TRAINING ON THE LAWS PROHIBITING FGM.

🔍 Empowering Future Legal Minds!

Female Lawyer’s Association – Gambia held a day long training of law students from the Faculty of Law, University of The Gambia, on Saturday 21st June 2025 at the Paradise Suites Hotel.

The training delved deep into The Gambia’s legal framework prohibiting Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and the severity of the health complications surrounding FGM. This intensive one-day training equipped participants with the knowledge and tools to become strong advocates for justice and human rights. Students were exposed to both domestic and international laws prohibiting FGM, and they were given real-life case studies to resolve and to present their findings to their colleagues. The participants were issued with certificates of participation at the end of the training.

From exploring landmark legislation to understanding enforcement challenges, the future of legal advocacy against FGM is believed to be in great hands.

This activity was supported by The World Bank Group.

#EndFGM220 #EndFGM #UTG #FLAGambia

TRAINING OF UN SPECIAL PROCEDURES ON THE MONITORING AND REPORTING ON THE POST-TRRC PROCESS.

FLAG hosted a two day training workshop on UN Special Procedures in Monitoring and Reporting on the Post-TRRC process. The training was held from 13-14 June 2025, with its objective being the empowerment of FLAG members and legal practitioners in understanding the UN’s special mechanisms.

The training focused on improving members’ understanding of the broader transitional justice process in The Gambia, role of CSOs in the transitional justice process, mapping of the TRRC recommendations relating to the UN special procedures, as well as identifying tools that can be used to monitor and report on Post-TRRC thematic areas.

We hope that the knowledge gained through this training will significantly contribute to FLAG members’ active involvement in the TJ process, especially in ensuring justice and accountability for victims and in promoting gender sensitive reporting on the Post-TRRC process.

This activity was supported by the UN PBF funded Post-TRRC Project, which is being jointly implemented by UNDPGambia Country Office and OHCHR.

#FLAGambia #TransitionalJustice #UnitedNations
#CivilSocietyEngagement
#HumanRights #justice&accountability

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Vacancy.

Terms of Reference (TOR)

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).

Officer Location: FLAG Institutional Layout Reports to: Coordinator.

Duration: 1 year Proposed Start Date: 15th July 2025

Background

The Female Lawyers Association of The Gambia (FLAG) is committed to promoting justice, advancing the rights of women and children, and strengthening legal aid services. To ensure effective implementation of our programs and projects, we are seeking to recruit a qualified Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer who will be responsible for tracking progress, assessing impact, and ensuring accountability across all interventions.

Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for assisting in developing, coordinating, leading, and implementing all efforts geared towards measuring the impact of projects and programs in the FLAG. It is the responsibility of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to assist in the effectiveness and efficiency of programmes.

Reports to: Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and implement M&E frameworks, tools, and indicators for FLAG projects and initiatives.

· Work closely with program teams to monitor project activities, outputs, and outcomes.

· Collect, analyze, and interpret data from the field and provide timely and accurate reports.

· Support the development and review of project log frames and results-based monitoring systems.

· Conduct routine field visits to monitor program implementation and provide technical support.

· Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

· Contribute to project proposals and donor reports by providing relevant M&E data and insights.

· Organize and facilitate training sessions for staff on M&E tools and processes.

· Ensure data quality, security, and ethical data handling.

· Support the development of annual and quarterly work plans and performance reports.

· Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

· Assist in the coordination of all activities geared towards monitoring and evaluation of tracking the impact of projects and programs.

· Assisting in the preparation of Monitoring and Evaluation reports to be presented to Executive Members.

· Assist the Organization in identifying gaps and areas of improvement in projects and programmes.

· Assist in training of staff on Monitoring and Evaluation methodologies and tools.

· Assist the Organization in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of M&E data collected, analyzed, and reported.

· Any other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in project management, data sciences and analysis, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.

· At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in M&E, preferably in the NGO or development sector.

· Solid understanding of project cycle management and logical frameworks.

· Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

· Experience with M&E software/tools such as Excel, Kobo Toolbox, SPSS, or DHIS2 is an advantage.

· Experience or knowledge of gender-responsive MEAL is desirable.”

· Excellent report writing, communication, and organizational skills.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

· Knowledge of gender and human rights issues, particularly related to women and children, is desirable.

Additional training:

· A certificate in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

· A project Management Certificate (PMP, Google Professional Certificate)

· A certificate in Information and Communication Technology Certificate in leadership and management

Skills requirements:

· Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems and frameworks.

· Knowledge of project management software (MS Project, Project Libre, etc.)

· Experience in a legal or judicial setting.

· Proficiency in legal research and preparation of legal documents.

· Acquainted with local laws and regulations.

· Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

· Strong organizational and decision-making skills

· Ability to manage, motivate, and lead a highly functioning team.

· Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

· Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

· Project management skills

· Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with Google Workspace (G Suite).

· Proficient in written and fluent oral communication skills.

· Exceptional attention to detail and good organizational skills.

Duration of the Assignment

This position is initially for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Application time Frame

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter with the relevant certificate outlining your relevant experience at admin-hr-officer@flag.gm and CC, info@flag.gm. The Application Deadline is on the 15th of JULY 2025 For further information contact +22030438