Doria Feminist Fund is currently seeking a Climate and Gender Expert in Syria and Lebanon.
Doria Feminist Fund (DFF) recognizes the intersection of gender justice and climate change as a critical issue affecting communities, particularly women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and marginalized groups in the MENA region. Climate change disproportionately impacts those already experiencing economic, social, and political vulnerabilities, exacerbating gender inequalities and access to resources. As part of its strategic commitment to support and strengthen feminist movements working across the various thematic areas, DFF seeks to amplify the feminist activism at the intersection of gender and climate justice and support feminist activists working on this nexus in Lebanon and Syria.
In Lebanon and Syria, where environmental degradation, climate-induced displacement, and political instability disproportionately affect marginalized communities, DFF will be conducting a comprehensive research study on the gendered impacts of climate change in Lebanon and Syria with a focus on the feminist climate justice activism and practices. The research will provide a localized interpretation of feminist climate justice and activism in a region confronting war and conflict and as a result, seeing so much destruction, and environmental degradation which has concrete impacts on livelihoods, health, and survival. It will highlight key challenges, gaps, and opportunities to amplify and support the efforts being exerted at this nexus. Additionally, the research will document past and existing feminist activism related to climate justice and explore how indigenous, rural, or traditional environmental knowledge contributes to feminist climate justice. It will finally consider how different identities and communities shape climate vulnerabilities and responses.
The Climate and Gender Expert or team will be responsible for conducting in-depth research to document the intersection of gender and climate justice in Lebanon and Syria, analyzing the impact of climate change on women and girls, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and marginalized communities, identifying recommendations and advocacy pathways for feminist and climate justice movements, and to develop evidence-based recommendations and knowledge resources.
The expert will be responsible for:
1. Conduct a desk review of existing literature, reports, and policies related to climate and gender justice in Lebanon and Syria.
2. Identify and contact key experts and informants to provide input and collect primary data through at least four interviews, and four focus group discussion (FGDs) per country, with climate activists and climate justice groups, feminist organizations, and affected communities in Lebanon and Syria, and ensuring that data collection methods include diverse voices and perspectives, particularly from rural and displaced populations.
3. Assess the intersectional impact of climate-related crises (droughts, desertification, wildfires, water scarcity, extreme weather events, and food insecurity) on women’s livelihoods, safety, health, displacement, and access to resources.
4. Highlight current and potential initiatives, stakeholders, and pressure groups to be engaged in future lobbying and advocacy efforts.
5. Identify policy gaps and challenges in integrating gender justice into climate resilience and environmental policies.
6. Produce a detailed research report with recommendations for feminist and climate justice advocacy.
1. Engage with grassroots organizations, feminist collectives, and climate justice movements to understand community-led solutions.
2. Identify opportunities for advocacy at national, regional, and global levels.
3. Present research findings in DFF-organized webinars, roundtables, or feminist forums.
The final deliverables will be submitted by the consultant to DFF by the end of July 2025.
1. Inception report including methodology and research report structure
2. Interview and FGD records, notes and research evidence
3. Presentation on the main research findings, results and recommendations with a dissemination plan for key advocacy spaces, climate policy reforms and donor briefings
4. Research report, an executive summary and a webinar presentation of the report in English and Arabic
5. A mapping of current women-led climate movements and feminist organizations advocating for environmental rights in Lebanon and Syria
The ideal candidate or team of candidates should have:
1. Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Climate Change, Environmental Policy, or a related field.
2. 8+ years of experience in climate justice, feminist advocacy, and intersectional environmental policies.
3. Strong knowledge of climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience strategies with a gender justice approach.
4. Experience working with women’s rights organizations, feminist collectives, and climate justice movements.
5. Strong research, policy analysis, and advocacy skills with experience producing knowledge products.
6. Fluency in English and Arabic (French is a plus)
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their expression of interest, including a CV and a proposed methodology, the requested fees for services, along with two references from CSOs/WROs in the climate justice field to info@doriafeministfund.org by April 15th, 2025. The selection process will include a review of applications, followed by interviews with shortlisted candidates. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted applications will be contacted.
Check the full Terms of Reference (ToR) below to learn more about this role!
