Policy Consultant (Menstrual Health & Dignity)
Location: Islamabad (Remote)
Education: Master’s degree in Public Policy, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
Experience: 5-7 years of experience in policy research, advocacy, or development work, preferably related to SRHR, menstrual health, or gender equity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Policy Brief Development:
- Conduct desk review and consultative sessions to gather relevant data, best practices, and policy gaps related to menstrual health, taxation, and local solutions.
- Develop two policy briefs:
- a) One focusing on taxation and pricing policies related to menstrual products.
- b) One promoting localized, community-based solutions for menstrual health and dignity.
- Ensure the briefs are evidence-based, gender-transformative, and aligned with national commitments and feminist principles.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Committee Formation:
- Identify and engage relevant stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and development sectors.
- Facilitate the formation of a 10-member Advocacy Committee, ensuring diverse and inclusive representation.
- Draft ToRs and coordinate roles, responsibilities, and meeting schedules for the committee.
- Policy Advocacy:
- Organize and facilitate at least two consultative meetings with the Advocacy Committee to review and finalize the policy briefs.
- Coordinate and support the committee in planning and conducting at least three meetings with 3–5 key policymakers to discuss and gain support for the proposed policy recommendations.
- Provide technical support in preparation for a policy dialogue at the federal or provincial level (agenda, briefs, concept note, speaker coordination).
- Reporting & Documentation:
- Submit an inception report with a detailed work plan and stakeholder map.
- Deliver finalized versions of both policy briefs.
- Provide documentation of all meetings held (attendance, minutes, outcomes).
- Submit a final consultancy report summarizing key outputs, challenges, and recommendations.
- Duration & Payment:
- The consultancy will begin on August 20, 2025, with deliverables spaced over 2 months.
- Payment will be made in installments based on successful completion of agreed milestones.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated experience in writing policy briefs and facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations.
- Strong understanding of feminist policy frameworks, menstrual justice, and rights-based approaches.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Urdu proficiency is an asset).
- Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter, and two samples of previous policy documents/briefs developed by themselves.
We proactively encourage individuals from marginalized groups (e.g., minorities, persons with disabilities, and women from remote or underprivileged areas) to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote
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