Consultants

Consultants

WFD engages consultants in a range of areas and specialisms to carry out short term projects or to conduct pieces of research to support our policy work and programme delivery. When opportunities are available, they are listed on this page.
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WFD engages consultants in a range of areas and specialisms to carry out short term projects or to conduct pieces of research to support our policy work and programme delivery. When opportunities are available, they are listed on this page.

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Researching the cost of politics in Malawi
WFD invites interested individuals, firms or research teams to submit short technical and financial proposals to conduct qualitative research on the cost of politics in Malawi, building on a brief existing study undertaken in 2019, with a particular focus on the challenges and impacts it poses for youth and female political participation and engagement.
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Researching the cost of politics in Tanzania
WFD invites interested individuals, firms or research teams to submit short technical and financial proposals to conduct qualitative research on the cost of politics in Tanzania, with a particular focus on the challenges and impacts it poses for youth and female political participation and engagement.
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Call for Policy Paper Proposals for the Annual Forum of Civil Society Parliamentary Network 
WFD Maldives invites civil society organisations (CSOs) to submit proposals to develop research and review papers for the second iteration of the CSPN annual forum due to be held in February-March 2026.
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Call for Papers: The Authoritarian Eco-System
WFD and the UK Political Studies Association (PSA) Specialist Group Autocracy and Regime Change (ARC) are calling for submissions for a series of editor-reviewed policy briefs examining the authoritarian eco-system.
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Request for quotes: Business Central consultancy, training and Jet Reports development
WFD seeks a consultancy for Dynamics Business Central training, configuration, and Jet Reports development.
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Request for quotes: Consultancy services for Microsoft Entra ID and role-based access control implementation
WFD is looking for a consultant to enhance its use of Microsoft Entra ID, implement role-based access control (RBAC) for key systems, and establish a sustainable approach to managing permissions.
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Request for quotes from communications firm
WFD is seeking the services of a communications firm to drive a dynamic awareness campaign that engages with the public and key stakeholders in a critical dialogue on the cost of politics (CoP) and violence against women in politics (VAWP).
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Request for quotes to draft a cross-party statement on Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP) in the Maldives.
WFD Maldives is seeking the services of a local consultant to draft a cross-party statement on Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP) in the Maldives
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Terms of reference to conduct qualitative research on the cost of politics
WFD is seeking a consultant/firm to conduct qualitative research on the cost of politics of inclusive political participation in the Solomon Islands. 
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Invitation to Tender for communications services
We are looking to secure a number of freelancers and agencies who can deliver a range of different communications services for WFD (e.g. design work, drafting content, copy writing, proof reading, and video editing).
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Political Inclusion Fellowship: Video Documentation of Personal and Group Leadership Projects
December 2024–June 2025

WFD is seeking a skilled and creative partner to produce video documentation that highlights the achievements and impact of the Political Inclusion Fellowship program.
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Call for Papers for the Annual Forum of Civil Society Parliamentary Network
WFD Maldives invites Civil Society Organisations to submit proposals to develop research and review papers for the CSPN annual forum
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Consultancy: Gender-sensitive analysis on violence and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (October-December 2024 )
WFD is seeking consultants for gender-sensitive analysis on Violence and Technology-facilitated gender-based violence against women’s political leadership in Thailand after 2023 general election.
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Terms of Reference: Leadership and programme management for complex environments
WFD seeks an external expert on team leadership and facilitation to design and deliver modules on managing teams and building a team culture. Key topics include team planning, empowering individuals, defining roles, leading and motivating, handling difficult conversations, feedback and performance reviews, effective facilitation, and personal wellbeing.
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