The Gender Equity Curiosity Collective (GECC) Consultants

Opportunity Type: Contractor / Consultant Summary: HFHI is seeking a (team of) learning expert(s) to support gender equity, applied learning & reflective practice with GECC teams. It is envisaged that this consultancy may be best implemented by a team due to language and time zone requirements. Key Responsibilities: Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) has a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We address the obstacles people face to housing opportunities. Gender norms affect the identities, aspirations, opportunities, & constraints for every person in every society. These norms can have negative effects on people of all genders, including men & boys, in most societies, they reproduce power dynamics that place women, & people who are trans & gender non-conforming (women+) at greater risk of homelessness, inadequate housing conditions, limited services, & increased vulnerability to climate disasters & displacement. Furthermore, women+ face barriers to owning property or accessing housing finance due to legal, cultural, & socioeconomic factors. Property rights & inheritance laws favor men. Women+ are also underrepresented in decision making relating to planning, design & construction of houses & communities. The Gender Equity Curiosity Collective (GECC) is HFHI’s global journey to transform its approach to gender equity into its programs. The GECC balances simplicity with complexity; challenges the status quo, builds on existing knowledge & is grounded in an open invitation to join something exciting & joyful. It explicitly encourages people to explore and overcome personal, organizational & broader societal barriers to promoting gender equity. In the second year of the GECC’s work, 130 individuals & 17 teams worked individually & collectively to: Build their capabilities to integrate gender equity into their programming Identify promising practices & opportunities – with a particular focus on the Gender Marker and Intersectionality Use Habitat’s gender equity framework , guidance & tools Position Habitat more credibly in promoting global gender equity Design & implement programs that meaningfully address gender inequities within housing Year three of the Collective will support teams to: Deepen their learning and practice on integrating gender equity into their programs through intersectional gender analysis, adapted activities, meaningful participation & improved monitoring & evaluation practices. Use existing gender equity in housing tools Learn as individuals & teams & contribute to global learning, tools, & guidance Globally the Collective will: Facilitate global learning and exchange on mainstreaming gender equity into monitoring evaluation and learning (MEAL), using the gender marker at design and implementation stages, and intersectionality Build credibility externally through research into gender equity & housing Purpose HFHI is seeking a (team of) learning expert(s) to support gender equity, applied learning & reflective practice with GECC teams. It is envisaged that this consultancy may be best implemented by a team based in different time zones (e.g. Asia/Pacific and Americas) due to language and time zone requirements. Remote working location is flexible. Scope of Work & Deliverables ( total 60 days to end June 2027) Provide support to participant teams in implementing their plans to integrate gender equity into their programs (42 days) Offer advice & providing support to teams in relation to tools, methodology, reflective practice & learning grounded in gender equitable, inclusive principles Provide feedback & check in on progress with teams ; promoting an inclusive, curious, & open approach to learning; exploring how it fits into the broader goals of the team Record progress – use of AI is possible for recording meeting notes and summarising reports, however the Consultant(s) will need to review them. Offer advice globally on the overall approach to engaging & supporting teams Facilitate collective learning (3 days): informed by the teams’ learning this may include global/regional learning groups, methodological or thematic learning groups or other groupings. It will include facilitating (usually one hour) participatory on-line meetings & promoting networking & exchange between teams through participation in the GECC core team meetings Support filing and administration of record keeping ( 2 days) – providing support to the Equitable Housing intern in the design of an accessible record keeping system and in ensuring relevant notes and records of the consultant’s work are added. Draft an annual global report containing ( 5 days ) The findings of participating teams, including but not limited to, progress made, changes in practices and program impact, the quality of reflection & learning by the participants involved in the collective. Content can be drawn from records taken over the year and short survey of participating teams. Implications & recommendations in relation to HFHI program practice, framework, tools, & guidance on gender equity Implications & recommendations in relation to HFHI learning culture Update any tools with minor edits , based on learning, (2 day) The gender equity in housing framework The gender analysis guiding questions The gender marker The gender indicators Organise and facilitate global gender equity training (6 days); this will most likely be on the gender marker. All training materials are already designed, and Habitat for Humanity will provide support with: Inviting participants Technological support for on-line delivery Scheduling Post training follow-up with participants Deliverables will include: Progress made by teams in implementing gender equity in their programs in terms of improved practice as evidenced in: Capacity assessments and reflections Gender analysis reports Gender Marker submissions Program proposals Program reports Distinct research documents Note that none of these products will be produced by the consultant, the consultant may feed into them, the success of the consultants’ support can be assessed based on the quality of these types of products emerging from participating teams. An annual report on the progress made by the GECC Updated tools Up to 100 staff able to use one program tool related to gender equity (most likely the gender marker) undefined Management The consultancy will be managed by Allison Burden. The consultancy will receive strong support and engagement from a core team who lead the gender equity curiosity collective. Timeline From start of consultancy to end June 2027. It is expected that the consultant will provide 60 working days in this period. Consultant (s) Qualifications & expertise: At least 5 years’ experience working in international development Proven expertise in integrating gender equity & social inclusion in programming Experience/expertise in gender equity in housing (preferred) Proven expertise & experience in facilitating action learning & reflective practice Strong knowledge management skills Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) Spanish and English (this is required) Experience working in complex organisations & with dispersed teams with different learning approaches globally Ability to work flexible working hours to meet the needs of participating teams given time zone differences (including the USA, Latin America, Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific; it is expected that this may require a team of at least 2 consultants) Organisation to work effectively, coordinating multiple workstreams and timelines Emotional intelligence & empathy Apply To apply for the GECC Consultant(s) role, interested candidates should send a proposal to Allison Burden, Program Director – Housing Opportunities & Mission Engagement, [email protected] by 6 August 2026. The proposal should include: An outline of how your expertise aligns with the requirements for the role An initial technical approach & methodology tailored for supporting the GECC participating teams, the tools & techniques you will employ & their relevance A short work plan outlining key activities and milestones towards the achievement of the purpose of these terms of reference. Descriptions of previous assignments that reflect your experience relevant to this role A provisional budget that itemizes the projected costs for the project’s execution A risk assessment & a strategy for mitigating potential issues An affirmation of your commitment to adhering to HFHI’s ethical standards, data protection, confidentiality, conflict of interest, & safeguarding policies Ensure that your application is thorough & demonstrates a clear understanding of the GECC consultant's scope & objectives Consultants should submit only such information as is necessary to respond effectively to this Request for Proposals. Please include (a) CV(s) of the consultants. Unless specifically requested, extraneous presentation materials will not be reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on the information provided by the deadline & in relation to the described needs & qualifications. This document is intended to provide a general description of the requirements & scope of the consultancy. It does not represent a contract, & the terms & conditions of any consultancy agreement will be negotiated separately with the selected consultant. The client reserves the right to modify the TOR at any time during the consultancy, subject to agreement with the consultant. The consultant will be expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards & comply with the client's policies & procedures, including those related to data protection, confidentiality, & conflict of interest, & HFHI Safeguarding policy. - About Us: Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values. At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.