Peace Track Initiative Seeks Consultant to Deliver Training on Countering Hate Speech Against Women | Apply by 16 June 2026
The Peace Track Initiative (PTI) is inviting applications from experienced consultants to design and deliver a specialized training on countering hate speech against women. This remote consultancy opportunity is ideal for professionals with expertise in gender equality, women’s rights, digital safety, advocacy, and peacebuilding.
As hate speech targeting women continues to increase across online and offline spaces, particularly among women involved in politics, public leadership, and peacebuilding efforts, there is a growing need for practical strategies to address these threats. Through this consultancy, PTI aims to strengthen the capacity of its team and stakeholders to understand, document, and respond effectively to gender-based hate speech.
About the Consultancy
The selected consultant will design and facilitate a foundational training programme that equips participants with the knowledge and practical tools needed to identify, analyze, document, and counter hate speech targeting women.
The consultancy will support PTI’s broader efforts in mapping, advocacy, policy engagement, and stakeholder outreach.
Position: Consultant – Training on Countering Hate Speech Against Women
Organization: Peace Track Initiative (PTI)
Location: Remote
Contract Type: Consultancy
Application Deadline: 16 June 2026
Selection Process: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Training Objectives
The primary objective of the training is to build participants’ capacity to:
- Understand gendered hate speech in political and conflict settings
- Analyze trends and patterns of hate speech targeting women
- Apply practical tools for mapping and documentation
- Safely engage with government and institutional stakeholders
- Develop advocacy and media strategies to counter harmful narratives
The training will provide participants with actionable knowledge that can support future research, policy engagement, and advocacy initiatives.
Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for developing and delivering a customized training programme tailored to PTI’s context and needs.
Training Design
The consultant will:
- Develop a detailed training curriculum
- Incorporate gender and feminist perspectives
- Integrate conflict sensitivity principles
- Address digital safety considerations
- Align training content with mapping and advocacy goals
Training Delivery
The training will be delivered virtually over a period of two to three days using participatory learning methods such as:
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Interactive exercises
- Real-life scenarios
- Simulations
The goal is to create an engaging learning environment that promotes practical application and peer learning.
Key Training Topics
The programme should cover the following areas:
Understanding Hate Speech
Participants will explore:
- Definitions and forms of hate speech
- Gender-specific dimensions of abuse
- Connections between hate speech, conflict, and political participation
- Impacts on women leaders, activists, and peacebuilders
Mapping and Documentation
The training should provide practical guidance on:
- Identifying patterns and trends
- Mapping hate speech incidents
- Documentation methodologies
- Ethical considerations when collecting information
Digital Safety and Protection
Participants will learn about:
- Risk assessment techniques
- Online safety measures
- Protection mechanisms for women
- Secure documentation practices
Stakeholder Engagement
The consultant will provide guidance on:
- Working with government institutions
- Engaging policymakers and civil society actors
- Building partnerships
- Navigating sensitive political environments
Countering Hate Speech
The training should equip participants with tools for:
- Strategic communication
- Narrative development
- Advocacy planning
- Media engagement
- Public awareness campaigns
Expected Deliverables
The selected consultant will be expected to provide:
- Inception note outlining the training approach
- Detailed training agenda and session plans
- Training presentations and materials
- Practical templates for mapping and documentation
- Delivery of virtual training sessions
- Final training report summarizing outcomes and recommendations
Required Qualifications
Interested consultants should possess:
- Proven experience designing and facilitating trainings on gender equality, women’s rights, digital safety, hate speech, media, or advocacy
- Strong understanding of gender dynamics in conflict and political contexts
- Knowledge of feminist peacebuilding approaches
- Experience working with civil society organizations in fragile settings
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
Experience working in Yemen or the wider MENA region will be considered an advantage.
Why Apply?
This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to contribute to efforts aimed at protecting women from harmful and discriminatory speech while strengthening advocacy and peacebuilding initiatives.
The selected consultant will help build the skills and knowledge necessary for addressing one of the growing challenges facing women in public and political life today.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to:
Email: ptihr@peacetrackinitiative.org
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Application Deadline: 16 June 2026
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