Expert Consultant – Governance, Localization & Partnership

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct desk reviews and synthesize relevant sectoral and contextual literature
• Develop data collection tools tailored to governance, localization, and partnership assessments
• Conduct organizational capacity assessments and institutional reviews
• Develop technical inputs, analysis frameworks, and sector-specific recommendations
• Present findings to clients and incorporate feedback into revised deliverables
• Draft technical reports, policy briefs, and relevant annexes
• When the assignment is training-based: develop training materials, conduct online training sessions, and produce training reports
• Uphold Ektimisi's ethical, quality, and data protection standards throughout all engagements

This role contributes to governance strengthening, localization strategies, and partnership development in fragile settings across MENA and Eastern Europe, supporting humanitarian and development efforts in conflict-affected regions.

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in governance, localization, or partnership in humanitarian/development contexts
• Demonstrated track record with INGOs, donors, or UN agencies on governance and localization processes
• Advanced English — near-native writing, analysis, and reporting skills
• BA or Master's or PhD in political science, international development, public administration, or related field
• Prior experience as an external consultant with consultancy firms (highly desirable)
• MENA experience essential; Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, or Ukraine strongly preferred

Compensation is paid per completed deliverables. Applicants must submit a realistic daily rate in USD. Selection is based on technical fit, demonstrated experience, availability, and rate competitiveness.

Ektimisi is a MENA-based research and development consulting firm delivering evaluations, TPM, research, capacity building, and governance services across Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine, and Lebanon.