Gender Consultant – Say - srhr Project - Remote Eligible

Gender Consultant – SAY-SRHR Project

World Renew is seeking to engage a qualified Gender Consultant to conduct a comprehensive Gender, Youth, and Human Rights (GYHR) Analysis and develop the Gender Strategy for the Strengthening Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SAY-SRHR) project in Bangladesh.

The consultant will provide expert technical guidance, analytical insights, and strategic recommendations to ensure the SAY-SRHR project's interventions are inclusive, equitable, and gender-transformative.

The consultancy will require close collaboration with World Renew Bangladesh staff, project partners, and community stakeholders. The consultant will work remotely and is expected to deliver all outputs within a six-month period (October 22, 2025 – March 22, 2026).

Consultants with experience in gender analysis, SRHR programming, and participatory research methodologies, particularly in South Asia, are strongly encouraged to submit bid proposal.

The selected consultant will lead the GYHR analysis and gender strategy development for the SAY-SRHR project. Key responsibilities include:

• Review project documents, relevant national policies, and existing gender and SRHR assessments.
• Analyze secondary data sources related to adolescent health, gender equality, and human rights in Bangladesh.
• Design qualitative and participatory data collection tools (e.g., focus groups, interviews, participatory mapping).
• Conduct remote Training of Trainers sessions for partner staff on ethical and age-appropriate data collection.
• Support participatory engagement with adolescents, caregivers, community leaders, and health providers.
• Assess decision-making power, access to and control over resources, participation in SRHR-related decisions, and cultural norms.
• Identify key barriers and opportunities for adolescent girls and marginalized youth to access SRHR services and exercise their rights.
• Examine how World Renew's PI model can promote gender equality and youth empowerment.
• Recommend strategies to strengthen community-led approaches to gender and SRHR.
• Produce a comprehensive GYHR Analysis Report with actionable findings.
• Present preliminary results in a validation workshop or briefing session.
• Translate findings into a detailed Gender Strategy guiding design, implementation, and monitoring of gender-responsive interventions.
• Ensure alignment with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) gender-transformative programming standards.

The consultant will deliver the following outputs:

• Inception Report – Including methodology, tools, and detailed work plan.
• Desk Review Summary – Synthesis of relevant literature and data.
• Field Data Collection Tools – Finalized instruments for qualitative engagement.
• Preliminary Findings Presentation – For validation with World Renew and partners.
• Comprehensive GYHR Analysis Report – Including integration with the PI model and actionable recommendations.
• SAY-SRHR Gender Strategy – With gender-sensitive indicators, monitoring tools, and accountability framework.
• Final Presentation – Virtual session to present findings and strategic recommendations.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Public Health, International Development, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience conducting gender analyses, ideally in SRHR or youth-focused programs.
• Proven expertise in gender-transformative and participatory methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to engage youth, communities, and institutions in rights-based approaches.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills in cross-cultural contexts.
• Prior experience with faith-based or community-driven development is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; knowledge of Bangla is an advantage.

To submit a proposal for this consultancy, please email your complete application (PDF format) to Gertrude Omoro at gomoro@worldrenew.ca. Subject line: "SAY-SRHR Gender Consultant Application". Deadline for submissions: October 16, 2025, end of business day (EST).

Proposals must include:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Detailed proposal outline and work plan
• Total price (in Canadian dollars) and budget breakdown
• Relevant work sample (e.g., previous GYHR analysis report)
• Date and signature
• Three professional references

Proposals will be evaluated based on technical expertise and relevant experience, quality of proposed approach and methodology, understanding of gender-transformative programming, cost-effectiveness, and cultural and organizational alignment with World Renew's mission and values.