Gender, Equality, Social Inclusion (GESI), Ethics & Safeguarding Consultant — Strengthening Agroecology-Based School & College Meal Systems in East and Southern Africa
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is pleased to invite qualified consultants and firms to submit Expressions of Interest for a GESI, Ethics & Safeguarding Consultancy under the SABESA Project — Strengthening Agroecology-Based School and College Meal Systems in East and Southern Africa. Implemented in Uganda, Kenya, and Malawi with funding from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), this Participatory Action Research project uses a GESI lens to pilot and refine agroecology-based school meal models and generate evidence for policy reform across the region.
AFSA is seeking an experienced individual consultant or firm to provide long-term technical oversight, capacity building, and quality assurance on GESI, research ethics, and safeguarding across the project’s full lifecycle. This is a retainer-based engagement covering an initial 12-month period, renewable up to the project’s 42-month duration, subject to satisfactory performance. Key responsibilities include reviewing project strategies and research tools for GESI and ethics compliance, delivering capacity-building workshops for country partners, reviewing partner workplans, and conducting bi-quarterly compliance assessments of progress reports.
Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Human Rights, International Development, or a related field, with at least three years of experience in GESI analysis, ethics, and safeguarding within development or research programmes. Strong contextual knowledge of Uganda, Kenya, and/or Malawi, experience with multi-partner consortia, and excellent facilitation and report-writing skills are essential. AFSA encourages applications from diverse and gender-balanced candidates, including regional experts.
To apply, submit your Expression of Interest by 3rd July 2026 at 5:00 PM East African Time to afsa@afsafrica.org, with the subject line: EOI: GESI-SG for the Agroecology School Feeding Project. For clarification requests, write to the same address before 29th June 2026. Please download the full Terms of Reference below for detailed scope, deliverables, qualification requirements, and submission guidelines.
