Consultancy Opportunity: Coordinator, Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C

Equality Now

Contract type

Freelance

Work mode

Remote · Worldwide

Experience

3 years

Job description

A remote consultancy to coordinate the Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C, providing governance, membership, coordination, communications, and sustainability support over 13 months at roughly three days per week.

At a glance

Employment: Contract · Independent contractor
Work mode: Remote · Worldwide
Languages: English – fluent
Pay: USD 26,000 / year

What you'll do

Review existing governance documents, membership arrangements, communications channels, and relevant commitments
Prepare an inception workplan within the first month, setting out deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and a realistic allocation of the available consultancy time
Identify decisions, member contributions, and resources needed to complete the assignment
Facilitate consultation on, and prepare a final draft of, the Platform's membership terms of reference, including the proposed two-tier membership model, for Core Group approval
Develop practical guidance on membership, decision-making, and the respective responsibilities of members and the Core Group
Establish an organised membership database using an agreed system, with appropriate access and information-handling arrangements
Develop a membership outreach and onboarding approach, prioritising grassroots and survivor-led organisations and organisations based in the Global Majority
Produce an accessible overview of the Platform, its purpose, and opportunities for participation
Coordinate monthly Core Group meetings, including scheduling, preparation, and follow-up
Circulate agendas and relevant materials at least one week before each meeting, subject to timely input from members
Circulate meeting records and an updated action tracker within five working days after each meeting
Maintain a central record of agreed decisions, actions, responsibilities, and deadlines
Provide a central contact point for Platform enquiries and coordinate responses with the appropriate members
Facilitate member contributions and flag outstanding decisions or dependencies that may affect delivery
Develop and implement a proportionate communications schedule covering the internal listserv, public mailing list, and social media channels
Coordinate member contributions and prepare content for approval through agreed processes
Coordinate website content updates and provide agreed content and member input to the external website redesign consultant
Support the development of common messages and positioning for Core Group approval
Organise key documents and resources so that members can access and use them
Facilitate the development of a three-year strategic workplan, including objectives, priority actions, indicative responsibilities, and resource requirements, for Core Group approval
Develop a practical tracker for commitments under the Movement-led Collective Vision on Ending FGM/C, drawing on updates provided by participating members
Map potential funding and partnership opportunities and recommend a prioritised approach to follow-up
Prepare a concise impact summary and a core set of materials to support partnership development and fundraising
Develop recommendations for sustaining the Platform's coordination function beyond the consultancy period
Provide secretariat support for the Platform's engagement with the FGM/C Donor Working Group

What we're looking for

Relevant coordination experience: a track record of coordinating coalitions, networks, or multi-stakeholder initiatives, including facilitating meetings, maintaining action plans, and supporting delivery across organisations
Relevant subject knowledge: an understanding of FGM/C and its connections to gender equality, human rights, and sexual and reproductive health and rights
Inclusive facilitation and relationship-building: experience working respectfully with diverse partners, including grassroots organisations and survivor-led movements, and enabling meaningful participation across regions and time zones
Governance and planning skills: the ability to translate consultation and collective priorities into practical governance arrangements, membership processes, and achievable strategic workplans
Strong communications skills: the ability to produce clear, accessible written materials, synthesise contributions from multiple stakeholders, and coordinate digital communications
Strong written and spoken English
Independent delivery: the ability to organise the assignment, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities, and deliver agreed outputs within the available time and budget
Commitment to feminist principles, safeguarding, and respectful engagement with survivors

Nice to have

Additional languages are an advantage
Experience supporting resource mobilisation, donor reporting, joint advocacy, or online events would be an advantage
Relevant professional, community-based, and lived experience will be valued

Your team

Ending Gender-based Violence team

Equality Now's designated focal point will consolidate feedback, coordinate approvals, and accept deliverables, working with the Ending Gender-based Violence team.

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Key facts

Will contract and administer this independent consultancy
The consultancy is not an employee position
Designated focal point will consolidate feedback, coordinate approvals, and accept deliverables, working with the Ending Gender-based Violence team