When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 5, 2026.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Community design and participatory facilitation consultancy. Experience leading stakeholder engagement and listening processes. Expertise in learning strategy, network development, and co-creation. Track record supporting governance and community operating models. Ability to conduct ecosystem assessments and synthesize qualitative insights. Experience working with government authorities or public-sector initiatives. Strong facilitation skills with diverse and cross-sector communities.

External Learning and Community Design Consultancy Service (Due August 5, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Posted: July 16th, 2026Deadline: August 5th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A New York government authority is seeking a consultant to design and facilitate a participatory learning and community development process for the WeRise network. The work includes ecosystem assessment, stakeholder listening, community design, and recommendations for sustainable engagement and collaboration.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Significant experience in movement building, community organizing, or network facilitation
Expertise in participatory learning, facilitation, and organizational learning
Experience designing communities of practice or collaborative networks
Strong understanding of social movements, civic space, and human rights ecosystems
Demonstrated experience facilitating multi-country and multicultural engagements
Excellent qualitative research, analysis, and report-writing skills
Experience applying human-centered design, systems thinking, or participatory design methodologies is highly desirable

CONTRACT DURATION

3 months

TIMELINE

Expression of interest due by August 5th, 2026.

Consultancy period runs from September 1st, 2026 to November 30th, 2026.

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Civicus

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in New York is seeking an external consultant to provide learning and community design consultancy services for the WeRise network. The assignment focuses on designing and facilitating a participatory learning and co-creation process to help the network better understand its members, strengthen collaboration, and shape its future direction.

The selected consultant will be expected to carry out a community discovery and ecosystem assessment to identify member interests, relationships, strengths, aspirations, and opportunities for deeper engagement. The consultant should propose an appropriate methodology for generating these insights and lead an inclusive listening and consultation process that captures diverse perspectives across the network.

The work also includes facilitating a collaborative process to define the community's purpose, identity, guiding principles, governance structure, and ways of working. In addition, the consultant will work with members to identify the most valuable functions, services, and collaboration opportunities for the community, and develop practical recommendations to sustain participation, leadership, learning, and long-term engagement.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 5, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Civicus.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Community design and participatory facilitation consultancy
Experience leading stakeholder engagement and listening processes
Expertise in learning strategy, network development, and co-creation
Track record supporting governance and community operating models
Ability to conduct ecosystem assessments and synthesize qualitative insights
Experience working with government authorities or public-sector initiatives
Strong facilitation skills with diverse and cross-sector communities

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