Consultant - Development of Future Scenarios for Civil Society
Consultant - Development of Future Scenarios for Civil Society
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Your mission
International civil societyorganisations((I)CSOs)operatein an increasingly complex uncertain and often challenging environment. Shrinking civic space political and financial pressures technological disruption and evolving societal expectations require CSOs to reflect not only on how to respond to current challenges but also how to shape the future they want to see.
Under the Futures of ICSOs initiativetheICSCentresupports (I)CSOs in implementing the transformational changes needed within their organisations to become more agile respond to emergingrealitiesand carve future-fit roles for themselves. This includes our continuing work on power shift and fostering inclusive and diverse governance models and supporting transformational journeys toward localisation. As part of the initiative theICSCentrehosts theScanning the Horizoncommunity the only collaborative trend scouting and analysis platform in the civil society sector. The communityconvenesfuturists strategists trend analysts and organisational learning and research specialists form a cross-sector community of experts and practitioners which share insights explore keytrendsand develop relevant strategies.Within thisinitiativetheICSCentresupports organisations in exploring long-term perspectivesand rolesand developing proactive approaches to future challenges and opportunities. Scenario development is a proven tool tofacilitatesuch forward-looking thinking allowing organisations to envision and prepare for differentpossible futures.
By developingan outlineand conceptoffour compelling coherent and inspirational scenarios for civil society in 20 years this project aims to spark dialogue and help build a shared positive vision for civil societys role and impact in the world.
Refer to theTerms of Referencefor the full description.
Your profile
Theconsultancy work isexpected to take placebetweenAugustandSeptember 2025 with the following key milestones:
- Draft scenario publication: by 10 September 2025
- Final scenario publication: by 21 September 2025
The consultancy is expected to require approximately5-8working days.
Interested consultantsare asked tosubmitthe following documents:
A brief description of experience andexpertiserelevant to this scope of workdemonstratingoverall qualifications and capabilities
Proposedapproachandtimeline
1-2 samplesif available or a brief outline of comparablepreviouswork
A budget detailingthedailyconsultancy rate (in EUR/day) and the total number of working days
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Two referencesfrompreviousclients(whomaybe contactedifshortlisted).
Please submit your applicationby04 AugustCOBviaPersonio andmake sure to read the fullTerms of Referencebefore applying. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out toAlexandra Schlegel at.
Shortlisted candidates will be invitedto a virtual interviewat the beginning of August.
About us
The International Civil Society Centre was set up in 2007 to support international civil society organisations (ICSOs) maximise their impact for a sustainable and more equitable world. The Centre is owned and supported by more than 20 of the largest international civil society organisations such as Amnesty International Oxfam International World YWCA or Islamic Relief Worldwide working across human rights social justice environmental and humanitarian themes. Our mission is to strengthen the impact and resilience of international civil society organisations to support people to change their world for the better. We do this through a range of activities meetings and event formats documenting and developing insights. We are a not-for-profit organisation and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for staff partners and everybody who interacts with us through various fora. Read more about our work and role on our website.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Part-Time
