Aïcha Del-lero

Experience

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  FAO

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2014

  Gender Consultant & Project Manager

  In Morocco:1. Implementing the pilot project on climate change in Tadla-Azilal, with a specific focus on assessing and addressing the gender disparities and economic opportunities for women in smallholder agriculture.2. Coordinating with Plan Maroc Vert Pilier II team, ensuring the inclusion of women and their economic empowerment in small-scale agriculture.3. Providing support to workshops, with special attention to ensuring the participation of women farmers and entrepreneurs and creating an inclusive environment.4. Participating in field missions in Morocco with a focus on gathering data and insights on the role of women in adapting to climate change in smallholder agriculture.5. Preparation of notes, mission reports, and other correspondences related to the project, with an analysis of the gender-specific impacts and contributions.6. Assisting in organizing the dissemination workshop based on country-level pilot projects (Morocco, Ecuador, Kenya) and highlighting the achievements and challenges faced by women in these projects.2. In Ecuador1. Participating in meetings with national banana stakeholders in Ecuador and actively advocating for the inclusion of women in leadership roles and decision-making processes within the banana value chain.2. Coordinating the organization of the national workshop in Guayaquil under the pilot project on banana VC under climate change, with a specific emphasis on gender3. Preparing the workshop proceedings with a focus on highlighting gender-specific impacts and solutions.4. Writing briefs and notes related to the Ecuador banana project, including gender-sensitive analysis and recommendations.5. Liaising with consultants and national stakeholders to ensure that women's perspectives and needs are considered in the management of the Ecuador banana project.6. Assisting with the maintenance of the Ecuador banana project website, with information on gender-related aspects Show less

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  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2020

  "Strengthening territorial communities in improving the welcoming structures of migrants (RECOSA)"• Managing the component "Learning experience and piloting projects in the Field of Integration and Reintegration of migrants, refugees and Moroccans Abroad (MRE)", in constant collaboration with the internal team and the institutional partner• Advising the political partner and the implementing partners and supporting their efforts in integrating migrants and refugees (socially, culturally, economically)• Managing Knowledge & Innovation • Steering and monitoring the budget related to the component• Coordinating and supporting general planning of the project• Participating in the conceptualization and implementation of pilote initiatives for the rehabilitation of inclusive spaces• Installing an exchange platform with implementing partner countries (Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali) on all projects piloted in Morocco• Strenghtening state institutions and CSOs to elaborate innovative concepts and helping them in bettering their public services for the social, cultural and economic integration of migrants, refugees, Moroccans Abroad Show less Regional program "Women's Economic Integration in the MENA Region" (EconoWin), implemented in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt & Jordano Planning and coordination of the activities of the program at the national levelo Coordination with the program’s main partners in defining the cooperation scheme, milestones, and action plans according to the program’s objectiveso Coordination of the program team members’ tasks and prioritieso Monitoring and evaluation of the projects at the national levelo Support in the budget allocation of the program’s activities at the national levelo Coordination with the GIZ Administrative Unit in Morocco (Consultancy contracts, Public-Private Partnerships, Local Subsidies…)o Participation in the regional strategic planning of the program (program’s vision, mission, objectives and annual activities)o Communication with the regional program team related to national activities Show less “Promotion of women’s employment and amelioration of female working conditions in the private sector through the Gender Diversity Management (GDM) approach”• Coordination of the implementation of the GDM within the private sector companies in Morocco to increase level of recruitment,retention,& professional advancement of female employees (Sanofi-Aventis, Renault Factory, SITI)• Coordination of common actions with AGEF• Technical translation (from English to French) of the GDM Manager Guide “Economic Empowerment of Rural Women through Gender Sensitive Value Chain approach” (last phase of the project) • Technical assistance for the diffusion of the GSVC approach within different institutions, non-governmental organizations, and associations working on women's economic integration• Contribution to the EconoWin Regional GSVC Manual• Organization of punctual meetings with GIZ projects aiming at the mainstreaming of a Gender Approach in the scope of their work on value chains“Professional orientation for the integration of young female students through the Female Mentoring approach”• Organization and coordination of the implementation of the Female Mentoring approach within public Moroccan universities• Organization of trainings and networking sessions for the amelioration of employability of young female students (mentees) and for the reinforcement of female leadership & management skills of working women (mentors)• Promotion of Public-Private partnership,linking public universities with companies“Awareness-raising media campaign for the amelioration of the working women’s image in society”• Organization of ANA HUNNA movie projections within cultural and youth centers & moderation of public debates on women’s image in society• Contribution to the production of the Movie EduKit and the Media Campaign Manual• Organization of trainings to school and cultural centers staff and trainings of trainers (ToT) within the partner association named Tanmia.ma Show less “Economic Empowerment of Rural Women through Gender Sensitive Value Chain approach” • Long-term evaluation of the project in the Maghreb Region. In that scope, four projects of Gender Sensitive Value Chain have been evaluated:o Dry figs in the region of Chefchaouen/Ouazzane (Morocco);o Prickle figs in the region of Sidi Ifni/Tiznit (Morocco);o Eglantine in the region of Zaghouan (Tunisia);o Myrtle in the region of Ain Drahem (Tunisia).• Partnership building (in Morocco):o Development of a list of potential partnerships for the duplication and/or institutionalization of the GSVC approach and preparation of a SWOT Analysis with recommendations;o Participation and presentation of the GSVC approach to different ministries and semi-governmental institutions in Morocco;o Assistance in the organization of the GSVC Regional Conference in Tunis;o Preparation of a map of actors in the sector of agriculture in Morocco. Show less

  • Gender Focal Point & Senior Project Manager

    Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Gender Projects Coordinator, Regional program "Women's Economic Integration in MENA"

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Gender Projects Manager, Women Economic Integration & Employment Promotion

    Dec 2014 - Apr 2017

  • Gender & Evaluation Consultant, Women Economic Integration & Employment Promotion

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2015
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  IFC - International Finance Corporation

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

  Gender, Diversity & Inclusion Program Lead & Consultant for the Maghreb Region

  Developing and implementing IFC's gender program in the MENA Region, with emphasis on the Maghreb sub-region. • Provided technical advisory to the biggest Moroccan multinational company (more than 22.000 employees) in the elaboration and implementation of its diversity and inclusion project• Provided technical advisory to the same Moroccan multinational company in the International EDGE Strategy Certification (International Gender Equality Certification)• Launched and implemented a national peer-learning platform #Morocco4Diversity with the Moroccan Confederation of Companies CGEM (including more than 90.000 member companies) promoting diversity and inclusion dialogues. In total, 4 public events have gathered Moroccan companies, the public and private sector representatives, and experts• Designed and implemented IFC’s landmark gender program on gender diversity in the private sector in the MENA Region, with emphasis on the Maghreb sub-region• Supervision of a team of experts in the implementation, communication and monitoring the program activities Show less

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  Transparency International

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

  Evaluation Consultant

  • Implemented the mid-term and final evaluation of the project «Gender and Corruption», in collaboration with the Happy Smala consultancy firm • A total of 25 semi-structured interviews conducted

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  Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

  Apr 2020 - Sept 2020

  Gender & Evaluation Local Expert

  • Evaluation of Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Girls in the Middle East and Maghreb funded by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development ("DFATD")• Review and adapt the Gender Equality and Empowerment Assessment Tool for culturalrelevance and limitations posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco.• Plan, organize and carry out a full data collection exercise of the Morocco project sample.• Test the utility of the tool with one Canadian implementing partner in Morocco in order todetermine the tool’s applicability for standard project monitoring. Show less

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  Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Gender & Evaluation Consultant

  • Implementing the mid-term evaluation of the project “REFAM”, executed by Cowater and financed by the Canadian Embassy in Morocco (AMC). • More than 10 focus groups organized with 10 women Argan cooperatives, about 25 semi-structura interviews with project stakeholders from the private and public sectors in the region of Souss-Massa in Morocco

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  United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Gender & Evaluation Consultant

  Implementing the mid-term evaluation of the project “promotion of the rights of women and girls in terms of sexual and reproductive health rights in Morocco “executed by UNFPA and financed by the Canadian Embassy in Morocco (AMC). • Expected focus groups to be ran with 12 groups of beneficiaries and semi-structural interviews with 12 partners in 4 regions in Morocco

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  International Trade Centre

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  Gender Lead & Project Manager

  1. Project Manager for the Project "Iraq: Strengthening the Agriculture and Agri-Food Value Chain and Improving Trade Policy" - SAAVI (until May 2022)Lead the project in Iraq with a focus on strengthening the agriculture value chain, emphasizing women's access to resources, training, and economic opportunities.Implement gender-responsive strategies to promote women's participation and leadership in agriculture, from production to trade.Collaborate with local partners to develop policies that address the unique challenges and contributions of women in agriculture.2. Project Manager for the Project "Senegal: Building Alliances for Action in Groundnut from Farm to Fork" (NTF V)Manage the project in Senegal, targeting the groundnut value chain, and create alliances that empower women at every stage.Develop initiatives to support women groundnut farmers, processors, and traders, enabling access to international markets and economic integration.Monitor the project's impact on gender equality, ensuring women's voices are considered in decision-making.3. Project Manager for the Project "UKTP Cariforum: Helping Caribbean Companies Export to the UK"Oversee the UKTP Cariforum project, focusing on assisting Caribbean companies in exporting to the UK while promoting women entrepreneurs' economic empowerment.Design strategies that encourage women-owned businesses' inclusion in international trade, addressing gender-specific challenges they may face.Develop gender-sensitive trade policies to promote equal opportunities for women in export-oriented businesses. Show less

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  A&K Advisors

  Apr 2022 - now

  Co Managing Partner & Gender Expert

  Leading and/or Co-leading the following missions with the following Clients:• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD): a one year mission to coordinate, design and implement the gender audit of the Ministry of Agriculture, design and implement the gender strategy, and design and implement capacity building programs for different departments of the Ministry• United States Agency for International Development (USAID): Under a direct collaboration Happy Smala, implementation of a research focused on the impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations in Fes-Meknès Region, with a special focus on women• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ): Design and implementation of the gender analysis for the development of a new project on gender integration in social protection reform (regional project)• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ): Design and implementation of the gender analysis for the development of a new project on women's economic integration in Morocco (national project)• German Chamber of Commerce in Morocco (AHK): organization and moderation of a cycle of expertise based on a round of webinars on Gender Diversity Management for the private sector• Ergon Associates: Design and implementation of the gender audit of a big company in Morocco (>3000 employees) and development of a gender action plan• African Business School & OCP : workshop on gender diversity for OCP new recruits under the Beyond Program • African Business School & OCP : Panelist in Conference on CSR for OCP employees and partners as a main Panelist on Gender Diversity Management • African Business School & JESA: Design and implementation of a series of workshops for the pool of middle managers of JESA (300 people to be trained) on gender equity• German Chamber of Commerce: 6-Day Training of a pool of 15 companies and consultants on Gender Diversity Management (+) 8 workshops moderated on Gender & DEI-related subjects Show less