Consultant: Global Advocacy Tools Development
Consultant: Global Advocacy Tools Development
Women for Women International is seeking a consultant with expertise and experience in strategic advocacy, curriculum or training development, and working with diverse civil society organizations to support a global advocacy project.
- Develop Advocacy Roadmap Methodology
- Define the components of a strong advocacy roadmap
- Design a roadmap template
- Ensure alignment with project goals (multi-level, WRO -led advocacy)
2. Design the Advocacy Toolkit
- Develop 12 structured, practical toolkits tailored to WROs and country teams, prioritizing usability in diverse conflict - affected contexts, input from partners, accessibility, and an evidence -based advocacy approach.
3. Design the Process (How to use the advocacy toolkit in practice)
- Develop clear, step -by -step guidance for: o translating data into advocacy priorities of using data and advocacy priorities to develop advocacy roadmaps
- Clarify structured co-design approach with WROs
- Support discussion around whether an advocacy support need can or should be met through a tool in the toolkit or through an alternative learning activity
The consultant will not:
- Define advocacy priorities (led by WROs and COs)
- Develop the country -level advocacy roadmaps
- Lead partner engagement processes
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Develop alternative learning activities
Duration and Timing
We anticipate the assignment will take place remotely between July and October 2026 and will require up to 10 working days. A detailed work plan with precise delivery dates and estimated time allocation will be finalized upon contract signing.
Background and Objectives
This consultancy supports a new phase of work that builds on Women for Women International’s 2024
- Develop advocacy roadmap templates
- Design a multi -level advocacy toolkit, including adaptation and contextualization for 12 countries
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education:
- Graduate degree in social sciences, public policy, public health, social work, or other relevant field.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in advocacy strategy design and designing toolkits, frameworks, or guidance materials to develop/strengthen advocacy capacity and support diverse approaches to implementing advocacy plans.
- Direct experience working with WROs, women affected by conflict, and/or women in settings of extreme poverty and gender discrimination.
- Thematic experience in feminist advocacy, women’s leadership, or WPS.
- Translating complex input and processes into clear, practical guidance.
- Producing concise and accessible learning outputs for diverse stakeholders.
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear and high-quality final draft documents and facilitate virtual or asynchronous feedback sessions or channels.
- Professional, working-level computer skills, including word processing, developing slide decks or visual presentations, and online video call platforms.
- Fluency in English.
Qualities:
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Committed to meeting clear deadlines.
- Respect for Confidentiality.
Preferred:
- Fluency in French or Arabic an asset.
- Experience and ability to use Canva or other design tools.
Application Process
If you are interested in this consultancy, please submit the following information by
July 3rd, 2026:- Your CV
- A maximum 2-page cover letter summarizing your suitability for the assignment
- Your expected daily fee rate and availability June through October, indicating your available working days, any periods of time you are not available, and your usual working hours and time zone,
- A sample of past work that demonstrates experience in developing advocacy tools.
- Contact information for two professional references
About Women for Women International
Background
Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.
In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.
They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.
Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.
Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.
All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.