Research Consultant – Strengthening The Frontlines: Gender, Climate Resilience, And Pacific Leadership
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Pacific Feminist Fund (PFF)
Remote (local)- Career category: Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Funds
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: $20,000 AUD / Budget
- Deadline: 31/10/2025
- Location: Pacific
BACKGROUND
Strengthening the Frontlines: Gender, Climate Resilience, and Pacific Leadership is a strategic research initiative led by the ResourceFULL Collective. It seeks to surface, document, and strategically share stories of Pacific feminist movement actors who are responding powerfully to the gendered impacts of the climate crisis — often with very limited support. These stories will form the evidence base of a bold campaign to shift funding power and narrative influence in the lead-up to Women Deliver 2026 (Melbourne) and COP31 (likely to be Adelaide, tbd).
OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
The consultant will:
Develop and implement a decolonial, culturally appropriate research and storytelling methodology in collaboration with the ResourceFULL Collective.
Gather and curate compelling, real-world stories that highlight the transformative impact of Pacific feminist movements.
Develop a strategically crafted publication tailored to Australian philanthropic audiencesthat:
Strengthening the Frontlines: Gender, Climate Resilience, and Pacific Leadership is a strategic research initiative led by the ResourceFULL Collective. It seeks to surface, document, and strategically share stories of Pacific feminist movement actors who are responding powerfully to the gendered impacts of the climate crisis — often with very limited support. These stories will form the evidence base of a bold campaign to shift funding power and narrative influence in the lead-up to Women Deliver 2026 (Melbourne) and COP31 (likely to be Adelaide, tbd).
OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
The consultant will:
Develop and implement a decolonial, culturally appropriate research and storytelling methodology in collaboration with the ResourceFULL Collective.
Gather and curate compelling, real-world stories that highlight the transformative impact of Pacific feminist movements.
Develop a strategically crafted publication tailored to Australian philanthropic audiencesthat:
- Centres the voices and leadership of Pacific feminist actors;
- Demonstrates the powerful outcomes enabled by trust-based, core funding;
- Inspires action by clearly showing the potential for catalytic impact when movementsare well-resourced;
- Avoids extractive or saviour narratives, while engaging decision-makers and funderspersuasively.
- Design of the publication will be managed separately.
SCOPE OF WORK
The consultant will be responsible for:
Co-designing the research/storytelling approach with the Collective.
Working with the Collective to identify impactful case studies across the Pacific.
Conducting qualitative interviews or focus groups (with participant compensation).
Curating and drafting a movement-led, story-driven publication that:
- Resonates with Australian philanthropic audiences;
- Showcases the systemic impact of flexible funding models;
- Demonstrates the leadership and strength of Pacific feminist organising.
- Participating in regular check-ins with the ResourceFULL Collective to align on progress and direction.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated experience in feminist, decolonial, and qualitative research methodologies.
Strong understanding of or connections to Pacific feminist movements, gender justice, and/or climate justice.
Proven skills in storytelling for advocacy, particularly centring movement voices and narrative shifting.
Familiarity with the Australian philanthropy sector, and the ability to write for a philanthropic audience.
Excellent written communication and editing skills.
Experience collaborating respectfully with Pacific communities and feminist actors.
Strong network or familiarity with Pacific-based activists, organisations, or alliances is highly desirable.
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