[Hiring] Disability and Sexual Violence Advocacy Consultant @Equality Now

Role Description

The objective of the consultancy is to provide strategic in-country advocacy coordination and technical support for Equality Now’s work in Kazakhstan on gender-based violence against women, with a particular focus on sexual violence and the rights of women and girls with disabilities.

The Consultant will work closely with Equality Now to:

• Identify and advance opportunities for legal, policy and practical change.
• Engage with relevant government authorities, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.
• Support the development of concrete advocacy proposals, recommendations, correspondence, submissions and other materials aimed at strengthening protection, access to justice and accountability in Kazakhstan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in advocacy, legal reform, human rights, gender-based violence, sexual violence and/or disability rights in Kazakhstan.
• Proven track record of engaging with government authorities, national institutions, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Kazakhstan’s legal, policy and institutional framework relating to gender-based violence, sexual violence, disability rights and access to justice.
• Experience drafting formal correspondence, advocacy materials, policy recommendations, briefing notes and/or legislative proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to identify advocacy opportunities and translate them into concrete, practical and strategically timed actions.
• Strong understanding of the barriers faced by women and girls with disabilities in accessing justice, protection and support in cases of sexual and gender-based violence.
• Fluency in Russian and/or Kazakh, and professional working proficiency in English for reporting and correspondence.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in law, human rights, gender studies, disability studies, social sciences or a related field (desirable).
• Existing relationships with relevant ministries, national institutions, NGOs, disability-led organizations, experts and service providers in Kazakhstan (desirable).
• Experience working with international human rights organizations (desirable).

Benefits

• Remuneration of USD $300 per day for up to 10 days.
• Payment will be made on the basis of invoices submitted by the Consultant.
• Subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and organisational needs, the consultancy may be extended.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A CV of no more than 3 pages, highlighting relevant experience in advocacy, legal reform, gender-based violence, sexual violence, disability rights and/or access to justice in Kazakhstan.
• A brief technical proposal of no more than 2 pages, outlining the candidate’s proposed approach to the assignment.

The proposal should briefly set out:

• The candidate’s understanding of the key advocacy opportunities and challenges in Kazakhstan relevant to this consultancy.
• Proposed priority steps for advancing the deliverables described above.
• Suggested sequencing of activities over the consultancy period.
• Any relevant stakeholders, institutions or processes that the candidate considers important for this work.
• Any risks, sensitivities or practical considerations that should be taken into account.

Deadline for applications: 15 June 2026