Tourismb Private Sector: Banking Authority, BCI, ANZ, Westpac, Technology Consultantc Civil Society: BPW, CI Rugby Union, NCW, National Youth Council, PPSEAWA, PTI, Rotaianga, SIF Boardd Donor: NZAid.

3.3 12 participants (11f-1m) attended the Strategic Planning workshop. They represented the Banking community, Crown Law, Statistics, DCD, and civil society to prepare the deliverables for the job descriptions for the research and analysis positions that are to be advertised during the first and second weeks of September. These consultancies will undertake the “Business Needs of Women Entrepreneurs in the Cook Islands” Research Study. The consultancy positions include:

a Database specialist to work out of the Statistics Office – tasks to include working with key Ministries to build systems that will enable gender data to be transferred to Statistics.

b Researcher to investigate financial institutions and to ascertain how women can access financial resources in order to establish a new business

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c Researcher to investigate what training opportunities are available to build capacity for establishing and maintaining a successful business operation.

d A policy analyst to review government and private sector policies to check that they are gender sensitive and encourage gender equality

e An analyst to build up a picture of the business environment from the findings of the other specialist positions. This analysis will also provide a “manual” for women entrepreneurs to access financial and training resources to establish new business opportunities. This position will be posted in October

3.4 9 participants (6f-3m) attended the Violence Against Women Planning workshop to assign task leaders and actions to complete before I meet with each task group independently –focus on activities specific to their roles within the VAW process. This meeting included two HOMs (Police and Justice), other members of the Community Police, and civil society groups including PTI. Follow up actions include:

a. Improve data collection and analysis on domestic/gender-based violence and put in place data disseminationAction 1 : Statistics to take the lead in this activity and to involve all relevant Ministries Action 2: Police and Justice agree to Statistics investigating their databases to enable gender data to be downloaded and analysed b. Establish a coordination mechanism for addressing VAWAction 3: GADD to take the lead in this activity and to ensure that all relevant Ministries are informed about the processAction 4: MH to check if there is a Cabinet Minute for the creation of a Steering Committee for the National Gender Policy (2011) This will cover the Gender Project. c. Increase capacity of Police Officers to support victims by developing a clear administrative processAction 5: The Police will take the lead in this objective Action 6: Ongoing developments within the Police have ensured a more robust administrative process. Appropriate resources are in place to deal with DV situations. The Commissioner will provide another objective to support the objectives of current community pilot projects that the Police are developing to support DV and which could be supported by the Gender Project.Action 7: The Police to enable and ensure that inputs of other associated Ministries are smoothly incorporated into their processes d. Further develop services to accompany the victims/survivors and to support their recovery – notably by increasing resources to service providers and strengthen their capacity. Action 8: PTI is to reword this objective in order to more appropriately reflect what is needed to strengthen community counselling and recovery services. Action 9: Health is to take the lead of this objective and to work with community organisations to develop strategies that will build capacity and strengthen the services that can support DV victims and the short term, medium term and long term e. Provide free legal supportAction 10: Justice will take the lead on this objectiveAction 11: Justice will negotiate further with The Law Society and the Minister of Justice to provide some sustainable system of legal support for victims as they cope with the impacts of a DV situation.

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4. MARCH 2013-AUGUST 2014 – GENDER PROJECT PAYMENTS

Date: To: For: Cost:Mar 8 2013

Cook Islands Television

International Women’s Day Programme (8 March 2013)

$489.38

7 Feb 2014

Ministry IntAff Reimburse for NCW’s IWD prog on CITV (5-6-7 Feb 2104)

$478.13

Ministry IntAff Adverts for Gender Project Coordinator Position $793.50Pacific Supplies Stationery for GADD office $712.80*Stationery supplies Office chair and fans for GADD office $387.00*The Computer Man Data projector and other equipment $2554.50*

July 1 Laptop and equipment for Proj Coordinator $2957.20*July 1 Vonnia’s Office furniture for Project Coordinator $634.00*July 24 CIPS Business Cards (GADD) $285.41July 24 Stationery Supplies Stationery supplies for workshop $130.00*July 24 Pacific Supplies Stationery for stakeholder meetings $89.00July 24 USP Centre Workshops 23 & 24 July (9am-12) 60.00*July 24 Ben Marsters Catering for 23&24 July $1050.00*July 24 Ministry IntAff Reimbursement for CITC Morning tea for catering

23&24 July$434.65

July 30 CIPS MH & BD Business Cards (500) $278.23Aug 6 USP Centre Workshop Aug 6 workshop $30.00Aug 6 Ben Marsters Catering for Aug 6 workshop (15 people) $300.00Aug 20 Pacific Supplies Vivid & whiteboard markers for workshop $96.30Aug 21 Crown Beach Resort Strategic Planning Unit Workshop Venue & catering

(9am-3pm)$984.00

Aug 27 Trader Jacks Eliminating Violence workshop Venue and catering (9am-12noon) - reimbursement

$264.00

Aug 27 Pacific Supplies Flip charts & pads for EV workshop $37.40

TOTAL $13,045.50

Highlighted non-asterisked amounts indicate that invoices have not yet been represented in July DCD statement.

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5. GENDER PROJECT COORDINATOR ACTIVITIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2014

Timeframe Activity Budget Week 1 Advertisement of research and statistics positions (InTaff

Website and CINews)$634.00 (invoice

received 1 Sept 2014)Develop workplan and budget for Gender Project for next 12 months in line with GADD activities

Week 2 Appoint short-listing and appointment panel. Prepare for interviews. Applications close 12 SeptDevelop a plan with Statistics to work with Key Ministries on data collection and analysis

Weeks 3 & 4 Carry out interviews (Bredina’s office?)Confirm appointments – affirm expectations; negotiate contracts - rates, milestone payments, timeframes, meeting schedules with project coordinator and reporting @ stakeholder mtgs. Initial payment for contractual services. $15,000

Week 1-4 Assist with establishment of the Gender Steering Committee – TOR prepared

Sept 22-26Duty Leave is requested to attend a Regional ICT Conference – PacINET – which is being organised by the Cook Islands Internet Action Group (CIIAG) on behalf of the Cook Islands Government and the Pacific Islands Chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC). Permission to hold the conference here in the Cook Islands was given by the Prime Minister. I wish to attend as both the President of CIIAG and Board Chair of PICISOC.

October 8-17Advance request for Duty Leave to attend the ICANN meeting in Los Angeles. I am a member of the At Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) and the ALAC Leadership Team. I am also the ALAC liaison on the Country Code (Top Level Domain) Naming Support Organisation (ccNSO).

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6. GENDER PROJECT ASSET REGISTER – 2014(for purchases using Gender Project Funds for individual equipment items >$30; GADD indicates stored in lockable GADD office storeroom; to be updated regularly.)

# Date Asset description Location Cost ConditionG1 02/07/14 Rapid Stapler HD70 GADD 97.00 NewG2 02/07/14 Calculator IS-100TS (1) MH 33.90 NewG3 02/07/14 Calculator IS-100TS (2) TM 33.90 NewG4 02/07/14 Calculator IS-100TS (3) RP 33.90 NewG5 02/07/14 Surgeway – Surge Guard 8—way MH 99.00 NewG6 02/07/14 10m Extension Lead 34.90 NewG7 02/07/14 Brother LC33 Black (consumable item) 77.90 NewG8 02/07/14 Brother LC33 Cyan (consumable item) 52.90 NewG9 02/07/14 Brother LC33 Yellow (consumable item) 52.90 NewG10 02/07/14 Brother LC33 Magenta (consumable item) 52.90 NewG11 02/07/14 HD 1TB External ShockCase 249.00 NewG12 02/07/14 LED 20” Widescreen monitor GADD 329.00 NewG13 02/07/14 Viewsonic PJD5132 Projector 2800 lumens GADD 1029.00 NewG14 02/07/14 Brateck 65 (1.45mx.81m) portable screen GADD 499.00 NewG15 02/07/14 Keyboard and optical mouse set USB 49.00 NewG16 02/07/14 Office Chair TM 249.00 NewG17 02/07/14 Pedestal fan (1) 69.00 NewG18 02/07/14 Pedestal fan (2) 69.00 NewG19 02/07/14 HP ProBook 430 Laptop MH 1699.00 NewG20 02/07/14 Black Carrybag for laptop MH 44.10 NewG21 02/07/14 Wireless mouse (red) MH 49.00 NewG22 02/07/14 LED widescreen monitor (for desktop use) GADD 296.10 NewG23 02/07/14 Monza Office Desk with lockable draws MH 398.00 NewG24 02/07/14 H&O Task 3 Midback Office Chair (black) MH 235.20 NewG25G26G27G28G29G30

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7.1 PROPOSED GENDER PROJECT WORKPLAN 2014-2015

Project 1 Objectives July–September 2014 October–December 2014 January-March 2015 April- June 2105

Governance and administration – appoint Project Coordinator

Stakeholder meetings Establish Project Workplan and Budget Steering Committee meeting in Sept

Stakeholder meetings each monthSteering Committee meeting in Dec.

Stakeholder meetings each monthSteering Committee meeting in MarchBTIB Trade Show

Stakeholder meetings each monthSteering Committee meeting in June. Women’s Business Forum

1. Research “Business Needs of CI Women” to identify support for women’s access to financial services to develop their enterprises

Strategic Planning Unit to assist with deliverables for research assignment. Advertisements and appointments made

Research and analyst consultants to deliver on research outputs. Report to stakeholder group monthly. To be completed by mid-Dec.

Research paper completed – to consist of information guide for new Cook Islands Women entrepreneurs.

2. Identify and research “New Business Opportunities for CI Women” in both formal and informal sectors.

Develop proposal for Incubator programme

Identify niche markets and new business opportunity ideas. Complete business ideas study. Identify applicants for incubator programme.

Appointments made for incubator programme and a coordinator to organise programme and training

Support for incubator programme continues

3. Support the development of business knowledge and skills through training and mentoring

Business mentoring/ training programme to commence. Focus on product development and value chain analysis

Continuation of business mentoring and training.Focus on marketing and selling products.

4. Support the integration of women with a disability into socio-economic development

Business opportunities for women with disabilities will be included in research study. They too will be encouraged to participate in the incubator programme. Support will be requested from the Disability Council and Disability Organisations.

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7.1.1. Budget for 2014-2015 as per GFA Proposed Budget July 2014-June 2015Project 1: $305,000 $305,000 PurposeStrengthening capacity for gender responsive development towards an enabling environment for the full participation of women in economic development

1.Personnel $32,000

2.Research $60,000

3.Training $100,000

4.Media $30,000

5.Trade Shows $25,000

6.Business Forum $20,000

7.Tech Assistance $30,000

8.M&E $8,000

$ 32,000$ 18,000

$ 20,000

$ 50,000

$ 90,000

$ 20,000

$ 10,000

$ 10,000

$ 35,000

$ 10,000

Project Coordinator SalaryEstablishment of office and Stakeholder Meetings

Administration costs – monthly stakeholder meetings

Business Needs & Business Opportunity Research studies and data analysis - production of the study.

Establishment of Incubator New Business Training and Capacity Building Programme (including e-Commerce)

Production of a documentary about the establishment and progress of the Incubator Programme – social marketing

Trade show of products of Incubator Participants and other Women’s businesses (from Rarotonga and Pa Enua)

Women’s business forum including EOY presentation of incubator programme – participants and documentary.

Technical specialist to work with Statistics to collect gender-indicator-related statistical data from key Ministries (Justice, Police, Health, Education)

External monitoring and evaluation

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7.2. Proposed Gender Project Workplan July 2014 – June 2015Project 2 Objectives July–September 2014 October–December 2014 January-March 2015 April- June 2105Legal frameworks, law enforcement and justice systems are strengthened

Stakeholder meetings with VAW-related organisations and Ministry HOMs to set tasks for 2014

GADD and PTI to report to monthly Stakeholder meetings



Family Law Bill GADD: Training of stakeholders on Rarotonga with regards to Family Law Bill, Gender Equality, CEDAW and Human Rights

GADD: Training of stakeholders on Pa Enua with regards to Family Law Bill, Gender Equality, CEDAW and Human Rights

GADD: Training of stakeholders on Pa Enua with regards to Family Law Bill, Gender Equality, CEDAW and Human Rights

Support for Police Services and Processes

Police Commissioner requests support with current DV projects

Specific support identified.

Support gender and domestic violence/ gender-based data collection by Statistics

Employ a technical support person in Statistics to assess data collection needs within key Ministries

Support Statistics to work with key Ministries (Health, Justice & Police) to collect relevant gender data



Services to the victims are improved and communities mobilised

GADD to establish a coordination mechanism for addressing VAW GADD to ensure that all Ministries are operating this mechanism successfully

Communication material GADD to work with PTI to develop and distribute communication material on Rarotonga and Pa Enua about Family Law Bill and positive relationship behavioursProj Coord. to work on an audio-visual e-Learning package to support the promotion of information about the Family Law Bill and positive relationship behaviours

Develop services to support victims

GADD to work with PTI and Health to determine options to develop services that will accompany victims and support their recovery

Proj Coord to work with PTI and Health regarding visits by psychological or psychiatric specialist to counsel those with behaviour management disorders

Build capacity within communities

GADD to work with PTI, Health and Police to build the capacity of communities to deal with domestic violence and protect the victims (Rarotonga and Pa Enua)

Provide free legal support Negotiate with government and law society re progress with this objective

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7.2.1. Budget for 2014-2015 as per GFA Proposed Budget July 2014-June 2015Project 2:Eliminating Violence

$150,000 $150,000 Purpose

Strengthening capacity towards the elimination of violence against women

1.Training $40,000

2.Commn Resources $20,000

3.Media $30,000

4.Tech Assistance $50,000

5.M&E $10,000

$30,000

$30,000

$10,000

$30,000

$40,000

$10,000

Training support for Police and PPDVP including specialists

Community Training workshops on Rarotonga and Pa Enua about the Family Law Bill, Gender and Human Rights

Production of alternative media to promote principles of Family Law Bill, Gender & Human rights (banners, fridge magnets, pocket cards, key rings, etc). Focus on distribution to outer islands

Development of an audio-visual training resource to support Family Law Bill, Gender and Human Rights training workshops (including e-learning)

Psychiatrist and psychologist visits and training to support men’s counselling

External monitoring and evaluation

TOTAL (Projects 1 & 2) $455,000

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8. SCHEDULE FOR RESEARCH STUDY INTERVIEW AND MONITORINGBUSINESS NEEDS OF COOK ISLANDS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSSEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2014

September – Weeks 1 & 21. Advertisements inserted onto the Ministry of Internal Affairs website2. Advertisements inserted into CINEWS Situations Vacant

a. Researcher – Financial Servicesb. Researcher – Training and Capacity Buildingc. Researcher – Policy Analystd. Technical Consultant to work with Statistics on harmonising government Ministry data e. Researcher – Business Environment (to be appointed in November – to pull together earlier papers)

3. Advertisements close on September 12, 2014

September Week 3 (Sept 15 -19) 1. Shortlisting of the applicants by a panel from the Strategic Planning Committee

a. Vaine Nooana-Arioka, Lydia Marsh, Janet Woodger, Maureen Hilyard

October Week 1 (Sept 29 – October 3)1. Appointments made by the Strategic Planning Committee2. Referee checks if required

October Week 2 (Oct 6-10)1. Contracts negotiated and signed. Payment #1 - 20% paid on signing.

October Week 4 (Thurs 25 October)1. Contractors meet with Project Coordinator2. Contractors report update to the Gender Stakeholder Group3. Reports provide performance review and payment #24. Shortlisting and appointment of Business Environment Researcher (to start in Nov 2014)

November Week 4 (Thurs 27 November)1. Contractors meet with Project Coordinator2. Contractors report update to the Gender Stakeholder Group3. Reports provide performance review and final payment #3

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MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRSTe Tango Ropianga

CONSULTANCY POSITION: FINANCIAL SERVICES RESEARCHERBACKGROUND: THE GENDER PROJECTThe Gender Project is an Australia Aid Funded project which came out of their “Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development” Delivery Strategy (2012). It is supported by the “Pacific Leaders Gender Equality Declaration” from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, 2012, and by the “Cook Islands National Policy on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment and Strategic Plan of Action 2011-2016 – Implementation Plan of the Government of the Cook Islands, 2011. The main objective of this component of the project is to strengthen capacity for gender responsive development towards an enabling environment for the full participation of women in economic development. The programme aims to strengthen capacity to:

Identify new economic opportunities for women Promote and support women’s businesses in both the formal and informal sectors Support women’s access to financial services and other productive assets for the development of

their enterprises Support the integration of women living with disability in socio-economic development

By doing so, strengthening capacity will help: Increase benefits from new livelihood options and economic opportunities for women Women will have increased access to productive assets.

OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH REPORT The role of the researcher/analyst is to provide a comprehensive investigation into financial institutions and services and resources that are available to Cook Islands women. The position is responsible to the Gender Project Coordinator. The focus of this paper is on improving women’s economic empowerment data with a focus on tax, land, bank loans, employment and business ownership. Therefore the content of this report should help women contemplating starting up a business to access financial assets and services. The report will identify any gaps that need to be addressed that will more easily facilitate access to finances, especially for women starting out to establish their own businesses. A set of recommendations will be expected from this research to address any identified challenges and limitations and possible solutions would be helpfulWhat is listed below are examples of deliverables for your report but need not be limited to these topics. It is expected that the report will be organised in a logical and easy to follow format and include a contents page.DELIVERABLES 1. Gather disaggregated data on the use of available credit/loan and financial assistance, by women – baseline data, statistics where impacts can be measured2. What are the specific needs of women in regards to access to finance? Include the specific needs of women with disabilities who may want to establish a business of their own.3. Analysis of product suitability for women – value chain analysis, and market process analysis4. Locate information on available credit/loan, financial assistance

Banks – BCI, ANZ, Westpac, Offshore? Grants – Foreign Affairs, FAO – Agriculture, MMR, BTIB, Education. Chamber of Commerce, Intaff

– Japan/India Funds, NZAid Head of Mission, AusAid, MFEM, DCD, ADB, and any others.

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Loans – micro-financing from local organisations, Capital Security Bank, Solicitors – Venture Capitalists, others?

Securities, guarantees, insurance – Tower, Willis, Southern Cross, Life, others? Scholarships/Training - Ministry of Education including CITTI, USP

5. Credit history/access to finance Bench mark for assessments

o Number of women in business now, that is where tax registrations are attributed to women (check MFEM Revenue Management Division)

o The number of women on the business register as Directors (check Justice Department’s companies database)

o Number of women with loans/finance assistance - by comparison with men and partnerships (check with bank authorities)

o % breakdown of the type of financial assistance accessed by women 6. Examples of women engaged who have faced barriers- case studies

7. Cooperatives, alternative business group arrangements8. Recommendations from the present situation to draw on for future business developmentQUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate degree in the area of financial management, accounting, economics or related field. At least 3 years of working experience in the area of gender, development work or economic field; Proven ability to work as a team player and confident of working in groups with high level ‐

participants, including from parliament and government; Research experience – any related to capacity building in the Cook Islands would be desirable –

especially in the outer islands. Good communication and report writing skills. Fluency in spoken and written English; Cook Island Maori desirable. Ability to work in an independent manner and organize the workflow efficiently within limited time

period; An understanding of the Gender Policy Programme and its targeted objectives Computer literacy.

DURATION: 20 days over the end of September and October 2014 with the final oral and written presentation of the report at the end of NovemberREMUNERATION: To be negotiatedREPORTING and PAYMENTS

Reporting of progress to the Project Coordinator each fortnight Reporting of monthly progress to the Stakeholder Meetings held in the last week of the month These monthly reports to stakeholders will constitute the milestone reports on which progress

payments will be made. Payments will be made

o On signing of the contract and receipt of a detailed work schedule and work plan -20%o After October Stakeholder meeting - 40% (explanation of research findings)o After November (and final) meeting - 40% (final report and recommendations)

The project does not cover any other costs (eg travel, VAT, administration, etc)TO APPLY:

1. Please provide a cover letter providing your interest, qualifications and experience in relation to this position

2. The consultancy is over 20 days during the October-November period – please provide the range of your daily rate.

3. Email your application to [email protected] by September 12, 2014.

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mailto:[email protected]


CONSULTANCY POSITION: TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING RESEARCHERBACKGROUND: THE GENDER PROJECTThe Gender Project is an Australia Aid Funded project which came out of their “Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development” Delivery Strategy (2012). It is supported by the “Pacific Leaders Gender Equality Declaration” from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, 2012, and by the “Cook Islands National Policy on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment and Strategic Plan of Action 2011-2016 – Implementation Plan of the Government of the Cook Islands, 2011. The main objective of this component of the project is to strengthen capacity for gender responsive development towards an enabling environment for the full participation of women in economic development. The programme aims to strengthen capacity to:




OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH REPORT The role of the training researcher/analyst will be to provide a comprehensive investigation into business and financial literacy needs, as well as to include the pre-requisite characteristics of a business entrepreneur and potential employer. Recommendations will be required about how business training needs can be addressed both on Rarotonga and in the Pa Enua.Questions are provided under the key areas to be investigated. The study need not be limited to these questions.

1. Investigate business training providers – both on island, off-shore and online a. What value do they provide for potential women entrepreneurs?b. How do they encourage the natural talents and skills of our women undergoing training so

that they can start up their own businesses rather than slotting into already established businesses?

c. Do training providers focus on any gaps in our economic environment when they are designing their training programmes?

d. What are these gaps and can they be translated into new opportunities for the young women who might be undergoing training in that area?

e. What do CISO gender statistics demonstrate about business development in the Cook Islands?

f. CITTI - what pathways are being provided to encourage women entrepreneurs to establish new businesses opportunities – how do people transition from young enterprise to trade or hospitality careers but in their own businesses (see Owen Lewis, Director CITTI)

g. What is the number of women who have accessed business training over previous years and where are they now (individual stories of successes in private business)

h. How do women in the Pa Enua access these same training opportunities?

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2. Business mentoring – what is available on island or online?a. What services do the following organisations provide and to what extent do/can they

support women wanting to establish their own businessesb. Some services that could be investigated: US Consul General, BPW, BTIB, Chamber, NZAid,

VSA, NGOSc. What programmes are available to senior students in secondary schools to mentor them into

business studiesd. For example - Young Enterprise Studies – mentoring of senior school students – to trial their

products – what training and mentoring is available at their level – how are their successes charted after the in-school programme (see Janet Woodger, Enterprise and Financial Advisor (MoE) in conjunction with Chamber of Commerce Enterprise Programme and Youth Enterprise Trust NZ)

e. Development of the small business Cultural and Creative Industries? What government support? What gaps need filling?

f. For example BTIB – Foreign Enterprise and Banks – ANZ provides business training as their contribution to the Tourism Awards

g. Private Mentoring Services eg Australian Rotary through the BTIB, Global volunteersh. Cooperatives, incubator programmes – how helpful are/would these be, to help women

establish themselves in new business opportunities – learning together, being trained and mentored together, establishing on-site networks and gender support, marketing and product development and support.

3. Business Literacy – to equip women with the skills to communicate effectively in a business environment

a. Writing up a business proposali. Provide training in business proposal writing in readiness for applying to be part of

the “new business opportunity” programmeii. Understanding important concepts- stakeholders, markets, products, customers,

competitorsiii. Understanding financial terminology – income statements, balance sheets, cash

flow, budget, investments, ROIb. Starting up a business

i. Introduction to Business – Stakeholdersii. Financing the Business – Balance Sheets

iii. Operating the business – Income statementsiv. Measuring the business Margins and Returnsv. Cash and Capital = Asset Management and Investment

vi. Managing our Resources – Budgets and Projects c. Fact sheets – consumer awareness and tips on various business literacy topicsd. Local providers

i. Private training – for example, Reckon/Quickbooks ii. How to go about setting up a company – Ministry of Justice Companies Register

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree in the area of gender, development studies and/or economics or another

related field; At least 3 years of working experience in the area of gender, development work or economic

field; Proven ability to work as a team player and confident of working in groups with high level ‐


especially in the outer islands. Good communication and report writing skills. Fluency in spoken and written English; Cook Island Maori desirable.

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Ability to work in an independent manner and organize the workflow efficiently within limited time period;

An understanding of the Gender Policy Programme and its targeted objectives Computer literacy.

DURATION: 10 days over September and October 2014 with final oral and written presentation of the report at the end of October 2014REMUNERATION: To be negotiatedREPORTING and PAYMENTS


payments will be made. Payments will be made:

o On signing of the contract and receipt of a detailed work schedule and work plan -20%o After October Stakeholder meeting - 40% (initial research findings)o After November Stakeholder meeting - 40% (final report)

The project does not cover any other costs (eg travel, VAT, administration, etc)

TO APPLY:4. Please provide a cover letter providing your interest, qualifications and experience in relation to this

position5. The consultancy is over 10 days during the October-November period – please provide the range of

your daily rate. 6. Email your application to [email protected] by September 12, 2014.

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CONSULTANCY POSITION: POLICY ANALYST

BACKGROUND: THE GENDER PROJECTThe Gender Project is an Australia Aid Funded project which came out of their “Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development” Delivery Strategy (2012). It is supported by the “Pacific Leaders Gender Equality Declaration” from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, 2012, and by the “Cook Islands National Policy on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment and Strategic Plan of Action 2011-2016 – Implementation Plan of the Government of the Cook Islands, 2011. The main objective of this component of the project is to strengthen capacity for gender responsive development towards an enabling environment for the full participation of women in economic development. The programme aims to strengthen capacity to:




OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH REPORT The role of the policy reviewer /analyst will be to provide a comprehensive gender-sensitive analysis of the policies of government agencies and private sector organisations to ascertain their concurrence with the National Gender Equality Policy. The position is responsible to the Gender Project Coordinator.

After discussion with our Crown Law representative, Cook Islands laws themselves have been written in gender-neutral language, however sometimes when the law is interpreted into a policy that is to be implemented, the implications of the language used can be construed in such a way as to give one gender more authority over another. These language constructs must be identified and pointed out to the Ministry or private sector agency concerned. The report will consist of a review of existing documents including an assessment report of current knowledge of government officials, private sector partners and NGO Partners on national policies on gender sensitivity. The report will identify any policy gaps that should be incorporated into workplaces – for example, gender equality and anti-harassment policies. It is stated that many government Ministries fall back on the government’s Code of Conduct. However, a review of this document in relation to the National Gender Equality Policy would be appreciated.

The report will therefore require a review of gender-related policies in as wide a range of Ministry departments and agencies, as well as private sector organisations that employ both men and women. A set of recommendations will be expected to address any identified challenges, limitations and possible solutions.

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METHODOLOGY1. The assignments will be performed in collaboration with the Gender Programme Coordinator 2. Desktop research, meetings, consultations and interviews with key stakeholders in the public and

private sector and policy makers as needed for the development of this analysis. 3. It is recommended that the National Policy Division is the first point of contact with regards to any

discussion with government policies and their compliance with the National Gender Equality Policy. QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate degree in the area of gender, development studies and/or economics or another related field;

At least 3 years of working experience in the area of gender, development work or economic field;

Proven ability to work as a team player and confident of working in groups with high level ‐participants, including from parliament and government;

Research experience – any related to capacity building in the Cook Islands would be desirable – especially in the outer islands.

Good communication and report writing skills. Fluency in spoken and written English; Cook Island Maori desirable. Ability to work in an independent manner and organize the workflow efficiently within limited

time period; An understanding of the Gender Policy Programme and its targeted objectives Computer literacy.

DURATION: 10 days over September-October 2014 with final oral and written presentation of the report at the end of October.REMUNERATION: To be negotiated.REPORTING and PAYMENTS



o On signing of the contract and receipt of a detailed work schedule and work plan -20%o After September Stakeholder meeting - 40% (initial research findings)o After October Stakeholder meeting - 40% (Final report)

The project does not cover any other costs (eg travel, VAT, administration, etc)TO APPLY:

7. Please provide a cover letter outlining your interest and summarising your qualifications, experience. 8. List similar consultancies undertaken with a brief description of consultancy, deliverables, employer

name, etc9. Include your quote for the 10 day assignment

Email your application to [email protected]

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TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY: STATISTICAL DATA PROGRAMMER AND ANALYSTBACKGROUND: THE GENDER PROJECTThe Gender Project is an Australia Aid Funded project which came out of their “Pacific Women Shaping Pacific Development” Delivery Strategy (2012). It is supported by the “Pacific Leaders Gender Equality Declaration” from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, 2012, and by the “Cook Islands National Policy on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment and Strategic Plan of Action 2011-2016 – Implementation Plan of the Government of the Cook Islands, 2011. The main objective of this component of the project is to strengthen capacity for gender responsive development towards an enabling environment for the full participation of women in economic development. The programme aims to strengthen capacity to:




OBJECTIVES OF THIS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT POSITIONThe role of the technical statistical programmer and analyst will be to work in and with the Statistics Department Office with regards to their plans for development with regards to harmonising data collection across the Ministries. Our objective is to support what will be useful for the GENDER PROJECT and our study as well as for enabling the government to report on these same indicatorsOBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH REPORT The role of the technical statistical programmer and analyst is broken up into two components.

Component 1: SCOPING CONSULTANCY1. To identify the current state of information systems within the Cook Islands Statistics office2. To review the Statistics report on current data and information systems within relevant agencies3. To scope system needs and make recommendations on improving data collection systems.

The requirements of this component are:DELIVERABLES3 months (Scoping) – October – December 2014

1. Identification of the current state of information systems within the Cook Islands Statistics Office Identify current Tools and technologies in use at the statistics office Identify current Roles, Responsibilities and Processes regarding the flow of data from relevant agencies to the Cook Islands Statistics Office Specific focus will be given to the collection of gender-related indicators and the ability of the

Cook Islands Statistics office to collect information which can be used by the government to report on its gender responsibilities.

2. Review of Statistics Report on current data and information systems within relevant agencies

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Identify existing information systems, data and gaps within relevant agencies focusing on data extraction capabilities of agency systems and the technical expertise available.Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Police, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education. (prioritised)

Inform the relevant agencies regarding the issues identified and the proposed pilot work to be conducted to address the issues

Finance and Economic Management, Cook Islands Statistics Office, Cook Islands Superannuation, Immigration, Office of the Prime Ministers – ICT Division, Office of the Prime Ministers – Policy and Planning Division, Financial Securities Commission, Bankers Association, Inland Revenue Division, Disability Council Coordinator

3. Scope system needs (Data Warehouse, ETL Tools, Business Intelligence Systems) System Requirements Gathering and Analysis Requirements Prioritization

4. Make recommendations on improving data collection systemsDURATION: To be undertaken over 30 days before end of November 2014. REMUNERATION: The consultancy is over 30 days during the October-November period @ NZD350 per dayREPORTING and PAYMENTS



o On signing of the contract and receipt of a detailed work schedule and work plan -20%o After October Stakeholder meeting - 40% (report on developments)o After November Stakeholder meeting - 40% (Final report)

The project does not cover any other costs (eg travel, VAT, administration, etc)

TO APPLY:10. Please provide a cover letter providing your interest, qualifications and experience in relation to this

position11. Email your application to [email protected] by September 12, 2014.

Component 2: Prototype implementation 1. Identify the basic requirements for a single agency to prototype the extraction of data to a Data

Warehouse located at the Cook Islands Statistics Office2. Implement the prototype3. Review the prototype and lessons learned from Statistics Office, Pilot Agency and End-Users of the

system

7 months (Prototype Implementation)1. Identify the basic requirements for a single agency to prototype the extraction of data to a Data Warehouse located at the Cook Islands Statistics Office.

Identify a single agency for the pilot including identifying any technical staff familiar with the agency system, may need to refer to the system supplier Identify the required data and extraction mechanisms and processes Identify roles and responsibilities for the new system Setup required agreements with the relevant agency on the extraction of data

2. Implement Prototype Research and Analyze appropriate Data warehousing, ETL (Extraction, Transformation and Loading) Tools and Business Intelligence technologies currently available on the market. Procure appropriate tools and technologies for data warehouse

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Setup data warehousing systems and infrastructure Design and Develop database and data warehouse cubes for housing extracted data Create Documentation and Knowledge-base for prototype system

3. Review Prototype and lessons learnt from the Statistics Office, Pilot Agency and End-users of the system.

Examine the prototype and get feedback on additions, changes or issues faced Identify additional resources required for scaling system to other agencies

QUALIFICATIONS: An advanced degree in the field of information management systems and software development At least 3 years of working experience in the area of gender, development work or ICT Proven ability to work as a team player and confident of working in groups with high level ‐


especially in the outer islands. Good communication and report writing skills. Fluency in spoken and written English; Cook Island Maori desirable. Ability to work in an independent manner and organize the workflow efficiently within limited

time period; An understanding of the Gender Policy Programme and its targeted objectives

DURATION: December 2014 – June 2015. REMUNERATION: The consultancy is over 70 days during the period: December 2014 – June 2015 @ NZD350 per day.REPORTING and PAYMENTS

Regular reporting of progress to the Head of Statistics Reporting of progress to the Stakeholder Meetings held in the last week of the month These monthly reports to stakeholders will constitute the milestone reports on which progress

payments will be made. Payments will be made after each Stakeholder meeting (1/7th of the total amount -$3500 per

month)TO APPLY:1. Please provide a cover letter providing your interest, qualifications and experience in relation to this

position2. Email your application to [email protected] by September 12, 2014.

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