- Background
As part of the FCDO-funded Climate Compatible Growth programme (CCG), we are seeking a consultant to provide insights into the current context of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in CCG’s partner countries, focusing on the energy and transport sectors and their broader system requirements. Specifically, consultants are sought for two partner countries: Ghana and India. The consultant will establish a baseline for demographic data related to GESI and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen inclusion strategies in alignment with the country’s development goals, the CCG programme-wide GESI strategy, and CCG country objectives. The work will need to be completed by February 2026, and the consultant should focus on only one country (Ghana or India).
- Objectives
The consultancy aims to achieve the following objectives relevant to the clean and equitable energy and transport transition:
1.Conduct a contextual analysis of marginalised or vulnerable groups in the CCG partner country, with a focus on its demographics, specific needs, and challenges.
2. Review existing policies, legislation, and key actors advocating for GESI in country.
3. Establish a baseline of demographic data relevant to GESI and provide recommendations for effective inclusion in energy and transport systems.
4. Identify opportunities and challenges in integrating GESI into projects, capacity building, and research initiatives by CCG.
- Scope of Work
The consultant will address the following categories and questions:
a. Background
- Determine the percentage of the population that falls into the relevant demographic categories (e.g., females, indigenous/ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, those living in poverty, refugees, older adults, etc.
- Note the specific energy and transport needs of these groups.
- Assess the appropriateness of collecting demographic data during workshops, capacity-building events, and other activities.
b. Policy
- Identify whether national policy documents or inclusion strategies advocate for marginalised or vulnerable groups, and provide links where available.
- Review policy documents to determine if these explicitly address the needs of marginalised or vulnerable groups and summarise key points as they relate to energy and transport transitions.
c. Legislation
- Assess if there are any limitations on the rights of marginalised or vulnerable groups and provide details.
d. Key Actors
- Identify organisations involved in advocating for marginalised or vulnerable groups, including NGOs, charities, and non-profit organisations.
e. CCG Outputs
- Recommend target setting for CCG reporting and review indicators (e.g., minimum percentage of workshop attendees from marginalised or vulnerable groups).
- Assess the availability of disaggregated data on energy and transport infrastructure requirements for marginalised or vulnerable groups.
- Provide strategies to enhance participation in projects for marginalised or vulnerable groups.
f. Summary
- Highlight the main opportunities and challenges to increase GESI representation in projects, capacity building, and research as per the country strategy.
4. Deliverables
The consultant will be required to deliver the following:
- Inception Report: Detailed methodology and work plan within two weeks of the contract’s start.
- Summary Report including:
- Baseline Data: Contextual analysis and demographic baseline data, including the specific needs of marginalised or vulnerable groups.
- Policy and Legislation Analysis: Review of existing policies, inclusion strategies, and legislative barriers.
- Key Stakeholders Map: Mapping of organisations advocating for marginalised or vulnerable groups.
- In-country GESI strategy for CCG engagement: Draft GESI strategy for the country for the CCG programme including action plan to contextualise and sensitise with CCG partners.
5. Duration and Location
The consultancy is expected to last approximately 8 weeks and will focus on one CCG country, with fieldwork and stakeholder engagements as needed. It will draw on the programme-wide GESI strategy and the CCG in-country strategy. Engagement with the CCG in-country team is expected.
6. Qualifications and Experience
The consultant should have:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Inclusion, Public Policy, or a related field.
- At least five years of experience working on GESI, particularly in the energy, transport, or climate change sectors.
- Proven knowledge of the country’s socio-economic and political context.
- Experience in policy analysis, demographic research, and stakeholder mapping.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
7. Application Process
Interested consultants should submit the following:
- A CV (2 pages maximum) detailing relevant qualifications and experience.
- A document (2 pages maximum) outlining how they meet the required criteria set out in Section 6, providing links to supporting evidence where possible.
- Their chosen CCG country (Ghana or India).
- A technical proposal (2 pages maximum) outlining the methodology, work plan, and cost (including the number of days, daily rate, and miscellaneous costs, e.g., travel).
- Written confirmation that they already have or can obtain appropriate professional insurance by November 2025 to begin work.
Applications exceeding the above page guidance will not be considered.
Applications should be sent to Marissa Bergman (marissa.bergman.23@ucl.ac.uk) and Beatrice Stockport (beatrice.stockport@eng.ox.ac.uk) by 14 November 2025, 9AM GMT.
Late applications will not be considered.
8. Reporting and Supervision
The consultant will report to the GESI Project Manager and will work closely with relevant stakeholders in the selected country.
Applications will be reviewed by a shortlisting panel consisting of members of CCG based at University College London, Oxford University, and other relevant CCG partner institutions.