Advocacy Toolkit Development Consultant

Female Students Network (FSN) is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive, practical and user-friendly Advocacy Toolkit to strengthen and institutionalise its advocacy model.

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe. Assignment duration: 25 working days. Expected start date: 10 October 2026. Final submission: 10 November 2026.

The toolkit will build on FSN's work in gender equality, prevention of sexual harassment and gender-based violence (SGBV), Technology Facilitated SGBV (TFGBV), and promotion of female student leadership across tertiary institutions. It will guide female students, Advocacy Teams, young women leaders and other stakeholders in designing and implementing coordinated, evidence-based and rights-driven advocacy initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience (consultant or firm)

• Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Policy, Education or a related field.
• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience developing advocacy tools, frameworks or policy influence strategies, preferably in gender equality.
• Demonstrated experience working with student-led movements, feminist organisations or civil society organisations.
• Strong understanding of feminist, gender-transformative and rights-based approaches.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and disability inclusion.
• Proven experience developing practical toolkits, training manuals or knowledge products for diverse audiences.
• Strong facilitation, analytical and strategic communication skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Application requirements: submit a CV plus 3 references, a financial proposal stating the daily rate in USD, a technical proposal detailing your understanding of the assignment, methodology and work plan, and a profile highlighting examples of similar assignments. Use the subject line "FSN Advocacy Toolkit ToR" and send to [email protected] by 5 October 2026.