Transforming Power Through Language: A Research Exploration Across Intergenerational Realities.
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Young Women's Christian Association (World YWCA)
Remote (global)- Career category: Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: $40,000 AUD-$50,000 AUD / budget
- Deadline: 19/09/2025
- Location: Remote (global)
About World YWCA
The World YWCA has an ambitious goal (Goal 2035) - to reach 100 million young women and girls and transform power structures to end gender inequality by 2035. Established in 1855, the World YWCA is the world’s oldest women’s movement. With member associations in 109 countries, it works to fulfil human rights and make gender equality a reality. Sixty percent of the members of the World Board are aged 30 and under. The World YWCA aims to develop women and girls' leadership and collective power worldwide to achieve justice, peace, health, human dignity, freedom and a sustainable environment for all people.
Objectives of this consultancy:
The consultants will:
1. Conduct a literature review on contemporary feminist discourse in language and power with a focus on transformative practice
2. Based on findings from the literature review, facilitate and coach women to conduct research in their communities using World YWCA’s Feminist Consultation Methodology, including:
a. Organising and participating in training in how to use FCM led by the World YWCA
b. Coaching, facilitating, and guiding community researchers to develop plans and budgets to collect data in their communities, including a safeguarding risk assessment*
c. Coaching, facilitating, and guiding community researchers to develop and translate data collection templates. World YWCA will provide connections to translators and pay translators directly. Costs for translation are not included in this Terms of Reference.
d. The consultants coach, facilitate, and guide community researchers to collect data. They do not collect data in communities.
e. Leading the co-analysis with researchers and research participants – designing the analysis process based on the FCM, designing online workshops for coanalysis, and collating insights from co-analysis, including key findings and recommendations.
3. Based on findings from the literature review and young women’s research, develop a World YWCA Transformative Language Guide for women of all ages.
4. The final product should be adopted by a wide range of users from academic spaces to community-led grassroots actors and movements.
Ideal Profile of Consultants:
• Deep understanding of progressive feminist language and the interplay of power and language.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sociopolitical and gender contexts in Asia and the Pacific, with experience working in partnership with young women-leaders and intergenerational organizations or networks in the region.
• Excellent skills and experience in articulating feminist research approaches, especially regarding who holds expertise and how to play the role of facilitators.
• Experience of working with technology to lead virtual engagements and consultative processes is a must.
• Knowledge of women’s leadership development, gender, civil society engagement, women’s rights, feminism, and the associated challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in bringing approaches to life, socialising concepts through various methods and mediums.
• Deep, demonstrated commitment to sharing power and facilitating young women to conduct co-research, co-analysis, and own the final evaluation reports in their own
The World YWCA has an ambitious goal (Goal 2035) - to reach 100 million young women and girls and transform power structures to end gender inequality by 2035. Established in 1855, the World YWCA is the world’s oldest women’s movement. With member associations in 109 countries, it works to fulfil human rights and make gender equality a reality. Sixty percent of the members of the World Board are aged 30 and under. The World YWCA aims to develop women and girls' leadership and collective power worldwide to achieve justice, peace, health, human dignity, freedom and a sustainable environment for all people.
Objectives of this consultancy:
The consultants will:
1. Conduct a literature review on contemporary feminist discourse in language and power with a focus on transformative practice
2. Based on findings from the literature review, facilitate and coach women to conduct research in their communities using World YWCA’s Feminist Consultation Methodology, including:
a. Organising and participating in training in how to use FCM led by the World YWCA
b. Coaching, facilitating, and guiding community researchers to develop plans and budgets to collect data in their communities, including a safeguarding risk assessment*
c. Coaching, facilitating, and guiding community researchers to develop and translate data collection templates. World YWCA will provide connections to translators and pay translators directly. Costs for translation are not included in this Terms of Reference.
d. The consultants coach, facilitate, and guide community researchers to collect data. They do not collect data in communities.
e. Leading the co-analysis with researchers and research participants – designing the analysis process based on the FCM, designing online workshops for coanalysis, and collating insights from co-analysis, including key findings and recommendations.
3. Based on findings from the literature review and young women’s research, develop a World YWCA Transformative Language Guide for women of all ages.
4. The final product should be adopted by a wide range of users from academic spaces to community-led grassroots actors and movements.
Ideal Profile of Consultants:
• Deep understanding of progressive feminist language and the interplay of power and language.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sociopolitical and gender contexts in Asia and the Pacific, with experience working in partnership with young women-leaders and intergenerational organizations or networks in the region.
• Excellent skills and experience in articulating feminist research approaches, especially regarding who holds expertise and how to play the role of facilitators.
• Experience of working with technology to lead virtual engagements and consultative processes is a must.
• Knowledge of women’s leadership development, gender, civil society engagement, women’s rights, feminism, and the associated challenges.
• Demonstrated experience in bringing approaches to life, socialising concepts through various methods and mediums.
• Deep, demonstrated commitment to sharing power and facilitating young women to conduct co-research, co-analysis, and own the final evaluation reports in their own
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