FEMNET CLIMATE JUSTICE PROGRAMME SUPPORT CONSULTANCY 2026 (3–6 MONTHS)

Application Deadline: August 3, 2026

Applications are now open for the Climate Justice Programme Support Short-Term Consultancy at the African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET). This consultancy offers experienced professionals working in climate justice, gender equality, and social justice an opportunity to contribute to one of Africa's leading feminist organizations through policy research, advocacy, programme coordination, and knowledge production.

The consultancy is designed as a deliverable-based engagement lasting between three and six months, with payments tied to the successful completion of agreed outputs rather than a monthly salary. During the assignment, the selected consultant will work closely with FEMNET's Policy and Programs Manager to strengthen the organization's Climate Justice Programme and support its advocacy efforts across Africa and international policy spaces.

• Opportunity: Climate Justice Programme Support Consultancy
• Host Organization: African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET)
• Reference Number: FNT/EOI/31/2026
• Category: Consultancy | Climate Justice | Programme Management
• Duration: 3–6 Months (Negotiable)
• Contract Type: Short-Term Consultancy
• Location: Remote/Assignment-Based
• Application Method: Email Submission
• Application Deadline: August 3, 2026

The African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) is a pan-African feminist membership organization established in 1988 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

With over 800 individual and institutional members across more than 50 African countries and the diaspora, FEMNET works to advance gender equality, women's rights, climate justice, economic justice, and feminist leadership throughout Africa.

The organization coordinates advocacy campaigns, policy engagement, research, strategic communications, capacity development, and movement-building initiatives that strengthen feminist organizations and amplify the voices of African women in regional and global decision-making processes.

FEMNET is seeking a consultant to provide technical and programme support for its Climate Justice portfolio during a specified period.

Rather than functioning as a permanent staff member, the consultant will work on clearly defined assignments with measurable deliverables. The role focuses on strengthening policy advocacy, supporting programme implementation, coordinating activities, producing research and knowledge resources, and ensuring that programme documentation and reporting remain up to date.

Payments will only be made after agreed deliverables have been completed and accepted by FEMNET.

The consultant will support FEMNET by:

• Providing technical expertise on climate policy and advocacy.
• Strengthening feminist knowledge production.
• Supporting programme implementation and coordination.
• Assisting with monitoring, evaluation, and donor reporting.
• Building the capacity of programme stakeholders and partners.

The consultancy covers four major programme areas.

POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT

The consultant will monitor and analyse climate policy developments taking place at continental and global levels.

This includes tracking important discussions and decisions within:

• The African Union (AU)
• The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
• Other relevant regional climate platforms

The consultant will produce policy briefs, analytical reports, and advocacy materials that help FEMNET effectively engage in climate negotiations and policy discussions affecting African women and girls.

The role also involves supporting the organization's participation in strategic policy processes by providing timely analysis, background information, and technical advice.

FEMINIST KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION

A major responsibility of the consultancy is developing high-quality knowledge products grounded in Pan-African feminist and intersectional perspectives.

The selected consultant will contribute to the production of materials such as:

• Policy briefs
• Research papers
• Feminist analysis papers
• Research notes
• Case studies
• Advocacy publications

The consultancy specifically requires the development of up to three knowledge products, ensuring that each publication is well researched, technically sound, and ready for dissemination.

PROGRAMME COORDINATION

The consultant will coordinate programme activities involving partners, feminist movements, grassroots organizations, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning workshops and webinars.
• Coordinating meetings and regional convenings.
• Preparing meeting materials and technical content.
• Managing participant communication.
• Coordinating logistics for virtual and physical events.
• Supporting collaboration among partner organizations.

Following each event, the consultant will prepare detailed reports documenting key discussions, outcomes, lessons learned, and recommended follow-up actions.

The consultancy covers support for up to three programme events during the assignment.

MONITORING, REPORTING, AND DOCUMENTATION

The consultant will support programme monitoring and organizational reporting by:

• Maintaining accurate programme documentation.
• Updating partner databases.
• Recording project activities.
• Supporting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes.
• Preparing donor reports.
• Ensuring reporting deadlines are met.
• Producing a comprehensive final consultancy report summarizing achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations.

These activities will help strengthen programme accountability while improving organizational learning.

CAPACITY STRENGTHENING

The consultant will also contribute to strengthening the knowledge and skills of programme stakeholders through technical support and learning activities.

This may include:

• Facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Supporting training activities.
• Providing technical guidance to partners.
• Strengthening stakeholder understanding of feminist climate justice approaches.

The successful consultant is expected to deliver:

• Climate policy analyses covering AU, UNFCCC, and regional climate developments.
• Policy briefs and advocacy materials that strengthen FEMNET's engagement in climate policy processes.
• High-quality feminist knowledge products, including research papers, case studies, and analytical reports.
• Successful coordination and documentation of workshops, webinars, and convenings.
• Updated programme documentation, monitoring records, and donor reports.
• A final consultancy report summarizing achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Capacity-building support for programme partners and stakeholders.

Applicants should possess a combination of technical expertise, programme management experience, and strong analytical skills.

Professional Experience

Applicants must have:

• At least three (3) years of experience implementing programmes related to climate justice, gender equality, women's rights, or social justice.

Technical Knowledge

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of climate justice from a feminist and intersectional perspective.
• Familiarity with African Union climate frameworks.
• Knowledge of UNFCCC processes and negotiations.
• Understanding of regional climate governance and policy development.

Research and Writing Skills

Applicants must have proven experience producing:

• Policy briefs.
• Research reports.
• Advocacy documents.
• Knowledge products.
• Technical publications.

Excellent analytical writing skills are essential.

Stakeholder Engagement

Applicants should have experience working with:

• Civil society organizations.
• Women's rights organizations.
• Feminist movements.
• Regional advocacy networks.
• Grassroots organizations.

Strong communication and relationship management skills are required.

Programme Management

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to:

• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Manage competing priorities.
• Meet strict deadlines.
• Work independently.
• Use digital collaboration tools effectively.

Successful applicants should note the following:

• The consultancy is not a staff position.
• The contract duration is between three and six months, depending on the agreed work plan.
• Payments will be made through bank transfer after deliverables are approved.
• Applicable Withholding Tax (WHT) will be deducted in accordance with Kenyan law.
• Consultants will receive a WHT certificate.
• Bank charges remain the responsibility of the consultant.
• Consultants are not entitled to staff benefits such as medical insurance, leave benefits, or employee allowances.

All intellectual property created during the consultancy will belong exclusively to FEMNET unless written permission is granted for other use.

Applicants must submit all of the following:

• A financial proposal indicating the daily consultancy rate and total consultancy fee.
• A curriculum vitae (maximum of four pages) highlighting only relevant professional experience.
• One sample of relevant written work, such as a policy brief, research paper, or advocacy report.
• Contact information for two professional referees.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Interested applicants should submit their applications by email only.

Applications should include all required documents and be sent to:

recruitment@femnet.or.ke

The subject line of the email must read:

FNT/EOI/31/2026 – Climate Justice Programme Support

Applications must be submitted no later than August 3, 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.