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The consultant will produce a persuasive, evidence-based report that makes a clear case for SRHR in the final years of the SDGs and beyond 2030, setting out a vision of the world we want: a world where SheDecides. Working with the SDSU Senior Policy Advisor and a small Champion reference group, the consultant will compile multi-regional evidence of the transformative and positive impact of investing in SRHR on the following cross-cutting areas for a sustainable, inclusive and just development for all, likely including in relation to human rights, health, including youth SRHR, maternal mortality and mental health; gender equality; education; economic empowerment and socio-economic development; poverty eradication; right to development; demographic dividend, social protection; democracy, social justice, equity and inclusion. 

Report content areas

The report will be anchored in strong data points from the UN, research entities, Champions and partners, and peer-reviewed publications. It is expected to be divided into short chapters covering the following areas, which will be refined with the successful consultant during onboarding:
• Where are we now on the SDG implementation? The opportunity ahead of 2030, and why momentum on SRHR matters, framed around bodily autonomy.
• Progress since 2015: a snapshot of progress on bodily autonomy with identified enabling success factors for the advancement (
• What the evidence tells us: the transformative impact of investing in SRHR and universal access to healthcare across the focus issues above.
• The cost of inaction and the economic case in the context of reduced ODA levels and deprioritisation of investments.
• Financing: Opportunities and challenges in relation to the shifts in the global health architecture, means of implementation of the SRHR related SDGs, FFD, domestic resource mobilisation, innovative solutions and health sovereignty.
• Foresight: emerging challenges shaping SRHR after 2030.
• SRHR for future generations: what is at stake for the next generation

• At least 10 years of experience in SRHR, health, gender equality and international development cooperation and global policy, with a strong track record in research synthesis and policy writing.
• Proven ability to turn complex evidence into persuasive, accessible advocacy products for political audiences, decision makers and governments in both global majority and global minority countries.
• Strong knowledge of the global SRHR evidence base, including economic and investment-case analysis and intersectionality.
• In depth expertise of the 2030 Agenda, the UN system, multilateral processes, global and regional commitments and cross-sectorial impact analysis.
• Experience working with governments, UN agencies, civil society and youth-led organisations.
• Familiarity with evidence from multiple regions

• Strategic thinking and political judgement.
• Clear, engaging writing in a hopeful, future-oriented voice.
• Rigour in handling and referencing data.
• Ability to incorporate feedback from diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong commitment to bodily autonomy, gender equality, human rights, diversity and inclusion.