Expression of interest:
Candidates who meet the requirements, please submit your application considering the following information:
Destination mail: [email protected]
Email subject: “Technical Liaison Consultant for the Women's Movement.”
Attachments: Application letter and Curriculum Vitae in English.
Application Deadline: The job offer will remain open until April 13th.
Contract conditions
Terms of contract
The present consultancy will have a duration of eight (8) months, starting on May 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for an additional period of up to twelve (12) months, subject to the availability of funds.
GATC will conduct a performance evaluation of the consultant during the first three (3) months of the contract and reserves the right to terminate the contract if the results are not satisfactory.
Background of the organization
The Global Alliance of Territorial Communities (GATC) is a political platform that brings together Indigenous Peoples and local communities with the aim of defending Mother Earth for the present and future benefit of all humanity. The GATC guarantees its legitimacy and representativeness through democratic processes, ranging from the community to the multinational level.
The Alliance represents 35 million people who live in forest territories in 24 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. These communities are defenders of more than 958 million hectares of land.
The GATC brings together various organizations, including the Indigenous Peoples’ Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN), the Mesoamerican Alliance of Peoples and Forests (AMPB), the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), the Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA) and the Network of Indigenous and Local Population for the Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystems in Central Africa(REPALEAC).
These organizations make up a platform for coordination to make visible the difficulties of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, as well as to guarantee respect for their rights.
Within the governance structure of the GATC, the Women's Movement represents an important voice for the promotion of the rights of indigenous women and local communities, alongside the Youth Movement and regional organizations.
Justification
The Technical Liaison Consultant for the Women’s Movement role is essential for bridging the gap between advocacy and action, amplifying the voice of women, coordinating dialogues and alliances, supporting the development of sustainable programs, and building partnerships to lead on the implementation of territorial solutions with women from indigenous and local communities. By fulfilling these responsibilities, the role contributes to the empowerment of women leaders, facilitates positive change led by indigenous and local communities, and fosters a more active global stage for representative women's voices.
Objective
The objective of the Technical Liaison Consultant for the Women’s Movement role is to effectively coordinate and support the Women's Movement of Indigenous and Local Communities in translating the political and advocacy objectives of women leaders into practical programs. The main focus is to facilitate the implementation of initiatives that address the needs and aspirations of women concerning their rights and environmental conservation, while also serving as a central coordinating entity to foster dialogue among members of this movement and facilitate communication within the GATC and its member organizations. The ultimate goal is to empower and amplify the voices of women leaders, driving positive change and sustainable development within indigenous and local communities.
The Technical Liaison Consultant for the Women’s Movement reports to the Women's Movement representatives, the Executive Secretariat of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities, and the Chief Operational Staff.
Professional profile
Scope of Work
Selection criteria
The first phase of selection will assess the following criteria from the documents submitted with the application (80%). There will be a second stage of selection, interviewing the selected candidates, and that will account for the remaining (20%).
a) Experience in Women's Empowerment: Experience with initiatives related to women's empowerment: Evaluating the candidate's previous experience working with women, particularly within indigenous and local communities. We will look for evidence of successful women's empowerment initiatives, such as the development of women-led programs, gender-focused advocacy campaigns, or mentoring programs for women. 20%
b) Movement and programme coordination: Experience in coordinating movements and programs related to environmental causes and indigenous peoples and local communities. Experience in sustainable projects that respect the rights and traditional knowledge of these communities is highly valued. 20%
c) Technical expertise: Assess knowledge in project management, advocacy strategies, capacity development, and principles of sustainable development applied to women's empowerment. 20%
d) Commitment to Indigenous Peoples and local communities autonomy: Assessing the candidate’s ability to work in culturally diverse contexts. 20%
e) Interview: Assessing the soft skills of the candidates and gathering more in depth information about their past professional experience and their ambitions for the role. 20%
We are the indigenous and local communities watching over the future of Mother Earth for the benefit of all humanity.