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Context 
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations in Africa have been carrying out various projects and activities in several countries, particularly in West, Central and the larger Horn of Africa region. In Africa , one of FIDH’s areas of priority has been combating the systemic discrimination and violence against women, girls and LGBTQIA+ people (the “backlash” phenomenon), and gender inequality more broadly, including when it manifests through sexual and gender -based violence. 

Objective of the consultancy 
To strengthen the advocacy action and capacity building of FIDH and its member and partner organisations in Africa, particularly Francophone feminist movements and activists, towards engagement in key multilateral spaces. These include the African Union Human Rights Mechanisms and political organs, and regional economic blocks such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the East African Community (EAC), with a focus on organs charged with the promotion and the protection of human rights and of the issues related to women’s rights and gender, peace and security, justice and democracy, as well as good governance. The overarching aim is to strengthen the organising, participation, influencing, networking and funding of Francophone feminist civil society organisations (CSOs) and activists in multilateral forums, particularly to combat anti -rights movements in Africa and internationally. 

 Profile Level of education, experience 
◦ Post-graduate study in a relevant field such as law, international relations, gender and development studies, human rights studies, social studies or the humanities.
 ◦ At least 2 years of professional experience, with experience working with civil society organisations in Francophone Africa
◦ Good knowledge of issues related to the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa, including feminist organising, the progressive advancement of the rights of women in Africa. 
◦ Good knowledge of the African Union system (its functioning, organs and human rights mechanisms), as well as other multilateral advocacy spaces, such as the United Nations, the European Union, etc.
 ◦ Experience in advocacy and representation on issues related to the promotion and protection of human rights, with a particular focus on Women’s Rights and feminist organising.
 ◦ Fluency in both French and English (written and spoken). 
◦ Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. 
◦ Strong time management skills and the ability to work across multiple time zones. 
◦ Excellent professionalism, including a commitment to upholding high confidentiality, competence, integrity, accountability, and credibility standards.