Remote Opportunity: UN Women Hiring National Consultant to Advance Global Gender Equality Narratives — Deadline: 5 August 2026

UN Women is inviting applications for a National Consultant on Strategic Narrative Development for Gender Equality Advocacy in Türkiye. This home-based consultancy opportunity is designed for an experienced professional who can transform research, community insights, and advocacy evidence into powerful narratives that promote gender equality, women’s rights, and social change.

The consultant will support the development of the Push Forward Strategy Paper under the “Reimagining Gender Equality Across Generations and Communities” project, helping create a future-focused narrative that strengthens public engagement, advocacy, and collective action.

The consultancy offers an opportunity to work with a leading United Nations organization dedicated to advancing women’s rights and empowering women and girls worldwide.

About UN Women and the Consultancy Opportunity

UN Women works globally to advance gender equality, eliminate discrimination, and support the empowerment of women and girls. Through partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, communities, and international institutions, UN Women develops initiatives that create lasting social, economic, and political change.

In Türkiye, UN Women works across key areas including:

• Women’s leadership and decision-making.
• Women’s economic empowerment.
• Ending violence against women and girls.
• Women, peace, security, and humanitarian action.

The selected consultant will contribute to strengthening gender equality advocacy by developing strategic communication approaches that connect with diverse audiences and encourage inclusive participation.

Consultant Role: Developing Strategic Narratives for Gender Equality

The National Consultant will play a key role in shaping the narrative direction of the Push Forward Strategy Paper. The consultant will review evidence collected through workshops, consultations, youth engagement activities, and community discussions to identify important themes and opportunities for advocacy.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing project research, consultation findings, and knowledge products.
• Identifying shared values, experiences, and aspirations among different communities.
• Creating a Strategic Narrative Framework that supports gender equality advocacy.
• Developing messaging approaches based on hope, solidarity, and collective responsibility.
• Supporting communication strategies that engage young people, civil society groups, and wider communities.

The consultant will ensure that complex research findings are transformed into accessible and inspiring messages that can support social change.

Build Hope-Based Approaches for Gender Equality Advocacy

A major focus of this consultancy is developing narratives that move beyond division and resistance toward collaboration and shared solutions.

The consultant will help establish:

• Values-based communication approaches.
• Inclusive language principles.
• Strategies for addressing gender equality challenges through positive engagement.
• Narrative approaches that encourage dialogue across generations and communities.
• Recommendations for strengthening public understanding of women’s rights.

By focusing on hope, participation, and shared responsibility, the consultant will help create advocacy tools that resonate with broader audiences.

Qualifications and Experience Required

UN Women is seeking candidates with strong experience in strategic communication, advocacy, storytelling, research translation, or social change initiatives.

Applicants should have:

• A Master’s degree in social sciences, gender studies, communications, public policy, human rights, political science, sociology, or a related field.
• At least five years of professional experience in strategic narrative development, advocacy, public discourse, creative writing, or related areas.
• Experience creating narratives, advocacy strategies, scripts, storytelling products, or communication materials for public audiences.
• Strong ability to translate research and consultation findings into clear and engaging outputs.
• Experience working with civil society organizations, social movements, international organizations, or public institutions is desirable.

Candidates should demonstrate excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to develop high-quality strategy papers and advocacy materials.

Language Requirements and Competencies

Fluency in both English and Turkish is required for this consultancy.

UN Women values professionals who demonstrate:

• Integrity and professionalism.
• Respect for diversity.
• Accountability.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication.
• Inclusive collaboration.
• Strong stakeholder engagement abilities.

The successful consultant should have knowledge of gender equality issues, human rights advocacy, public engagement approaches, and strategic communication methods.

Consultancy Details and Application Deadline

This is a home-based consultancy opportunity based in Türkiye with possible travel within the country when required. The assignment will run for up to 25 working days until 10 December 2026.

The consultant will work under the guidance of the UN Women Türkiye Programme Team and collaborate with other experts contributing to the Push Forward Strategy Paper.

Job Details:

• Organization: UN Women
• Position: National Consultant on Strategic Narrative Development for Gender Equality Advocacy
• Location: Home-based, Türkiye
• Contract Type: Individual Consultancy
• Duration: 25 working days
• Posted: 21 July 2026
• Application Deadline: 5 August 2026

Apply to Support Global Gender Equality Advocacy

This consultancy provides an opportunity for experienced communication, advocacy, and social change professionals to contribute to a major gender equality initiative. The role is ideal for candidates passionate about creating impactful narratives that inspire communities, influence public conversations, and advance women’s rights.

Professionals with expertise in storytelling, strategic communication, gender advocacy, and evidence-based policy development are encouraged to apply and contribute to UN Women’s mission of building a more equal world.

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