Background:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.ย
UN Women West and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) is covering 24 countries, with offices in 10 countries. Ending violence against women (EVAW) is a priority area for the region which aims to advance integrated approaches to ensure that all women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence. This includes support to Member States, civil society and other partners to advance and monitor comprehensive, evidence-driven approaches to preventing violence against women and girls and ensuring coordinated multi-sectoral quality services are available to survivors, while promoting accountability to legal and policy commitments, in addition to support for womenโs rights and civil society movements, with attention to intersectionality and leaving no one behind.
UN Women, through the UNiTE Campaign, is mobilizing global efforts to end violence against women and girls. In 2025, the campaign focuses on digital violence, a rapidly growing form of gender-based violence. As part of the regional mobilization, the West and Central Africa Community of Practice will host a virtual ideation workshop to co-create bold, visible strategies for the 16 Days of Activism.
The consultant will facilitate this 1.5-hour virtual workshop, guiding participants through a creative and strategic brainstorming process. The session will aim to generate innovative campaign ideas, strengthen regional collaboration, and align with the UNiTE campaignโs framing and advocacy objectives.
The consultant will report to the EVAW Regional Programme Coordinator and collaborate with UN Women regional and country teams.
Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work
Deliverables
Design and facilitate a 1.5-hour virtual ideation workshop for the Ending Violence against Women West and Central Africa Community of Practice. Guide participants in developing creative, bold, and contextually relevant campaign strategies aligned with the 2025 UNiTE theme. Produce a concise report summarizing key ideas, recommendations, and strategies discussed. Provide strategic recommendations to strengthen regional campaign efforts and alignment with global advocacy objectives. Deliverable Expected completion time (due day)ย Workshop facilitation plan and agenda 31 August Facilitation of 1-hour virtual ideation workshop 31 August Final report with key ideas, strategies, and recommendations 10 SeptemberConsultantโs Workplace and Official Travel
This is a home-based consultancy. No travel is required.
Competencies :
Core Values:
Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity.Core Competencies:
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Functional Competencies:
Strategic campaign planning and facilitation Knowledge of gender-based violence and digital rights Experience with feminist movement-building and advocacy Strong analytical and synthesis skills Ability to engage diverse stakeholders in virtual settingsEducation and Certification:
ย Masterโs degree or equivalent in Gender Studies, Communications, Political Science, or related field.Experience:
Minimum 7 years of experience in campaign strategy, advocacy, or communications in gender equality or human rights. Proven experience, facilitating participatory workshops and ideation sessions with international development partners, experience with the private sector is highly desirable. Familiarity with digital violence and feminist digital advocacy. Excellent writing and synthesis skills; samples of previous work may be requested.Languages:
Fluency in English is required.Statements :
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