Consultant – Global Advocacy Tools Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• **Expected activities:**

• - Create the Advocacy Roadmap Methodology

• - Identify the elements of an effective advocacy roadmap

• - Develop a template for the roadmap

• - Ensure consistency with project objectives (multi-level, WRO-led advocacy)

• 2. Create the Advocacy Toolkit

• - Develop 12 structured, practical toolkits customized for WROs and country teams, emphasizing usability in various conflict-affected environments, collaboration with partners, accessibility, and an evidence-based advocacy strategy.

• 3. Outline the Process (How to utilize the advocacy toolkit in practice)

• - Formulate clear, step-by-step instructions for: o converting data into advocacy priorities and using these priorities to craft advocacy roadmaps

• - Specify the structured co-design methodology with WROs

• - Facilitate discussions on whether an advocacy support requirement can be addressed through a toolkit resource or an alternative learning method

****The consultant will not:****

• - Determine advocacy priorities (this is led by WROs and COs)

• - Create country-level advocacy roadmaps

• - Oversee partner engagement processes

• - Design alternative learning activities

****Duration and Timing****

• We expect the assignment to be conducted remotely from July to October 2026, requiring up to 10 working days. A comprehensive work plan with specific delivery timelines and estimated time commitments will be established upon contract execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• **Education:**

• - Advanced degree in social sciences, public policy, public health, social work, or another relevant area.

• **Experience:**

• - Minimum of 5 years in advocacy strategy development and crafting toolkits, frameworks, or guidance materials aimed at enhancing advocacy capabilities and supporting a variety of advocacy implementation strategies.

• - Hands-on experience collaborating with WROs, women impacted by conflict, and/or women in scenarios of severe poverty and gender discrimination.

• - Thematic expertise in feminist advocacy, women’s leadership, or Women, Peace, and Security (WPS).

• - Ability to translate complex inputs and processes into straightforward, practical guidance.

• - Experience creating succinct and accessible educational materials for a range of stakeholders.

• **Skills:**

• - Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including the capacity to produce clear and high-quality final documents and facilitate virtual or asynchronous feedback sessions or channels.

• - Proficient computer skills, encompassing word processing, creating slide decks or visual presentations, and using online video conferencing platforms.

• - Proficient in English.

• **Qualities:**

• - Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• - Dedication to meeting specified deadlines.

• - Respect for confidentiality.

• **Preferred:**

• - Proficiency in French or Arabic is a plus.

• - Experience with Canva or other design software is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• If you are interested in this consultancy, please provide the following information by **July 3rd, 2026:**

• - Your CV

• - A cover letter of no more than 2 pages summarizing your qualifications for the role

• - Your expected daily fee rate and availability from June to October, specifying your available working days, any periods of unavailability, and your typical working hours and time zone,

• - A sample of previous work that showcases your experience in developing advocacy tools.

• - Contact details for two professional references.