Solicitation Summary
Request for Proposals (RFP) Gender Consultant – SAY-SRHR Project
NATURE OF SERVICES:
World Renew is seeking to engage a qualified Gender Consultant to conduct a comprehensive Gender, Youth, and Human Rights (GYHR) Analysis and develop the Gender Strategy for the Strengthening Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SAY-SRHR) project in Bangladesh.
The consultant will provide expert technical guidance, analytical insights, and strategic recommendations to ensure the SAY-SRHR project's interventions are inclusive, equitable, and gender-transformative.
The consultancy will require close collaboration with World Renew Bangladesh staff, project partners, and community stakeholders. The consultant will work remotely and is expected to deliver all outputs within a six-month period (October 22, 2025 – March 22, 2026).
Consultants with experience in gender analysis, SRHR programming, and participatory research methodologies, particularly in South Asia, are strongly encouraged to submit bid proposal.
CONTRACTING ENTITY:
World Renew is an international, faith-based charitable organization dedicated to long-term poverty alleviation, disaster response, and justice education. With home offices in the U.S. and Canada, World Renew partners with over 70 organizations in 29 countries, strengthening food security, economic opportunity, community health, peace and justice, and both emergency aid and rebuilding after natural and human-caused disasters. Guided by faith and committed to justice, World Renew seeks to renew hope, reconcile lives, and restore creation by partnering with communities to build sustainable, thriving futures.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
Flexible/Remote.
The consultant must be legally eligible to work in Canada and be based there for the duration of the assignment.
No international travel is required unless otherwise agreed
TIMEFRAME:
The anticipated start date for this consultancy is October 22, 2025, with completion expected by March 22, 2026 (6 months).
TIMEFRAME:
Desk review, methodology development, work plan, and tool design
Remote Training of Trainers, data collection support for partners
Analysis & Reporting Phase
Data analysis, validation workshops, and final reporting
SCOPE OF WORK:
The selected consultant will lead the GYHR analysis and gender strategy development for the SAY-SRHR project. Key responsibilities include:
1. Desk Review
- Review project documents, relevant national policies, and existing gender and SRHR assessments.
- Analyze secondary data sources related to adolescent health, gender equality, and human rights in Bangladesh.
2. Field-Level Data Collection
- Design qualitative and participatory data collection tools (e.g., focus groups, interviews, participatory mapping).
- Conduct remote Training of Trainers sessions for partner staff on ethical and age-appropriate data collection.
- Support participatory engagement with adolescents, caregivers, community leaders, and health providers.
3. Gender, Youth, and Human Rights (GYHR) Analysis
- Assess decision-making power, access to and control over resources, participation in SRHR-related decisions, and cultural norms.
- Identify key barriers and opportunities for adolescent girls and marginalized youth to access SRHR services and exercise their rights.
4. Integration with the People's Institution (PI) Model
- Examine how World Renew's PI model can promote gender equality and youth empowerment.
- Recommend strategies to strengthen community-led approaches to gender and SRHR.
5. GYHR Reporting and Recommendations
- Produce a comprehensive GYHR Analysis Report with actionable findings.
- Present preliminary results in a validation workshop or briefing session.
6. Development of SAY-SRHR Gender Strategy
- Translate findings into a detailed Gender Strategy guiding design, implementation, and monitoring of gender-responsive interventions.
- Ensure alignment with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) gender-transformative programming standards.
DELIVERABLES:
The consultant will deliver the following outputs:
- Inception Report – Including methodology, tools, and detailed work plan.
- Desk Review Summary – Synthesis of relevant literature and data.
- Field Data Collection Tools – Finalized instruments for qualitative engagement.
- Preliminary Findings Presentation – For validation with World Renew and partners.
- Comprehensive GYHR Analysis Report – Including integration with the PI model and actionable recommendations.
- SAY-SRHR Gender Strategy – With gender-sensitive indicators, monitoring tools, and accountability framework.
- Final Presentation – Virtual session to present findings and strategic recommendations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Public Health, International Development, or related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of experience conducting gender analyses, ideally in SRHR or youth-focused programs.
- Proven expertise in gender-transformative and participatory methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to engage youth, communities, and institutions in rights-based approaches.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills in cross-cultural contexts.
- Prior experience with faith-based or community-driven development is an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English; knowledge of Bangla is an advantage.
SPECIFIC REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION:
To submit a proposal for this consultancy, please email your complete application (PDF format) to:
Gertrude Omoro
Email: gomoro@ worldrenew.ca
Subject line: “SAY-SRHR Gender Consultant Application”
Deadline for submissions: October 16, 2025, end of business day (EST)
Proposals must include:
- Name, address, phone number, and email address
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Detailed proposal outline and work plan
- Total price (in Canadian dollars) and budget breakdown
- Relevant work sample (e.g., previous GYHR analysis report)
- Date and signature
- Three professional references
EVALUATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
This consultancy opportunity is open to all qualified individuals or firms with demonstrated capacity to deliver the scope of work with integrity, professionalism, and excellence.
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Technical expertise and relevant experience
- Quality of proposed approach and methodology
- Understanding of gender-transformative programming
- Cost-effectiveness and value for money
- Cultural and organizational alignment with World Renew's mission and values
The award will be made based on best overall value to World Renew.
EVALUATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
This RFP is open to all persons or vendors capable of implementing the scope of work with integrity, professionalism, and demonstrated results. The award will be made based on best overall value to World Renew. Evaluation criteria include technical expertise, past performance, cultural fit, and price.
