"African Women Leaders Network" Report Writer Consultant

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UN Women

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Research/ Data analysis
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Deadline: 21/11/2025
  • Location: Remote (global)
Leadership Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Political participation Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
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, peace, and security.

The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) is a movement of women that seeks to enhance the leadership role of African women in the transformation of the continent, in line with the Africa Agenda 2063 and the Global Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. AWLN serves as a continental platform to galvanize women’s leadership towards lasting peace and sustainable development, the promotion of gender equality, and women’s empowerment in all sectors and at all levels, building on, and working with, existing women's networks.

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work

The consultant will provide a high-quality report for internal learning, external visibility, and strategic advocacy
  • Develop an inception report outlining the approach, methodology, timeline, and proposed structure of the report, including a plan for engagement with selected National Chapters/Partners/AWLN Members and identification of key informants for interviews.  
  • Conduct a desk review of relevant AWLN documents, reports, and background materials from 2017-2025
  • Map key AWLN initiatives, programs, and the six pillars of work (peace and security, social mobilization, governance and political participation, economic development and financial inclusion, agriculture, land and blue economy, youth and emerging leaders). 
  • Liaise with AWLN Secretariat colleagues, National Chapters, and partners to collect and consolidate information and data on AWLN’s work and growth.
  • Draft the report, showcasing strategic partnerships with the UN, African Union, Member States, private sector, and other women’s networks. 
  • Identify and develop 8–10 human-stories/impact stories showcasing success stories, enabling practices, innovative approaches, or the impact of AWLN. 
  • Deliver a draft report and facilitate validation discussions (e.g., through a virtual meeting or written consultation) with relevant stakeholders to review and refine the report. 
  • Integrate inputs and feedback from UN Women and AWLN Secretariat colleagues into the draft versions.
  • Ensure the final report adheres to AWLN’s branding, tone, and communication guidelines.
  • Edit, refine, and proofread all sections of the report to ensure clarity, consistency, and accessibility to a broad audience. 
  • Deliver a final high-quality report ready for publication and dissemination across AWLN platforms and advocacy channels.

Requirements
  • A master's degree in international development, Women and Gender Studies, international relations, public policy, or a relevant field is required 
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
  • 7 years of professional work experience at the national or international level in international relations, women and gender studies, or related areas;
  • Experience working in Africa is desirable. 
  • Previous experience with drafting high-quality analytical reports, drawing on data from a range of sources. 
  • Fluency in English and French is required
  • Fluency in an additional language, Arabic/Portuguese, is desirable

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