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Published on January 17, 2025

TOR for Most Significant Change Stories (Qualitative Researcher)

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TOR for Most Significant Change Stories (Qualitative Researcher)

Background

The Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA) is a vibrant and diverse network, established in 2016, involving women’s funds, environmental justice funds, NGOs, and women- led community-based organisations, joining forces to strengthen the nexus of women’s[1] rights, climate, and environmental justice at local, national, and regional levels in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America, Europe and globally. GAGGA works towards enhancing linkages[2] and collaboration among women-led CBOs and women’s rights, environmental and climate justice movements at multiple levels, to pursue Lobby and Advocacy (L&A) agendas on climate mitigation and adaptation solutions that amplify women’s leadership, resilience, agency and promote women’s rights. Specifically, GAGGA aims to influence governments, investors, and donors at multiple levels to divest from fossil fuel (related) industries, defend critical ecosystems and support inclusive, sustainable and gender-just climate solutions.

To deepen understanding of changes occurring through GAGGA’s support, every two years GAGGA implements its Most Significant Change (MSC) story tool. GAGGA seeks an experienced Qualitative Researcher to conduct an in-depth qualitative analysis of about 200 MSC stories, providing insights into patterns, themes, and the broader impacts of GAGGA’s interventions.

Objective

The primary objective of this assignment is to conduct a qualitative analysis of MSC stories collected from stakeholders, identifying key themes, trends, and insights that align with GAGGA’s strategic goals in supporting, advocating for and resourcing gender-just climate solutions. Secondly, the stories which stand out within the data set (about 40-60) need to be documented singularly to ensure that they can be used for communications, fundraising and other advocacy initiates

Scope of Work

The Qualitative Researcher will be responsible for:

Review and Familiarisation

  • Review and understand the MSC methodology applied in GAGGA’s context and GAGGA’s overall activities & objectives to be able to contextualise the data.
  • Understand the relevance of the MSC tool within the GAGGA MEL Framework
  • Familiarise with the tool and responses from the data collection platform. Understand the stories, their context, and the TOC framework.

Qualitative Analysis

  • Perform thematic analysis of the MSC stories using appropriate qualitative research methods.
  • Identify recurring themes, patterns, and nuances that illustrate significant changes.
  • Highlight the interconnections between gender justice, climate justice, environmental activism, and community transformation

Reporting and Recommendations

  • Deliver a comprehensive report with detailed findings, key insights, highlighted cases and recommendations.
  • Create a summarisation of this report which will be shared with partners and donors.
  • Provide visualisations (e.g., word clouds, thematic maps) to support findings.

Deliverables

  1. Inception Report: Detailed methodology, tools, and work plan (due within the first two weeks of the contract).
  2. Draft Analysis Report: Initial findings and key themes.
  3. Final Report: A detailed and polished analysis report incorporating feedback. (Should be around 10 pages. ). The individual stories which would be documented can be attached as annexe.
  4. Visualisation: at least 3-4 types of data visualisations
  5. Presentation: A summary presentation of the findings for GAGGA stakeholders and external audience (such as donors).

 

Duration

The assignment is expected to take 2 months from the start date, with deliverables spread across this timeline. (1st March 2025- 31st April 2025)

 

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Environmental Studies, or related fields.
  • 5-7 yearsof experience in qualitative research, analysis, and reporting.
  • Proven expertise in participatory methods.
  • Experience with methods like narrative analysis, stakeholder mapping etc is an advantage
  • Strong understanding of gender, climate and environmental justice frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse qualitative data and present findings clearly and compellingly.
  • Proficiency in qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti, or similar tools) is an advantage.
  • Ability to visualise qualitative data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages are an advantage).

 

Reporting and Coordination

The researcher will report directly to GAGGA’s Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Officer and collaborate closely with relevant team members.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  1. A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience.
  2. A cover letter outlining their approach to this assignment and suitability for the role.
  3. Examples of previous work, such as qualitative analysis reports, qualitative data visualisations or publications.
  4. Proposed fee (in euros).[Budget for consultancy is between 12,000 to 15,000 euros]

Applications should be sent to [a.dutt@fondocentroamericano.org] and [aplicaciones@fondocentroamericano.org]with the subject line: “Qualitative Researcher – MSC Stories Analysis”.

Deadline for Application: [3rd February 2025]

Please note, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

 

[1] GAGGA recognises the broad spectrum of gender identities and uses the term “women” to include all people who identify as women

[2] In 2023, GAGGA partners, funds, and NGOs reported having provided support to community-based organisations (CBOs) in at least 44 countries.