[Hiring] Consultant on Legal and Policy Advocacy on Gender-Based Violence @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 Kyrgyzstan on gender-based violence against women and girls, with a particular focus on sexual violence and access to justice for women and girls with disabilities.

The work includes the following areas:

• Identifying and advancing strategic entry points for broader GBV-related advocacy in Kyrgyzstan in line with Equality Now’s 2026 Strategy.
• Promoting legal, policy and procedural changes related to sexual violence against women and girls in Kyrgyzstan.
• Supporting the implementation and promotion of the findings and recommendations of Equality Now’s report "Seeking Justice: Sexual Violence Against Women with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan."

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in advocacy, legal reform, human rights, gender-based violence in Kyrgyzstan.
• Proven track record of engaging with government authorities, national institutions, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Kyrgyzstan’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, including women and girls with disabilities, in accessing justice, protection and support in cases of sexual and gender-based violence.
• Fluency in Russian and/or Kyrgyz, 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 Kyrgyzstan (desirable).
• Experience working with international human rights organizations (desirable).

Benefits

• Remuneration: 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 Kyrgyzstan.
• A brief technical proposal of no more than 2 pages, outlining the candidate’s proposed approach to the assignment.

Deadline for applications: 15 June 2026