Consultant - Anticipating Futures: Guide for Future-Proofing Civil Society Strategies at International Civil Society Centre in Remote

Job Description - Consultant - Anticipating Futures: Guide for Future-Proofing Civil Society Strategies

Your mission

The International Civil Society Centre (Centre) is looking for a consultant to develop a practical guide that supports (international) civil society organisations in stress-testing and future-proofing strategies. As part of the Centre’s ongoing initiative Anticipating futures for civil society operating space, this guide will provide hands-on foresight methods that enable (I)CSOs to critically review their strategies against different future scenarios and adapt them to strengthen their resilience in a rapidly changing world.

The consultant will be tasked with drafting an accessible, step-by-step guide that introduces foresight approaches for testing organisational strategies and translates them into actionable tools tailored to the specific needs of (I)CSOs. A draft version will be presented to the Centre’s Scanning the Horizon community in December 2025 to gather feedback and additional ideas.

Your profile

The external consultant should possess the following qualifications and skills:

At least 5 years of experience in foresight and futures thinking, ideally complemented by strategic planning experience
Proven ability to translate foresight concepts into accessible, practical tools
Familiarity with the civic space context and challenges faced by (I)CSOs
Excellent English writing skills
Ability to explain complex issues in a clear and accessible way
Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet project deadlines

The consultancy will run from mid-October to mid-December 2025, with key milestones:

Outline: by 27 October 2025
First version of the guide: by 25 November 2025
Feedback incorporation and second version of the guide: by 5 December 2025
Presentation at the Scanning the Horizon meeting: 11 December 2025

Estimated time requirement: 10–12 working days

Interested consultants are asked to submit the following documents:

Cover letter (no more than 4 pages), including:
A brief description of your experience and expertise relevant to this scope of work, demonstrating your overall qualifications and capabilities
A short outline of the approach (e.g., foresight tools and methods) you propose for this consultancy
1-2 examples of comparable previous work (ideally attached as documents)
Proposed budget (EUR/day rate and estimated number of working days)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two references from previous clients (who may be contacted if shortlisted).

Please submit your application by 24 September 2025 COB. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Eva Gondor at [email protected]. Please make sure to read the Terms of Reference before your application.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview in the first half of October.

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 16 of the largest international civil society organisations such as 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.

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Consultant - Anticipating Futures: Guide for Future-Proofing Civil Society Strategies

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