Engender blog
Invitation to Tender: AI & the Primary Prevention of VAWG in Scottish Government Policymaking
Engender’s Delivering Equally Safe project explores how the primary prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG) can be embedded across different areas of public policy.
Through this work, we have identified three key components of a primary prevention approach to policymaking:
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Women are fairly and equally represented in policymaking roles
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All policymakers use intersectional gender analysis in the policy process
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All policymakers mainstream primary prevention in their work
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools becomes more common in government policymaking and in wider society, there are important questions to answer about its impact on primary prevention and gender mainstreaming.
We are seeking a consultant to:
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map the use of AI in Scottish Government policymaking, with a focus on policy drafting, Equality Impact Assessments (EQIAs), and evidence analysis
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identify potential risks and opportunities AI might pose to embedding primary prevention and wider gender mainstreaming in Scottish Government policymaking, with a particular focus on: women’s representation in policymaking roles; use of intersectional gender analysis in the policy process; and the promotion of primary prevention in the policy process
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consider how AI could affect policy development in areas relevant to women’s inequality, including social security, childcare and housing
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produce recommendations for the Scottish Government and other relevant stakeholders on the use of AI in a way that is compatible with the Equally Safe Strategy, the Equalities and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy, and the Public Sector Equality Duty
The deadline for tenders to be submitted is 10am, Monday 19th October.
Please find all the details and how to apply, here.
Recruiting for Engender's Executive Director
Today we have launched the recruitment to find Engender’s new Executive Director.
The Executive Director is the most senior role at Engender and represents the organisation with dynamism and a high degree of professionalism. They are a passionate advocate for women's rights and equality in Scotland and beyond as part of a global intersectional feminist movement.
The Executive Director has overall responsibility for Engender’s strategic direction and policy development, working closely with the Board and staff team, providing leadership, vision, and sound financial management. They are an ambassador for Engender and ensure a high public profile for the organisation externally, building and maintaining excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and driving the development of programmes and fundraising.
All of the details about the role of Executive Director and how to apply can be found here.
The Engender board have been working with an external recruitment consultant to ensure that we are doing all we can to find the right fit for Engender, and running a process which is feminist, flexible, transparent, and reflects the competing pressures on women’s lives. We actively welcome applications for part-time, job-share or other flexible working arrangements.
While the loss of Emma will always be felt, we are hopeful that we will find the right person or people to guide Engender through the next phase of our work for intersectional feminist policy making in Scotland. In the meantime, our managerial team of Catriona Kirkpatrick, Eilidh Dickson, Jill Wood and Alys Mumford are continuing to take on additional duties as our Interim Leadership Team. You can find individual contact details for them here https://www.engender.org.uk/content/staff/, or continue to get in touch via info@engender.org.uk.
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