Gender Norms Audit
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Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)
Hybrid- Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Government
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 30/08/2026
- Location: Solomon Islands
WFD is seeking a qualified Solomon Islands-based local consultant to provide technical assistance and carry out a gender norms audit for the National Parliament of Solomon Islands (NPSI), from September to December 2026.
Overview
Westminster Foundation for Democracy ("WFD") is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world. Operating internationally, WFD works with parliaments, political parties, and civil society groups as well as elections to help make political systems fairer, more inclusive and more accountable.
Westminster Foundation for Democracy ("WFD") is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world. Operating internationally, WFD works with parliaments, political parties, and civil society groups as well as elections to help make political systems fairer, more inclusive and more accountable.
We are a problem-solving, practitioner-led organisation that offers:
- Specialist analysis, research, and advice to inform policy makers on a range of democratic governance issues;
- High quality and impactful programmes that directly support the full spectrum of institutions in political systems to develop inclusive political processes, more accountable political systems, protection of rights and freedoms, and more pluralistic societies; and
- International elections observation on behalf of the UK.
Key deliverables
- Providing assistance to international expert to conduct desk-based research and co-development of framework for reviewing and/or auditing gendered political norms within institutions with WFD’s Head of Practice (HoP) Inclusion.
- Interviews of KIIs and FGDs of local stakeholders as needed to test the framework and alignment with the context.
- Assessment guidance and tool for gendered political norms audit.
- Piloting assessment tool with local political actors and institutions e.g. committees, political parties as relevant or CSOs depending on design of the tool.
- Final Gender Norms Audit Report (co-draft with international consultant).
Programme Context
Supported by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), WFD has been working in Solomon Islands since November 2022 towards the desired impact for increased democratic resilience through greater inclusive representation, accountability and transparency in Solomon Islands parliamentary institutions, systems and practices. The 2024 Solomon Islands general election brought 48% new MPs and an historic four women MPs, creating renewed appetite for reform. Pending Temporary Special Measures (TSM) legislation offers an unprecedented window to advance women’s political participation since independence.
Supported by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), WFD has been working in Solomon Islands since November 2022 towards the desired impact for increased democratic resilience through greater inclusive representation, accountability and transparency in Solomon Islands parliamentary institutions, systems and practices. The 2024 Solomon Islands general election brought 48% new MPs and an historic four women MPs, creating renewed appetite for reform. Pending Temporary Special Measures (TSM) legislation offers an unprecedented window to advance women’s political participation since independence.
Having established partnerships with the National Parliament of Solomon Islands (NPSI), WFD can now support connecting civil society actors directly to the institutional levers necessary for structural reform.
Desired qualifications
Desired qualifications
- In-depth understanding of Solomon Islands’ political and governance landscape, particularly regarding women’s political participation and leadership.
- Proven track record in conducting gender-sensitive research, with expertise in gender and inclusion.
- Advanced degrees and/or significant research experience in political science, gender studies, or relevant fields.
- Experience working with civil society, policymakers, political leaders, and stakeholders in Solomon Islands’ democracy and governance sector.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and facilitation skills.
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