1. Background
Peace Track Initiative (PTI) is a feminist peacebuilding organization working to advance women’s participation in peace processes, strengthen civil society networks, and support inclusive policy dialogue in Yemen and the MENA region.
Civil society organizations operating in fragile and conflict-affected contexts face increasing operational pressures, including shrinking funding, growing reporting requirements, and complex political environments. At the same time, rapid technological developments, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming how organizations conduct research, manage information, communicate with stakeholders, and develop policy recommendations.
AI tools present important opportunities for civil society actors working on peacebuilding, governance, and human rights to strengthen institutional efficiency, improve policy analysis, and enhance advocacy impact. However, the use of AI also requires critical awareness of ethical risks, algorithmic bias, misinformation, and data protection challenges—especially when working with sensitive political information and vulnerable communities.
To strengthen institutional resilience and innovation, PTI seeks to engage a qualified consultant to design and deliver a practical training program on AI for Feminist Peacebuilding and Civil Society Resilience for PTI staff.
2. Objective of the Assignment
The objective of this consultancy is to strengthen participants’ AI literacy and practical skills in using artificial intelligence tools responsibly and strategically in their work related to:
- Peacebuilding and conflict analysis
- Policy research and political advising
- Advocacy and communications
- Organizational learning and knowledge management
The training will also introduce participants to ethical considerations and responsible use of AI from a feminist and human-rights perspective.
3. Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
Training Design
- Develop a tailored training curriculum on AI for Feminist Peacebuilding and Civil Society Resilience adapted to PTI’s programmatic work.
- Design interactive sessions combining theory, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.
Training Delivery
Deliver a 3-day training program covering the following areas:
AI Literacy Foundations
- What Artificial Intelligence is and how it works
- Difference between AI, machine learning, and generative AI
- Opportunities and limitations of AI in development and peacebuilding
AI Applications for Peacebuilding and Policy Work
- AI for research and conflict analysis
- Stakeholder mapping and political scenario analysis
- AI-assisted policy writing and political advisory work
AI for Civil Society Operations
- Program documentation and narrative reporting
- Advocacy messaging and communications strategies
- Knowledge management and organizational learning
Ethical and Responsible Use of AI
- Bias in AI systems and implications for marginalized communities
- Feminist perspectives on technology and power
- Risks of misinformation and automated narratives
- Data protection and digital security in fragile contexts
Development of AI Use Guidelines
The consultant will support PTI in drafting internal AI guidelines, including:
- Ethical principles for AI use
- Data protection and confidentiality considerations
- Responsible use of AI in advocacy and political analysis
- Human verification and accountability mechanisms
Post-Training Recommendations
The consultant will provide brief recommendations outlining how PTI can integrate AI tools into its internal workflows and institutional practices.
4. Deliverables
The consultant will deliver:
- Training agenda and curriculum
- Training materials (presentations, exercises, case studies)
- Practical guide on using AI tools for civil society work
- Draft AI Use and Data Protection Guidelines for PTI
- Brief post-training recommendation note
5. Duration
The consultancy will include preparation, training delivery, and follow-up documentation.
The training itself is expected to last 3 days.
6. Participants
The training will target:
- PTI staff members
7. Required Qualifications
The consultant should demonstrate:
- Expertise in Artificial Intelligence and digital innovation
- Experience delivering training on AI or digital transformation
- Experience in developing guide lines and training materials.
- Understanding of civil society, development, or peacebuilding sectors
- Knowledge of ethical AI and data protection
- Strong facilitation and training skills
Experience working with organizations in fragile or conflict-affected contexts will be considered an advantage.
8. Reporting
The consultant will report to the Executive Director of PTI or a designated focal point.
How to apply
9. Application Process
Interested consultants should submit:
- Technical proposal outlining the training methodology
- Financial proposal
- Updated CV highlighting relevant experience
To the following email:
ptihr@peacetrackinitiative.org,, until 23:59 pm Yemen time 27 of March.