PCW Handbook Study Guide
A practical, copy-ready overview of how to administer the Enhanced Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework, score correctly, and manage MOVs.
1. What the Enhanced GMEF Is For
The Enhanced Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (Enhanced GMEF) is a self-assessment tool used to determine an organization’s progress in gender mainstreaming, identify strengths and gaps, and guide planning, monitoring, and improvement interventions.
2. The Tool Structure
Four entry points (four questionnaires)
The Enhanced GMEF uses four organizational assessment questionnaires corresponding to entry points of gender mainstreaming: Policy, People, Enabling Mechanisms, and Programs Activities Projects (PAPs). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
100-point scoring system
Each entry point has a maximum of 25 points. All four entry points combined yield a maximum of 100 points.
3. How to Read the Questionnaire Tables
Each questionnaire table is designed to help you score based on evidence, not opinion. The columns guide you from the question, to the scoring choice, to recording the score, then to citing the MOV.
| Column | What it contains |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | The questions and scoring options that measure compliance with a gender mainstreaming element. |
| Score (No Partly Yes Yes) | Criteria-based scoring adapted from the Harmonized GAD Guidelines. |
| Score per Item | Where you write the selected score for each question and compute sub-totals. |
| MOV Remarks | The Means of Verification required to validate the score, plus guide questions for justification. |
4. How to Accomplish and Score the Enhanced GMEF
- Select the best rating for each descriptor using the criteria under No Partly Yes Yes, then write the score in the Score per Item column.
- Record the relevant MOVs and ensure the documents are attached or properly secured for validation.
- Compute totals: add scores at the Sub-Total rows, then compute the Total GMEF Score per entry point.
- Transfer entry-point totals into the GMEF Scoresheet and compute the over-all GMEF score by adding the four totals.
5. The GMEF Scoresheet
The handbook includes a GMEF Scoresheet that consolidates the totals and identifies the level per entry point. It captures the organization name, date administered, inclusive assessment period, key areas per entry point, and the total and over-all level.
6. Understanding Levels and the Descriptor Matrix
The Enhanced GMEF describes gender mainstreaming progress through Levels 1 to 5 and uses a descriptor matrix that shows progression overall and per entry point.
The matrix contains 93 descriptors covering the four entry points.
The handbook explains vertical progression from Level 1 to Level 5 and horizontal progression across entry points.
7. Administering the Assessment
Who leads
The GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) leads the GMEF assessment and invites relevant staff and offices for proper completion and validation of responses.
How to organize participation
The organization may group relevant offices or units to accomplish the questionnaire related to their functions. Results are typically consolidated in a plenary session, and deadlines may be set for incomplete or additional MOVs.
How often
The handbook recommends conducting the assessment ideally once every three years or as needed to monitor progress.
8. MOV Management Rules You Should Follow
- After the assessment, ensure all MOVs are properly secured for reference in the next assessment.
- One document may serve as MOV for more than one item, such as the GAD Plan and Budget.
- Use results to guide interventions and improvements for gender mainstreaming.
Suggested MOV folder structure
GMEF_MOVs_AgencyName Policy People Enabling_Mechanisms PAPs
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