Policy Development and Systems Strengthening Consultant – Women, Peace, and Security

State of Rhode Island

. Review the NAPWPS 2023–2033 and relevant national and local laws, policies, and frameworks .

Posted 10/13/2026contractBacolod City • PhilippinesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in gender equality, women, peace, and security (WPS) policy development, including the ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops and produce model local ordinances. Strong analytical, policy writing, and communication skills are essential for effective stakeholder engagement and implementation of gender-responsive governance.

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Gender Equality ExpertiseWPS Policy DevelopmentFacilitation of Multi-Stakeholder WorkshopsStakeholder Analysis and CoordinationPolicy Writing and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentLocal Ordinance DraftingSystems MappingGAD Planning and BudgetingStakeholder EngagementAnalytical SkillsTraining Program FacilitationConflict ResolutionGender-Responsive ApproachesImplementation Guidelines Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCoaching and MentoringInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyHigh Professional Standards

Industry Keywords

NAPWPS 2023–2033UNSC Resolution 1325Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710)Local Government Code of the PhilippinesPublic PolicyPeacebuildingWomen’s RightsCommunity ConsultationLocal Development PlanningDonor-Funded Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review the NAPWPS 2023–2033 and relevant national and local laws, policies, and frameworks
Review Tanggol Kababaihan project evidence, including localization/gaps analysis, stakeholder and policy mapping, training outputs, and community consultation findings
Consolidate WPS priorities, recommendations, and institutional responses
Review local institutional, coordination, protection, and referral mechanisms
Develop and finalize a model local WPS ordinance or other policy instrument
Design session plans, presentations, facilitation guides, templates, and workshop tools
Facilitate the one-day Policy Development for WPS Workshop for three Master Training batches
Present the model WPS policy and guide participants in contextualization, validation, legal review, sponsorship, deliberation, and potential adoption
Facilitate the half-day WPS Systems Strengthening Workshop for each batch
Map WPS actors, institutional mechanisms, referral pathways, service gaps, coordination arrangements, and responsibilities
Support participants in identifying practical systems-strengthening measures and next steps
Provide technical coaching during policy drafting workshops
Coordinate with the Gender, Peace, and Governance Specialist, MEAL Coordinator, Project Manager, and consortium staff
Incorporate RI feedback and submit agreed deliverables on schedule
Deliver Batch 1 in Bacolod City, Batch 2 in Naga City, and Batch 3 in Davao City

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced university degree (Master's degree preferred) in Gender and Development, Peace and Conflict Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy, or another related field
A Bachelor's degree in the above fields combined with extensive relevant professional experience may be considered
At least 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in gender equality, women, peace and security, peacebuilding, governance, local development, public policy, or related fields
Demonstrated experience supporting the development, review, or localization of policies, ordinances, resolutions, executive issuances, or other local government policy instruments
Proven experience working with LGUs, barangays, national government agencies, civil society organizations, women's organizations, and community stakeholders in the Philippines
Strong knowledge and practical experience in implementing and localizing the Philippine National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAPWPS)
Experience supporting local planning and budgeting processes, including GAD planning and budgeting systems, local development planning, and gender-responsive approaches in local governance
Demonstrated experience in institutional capacity strengthening, systems mapping, stakeholder analysis, coordination mechanisms, referral systems, and protection programming
Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder workshops, consultations, training programs, and participatory learning processes
Experience in conflict-affected, disaster-prone, or fragile contexts is highly desirable
Prior engagement with donor-funded programs, especially EU, UN agency, or international NGO programs, is an advantage
Strong understanding of UNSC Resolution 1325 and subsequent WPS resolutions; Philippine NAPWPS 2023–2033; Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710); Local Government Code of the Philippines; GAD Planning and Budgeting Guidelines; and relevant laws and frameworks
Ability to develop model ordinances, executive orders, local policy frameworks, implementation guidelines, and systems-strengthening/referral-pathway tools
Excellent analytical, policy writing, and reporting skills
Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills
Ability to translate complex policy concepts into practical tools and actions
Strong commitment to gender equality, women's rights, peacebuilding, and inclusive governance
Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, CSOs, community leaders, women-led groups, and marginalized populations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deliverables under tight timelines
High standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
Excellent written and spoken English required
Fluency in Filipino required
Working knowledge of relevant local Philippine languages is an advantage
Demonstrated previous experience in at least three of: drafting local ordinances/resolutions/executive issuances; developing WPS strategies/action plans/frameworks; governance, policy, or institutional assessments; policy-development workshops; service-delivery/referral/coordination mapping; integrating gender, peace, security, and protection into plans and budgets
Must travel to Bacolod City, Naga City, and Davao City during the consultancy
Must provide own laptop and necessary personal equipment
Must be available for preparatory coordination meetings
Must facilitate assigned sessions in person for all three training batches
Must comply with Relief International safeguarding, code of conduct, and pre-contracting requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relief International will cover or directly reimburse all field travel expenses, including flights, hotels, and local transportation for the Bacolod, Naga, and Davao trips, separately from professional fees
RI will provide relevant project documents, available outputs from the first Master Training and community consultations, logistical arrangements for the three training batches, and coordination support
Remote work for preparatory and post-training activities