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.

Job Title: Advocacy Toolkit Development Consultant
Organisation: Female Students Network (FSN)
Job Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Closing Date: 5 October 2026
Assignment Duration: 25 working days
Expected Start Date: 10 October 2026
Final Submission: 10 November 2026
Work Format: Consultancy

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
The ideal consultant or firm should have:
Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Policy, Education or a related field.
At least 5–7 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
Interested consultants should submit:
CV plus 3 references
Financial proposal stating the daily rate in USD
Technical proposal detailing understanding of the assignment, methodology and work plan
Profile highlighting examples of similar assignments
Applications should use the subject line: “FSN Advocacy Toolkit ToR”

Applications must be submitted to admin@femalestudentsnetwork.org by 5 October 2026.