Consultancy on Gender and Intersectionality

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Geneva Call

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Deadline: 31/07/2025
  • Location: Remote (global)
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
 Background

Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial international humanitarian organization dedicated to the protection of civilians in zones of conflict. To achieve this, it engages Armed Groups and De Facto Authorities (AGDAs) to encourage their respect for international humanitarian norms. Through dialogue and innovative tools such as Deeds of Commitment, Geneva Call operates in some of the world’s most challenging conflict zones to reduce human suffering and promote adherence to international humanitarian law (IHL).

Responsibilities & Deliverables

The consultant will carry out the following tasks, structured across four key phases:  

Phase 1: Review and Contextual Analysis 

Conduct a comprehensive desk review of Geneva Call’s gender-related policies, gender and intersectionality approach, draft frameworks, operational tools, program documentation, MEAL tools, and training materials at both Headquarters and country program levels to identify strengths, gaps, and missed linkages with operational activities. 

Design and disseminate a targeted survey for field staff to gather insights on: 

  • Understanding of gender, intersectionality, inclusivity, and other relevant concepts.
  • Current practices and cultural considerations in the field.
  • Existing approaches used to engage Armed Groups and De Facto Authorities (AGDAs), target communities, and civil society organizations (CSOs).
  • Key challenges and opportunities in integrating gender and intersectionality into programming.
Conduct consultations with key HQ and field staff to complement survey findings and gather additional insights—particularly related to existing approaches, institutional capacity, and readiness to implement gender- and inclusion-focused activities. 

Phase 2: Conceptual Clarification and Terminology Development 

  • Develop a terminology factsheet grounded in operational relevance, avoiding overly legalistic or abstract definitions. 
  • Clarify definitions of key concepts (e.g., gender, intersectionality, inclusion) using accessible, practical language that can be adapted to the diverse contexts in which Geneva Call operates. 
Phase 3: Drafting the Operational Framework and Tools 
Phase 4: Validation and Capacity Building 


Profile & Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in gender studies, social sciences, international development, or a related discipline.
  • Proven track record in developing gender and intersectionality frameworks for protection, preferably in conflict-affected or humanitarian settings.
  • Strong understanding of gender inclusivity strategies, intersectionality concepts, and their practical application in operational contexts for protection. 
  • Experience designing and implementing participatory research tools such as surveys and facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations. 
  • Familiarity with international humanitarian law, human rights law, protection standards, and gender-related policy frameworks. 
  • Proven skills in designing training sessions and capacity-building initiatives, with experience delivering them remotely and/or in-person. 
  • Ability to translate complex theoretical concepts into clear, accessible, and actionable guidance for diverse audiences. 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and cultural sensitivity. 
  • Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and deliver quality outputs within deadlines.

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