I provide research, advocacy, and capacity-building services to international organizations, development agencies, think tanks, NGOs, and governments working on gender justice, human rights, and democratic governance across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe.
With over 15 years bridging academic research, policy advocacy, and field-based practice, I offer:
- Research credibility (PhD, 15+ peer-reviewed publications, Council of Europe commission)
- Policy expertise (4 years EU institutional advocacy, commissioned research for international organizations)
- Field experience (50+ workshops across 15+ countries, multi-donor project management)
- Cultural competence (deep understanding of African and European contexts)
SERVICE CATEGORIES
What I Offer:
- Gender Analysis & Research
- Gender equality assessments in governance and justice institutions
- Research on women’s access to power and decision-making
- Institutional culture analysis and transformation strategies
- Gender mainstreaming evaluation and policy review
- Policy Research & Analysis
- Evidence-based policy analysis on human rights, gender, governance
- Comparative policy studies across African and European contexts
- Gap analysis between policy commitments and implementation
- Legislative review and reform recommendations
- Qualitative Research
- In-depth interviews and focus groups with diverse stakeholders
- Participatory action research with communities and organizations
- Case study analysis across multiple countries
- Ethnographic research in institutional settings
- Impact Evaluation
- Project and program evaluation using qualitative methods
- Monitoring and evaluation framework development
- Results-based management assessment
- Stakeholder perception studies
- Deliverables: Research reports | Policy briefs | Analytical memos | Academic articles | Evaluation reports | Recommendations for reform
- Sample Projects:
- Council of Europe: Gender equality in 47 judiciaries research
- European University Institute: Malawi citizenship law analysis
- University of Cape Town: Multi-country judicial governance research
- Ideal For: International organizations | Research institutions | Think tanks | Development agencies | NGOs | Government bodies | Donor agencies
What I Offer:
- EU Institutional Advocacy
- Strategic advocacy with EU Parliament, Commission, and Council
- Lobbying and coalition-building across political groups
- Policy dialogue facilitation with EU decision-makers
- Advocacy strategy development for EU engagement
- Policy Campaign Design
- Campaign strategy for development cooperation, humanitarian, and human rights issues
- Multi-stakeholder coalition coordination
- Advocacy messaging and communications strategy
- Timeline and opportunity mapping for EU policy processes
- Policy Analysis & Briefings
- EU policy analysis (development cooperation, humanitarian policy, external relations)
- Policy briefing notes for decision-makers
- Position paper development
- Amendment strategy for EU legislation
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Network coordination for collective advocacy
- Partnership building with European and international civil society
- Facilitation of member engagement with EU institutions
- Relationship management with EU officials
- Deliverables: Advocacy strategies | Policy briefs | Position papers | Coalition coordination | EU institutional engagement | Speaking at policy events
- Current Role: Director of Advocacy & Lobbying, EU-CORD (coordinating advocacy for 25 European NGOs)
- Ideal For: NGO networks | International NGOs | Civil society organizations | Development agencies | Advocacy coalitions
What I Offer:
- Multi-Stakeholder Workshop Facilitation
- Design and facilitation for 5-200+ participants
- Stakeholder dialogue across government, civil society, international organizations
- Consensus-building in politically complex environments
- Conflict-sensitive facilitation in fragile contexts
- Training Design & Delivery
- Customized training programs on gender justice, human rights, advocacy, leadership
- Training of trainers (ToT) programs
- Judicial education and leadership training
- Electoral conflict management training
- Participatory Methodologies
- Theory of Change development
- Results framework workshops
- Strategic planning facilitation
- Participatory action research processes
- Virtual & Hybrid Facilitation
- Remote workshop design and delivery
- Hybrid event facilitation
- Digital tool integration for participation
- Technical Assistance
- Capacity building for women’s rights organizations
- Support for judicial reform initiatives
- Civil society strengthening programs
- Organizational development consulting
- Experience:
- 50+ workshops facilitated across 15+ countries
- Participants: Chief justices, government ministers, civil society activists, electoral commissioners, legal professionals, international organization staff
- Geographic reach: Southern, East, West Africa, Europe, North America, Asia
- Deliverables: Workshop design | Facilitation | Training materials | Participant guides | Post-workshop reports | Follow-up support
- Sample Facilitations:
- IFES: Electoral Commission conflict management training, Zambia
- UCT: Judicial workshops across Southern Africa
- Council of Europe: Expert seminar on gender and judging
- Multiple: Women’s leadership and gender justice workshops
- Ideal For: International organizations | Development agencies | NGOs | Judicial institutions | Electoral bodies | Government agencies | Civil society networks
What I Offer:
- Strategic Advice
- Gender mainstreaming strategy development
- Judicial reform roadmap design
- Civil society strengthening strategies
- Advocacy campaign planning
- Technical Assistance
- Support for judicial service commissions
- Assistance to women’s judicial networks
- Technical guidance for gender equality initiatives
- Advisory support for human rights programs
- Policy Development
- Gender equality policy design
- Judicial appointment reform recommendations
- Human rights accountability mechanisms
- Legislative drafting support
- Organizational Development
- Strategic planning facilitation
- Organizational capacity assessment
- Partnership development strategies
- Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
- Expert Testimony & Opinions
- Expert witness in legal proceedings
- Technical opinions on gender and judicial issues
- Policy commentary for media
- Expert presentations to parliamentary committees
- Deliverables: Strategic plans | Technical reports | Policy recommendations | Expert opinions | Advisory memos | Implementation roadmaps
- Ideal For: Governments | Judicial institutions | International organizations | Development agencies | Civil society organizations
What I Offer:
- Academic Writing
- Peer-reviewed journal articles
- Book chapters and contributions
- Research reports for publication
- Literature reviews and synthesis papers
- Policy Writing
- Policy briefs and position papers
- Briefing notes for decision-makers
- Policy recommendations and guidelines
- Legislative analysis and commentary
- Report Writing
- Project reports and evaluations
- Research findings documentation
- Donor reports and narratives
- Case study documentation
- Public Writing
- Op-eds and commentary
- Blog posts and articles
- Presentation materials
- Speaking notes and speeches
- Publication Record:
- 15+ peer-reviewed journal articles
- Book chapters in international publications
- Major reports for Council of Europe, European University Institute
- Policy briefs and advocacy materials
- Ideal For: Research institutions | Think tanks | Academic journals | Policy organizations | NGOs | Development agencies
WORKING WITH ME
- What to Expect:
- Context-Aware Approach: I don’t impose frameworks – I understand your specific political, cultural, and institutional context first
- Evidence-Based: My recommendations are grounded in rigorous research and field experience, not assumptions
- Practical & Actionable: I deliver research and strategies you can actually implement within your constraints
- Collaborative: I work WITH your team, building local capacity rather than operating as external expert
- Culturally Competent: Extensive experience working across diverse African and European contexts
- Timely Delivery: I meet deadlines and communicate proactively about progress
- Quality Outputs: Whether research report or workshop facilitation, expect high-quality, professional delivery
AVAILABILITY & LOGISTICS
- Available For:
- Short-term consultancies (days to weeks)
- Medium-term assignments (months)
- Long-term advisory roles
- One-off workshop facilitation
- Research projects
- Speaking engagements
- Work Modes:
- Remote/virtual
- Field-based (travel to project locations)
- Hybrid arrangements
- Based in Belgium, available for assignments across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa
- Languages:
- English (Native/Fluent)
- Dutch (Professional Proficiency – B2)
- Can work with interpreters for other languages
- Notice Period:
- Available for short-term consultancies with 2-4 weeks notice
- Flexible scheduling for longer engagements
RATES & ENGAGMENT
- Consultancy Rates: Daily rates vary based on:
- Project complexity and scope
- Duration of engagement
- Location (field-based vs. remote)
- Client type (NGO vs. international organization vs. government)
- Typical Range: €500-€900 per day depending on above factors
- What’s Included:
- Professional fee
- Preparation time
- Deliverable development
- Follow-up support
- What’s Additional:
- International travel costs
- Accommodation and per diem for field assignments
- Translation services if required
- Specialized software or tools
- Contact me for a detailed quote based on your specific needs.