Start Date: By 01 September 2026
End Date: 28 February 2026 renewable contingent to performance and budget
Contract Type: Consultancy
Published on: 14 August 2026
Deadline for Applications: 27 August 2026 by 11:59 pm CEST
Introduction:

The Senior Strategic Communications and Content Consultant will provide strategic content leadership, editorial oversight, and knowledge translation support to strengthen the visibility, influence, and uptake of CGIAR GENDER Accelerator evidence, innovations, solutions, and flagship initiatives.
Working closely with the Engagement, Policy and Advocacy Expert and the Accelerator Management Team (Area of Work Leads) and the Digital Communication consultant, and under the guidance of the Accelerator Director, the consultant will lead the development of compelling narratives, thought leadership products, and high-quality communications outputs that position CGIAR GENDER as a leading voice on gender equality, youth inclusion, and inclusive agrifood systems transformation
Responsibilities
1. Strategic Content Leadership and Narrative Development




· Provide strategic content leadership across CGIAR GENDER Accelerator priorities in line with the Science Communication Strategy 2026 – 2030.
· Advise on the framing, positioning, and strategic packaging of evidence and innovations to enhance their relevance, visibility, and uptake among priority audiences.
· Work closely with scientists, gender researchers, and Area of Work Leads to identify evidence, innovations, tools, methodologies, and emerging solutions with strong potential for visibility, uptake, and influence.
· Develop strategic narratives, messaging, and positioning approaches that strengthen the visibility and influence of CGIAR GENDER's work.
2. Scientific Content Development and Knowledge Translation
· Distill complex research and technical evidence into compelling, audience-focused content and knowledge products such as evidence explainers, issue and policy briefs and op-eds as need

📌 Senior Strategic Communications (España)
🏢 CGIAR
📍 España