Deadline: Tuesday 07 April, 2026 (5:00PM EAT)
The Nawi Afrifem Collective (Nawi Collective) is an African Feminist Political Economy collective founded in 2020 with the purpose of building a community of African feminists and organizations working on influencing, analyzing, deconstructing and reconstructing the political economy. As African Feminists, we work to “reclaim the rich histories of Black [women] in challenging all forms of domination, in particular as they relate to patriarchy, race, class, sexuality and global imperialism” in the context of macro-level economic systems. Our community believes that the macro-level economic systems and policies guiding our countries, and the global economy, are fundamentally at odds with life. We nurture forms of ‘contemporarity’ that transform macro-level economic discourses, practices and ways of being, offering feminist alternatives to neoliberal capitalism, neo-colonial infrastructures and cis-heteropatriarchy. Nawi centers the lived experiences and knowledge production of African feminists and women in our analysis and framing. Our African feminist politics are also expressed in our commitment to cultivate macro-level economic alternatives that are grounded in economic justice and liberation of African women, and all those oppressed by unjust systems of power.
As part of this work, Nawi produces a range of multimodal knowledge outputs including research papers, dialogues, anthologies, podcasts, and creative knowledge pieces that seek to expand and shift macroeconomic debates through a Pan-African feminist political economy lens.
One of these platforms is the Nawi Djali Podcast, which creates space for conversations that connect macroeconomic structures with the everyday realities of African working women.
Through the podcast, Nawi explores themes such as debt, care economies, labour, climate justice, and feminist alternatives to dominant economic paradigms.
As Nawi continues to refine its communications and dissemination strategy, the collective is seeking to strengthen the reach and listenership of the Djali Podcast. This includes identifying opportunities for collaboration, amplification, and cross-platform engagement across both aligned and adjacent podcast spaces regionally and globally. To support this, Nawi seeks to engage a Consultant to undertake a mapping and strategic audit of podcast platforms whose audiences, storytelling approaches, and modes of engagement present opportunities for Nawi’s ideas to travel beyond traditional political economy spaces.
Scope of Work
The Consultant will undertake the following tasks:
- Podcast Landscape Mapping (Alignment and Reach)
Conduct a mapping of podcasts across Africa and globally.
The mapping should intentionally include:
– Podcasts that are closely aligned with Nawi’s thematic focus; and
– Podcasts with strong listenership, influence, or compelling storytelling formats where Nawi’s ideas can be introduced to wider audiences.
This includes podcasts engaging with themes such as:
– Feminist political economy and economic justice
– Debt, financial systems, and global economic governance
– Labour, livelihoods, care economies, and social reproduction
– Climate justice, land, and ecological futures
– Feminist and decolonial thought
– Social movements, activism, and organising
As well as podcasts in adjacent or broader spaces, including:
– Culture, storytelling, and everyday life
– Gender, identity, and lived experiences
– Work, survival, and navigating economic realities
– Politics, society, and current affairs
– Creative and narrative formats (e.g. storytelling, interviews, commentary)
– Youth, popular culture, and digital communities
The mapping should identify podcasts hosted by:
– Feminist movements and organizations
– Economic justice networks
– Research institutions and think tanks
– Independent media platforms and commentators
– Cultural producers, storytellers, and creative platforms - Podcast Audit and Opportunity Analysis
Conduct a strategic review of identified podcasts to assess both alignment and opportunity for reach expansion. This should include:
– Thematic focus and content areas
– Audience reach and engagement
– Geographic focus and listener demographics
– Format, tone, and storytelling approach
– Level of alignment with feminist, decolonial, or justice-oriented perspectives
– Potential to engage audiences who may not already be familiar with these perspectives
Where useful, the Consultant may identify clusters such as:
– Thematically aligned podcasts
– High-reach or influence-driven podcasts Format-driven podcasts suited for translating complex ideas to broader audiences - Strategic Opportunities for Engagement
Based on the mapping and audit, the Consultant will identify strategic opportunities to strengthen the visibility and listenership of the Djali Podcast.
This may include recommendations for:
– Guest appearances and cross-podcast conversations
– Podcast collaborations or co-produced episodes
– Thematic podcast circuits or clusters
– Partnerships with podcast networks or media platforms
– Strategic promotion within both aligned and adjacent audio communities
Deliverables
The Consultant will deliver the following:
- Podcast Mapping Report
A comprehensive mapping of relevant podcasts, including both aligned and high-reach platforms. - Podcast Audit and Alignment Analysis
A structured assessment of podcasts based on alignment and audience expansion potential. - Strategic Engagement Recommendations
Clear and practical recommendations outlining pathways for collaboration, cross-promotion, and partnerships.
Duration of the Consultancy
The assignment is estimated to commence on 1st May 2026 and end on 31st July 2026.
Supervisory Arrangements
The Consultant will work in close collaboration with Nawi’s Executive Director, Director of Programs & Strategy and Program Officer.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal individual or firm will possess the following qualifications:
- Proven experience in podcast evaluation, media analysis, or communications strategy.
- Strong understanding of African feminist thought and political contexts.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
- Familiarity with podcast platforms (e.g. Spotify, Apple Podcasts) and audience analytics.
- Experience in knowledge dissemination and audience engagement strategies.
- Excellent written communication skills.
How to Apply/Submission Guidelines
Interested individuals or firms should submit their proposal via email to procurement@nawi.africa. Submissions should be received by 5:00 pm EAT on 7 April 2026.
The email subject should state:
Individual/Company Name – Submission for Podcast Mapping Consultancy
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Submission requirements:
- Individual/company profile highlighting relevant experience.
- CV(s) of the consultant(s) who will be undertaking the assignment.
- Technical proposal, including (but not limited to):
a. Proposed methodology and approach to the assignment.
b. Detailed work plan and proposed timeline. - Financial proposal (in US dollars), including all applicable taxes and fees.
- At least three (3) references from similar assignments, preferably within feminist movements and nonprofit organisations.