Strategic Policy Advisory (Retainer or Project-Based)

We provide trusted, senior-level advisory support to inform policy design, investment decisions, and institutional strategies. Engagements may be structured as short assignments or ongoing retainers.

Typical support includes:

• Strategic guidance on gender equality and social inclusion
• Review and strengthening of policy notes, strategies, and operational documents
• Conceptual framing and systems-level analysis across sectors
• Rapid advisory support for time-sensitive decisions

Policy Research, Diagnostics, and Learning

We conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative research to inform policy reform and operational design. We specialize in translating evidence into clear, actionable guidance.

Typical deliverables include:

• Gender and social inclusion diagnostics
• Sectoral and cross-sector policy analyses
• Learning syntheses and portfolio reviews
• Guidance notes and decision-ready policy briefs

Gender and GBV Risk Screening & Operational Support

We offer focused, fixed-price assessments to identify and address gender and gender-based violence risks in policies, programs, and investments—particularly in traditionally gender-blind sectors.

Typical support includes:

• Gender and GBV risk screening for projects and programs
• Practical mitigation measures aligned with donor safeguards
• Integration of gender considerations into design and implementation

Independent Quality Assurance and Peer Review

We provide independent, senior-level review to strengthen the quality, coherence, and operational relevance of analytical and policy products.

Typical assignments include:

• Peer review of strategies, diagnostics, and flagship reports
• Quality assurance for donor-funded studies and toolkits
• Advisory input for evaluation and learning processes

Executive Briefings and Targeted Learning

We design and deliver high-level briefings and focused learning sessions tailored to senior policymakers and practitioners.

Formats include:

• Executive briefings for donors and multilateral teams
• Practitioner workshops on gender and GBV integration
• Thematic learning sessions across sectors and regions

Rapid Response and Confidential Advisory

For time-sensitive or sensitive assignments, we offer rapid, senior-only advisory support.

Typical use cases include:

• Short-notice policy or operational inputs
• Crisis-response or reputational risk advisory
• Ministerial or senior management briefings