Peace Track Initiative Seeks Consultant to Develop Political Advising Guide for MENA Region|Apply by 16 Jun 2026

The Peace Track Initiative (PTI) is inviting qualified consultants to apply for an exciting short-term consultancy opportunity to develop a comprehensive Political Advising Guide focused on conflict-affected and transitional contexts across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until June 16, 2026.

This consultancy presents an opportunity for experienced political analysts, policy experts, and peacebuilding professionals to contribute to strengthening inclusive governance, women’s political participation, and peacebuilding efforts throughout the region.

About the Peace Track Initiative

The Peace Track Initiative is a women-led organization dedicated to advancing inclusive peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and women’s meaningful participation in political processes. The organization works extensively in Yemen and across the MENA region, supporting women leaders, civil society organizations, peacebuilders, and policymakers through research, advocacy, capacity strengthening, and policy engagement.

PTI’s work focuses on promoting feminist leadership and ensuring that women and civil society actors play a central role in governance, peace negotiations, and political decision-making processes.

Consultancy Overview

As political transitions, governance reforms, and peace negotiations continue to evolve throughout the region, there is a growing need for practical tools that help individuals provide effective political advice and navigate complex political environments.

To address this need, PTI seeks a consultant to design and develop a Political Advising Guide that will serve as a practical resource for:

• Civil society leaders
• Women political activists
• Peacebuilding practitioners
• Emerging political advisors
• Governance and policy professionals

The guide will support users in strengthening their political analysis skills, developing evidence-based recommendations, and engaging effectively in peace and political processes.

Key Objectives of the Assignment

The selected consultant will lead the development of a Political Advising Guide tailored to national and regional political contexts.

Primary objectives include:

• Creating a practical and accessible political advising resource.
• Incorporating regional and international perspectives.
• Supporting capacity development for civil society and women leaders.
• Enhancing political engagement and decision-making skills.
• Promoting inclusive and feminist approaches to governance and peacebuilding.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be responsible for several key deliverables throughout the assignment.

Conduct a Needs Assessment

The project will begin with a needs assessment designed to identify knowledge gaps and capacity-building priorities among the target audience.

Activities may include:

• Stakeholder interviews
• Short surveys
• Consultations with civil society representatives
• Input from peacebuilding practitioners and political experts

Develop the Political Advising Guide

A major component of the consultancy involves drafting a comprehensive guide covering essential political advising topics.

The guide should include:

• The role and ethics of political advising
• Political power analysis
• Stakeholder mapping techniques
• Conflict-sensitive advising approaches
• Political analysis methodologies
• Writing effective political briefs
• Evidence-based policy recommendations
• Case studies from the United Nations system
• Examples from MENA and national political contexts

The guide should be practical, user-friendly, and adaptable for diverse audiences operating in conflict-affected environments.

Coordinate Expert Engagement

The consultant will also support engagement with subject matter experts and guest speakers, including:

• United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) experts
• Regional political analysts
• National political leaders and advisors
• Representatives from political movements and civil society organizations

These engagements will help enrich the guide with real-world experiences and diverse perspectives.

Produce a Final Project Report

At the conclusion of the consultancy, the selected expert will submit a final report highlighting:

• Lessons learned
• Key project findings
• Recommendations for future training initiatives
• Opportunities for strengthening political advising capacities

Project Timeline

The consultancy is expected to be completed over a five-week period.

Week 1

• Needs assessment
• Stakeholder consultations
• Development of guide outline

Weeks 2–3

• Drafting of guide content
• Review and feedback process

Week 4

• Revision and finalization of the Political Advising Guide

Week 5

• Submission of final report and recommendations

Required Qualifications

PTI is seeking a highly qualified consultant with significant experience in political analysis and policy development.

Ideal candidates should possess:

• Proven expertise in political analysis, governance, or political advising
• Strong understanding of conflict-affected and transitional political contexts
• Knowledge of Yemen and the MENA region
• Experience creating training materials, toolkits, or capacity-building resources
• Familiarity with feminist peacebuilding approaches and inclusive governance
• Experience working with civil society organizations and women’s groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Arabic language proficiency will be considered an advantage.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This consultancy offers a unique chance to contribute to more inclusive political participation and peacebuilding efforts in one of the world’s most complex regions. The Political Advising Guide will help equip women leaders, activists, and civil society actors with practical tools to engage effectively in governance and peace processes.

By supporting stronger political advising capacities, the project aims to create pathways for more informed decision-making, inclusive leadership, and sustainable peacebuilding outcomes.

How to Apply

Interested consultants should submit the following documents:

• Updated CV highlighting relevant experience
• Brief cover letter explaining suitability for the assignment
• Sample of previous work such as a guide, toolkit, policy brief, or similar publication
• Proposed daily rate or lump-sum financial offer

Applications should be emailed to:

ptihr@peacetrackinitiative.org

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged as the recruitment process may conclude once a suitable consultant is identified.

Final Thoughts

The Political Advising Guide consultancy represents an excellent opportunity for experienced political analysts and peacebuilding professionals to contribute to meaningful governance and leadership development initiatives across the MENA region. Through this assignment, the selected consultant will play an important role in strengthening political engagement, promoting feminist leadership, and supporting inclusive peacebuilding efforts.

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