Financial Sustainability and Gender Expert Consultancy Opportunities

AFIDEP, the African Institute for Development Policy, is seeking two distinct consultancy roles under the Africa Think Tanks Platform (ATTP) project. The first is a Financial Sustainability Consultancy to develop a plan for diversifying funding sources and improving donor engagement, while the second is a Gender Expert Consultancy to support policy and practice in gender-inclusive development. Both roles focus on strengthening institutional sustainability and alignment with strategic goals through evidence-based strategies and stakeholder engagement.⁠​​​‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌⁠

What it offers

• Financial Sustainability Consultancy: A 60-day contract (November 2026–August 2027) to review AFIDEP’s current resource mobilization strategies, develop a Financial Sustainability Plan, and propose systems for capacity strengthening. Deliverables include an inception report, institutional/funding landscape assessment, a draft plan, and a final plan with implementation roadmap.
• Gender Expert Consultancy: Support for integrating gender perspectives into AFIDEP’s thematic areas (e.g., health, education, governance) through policy analysis, stakeholder consultations, and recommendations for inclusive practices.

Who can apply

• Financial Sustainability Consultancy: Experts with a master’s degree in Development Studies, Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or related fields, and at least 15 years of experience in fundraising, resource mobilization, financial sustainability, or donor engagement, particularly in African think tanks or policy institutes.
• Gender Expert Consultancy: Experts with expertise in gender analysis, policy development, or inclusive practices in development sectors, with demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and evidence-based advocacy for African institutions.

What you'll do

• Financial Sustainability: Conduct a SWOT analysis, map donors, assess funding modalities, and design a roadmap for diversified funding, including philanthropy, corporate partnerships, and emerging sources. Strengthen internal systems for tracking opportunities and monitoring progress.
• Gender Expert: Evaluate AFIDEP’s current gender-inclusive practices, recommend policy adjustments, and facilitate consultations to align strategies with gender equality goals across thematic areas.

How to apply

• Submit a current CV and a technical proposal (or brief statement of approach) to recruitment@afidep.org by 3rd November 2026.

Good to know

• Financial Sustainability: Preference given to consultants with African think tank experience.
• Gender Expert: Focus on gender-sensitive policy frameworks and African development contexts.
• Both roles are contract-based with a fixed timeline (60 days for Financial Sustainability).