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The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) was first launched in 2013 by CIFOR-ICRAF, with core partners including UNEP, the World Bank, and funded by the Government of Germany, the Government of Canada, the Government of Luxembourg, and the Global Environment Facility GEF. Today, the GLF – with 35 of the world’s leading development and environmental organizations engaged as Charter Members – has become the world’s largest knowledge-led forum on sustainable landscapes. Since its inception in 2013, the GLF has connected more than 25,000 organizations, 1.3 million youth, 100 governments, and millions engaged from 185 countries, while cumulatively reaching more than 4 billion people through social and traditional media. Over the years, the GLF has evolved to strengthen local knowledge and action towards ecosystem restoration and sustainable development through sustainable finance, learning, youth engagement, and locally led development through the GLFx network.

Job Description

The GLF Youth Program Coordinator leads the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Youth Program team in designing, planning, and delivering programs and activities for young people (18–35), providing strategic direction and ensuring alignment with GLF goals and strategy. The role strengthens meaningful youth engagement across all GLF workstreams – GLFx, Knowledge, Events, Learning, and Sustainable Finance – while facilitating young experts to co-create knowledge, contribute to programming, speak at events, and engage in ecosystem restoration initiatives. The role also oversees the Restoration Stewards Program, a flagship fellowship enabling young professionals to lead ecosystem restoration projects while building practical and leadership skills in the field. The Youth Program Coordinator also works closely with the Youth in Landscapes Network Steering Committee (YIL SC) to ensure mutual support between the network and GLF activities, strengthening youth participation in environmental decision-making and supporting the network’s sustainability.

 Location; Germany

Duties and responsibilities

Strategy Development and Implementation

• Lead the development of multi-year strategies and frameworks to meaningfully integrate youth across GLF programs and activities, in close coordination with GLF , YIL Steering Committee, and key partners.
• Lead the development and implementation of the annual GLF Youth Program Plan in collaboration with the GLF Youth Program team and YIL Steering Committee.
• In collaboration with the Community & Action Program Manager define short- and long-term priorities for the GLF Youth Program, and test innovative approaches for scaling impact across regions, localities, themes and intersections.
• Support monitoring, learning, and evaluation of youth-related processes and outcomes in collaboration with the Community & Action Engagement Officer and the GLF Knowledge team.
• Ensure compliance with the YIL–CIFOR/GLF Memorandum of Understanding and uphold partnership integrity across all joint activities.

Team Management

• Provide strategic, operational, and caring leadership to the GLF Youth Program team, ensuring high-quality delivery in a dynamic and creative environment.
• Recruit, guide, and support a diverse and high-performing team, consultants, and other contributors.

Program management

• Coordinate the Restoration Stewardship Program by fostering a caring, trust-based environment among fellows, mentors, stewards, and community teams.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of youth-led activities, sessions, and engagement opportunities across GLF events and convenings, in collaboration with the YIL SC, youth network members, partners, and internal teams, ensuring inclusive, participatory, and impactful youth engagement.
• Co-design capacity development opportunities with the GLF Learning team, ensuring they reflect the evolving needs of the youth network.
• Co-produce knowledge with the GLF Knowledge team, the YIL network, and Restoration Stewardship fellows, ensuring youth engagement is demand-driven, consultative, and supports effective knowledge exchange.
• Support the sustainable operations, growth, and regional expansion of the GLF Youth Network by strengthening engagement with members, partners, and YIL SC focal points, ensuring clear value for participation and fostering meaningful opportunities for co-creation, shared decision-making, and active participation across events, workshops, campaigns, and strategic processes.
• Work closely with the Community & Action Storytelling Officer and the GLF Communications team to amplify the visibility, stories, achievements, and opportunities of the GLF Youth Program and YIL network across the GLF website, digital platforms, campaigns, and communication channels.
• Facilitate youth inclusion from GLFx Chapters into GLF youth program activities in collaboration with the GLFx team, by working closely with the GLFx Coordinator.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships to enhance the visibility, recognition, and support of the GLF Youth Program, and collaborate with the Landscape Alliance (CIFOR-ICRAF), GLF Charter Members, and other initiatives to expand the visibility, reach, and impact of the YIL network.
• Represent GLF in strategic networking spaces, conferences, global policy processes, and youth-focused platforms, including facilitating youth engagement in international forums such as COPs and other high-level convenings, while strengthening collaboration with global youth organizations and institutions.

Resource Mobilization and Management

• Mobilize financial and in-kind resources by integrating youth priorities into funding proposals, budgets, and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee annual planning and budget management, ensuring resource are allocated effectively and aligned with program objectives.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Master’s degree in environmental studies, international development, climate science or a closely related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in program coordination, project management, youth engagement, environmental or sustainability-focused initiatives, preferably in international or multi-stakeholder settings.
  • Solid understanding of climate change, community-led ecosystem restoration, sustainable landscapes, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions, with familiarity in global environmental policy and youth participation frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience working with youth networks, participatory processes, or capacity-building programs, including organizing events, trainings, workshops, or co-creation activities.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership coordination, including collaboration with NGOs, research institutions, donors, or cross-sector coalitions.

Terms and conditions

• This is a consultancy position
  • The consultancy services shall be for a period from October 2026 to October 2027 (12 months), with the possibility of renewal upon performance evaluation
  • Work location: Remote

Deadline; 7th July, 2026

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Women for Women International (WfWI) invests in women and girl survivors of war and conflict to learn the skills they need to rebuild their families and communities. Our social empowerment programming focuses on strengthening confidence, leadership, social cohesion, and access to rights and services for women and adolescent girls affected by conflict, displacement, economic insecurity, and restrictive gender norms. Consultant: Global Advocacy Tools Development

Women for Women International is seeking a specialist in data analysis and synthesis to:

1.  Analyze qualitative and quantitative data collected from stakeholder surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
2.  Synthesize complex information into overarching themes, trends, and actionable insights.
3.  Draft clear and concise data summaries highlighting key findings, tailored for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Expected Activities
• Support development of a detailed data collection plan and methodology for analysis based on
research tools that have been developed and deployed (there may be scope to inform the tools
depending on how quickly the consultant is on boarded).
• Coordinate with partners to address qualitative data that may be unclear in meaning due to either
transcription, translation, or contextualization.
• Analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data collected from 13 countries (following transcription and translation in-country), including:

• Quantitative data: Approximately 15 multiple-choice responses from approximately
• 1,300 surveys across 13 countries submitted via Kobo Toolbox.
• Qualitative data: Approximately 20-40 FGD or KII notes (about 4-5 pages each)
• Draw out key findings and recommendations from the updated data collected, informed by policy and landscape analyses prepared by WfWI team and a comparison to 2024 data, to identify key findings and trends organized by WPS pillar and by country.
• Produce a written internal summary of key global findings and recommendations from the data, as well as more detailed breakdowns filtered by country context and key theme.

Expected Deliverables
1. Methodology Note: A brief document (1-2 pages) outlining the analysis framework and data cleaning procedures used.

2. Draft Key Findings Summary:

• Concise summary reports by country highlighting the main takeaways, backed by data.
• A global summary of key findings based on quantitative and qualitative data, highlighting
• overarching themes and trends.
• A compilation of quotes by country and by theme/WPS pillar

3. Final Synthesized Dataset: The finalized raw coded datasets and codebooks developed for
   qualitative data analysis, organized by country, revised after incorporating organizational
   feedback.

   Duration and Timing
   We anticipate the assignment will take place remotely between June and October 2026 and may require
   up to approximately 20-25 billable days. A detailed work plan with precise delivery dates will be
   finalized upon contract signing, reflecting the approximate deliverable milestones below:
   • July 2026– Onboard, review research tools and 2024 data
   • July 31, 2026 – Submit Methodology Note
   • August 31, 2026 – For any countries that have submitted all data, compile and analyze data and
   produce final internal summary documents; working draft of global findings
   • September 2026 – Continue data analysis
   • October 10, 2026 – Data analysis complete and raw coded datasets and codebooks submitted;
   remaining internal summary documents (global and by country) and quote banks complete and
   submitted

Background and Objectives

This consultancy supports a new phase of work that builds on Women for Women International’s (WfWI) 2024 From Asking to Action global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) consultation, which engaged more than 6,500 women and 54 women’s rights organizations (WROs) across 14 conflict-affected countries. This assignment will help verify the 2024 findings and update them in light of changes in each country since the original consultation, ensuring the evidence remains current, credible, and grounded in lived experience. The updated findings will form the foundation for advocacy priority-setting and the co-creation of tailored advocacy road maps with more than 20 partner WROs across 13 conflict-affected countries, thereby supporting joint advocacy and coalition-building efforts.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent specialized advanced university degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in leading research, evaluation, or consultation processes, including data methodology and analysis, qualitative synthesis, and research reporting.
• Extensive experience creating data collection tools and conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis using Kobo Toolbox and Excel for quantitative survey data and other qualitative data analysis tools for focus group and interview data.
• Producing concise and accessible learning outputs for various policy and donor stakeholders across the security, diplomacy, and humanitarian sectors.
• Working with a high volume of sensitive data that contains mention of armed conflict and death, gender-based violence, human suffering, and human rights violations.
• Producing high-quality work while meeting clear deadlines, as confirmed by references.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear and high-quality documents, as well as facilitate sessions online.
• Solid computer skills, including experience working with data analysis software, slide decks/visual presentation tools, Microsoft Word and Excel, and online video call platforms.
• Fluency in English.

Qualities: 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Can juggle multiple projects and timelines effectively.
• Flexibility to work with information and iterative data inflow
• Respect for Confidentiality.

 Preferred:

• Fluency in French or Arabic.
• Experience working with women’s rights organizations and in gender equality or women’s leadership programming.

The consultant will report directly to the Senior Global Policy and Advocacy Manager and work in close coordination with the Global Policy and Advocacy team

Application Process

If you are interested in this consultancy, please submit the following by June 28th, 2026:

• Your CV
• A maximum 2-page cover letter summarizing your suitability for the assignment
• Your expected daily fee rate and clear availability for June through October, indicating available days, any periods of time you are not available, and your usual working hours and time zone
• A sample of past work that reflects quantitative and qualitative data analysis (two samples will be accepted if necessary to demonstrate both forms of analysis)
• Contact information for two professional references

About Women for Women International

Background
Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.

In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.

They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.

Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity.  Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.

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Women for Women International is seeking a consultant with expertise and experience in strategic advocacy, curriculum or training development, and working with diverse civil society organizations to support a global advocacy project. Chief Executive Officer – Remote

Application Deadline

July 03, 2026

Department

Global Policy and Advocacy

Employment Type

Contract / Temp

Location

Flexible/Various

Workplace type

Fully remote

Expected activities:

1.  Develop Advocacy Roadmap Methodology

• Define the components of a strong advocacy roadmap
• Design a roadmap template
• Ensure alignment with project goals (multi-level, WRO -led advocacy)

2. Design the Advocacy Toolkit

• Develop 12 structured, practical toolkits tailored to WROs and country teams, prioritizing usability in diverse conflict – affected contexts, input from partners, accessibility, and an evidence -based advocacy approach.

3. Design the Process (How to use the advocacy toolkit in practice)

• Develop clear, step -by -step guidance for: o translating data into advocacy priorities of using data and advocacy priorities to develop advocacy roadmaps
• Clarify structured co-design approach with WROs
• Support discussion around whether an advocacy support need can or should be met through a tool in the toolkit or through an alternative learning activity

Also Apply; Chief Executive Officer – Remote

The consultant will not:

• Define advocacy priorities (led by WROs and COs)
• Develop the country -level advocacy roadmaps
• Lead partner engagement processes
• Develop alternative learning activities

Duration and Timing
We anticipate the assignment will take place remotely between July and October 2026 and will require up to 10 working days. A detailed work plan with precise delivery dates and estimated time allocation will be finalized upon contract signing.

Background and Objectives

This consultancy supports a new phase of work that builds on Women for Women International’s 2024 From Asking to Action global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) consultation, which engaged more than 6,500 women and 54 women’s rights organizations (WROs) across 14 conflict-affected countries. This year, we will update our 2024 consultation findings to reflect changes in each country since the original consultation.  The updated findings will form the foundation for advocacy priority-setting and the co-creation of tailored advocacy roadmaps with more than 20 partner WROs across 13 conflict-affected countries, thereby supporting joint advocacy and coalition-building efforts.

Consultancy Purpose: Design and develop an advocacy toolkit and supporting methodology that enables country teams and women’s rights organizations to translate quantitative survey data, qualitative focus group discussion and interview data, and policy and landscape analyses into clear advocacy priorities and actionable advocacy roadmaps. This consultant will:

• Develop advocacy roadmap templates
• Design a multi -level advocacy toolkit, including adaptation and contextualization for 12 countries

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education:

• Graduate degree in social sciences, public policy, public health, social work, or other relevant field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in advocacy strategy design and designing toolkits, frameworks, or guidance materials to develop/strengthen advocacy capacity and support diverse approaches to implementing advocacy plans.
• Direct experience working with WROs, women affected by conflict, and/or women in settings of extreme poverty and gender discrimination.
• Thematic experience in feminist advocacy, women’s leadership, or WPS.
• Translating complex input and processes into clear, practical guidance.
• Producing concise and accessible learning outputs for diverse stakeholders.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear and high-quality final draft documents and facilitate virtual or asynchronous feedback sessions or channels.
• Professional, working-level computer skills, including word processing, developing slide decks or visual presentations, and online video call platforms.
• Fluency in English.

Qualities:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Committed to meeting clear deadlines.
• Respect for Confidentiality.

Preferred:

• Fluency in French or Arabic an asset.
• Experience and ability to use Canva or other design tools.

Application Process

If you are interested in this consultancy, please submit the following information by July 3rd, 2026:

• Your CV
• A maximum 2-page cover letter summarizing your suitability for the assignment
• Your expected daily fee rate and availability June through October, indicating your available working days, any periods of time you are not available, and your usual working hours and time zone,
• A sample of past work that demonstrates experience in developing advocacy tools.
• Contact information for two professional references

About Women for Women International

Background
Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.

In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.

They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.

Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity.  Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.

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