Join Us in Transforming Gender Equality in Sudan – Consultancy Opportunity!

At Save the Children, gender equality isn't just a goal—it's a fundamental driver of change. As we enter a bold new strategic phase in Sudan, we're seeking a passionate, skilled consultant to help lead the charge towards gender transformative programming that makes a real difference in the lives of children, families, and communities across the country.

This is more than a consultancy. It’s a movement toward equity, inclusion, and systemic transformation—from within our organization to the very heart of the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

Over six dynamic months, you will lead a phased journey to embed gender equality at every level of our work:

Phase 1 – Gender Equality Self-Assessment (GESA)

• Unpack our current strengths, challenges, and opportunities.
• Evaluate how gender equality lives in our culture, systems, and programming.

Phase 2 – Gender Analysis

• Conduct a deep dive into the gender dynamics shaping lives in Sudan.
• Analyze needs, power relations, GBV risks, and intersectional vulnerabilities.
• Translate evidence into actionable insights.

Phase 3 – Gender Action Plan & Capacity Strengthening

• Develop a bold, achievable Gender Action Plan for 2025–2027.
• Support our teams to lead change—from policy to frontline programming.

Must-Haves

• Deep commitment to gender equality and feminist principles
• Experience in gender programming or social change work in Sudan
• Ability to center and elevate the voices of children and women
• Strong interpersonal and respectful communication skills
• Fluent in Arabic (written and spoken), with excellent written presentation abilities
• A trauma-informed, participatory, and inclusive approach

Nice-to-Haves

• Gender analysis experience (tools and guidance provided)
• Familiarity with conflict sensitivity and humanitarian frameworks
• Qualitative/quantitative research experience
• Ability to travel within Sudan (optional – safety dependent)

Key Deliverables

1. Inception Report (May 2025)
2. Gender Equality Self-Assessment (July 2025)
3. Comprehensive Gender Analysis (August 2025)
4. Gender Action Plan (2025–27) (September 2025)
5. Stakeholder Presentation & Final Submission (September 2025)

📍 Where You'll Work

• Remotely from anywhere—with possible travel to Sudan (optional)
• Locations for in-country data collection will be identified based on safety
• Focus areas include Khartoum, Gedarif, Blue Nile, Kordofan, and Darfur

Resources & Tools

We’ve got you covered. You’ll have access to Save the Children’s full suite of gender tools and guidance:

• Gender Equality Policy
• GESA Guidance
• Humanitarian Gender Analysis Tool
• Gender Power Gap Analysis