Call for Proposals: Research on the Future of Development and Gender Equality
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CARE International UK
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: £15,000 GBP / Budget
- Deadline: 30/11/2025
- Location: Remote (global)
Background & Rationale
As the UK Government shifts from a traditional ‘donor’ model to an ‘investor’ approach - with more emphasis on multilateral and private finance - CIUK wants to provide a policy positioning paper that looks at the future of development from the lens of those fighting for gender equality in the global south, and the risks and opportunities this presents for Governments shaping their policies.
As the UK Government shifts from a traditional ‘donor’ model to an ‘investor’ approach - with more emphasis on multilateral and private finance - CIUK wants to provide a policy positioning paper that looks at the future of development from the lens of those fighting for gender equality in the global south, and the risks and opportunities this presents for Governments shaping their policies.
The research and delivery of this report should be led by an individual or organisation from the Global South to ensure that its recommendations are grounded in the lived realities of those operating in this evolving development context and the communities it impacts.
Objectives of the Research
· Analyse current trends shaping the future of development and foreign policy through a gender equality lens.
· Explore evidence-based scenarios for how gender equality could evolve in a ‘beyond ODA’ world.
· Identify opportunities to influence international reform agendas to better serve gender justice.
Scope of Work
1. Literature/policy review including analysis of current trends in aid flows, changes in the development landscape, emerging new constraints or enablers of gender equality.
2. KIIs/consultation groups with 20-30 stakeholders incl. policymakers (Global south and north – including UK), feminist leaders – spanning economics, development, foreign policy and civil society actors.
3. Case studies from global south contexts which showcase potential directions of travel/promising models for achieving gender equality within global development and foreign policy
4. Development of policy options for elevating gender equality ‘beyond ODA’ within foreign/security/economic framing.[DS1]
Deliverables/Timeline[SD2]
| Deliverable | | Timeline
| Inception report | Methodology, workplan, and outline | Dec 2025
| Draft report | Key findings and recommendations | Jan 2025
| Final research product | Approx. 10–20 pages, policy-oriented and accessible | Feb 2026
| Executive summary & policy brief | 4 pages for decision-makers | Feb 2026
| Private Round table | Presentation of findings to stakeholders i.e. roundtable/webinar/and or parlimentary event for IWD | By 8th March 2026
| Inception report | Methodology, workplan, and outline | Dec 2025
| Draft report | Key findings and recommendations | Jan 2025
| Final research product | Approx. 10–20 pages, policy-oriented and accessible | Feb 2026
| Executive summary & policy brief | 4 pages for decision-makers | Feb 2026
| Private Round table | Presentation of findings to stakeholders i.e. roundtable/webinar/and or parlimentary event for IWD | By 8th March 2026
Framing, Audience & Use
Potential titles/framing:
· Gender Power: Recasting Development as Foreign Policy
· From Aid to Influence: The Future of Gender Equality
· Protect Progress: Rethinking Development and Power
· The Next Chapter: Gender Equality and the Future of Global Power
· Beyond Aid: Feminist Futures in Global Power
Audience:
· Primary: UK and international policymakers (FCDO, parliamentarians, donors).
· Secondary: Civil society, media, academics
Use:
· Launch in/around International Women’s Day 8th March 2025 – for use with political targets for advocacy
Governance & Coordination
· Lead researcher/think tank based in the Global South
· CARE provides oversight, regular check-ins, and feedback on drafts and shapes asks for UK audience
Required Expertise
· Proven track record in women’s rights, development finance, and foreign policy/geo-politics/political economy analysis
· Commitment to Feminist Principals
· Experience producing policy-relevant research
· Capacity to engage with policymakers and civil society
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