Professionals with expertise in gender equality, women’s empowerment, and international development have an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major regional fisheries initiative. WorldFish is currently seeking a Gender Expert Consultant to support the implementation of the RedSeaFish project, a large-scale effort aimed at promoting sustainable fisheries management across the Red Sea region.
This remote consultancy opportunity is open to qualified candidates worldwide and offers the chance to work with international partners, government institutions, and local communities to advance gender-responsive approaches in fisheries and natural resource management.
About WorldFish
WorldFish is a globally recognized research and development organization dedicated to transforming aquatic food systems and improving livelihoods through sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. Through partnerships with governments, development agencies, researchers, and communities, WorldFish works to address food security, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion challenges across the globe.
The organization is currently supporting the implementation of the RedSeaFish project, which is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The initiative seeks to strengthen regional cooperation and improve fisheries management throughout the Red Sea Large Marine Ecosystem.
About the Consultancy
The Gender Expert Consultant will play a key role in ensuring that gender equality and women’s empowerment are integrated throughout all aspects of the project. The consultant will support the implementation of the project’s Gender Action Plan and help ensure that women are meaningfully included in project activities, leadership structures, monitoring systems, and decision-making processes.
The role is designed for experienced professionals who have a strong background in gender mainstreaming, development programming, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and evaluation systems.
Key Responsibilities
The selected consultant will undertake a variety of strategic and technical responsibilities aimed at strengthening gender integration across project activities.
Some of the major responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and operationalizing the project’s Gender Action Plan.
- Supporting the integration of gender considerations across all project components.
- Developing gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Strengthening fisheries information systems through gender-sensitive data collection approaches.
- Promoting women’s participation and leadership in project activities.
- Supporting gender-responsive fisheries management planning.
- Developing and delivering training programs on gender mainstreaming.
- Advising project teams and stakeholders on strategies to address barriers to women’s participation.
- Contributing to gender-sensitive communication and knowledge-sharing materials.
The consultant will work closely with project staff, fisheries institutions, community groups, and regional stakeholders to ensure that gender equality objectives are effectively implemented.
Expected Deliverables
Throughout the consultancy period, the successful candidate will be expected to produce several key outputs, including:
- An inception report outlining methodology and implementation plans.
- Refined gender mainstreaming tools and operational guidance.
- Gender training materials and capacity-building sessions.
- Gender-sensitive monitoring indicators and data collection tools.
- Documentation demonstrating increased participation of women in project processes.
- Communication products such as case studies and learning briefs.
- A final report summarizing achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations.
These deliverables will help ensure that gender equality remains a core component of project implementation and long-term impact.
Qualifications and Experience
WorldFish is seeking candidates with significant expertise in gender and development work.
Applicants should possess:
- A Master’s degree or higher in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
- At least 7–10 years of professional experience in gender mainstreaming within development projects.
- Experience integrating gender into monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Experience working with women-led and community-based organizations.
- Knowledge of fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, or natural resource management sectors.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
- Experience working with international development partners and donor-funded projects.
Fluency in Arabic is highly desirable, while experience with GEF or FAO monitoring and learning systems is considered a strong advantage.
Contract Duration and Work Arrangement
The consultancy will initially run for 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project funding availability. The role is fully remote, allowing professionals from anywhere in the world to apply.
This flexibility makes the opportunity particularly attractive for experienced consultants seeking meaningful international development work while maintaining a remote work lifestyle.
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to submit:
- A brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience.
- An updated CV showcasing similar assignments.
- A financial proposal detailing the total consultancy cost.
Applications must be submitted by 26 June 2026, and WorldFish notes that applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
For professionals passionate about gender equality, sustainable development, and fisheries governance, this consultancy presents a unique opportunity to influence regional change while working alongside leading international organizations and stakeholders across the Red Sea region.
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