Expert Partner Panel Procurement 2026

Support WFD's programming, research and business initiatives and/or the Centre of Expertise in responding to FCDO Posts' enquiries for/on political economy / context and sectoral analyses. This may include the following:

• Conduct timely and responsive political economy / context and sectoral analyses, in line with FCDO's Guidance on Understanding political economy analysis, thinking, and working politically, and/or other methodological approaches, tools and frameworks, as and when appropriate.
• Provide specialist technical advice and assistance on conducting political economy / context and sectoral analyses. This may include analysis of selected democratic governance issues, specific sectors, and/or broader PEAs of countries / contexts to identify and understand the political settlement and the main existing / emerging challenges and opportunities. Analysis and any accompanying recommendations / conclusions (as required) should be well-grounded to support Posts in applying and implementing these recommendations in their work.
• Review / evaluate and/or quality assure the methodology and design of programmes.

Support WFD's programming, research and business initiatives and/or the Centre of Expertise in responding to FCDO Posts' enquiries on and/or related to media freedom and media development. This may include the following:

• Conduct timely and responsive country assessments of the media landscape and/or a media development.
• Provide impartial and impactful technical advice and recommendations to promote / support media freedom and media development.
• Review and/or quality assure the design and/or development of media freedom and media development programmes / initiatives / activities.

Support WFD's programming, research and business initiatives and/or the Centre of Expertise in responding to FCDO Posts' enquiries on and/or related to the rule of law, constitutional law, and/or justice sector reform. This may include the following:

• Conduct timely and responsive country assessments / analyses of the legislative landscape and/or specific bills, legislation, or Constitutions as they may relate to a specific topic/issue of interest.
• Provide impartial and impactful technical advice and recommendations as they relate to the rule of law, constitutional law, and/or justice sector reform.
• Review and/or quality assure the design and/or development of rule of law and justice sector reform focused/related programmes / initiatives / activities.

Support WFD's programming, research and business initiatives and/or the Centre of Expertise in responding to FCDO Posts' enquiries on and/or related to Public Sector Management Reform. This may include expertise in/on the following:

• Centre of Government
• Governance, accountability, ethics, and risk management
• Strategy and policy reform
• Organisational change management and stakeholder engagement
• Process and service delivery
• Government procurement
• Planning
• Measuring performance
• Civil service reform and Human Resource Management
• Public financial management and economic governance
• Digitalisation and E-Government

Support WFD's programming, research and business initiatives and/or the Centre of Expertise in responding to FCDO Posts' enquiries on and/or related to Conflict, Security and Stabilisation. This may include the following:

• Conduct rigorous political economy and conflict analyses to understand drivers of instability, power dynamics, and stakeholder interests.
• Assess security risks, institutional capacity, and community resilience to inform prioritisation and programme design.
• Produce actionable insights that support evidence-based decision making for governments, donors, and implementing partners.
• Integrate gender, social inclusion, and human rights considerations into all assessments.
• Develop stabilisation frameworks that align with national priorities, international norms, and local realities.
• Support the strengthening of accountable, transparent, and effective security institutions, including police, defence, and justice actors.
• Facilitate reviews of programmes / interventions, organisational structures, mandates, and performance to identify reform opportunities.
• Provide technical assistance on policy development, oversight mechanisms, and professional standards.
• Provide technical advice to strengthen community-based mechanisms for conflict resolution, early warning, and violence prevention, and support local peacebuilding initiatives that address grievances, reduce tensions, and build trust.
• Provide technical advice to assist with coordination, planning, and implementation of emergency stabilisation measures.
• Offer advisory support on risk management, scenario planning, and operational decision making.

Support WFD's programming, research and business initiatives and/or the Centre of Expertise in responding to FCDO Posts' enquiries on and/or related to Expertise in Environmental Democracy and Climate Governance / justice. This may include expertise in/on the following:

• Climate Governance
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Water governance
• Land and Forest Governance
• Pollution and Waste Management
• Energy Governance
• Oceans and Fisheries Governance
• Urban Environmental Governance
• Agriculture and Food Systems
• Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience
• Environmental Health
• Corporate and Market Governance
• Access to Information and/or Access to Justice
• Environmental Rights and International Frameworks

Support WFD's programming, research and business initiatives and/or the Centre of Expertise in responding to FCDO Posts' enquiries on and/or related to Monitoring Evaluation and Learning. This may include the following:

• Develop / design tailored MEL frameworks, methodologies, and/or logic models that align with programme objectives, theory of change, and donor or government requirements.
• Define outcomes, indicators, data sources, baselines, and targets that enable meaningful measurement of progress and impact.
• Establish data collection systems that capture timely, reliable, and context appropriate information.
• Support partners and delivery teams to collect, validate, and analyse data consistently and ethically.
• Design and conduct formative, mid-term, and summative evaluations using mixed methods approaches.
• Facilitate structured learning processes such as after-action reviews, learning workshops, and reflective practice sessions.
• Develop knowledge products-toolkits, case studies, guidance notes-that strengthen institutional memory.
• Conduct data quality assessments to strengthen accuracy, reliability, and integrity of evidence.
• Provide advisory support that promotes inclusive MEL practices that reflect diverse perspectives and avoid reinforcing bias.
• Review and evaluate portfolios / programmes / activities / interventions assessing the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of interventions.

Support WFD's programming, research and business initiatives and/or the Centre of Expertise in responding to FCDO Posts' enquiries by providing skills and expertise in Facilitation, Training, Coaching, and Adult-learning. This may include the following:

• Design and lead structured sessions / workshops / activities, online, in-person and/or hybrid, which enable productive dialogue, collaborative problem solving and analysis, and clear decision making, and in line with the desired objectives of the session/enquiry.
• Create inclusive environments where all participants can contribute meaningfully, regardless of role or experience.
• Use evidence-based facilitation methods and tools such as guided discussion, appreciative inquiry, and structured reflection.
• Manage group dynamics, maintain focus on objectives, and ensure outcomes are captured and translated into actionable next steps.
• Develop / design trainings and learning experiences tailored to adult learners, grounded in principles such as relevance, autonomy, and experiential engagement.
• Produce high quality learning materials, including session plans, toolkits, digital resources, and reflective exercises.
• Deliver workshops, masterclasses, and interactive sessions using a blend of instructional techniques to suit diverse learning styles.
• Design / provide tailored coaching approaches adapted to organisational context, individual needs, and desired outcomes.
• Support organisations / processes in building internal capability by modelling effective learning practices and providing tools for ongoing development.