About the role
Global Programme Advisory and Expert Review Partners give independent technical feedback on Risalat programmes, tools and publications before and after they are used. Reviewers check accuracy, relevance to current rules and practice, and whether content is useful for participants.
Independent review keeps our programmes credible and up to date with changes in donor frameworks, regulations and professional standards. Reviews are honest technical opinions, never purchased endorsements. Engagements are occasional and agreed individually.
Responsibilities
- Review programme outlines, materials, case studies and assessments in your field.
- Check technical accuracy against current regulations, frameworks and standards.
- Assess relevance for the intended participants and region.
- Identify gaps, outdated content and opportunities for improvement.
- Review free tools and diagnostics for correctness and usefulness.
- Write clear, constructive review notes with specific recommendations.
- Advise on new topics and changes in your field.
- Disclose any interests that could affect your independence.
Outputs and success measures
- Written review notes with prioritised recommendations.
- Accuracy checks against named sources and standards.
- Suggestions for new or updated content.
- Short advisory input on programme direction where requested.
- Confirmation of reviewed versions.
What we are looking for
Essential
- Senior expertise in a field relevant to Risalat programmes.
- Up-to-date knowledge of rules, frameworks or standards in that field.
- Ability to give clear, constructive written feedback.
- Independence and integrity.
- Excellent English.
- Reliability with agreed review deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience designing or evaluating professional training.
- Work with development partners or regulators.
- Academic or professional publications.
Tools and skills
What you gain
- Influence on the quality of programmes used by institutions worldwide.
- Contact with Risalat's network of trainers and consultants.
- Recognition as a reviewer where you agree to be named.
- Possible advisory involvement in new programme areas.
How we work
Reviews are occasional and remote. Each review's scope, timing and fee is agreed in writing. You keep full independence in your opinion.
Assignments, working hours, fees, deliverables and location are agreed in writing before work begins. This listing does not guarantee selection, paid work or a minimum number of assignments. Applicants employed elsewhere must comply with employer policies and disclose conflicts of interest.
Selection process
- Apply online with your CV and fields of expertise.
- We review seniority, independence and relevance.
- A short conversation to agree review areas.
- A written agreement for each review.
We assess every application on relevance, demonstrated work and current project needs.
Ethics and independence
- Institutional ambassadors are knowledge and learning connectors, not undisclosed sales agents. They never seek confidential procurement information, influence tender decisions, promise selection or receive payments tied to decisions they control.
- Please disclose any public employment, procurement authority and outside-work restrictions that apply to you.
- Programme reviewers give independent technical feedback, not purchased endorsements.
- Volunteer research is always optional, lawful and never replaces paid client work.
- Contributors obtain permission before using employer titles, logos, recordings, confidential cases or institutional affiliations.
Questions
Will my name be used to promote programmes?
Only with your explicit agreement, and never as a paid endorsement.
How often are reviews needed?
It depends on programme development in your field. It is an occasional assignment.
Can I review programmes in more than one field?
Yes, where you have recognised expertise in each.