National Consultant For CSO Engagement, Networking And International Advocacy Türkiye Posting Date07/21/2026 BE THE FIRST TO APPLY

Organizational Context

UN Women Türkiye works to advance women's rights, gender equality, and empowerment, aligning with its Global Strategic Plan and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Türkiye. The office focuses on women's leadership, economic empowerment, ending violence against women, and women's peace and security. UN Women collaborates with diverse partners, including civil society organizations (CSOs), to promote gender equality and women's rights, ensuring marginalized groups are included and empowered as agents of change.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to provide substantive and technical support to UN Women Türkiye's advocacy, dialogue, and knowledge-generation initiatives. The role will focus on strengthening links between the women's movement in Türkiye and the global movement, facilitating CSO participation in international forums, and providing guidance on advocacy tools. The consultant will also support events related to gender backlash and anti-gender movements, promoting inclusive dialogue and evidence-based advocacy to advance gender equality and women's rights.

Responsibilities

The consultant will identify opportunities and conceptualize activities to strengthen the connection between the Turkish and global women's movements through learning exchanges and new networks. They will provide technical support for identifying CSOs and advocates to attend international events and identify networking tools for CSOs. The role involves offering guidance and technical support to Turkish civil society to join international platforms and prepare for meaningful participation in key regional and international forums. Additionally, the consultant will develop a training program and knowledge products on obtaining ECOSOC consultative status for CSOs and support the design, preparation, and moderation of advocacy events focused on gender backlash and anti-gender movements.

Work Experience

A minimum of 7 years of progressive professional experience in gender equality and/or women's empowerment is required. Experience with the international women's movement, gender equality mechanisms, and specifically on gender backlash is essential. Experience working with women's civil society organizations and in international networking and advocacy on gender equality and women's rights is desirable.

Skills

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues, Accountability, Creative Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Inclusive Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Leading by Example, Good knowledge of gender equality and women's rights policies and international standards, Ability to design and implement advocacy programs, Good analytical skills for building partnerships.

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