Your mission Under the “Futures of (I)CSOs” initiative, the International Civil Society Centre (hereafter the Centre) supports (I)CSOs in implementing the transformational changes needed within their organisations to become more agile, respond to emerging realities and carve future-fit roles for themselves. This includes our continuing work on power shift and fostering inclusive and diverse governance models and supporting transformational journeys toward localisation. As part of the initiative, the Centre hosts the Scanning the Horizon community, the only collaborative trend scouting and analysis platform in the civil society sector. The community convenes futurists, strategists, trend analysts and organisational learning and research specialists form a cross-sector community of experts and practitioners which share insights, explore key trends and develop relevant strategies. As part of our Futures of (I)CSOs work, the Centre will produce a detailed guide which provides high-level insights into localisation models through trend and signal scanning and mapping. The aim of the research is to enable cross-sector learning from approaches to localisation and foster capacity building of trend scanning methodologies among organisations. Through trends mapping and analysis, organisations can enhance long-term strategic development and identify opportunities for transformation. Building on desk-based research and insights and intelligence from the Centre’s community, the guide will illustrate trends and signals from ICSOs, local organisations and funders and uncover shifts connected to localisation and power shift. The research will be launched through an interactive online event, thus integrating documentation with discussion and participation. The Centre is looking for a consultant or team of consultants to support the conceptualisation and production of the guide. As part of this work, the consultant will be tasked with drafting a concept note for the guide, conducting research on trends and signals and gathering insights from the Centre’s Scanning the Horizon community. For the full description, please refer to the Terms of Reference. Your profile Qualifications and experience Knowledge of key issues related to strategic foresight and futures thinking Extensive experience with trends and signals mapping and analysis Knowledge of or experience of power shift and localisation in the civil society sector Solid understanding of global civil society dynamics and challenges. Excellent English writing skills, with affinity to editing, layout development E xcellent summarising skills and attention to detail Rapid relationship building and professionalism, and close co-creation or collaboration experiences with a range of international and national CSOs Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines, be highly responsive to contact from the Centre’s staff High level of cross-cultural awareness and emotional intelligence To apply, please send your CV(s), a cover letter stating how you meet the experience specifications, examples of comparable work and an itemised financial proposal in EUR. Make sure to read the Terms of Reference before applying. The deadline for applications is Thursday, 7 August, COB. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview before 15 August. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Myriam Ciza Gambini, mcgambini@icscentre.org. About us The International Civil Society Centre was set up in 2007 to support international civil society organisations (ICSOs) maximise their impact for a sustainable and more equitable world. The Centre is owned and supported by more than 20 of the largest international civil society organisations such as Amnesty International, Oxfam International, World YWCA or Islamic Relief Worldwide, working across human rights, social justice, environmental and humanitarian themes. Our mission is to strengthen the impact and resilience of international civil society organisations to support people to change their world for the better. We do this through a range of activities, meetings and event formats, documenting and developing insights. We are a not-for-profit organisation and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for staff, partners and everybody who interacts with us through various fora. Read more about our work and role on our website .