Call for Tender: Series of Articles on Ecofeminism, Environmental Justice, and Women’s Resource Management in Tunisia

1. Background

In the light of current global climate conditions—marked by resource scarcity, extractivism, and systemic inequalities—the connection between environmental degradation and social domination has become impossible to ignore. Ecofeminism has emerged as a crucial framework to analyze how the oppression of women intersects with the exploitation of nature.

However, when confronted with the lived realities of the Global South, and the Arab World in particular, these grand theoretical frameworks often manifest in unique, complex ways. Ironically, while their daily practices embody a profound articulation of environmental care and gendered labor, women in the North African region rarely label themselves as “ecofeminists.” Furthermore, despite their central role in sustaining local ecosystems and food sovereignty, the underlying systems of property, land ownership, and political governance continue to restrict their decision-making power and capture the economic value they generate.

To move beyond superficial observations, it is essential to document these invisible struggles, bridge the gap between global ecofeminist theories and North African realities, and critically analyze the systemic blockages that turn virtuous local practices into burdens of subordination.

The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS) North Africa seeks to enrich this vital dialogue through an impactful series of essays and op-eds that combine analytical depth with concrete field realities, empowering citizens and movements with the knowledge needed to engage in an informed debate on environmental and climate justice.

2. Object of the tender

The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS) North Africa Office is seeking a qualified journalist, researcher, media team, or civil society expert to produce a series of essays and op-eds exploring the realities, challenges, and theoretical configurations of ecofeminism and women’s resource management in North Africa.

3. General Objectives

• To bridge theory and practice: Evaluate how global ecofeminist frameworks align with or differ from the practical, lived realities of North African women on the ground.
• To make structural struggles visible: Highlight the hidden labor of women in key sectors (food systems, traditional fishing, seed preservation, foraging) and document their role in environmental protest movements.
• To provide a critical systemic analysis: Interrogate the structural dynamics of power, answering four key cross-cutting questions: who decides, who executes, who owns, and who bears the costs of resource management.
• To foster national dialogue: Provide intellectual tools and accessible narratives to help civil society, activists, and citizens participate in the national dialogue regarding environmental sustainability, labor rights, and gender justice.

4. Target Groups

The series aims to reach a diverse audience, including:

• Civil society organizations (NGOs), environmental activists, and feminist movements in Tunisia and the wider region.
• Academic researchers, students, and thinkers focused on political ecology, feminist geography, and climate justice.
• Concerned citizens, consumers, and agricultural workers interested in food sovereignty and territorial rights.
• International cooperation partners and policymakers looking for intersectional perspectives on the Tunisian ecological landscape.

5. Scope of Work and Suggested Themes

Each article/essay should range between 1,200 and 1,500 words (or more depending on the final editorial agreement), combining desk research/literature reviews with qualitative field methodologies (such as interviews, focus groups, or field observations).

6. Proposal, Award, and Tender Submission Deadline

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in journalism, academic research, or socio-environmental activism, with a clear focus on gender issues, political ecology, or socio-economics in Tunisia.
• Strong ability to articulate complex theoretical frameworks (e.g., feminist political ecology, decolonial climate justice) alongside accessible, field-rooted storytelling.
• Extensive knowledge of the North African rural, coastal, urban, and environmental landscape.

Submission Requirements:

• A short methodological and conceptual note outlining the proposed angles, field sites, and structural approach for the articles.
• A Timeline and Deliverables details
• A portfolio of similar previous work or published writing.
• A CV of the lead author, researcher, or team profile.
• Financial Offer
• Administrative compliance: A valid business registration, tax identification, and professional certifications.

* Please note that only applications providing a valid business registration, tax identification, or equivalent professional legal status will be considered.

* Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.

• Deadline for Submission: July 20, 2026.
• Send to: Procurement.NorthAfrica@rosalux.org
• Subject line: Tender: Ecofeminism & Environmental Justice Series

7. Languages

The series can be produced and submitted in French, Arabic, or English. Proposals that feature a cross-lingual approach or facilitate translation are highly encouraged.

8. Publishers

The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS) shall be the primary publisher of the series. RLS reserves the exclusive right to translate the produced materials into other languages (including but not limited to Arabic, French, German, or English) and to publish, syndicate, or share the content across its global media platforms, book formats, and partner networks.

10. Contact

For any questions, clarifications, or further information regarding this Call for Tender, please contact the procurement team via email: Procurement.NorthAfrica@rosalux.org with the subject line: Questions & Info on Ecofeminism Series.