The Women’s Refugee Commission is hiring a Senior Consultant – Apply by May 1, 2026
A new remote consultancy opportunity is available for senior professionals with expertise in gender equality, humanitarian policy, and global data systems. This role is offered by the Women’s Refugee Commission and focuses on developing a conceptual and methodological framework to assess the state of women and girls in displacement worldwide.
Overview of the Consultancy
This consultancy aims to support the creation of a high-level global knowledge product that captures the realities of displaced women and girls and informs policy, advocacy, and programming.
Key details include:
- Role: Senior Consultant (Conceptual Framework Development)
- Location: Home-based (Remote)
- Organization: Women’s Refugee Commission
- Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
The assignment is designed for experienced professionals capable of bridging data analysis with global policy influence.
Background and Rationale
Global displacement has reached unprecedented levels due to conflict, climate shocks, and political instability. At the same time, gender equality progress has slowed or reversed in many crisis settings.
Women and girls in displacement contexts often face:
- Limited access to essential services
- Barriers to exercising their rights
- Exclusion from decision-making processes
Despite these challenges, there is currently no unified global framework that systematically tracks outcomes for displaced women and girls. Existing data remain fragmented and insufficient for informing high-level decision-making.
About the Organization
The Women’s Refugee Commission is a globally recognized organization dedicated to improving the lives of displaced women, children, and youth.
Core areas of work include:
- Conducting research and advocacy
- Influencing humanitarian policy
- Promoting gender equality and protection
- Strengthening evidence-based programming
The organization plays a key role in ensuring that the needs and rights of displaced populations are prioritized in global responses.
Consultancy Objective
The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive framework for a global knowledge product on displaced women and girls.
The framework should be:
- Grounded in available data and evidence systems
- Responsive to key evidence gaps
- Designed to inform policy and programming
- Positioned as a globally influential resource
A central component of the assignment is the development of a robust and practical indicator framework.
Scope of Work and Key Activities
The consultant will lead several interconnected workstreams to design the knowledge product.
Knowledge Product Concept Development
Key tasks include:
- Defining the purpose, audience, and use cases
- Designing the structure and analytical framework
- Exploring formats such as reports, dashboards, or hybrid models
- Positioning the product as a global reference for decision-makers
Indicator Framework Development
The consultant will:
- Assess existing data sources and their limitations
- Refine and prioritize indicators
- Ensure alignment with global data systems
- Define how indicators will support analysis and reporting
Stakeholder Consultations and Validation
Engagement with stakeholders is a critical component of the consultancy.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting interviews and consultations with:
- UN agencies
- NGOs
- Donors and technical experts
- Identifying key policy and programmatic questions
- Validating indicators and thematic priorities
- Highlighting gaps in current monitoring systems
Required Qualifications
This is a senior-level role requiring extensive experience and technical expertise.
Education:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in relevant fields such as international development, gender studies, or social sciences
Professional experience:
- 10–12 years in humanitarian or development contexts
- Strong focus on gender equality and women’s rights
- Experience developing global frameworks or flagship reports
- Familiarity with global indicator systems such as the Sustainable Development Goals
Core Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strategic thinking and ability to influence global policy
- Strong understanding of gender equality and intersectionality
- Experience applying feminist research principles
- Ability to design inclusive and participatory research processes
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
Additionally, the consultant must be capable of translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit a complete application package in a single PDF.
Required documents include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Contact details for three references
- A brief concept note (maximum 2 pages) outlining:
- Proposed methodology and phases of work
- Priority considerations for the indicator framework
- Strategy for achieving global relevance and impact
- Estimated budget and level of effort
Deadline: May 1, 2026 (11:59 PM EDT)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Final Perspective
This consultancy represents a significant opportunity to shape global understanding and policy around displaced women and girls. By developing a comprehensive and influential framework, the selected consultant will contribute to strengthening accountability, improving data systems, and advancing gender equality in humanitarian contexts.
The role is particularly suited to professionals with a strong combination of technical expertise, policy experience, and a commitment to inclusive and ethical research practices.
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