Consultancy Content Editor for Feminist Influencing Basket

1. Background & purpose of the consultancy

Oxfam Novib is developing a Feminist Influencing Basket of resources, a collection of adaptable activities and tactics that will be used across all Oxfam projects and by partners worldwide. In response to the changing world, the resource will be a go-to guide on ways of working and engagement at different levels using an intersectional, feminist, participatory approach, where women in specific contexts and other groups who are marginalized or silenced take active and meaningful roles in using the resource, through:

• Unpacking power dynamics and systems of oppression that reinforce systemic violence.
• Learning tactics and strategies for instilling an ethic of care through connecting to indigenous healing knowledge systems for individual and global wellbeing.
• Enhancing feminist narratives in joint actions – toward creating a bigger collective, “a bigger us”.
• The practical design of feminist influencing strategies and actions.

The resource aims to make visible the many systems of oppression, understand how they reinforce and support each other, and strengthen strategies to challenge them together and separately through the use of the Feminist Influencing Basket. The resource comes at a time when the whole world is seeking ways of recovering from the COVID19 pandemic, and for most countries in the Global South, recovering from a number of other crises as well, such as the climate crisis and the debt crisis. The Basket has resources and tools that make clear the systems, approaches, tools, and actions that can be built collectively for liberation and feminist transformation.

As a content editor:

1. Key deliverables

   • Toolkit Content Review: Review the entire toolkit document to ensure clarity, coherence, and alignment with the stated aims. Check for any inconsistencies, redundancies, or gaps in the content.
   • Language and Tone Editing: The content editor should refine the language and tone of the toolkit to ensure it is clear, concise, and engaging. Pay attention to grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, making necessary corrections and improvements.
   • Structural Editing: The content editor should assess the organization and structure of the toolkit to ensure a logical flow of information. Rearrange sections or subsections if needed and provide suggestions for improving the overall structure and coherence.
   • Consistency Check: The content editor should review the toolkit for consistency in terminology, formatting, and style. Ensure that key concepts, terms, and feminist narratives are consistently presented throughout the document.
   • Fact-Checking and Referencing: If the toolkit includes factual information or references to external sources, the content editor should verify the accuracy of the information and ensure proper citation and referencing.
   • Inclusivity and Sensitivity Review: The content editor should assess the toolkit for inclusivity and sensitivity towards diverse identities, cultures, and experiences. Ensure that the language and examples used are respectful, inclusive, and avoid reinforcing stereotypes or biases.
   • Toolkit Alignment with Aims: The content editor should assess the toolkit’s alignment with the stated aims and objectives. Provide feedback and suggestions on how to strengthen the content to better fulfill the aims, ensuring that each aim is adequately addressed.
   • Feedback and Recommendations: The content editor should provide comprehensive feedback and recommendations to the project team. Communicate any concerns or areas that require further attention or revision.
   • Finalized Toolkit Document: The content editor should deliver the finalized version of the toolkit document, incorporating all the necessary edits, revisions, and recommendations discussed throughout the editing process. This document should be ready for design and distribution.

2. Timeline

1 month (no extensions) 1 – 31 August 2023

1. Criteria

• Experience in editing toolkits, guides, or other similar resources
• Experience and knowledge in shaping content on topics related to feminist movements, climate change, and social justice.
• Experience working with non-profit and/or civil society organizations
• Experience in writing and editing content in English
• Is available during the month of August 2023 to work on the key deliverables, with time for calls and feedback from the design team.