Call for Syrian Experts: Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion and Social Inclusion

TRUST Consultancy & Development (TCD) is recruiting experienced Syrian experts for an Individual Consultancy, Project-Based GEDSI expert roster to support evaluations, assessments, research, Third-Party Monitoring (TPM), programme design, and advisory assignments in Syria. The call was posted on 29 September 2026 and closes on 31 October 2026. Applicants must be Syrian nationals currently residing in Syria, or non-Syrian consultants currently based in Syria only. Opportunity at a Glance

- Provider: TRUST Consultancy & Development (TCD)

- Opportunity type: Individual Consultancy (Project-Based)

- Purpose: Build a roster of experts in Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion & Social Inclusion (GEDSI) for upcoming consultancy needs in Syria

- Primary geographic scope: Syria

- Eligible applicants: Syrian nationals residing in Syria; non-Syrian consultants currently based in Syria

- Deadline: 31 October 2026 (deadline time and time zone not specified in the source)

- Experience level: At least 5 years relevant experience (senior/lead experts preferably 10+ years)

- Application submission: Email submission to [contact details removed] (see details below)

- Additional note: Shortlisting applies; inclusion in the roster does not guarantee immediate engagement

About the Opportunity

TCD is expanding its roster of experts with strong technical and practical experience in gender equality, disability inclusion, social inclusion, intersectionality, and inclusive humanitarian and development programming. The call prioritizes consultants with recent, first-hand knowledge of Syria’s social, economic, and institutional context—particularly barriers affecting women and girls, persons with disabilities, older persons, displaced and returning populations, youth, and other excluded groups. The selected consultants will be included in TCD’s consultant roster and may be considered for future short-term consultancy opportunities depending on technical fit, geographic experience, availability, and the requirements of specific assignments. Funding and Benefits

- Financial support amount: Not specified in the source.

- Other benefits/conditions: Selected consultants are included in TCD’s expert roster and may be considered for future short-term consultancy opportunities.

- Award limit / cost-sharing: Not specified in the source.

- Engagement guarantee: Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee immediate engagement; experts will be contacted when their profile matches a specific assignment.

- Selection process: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Who Is Eligible? TCD requests applications that meet the following eligibility requirements: - Nationality & residence/basing requirement (mandatory): - Syrian nationals currently residing in Syria; or - Non-Syrian consultants currently based in Syria only.

- Education:

- A relevant university degree in gender studies, disability studies, sociology, social sciences, development studies, human rights, social work, public policy, economics, or another relevant field.

- Experience:

- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience (senior/lead experts preferably 10+ years).

- Relevant and recent experience:

- Recent professional experience related to gender equality, disability inclusion and/or social inclusion in Syria, preferably within the last three years. - Technical competence (mandatory in practice): - Demonstrated experience conducting or contributing to GEDSI assessments, evaluations, research, programme design, monitoring, TPM, or technical advisory assignments. - Context knowledge (mandatory in practice): - Strong understanding of Syria’s social and institutional context and barriers affecting women and girls, persons with disabilities, and other excluded groups. - Participatory and safeguarding understanding (mandatory in practice): - Demonstrated understanding of participatory, inclusive, accessible and do-no-harm approaches.

- Language:

- Arabic fluency; professional English is strongly preferred.

Exclusions: Not specified in the source beyond the stated nationality/residence/basing requirement.

Eligible Activities or Priority Areas Applicants should have strong experience in one or more of the following GEDSI expertise areas (the call lists 20 thematic areas): - Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment - Gender Analysis - Disability Inclusion (including accessibility and reasonable accommodation) - Social Inclusion - Intersectionality - Gender, Age and Disability (GAD/AGD) Mainstreaming - Women’s Economic Empowerment - Disability-Inclusive Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion - Inclusive Education and Skills Development - Inclusive Social Protection - Inclusive Health and Basic Services - Participation, Voice and Decision-Making - Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and Civil Society Engagement - Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation (including accessible communication and inclusive information systems) - Gender- and Disability-Responsive Data (sex-, age- and disability-disaggregated data) - Inclusive and Participatory Research (including accessible methods and ethical engagement) - Safeguarding and Do-No-Harm - Institutional GEDSI Mainstreaming (policies, strategies, action plans, and capacity building) - GEDSI Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (including baselines/endlines, outcome studies, and accessibility assessments) - GEDSI Capacity Development (training/coaching and practical tools) Why This Opportunity Matters This call supports organizations and programmes that require strong gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion expertise across the full project cycle, including assessments, evaluations, research, monitoring, and Third-Party Monitoring. For Syrian-based experts, the opportunity provides a structured path to be considered for upcoming consultancy engagements where GEDSI technical depth and recent, first-hand knowledge of Syria’s context are important. How to Apply - Prepare your application d