The posting
Climate and Gender Indicators Specialist
Africa (multi-country; remote and field-based assignments) | Framework-based consultancy | Subject to contract award and individual assignments
About Voluntās (Latin: will, goal, purpose, meaning)
Voluntās was created from the fundamental belief that all human beings have the inherent right to live a meaningful life. That is why we exist: to realize human potential in all corridors of life – making every workplace, community, and country on the planet full of hope and dignity. Philosophers by heart and advisors by profession, we use our insights to provide evidence-based inspiration, tools and recommendations for our partners around the world.
Voluntās has established offices in Beirut, Copenhagen, Dakar, Kyiv, Mumbai, Nairobi, Port Sudan, and Tunis. We build on a track record of over 270 projects across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, serving more than 150 clients. We advise private and public sector actors, including international organizations, government agencies, civil society and foundations, on how to drive meaningful change in societies and organizations.
Our field of expertise is providing fact-based recommendations and policy options grounded in extensive research and data collection in volatile regions and tailored to increase the impact and sustainability of our partners’ efforts.
Voluntās offers a wide range of services across research, policy and governance, including context and thematic analysis, public perception surveys and policy briefs. Under monitoring and social impact, we provide program design, third-party monitoring, evaluations, and social impact measurement. We work across thematic areas including agriculture and food, children and youth, economic development, education, gender, health, migration, governance, media, peace and security, and sustainability.
About the Role
Voluntās is preparing a proposal for a multi-year framework covering monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL) services for development finance programs in Africa, including agricultural finance, climate resilience and risk financing.
We are seeking an experienced Climate and Gender Indicators Specialist to support the design and implementation of climate-sensitive and gender-responsive MERL frameworks, ensuring that climate adaptation, gender equality and inclusion outcomes are effectively measured, monitored and reported across multiple programs and countries.
The framework is anticipated to begin in late 2026 and run for five years. Specific assignments, timelines and levels of effort will be confirmed through individual work orders; appointment and mobilization are not guaranteed.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and harmonize climate adaptation, gender equality and inclusion of indicators within MERL frameworks and theories of change.
- Define indicator reference sheets, baselines, targets and measurement methodologies, including climate resilience metrics and gender-disaggregated indicators.
- Support the application of climate adaptation measurement frameworks and gender-lens investment standards, including the 2X criteria.
- Develop data collection and reporting approaches, including aggregation and attribution rules, to assess climate and gender-related outcomes.
- Support climate and gender analysis across agricultural finance, climate resilience, and risk financing programs.
- Contribute to evaluations, impact assessments, portfolio-level and climate-fund reporting, and knowledge products.
- Provide technical guidance and capacity building to implementing partners on climate-sensitive and gender-responsive MERL.
Main Competencies
- Master's degree in environmental sciences, climate change, gender studies, development studies, economics, or related fields.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience integrating both climate adaptation and gender indicators into MERL or results of measurement frameworks.
- Proven experience designing and applying climate-sensitive and gender-responsive indicators, measurement methodologies, and reporting systems.
- Demonstrated application of climate adaptation and resilience measurement approaches, and familiarity with gender-lens investment standards, including the 2X criteria.
- Strong knowledge of climate resilience, gender equality, women's economic empowerment, and inclusive development.
- Experience supporting multi-country development programs in Africa, preferably in climate adaptation, agricultural finance, or related sectors.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with quantitative and qualitative research, evaluations and results reporting.
- Excellent written and spoken English; French and/or Arabic is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- CV in English. One-page cover letter outlining relevant experience, including examples of MERL indicators developed for both climate adaptation and gender equality, and the candidate's specific role. Confirmation of English proficiency and other relevant working languages.
The deadline to apply is 15 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are strongly encouraged.
Appointment is conditional on Voluntās being awarded the relevant framework agreement, selection for a subsequent assignment and final approval of the proposed team.



