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Operations Manager
African Rainbow Family
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Location:
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Remuneration:
GBP 36,150 GBP-GBP 42,426 GBP / yearly
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Posted on:
26/02/2026
Deadline to apply:
Open till filled
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Operations Manager
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African Rainbow Family
Hybrid- Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Not specified
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: GBP 36,150 GBP-GBP 42,426 GBP / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESCIntroduction
This is a new role in African Rainbow Family, a Leading UK Based Expert by Experience Grassroots Charity Campaigning and Advocating for Racial Justice and Human Rights of LGBTIQ+ Refugees and People Seeking Asylum of African Heritage & the Global Majority. It will appeal to someone with a strong desire to pioneer project management, advocacy and campaigning in a unique setting.
Job Overview and Summary
The Operations Manager will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering the day to day operations of African Rainbow Family across all of our centres. The post holder will be responsible for staff management, including the Grants and Monitoring Officer, service delivery, financial oversight, funding, influencing decision-makers, engaging stakeholders, and overseeing impactful advocacy and campaigns to ensure LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum’s human rights, dignity and wellbeing are prioritised in public policies and how we deliver our services.
The Operations Manager position is ideal for someone with previous experience of income generation and a proven success in securing funding from Trusts, Foundations and grant making bodies. Including Corporate Bodies.
This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and expertise, policy understanding, and excellent communication skills. African Rainbow Family’s approaches to our racial justice and human rights work are LivedExperience-Led by our service users (Siblings) and will involve working with Siblings, volunteers and staff members to amplify Siblings’ voices. The post holder will also work with politicians, policymakers, solicitors, clinicians and internal stakeholders, partner organisations, and the public to deliver services, advocate and campaign for change, ensuring that African Rainbow Family remains a leading voice in LGBTIQ+ refugee and asylum seeking policy, advocacy and campaigns.
Required Skills and Experience
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting
• Proficiency with relevant software and digital tools such as Salesforce
• Strong communication, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and process-oriented mindset
• Experience in policy development and implementation
• Organisational Effectiveness – including knowledge of charity law, fundraising regulations, case management, data storage systems and data protection (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection, etc.) Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.*When clicking on “Apply”, you will be redirected to the original job announcement and details
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Research Consultant Expires soon
Minority Watch
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Location:
Nigeria
Nigeria
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Remuneration:
Remuneration not disclosed
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Posted on:
26/02/2026
Deadline to apply:
27/02/2026
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Research Consultant
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Minority Watch
- Career category: Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESCMinority Watch (Registered as MINORITY ADVOCATES FOR EDUCATION AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RIGHTS INITIATIVE with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria: ( registration document) is a non-profit organization based in Lagos State, Nigeria, established in 2022, dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of LGBTQI persons, people living with HIV, women, and girls in Nigeria.
We are a non-profit organisation of lawyers and paralegals committed to the protection and enforcement of the rights and dignity of LGBTQI persons, people living with HIV, women, and girls in Nigeria. We offer legal representation to marginalized people facing various challenges, such as discrimination, violence, wrongful arrests, and human rights violations based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Minority Watch also uses strategic litigation and advocacy to bring about legal and policy reforms, working with government institutions, lawmakers, and human rights organizations to repeal discriminatory laws, implement inclusive policies, and develop legal frameworks that protect and empower LGBTQI persons, people living with HIV, women, and girls in Nigeria.
The Successful Applicant will:
Design and implement a mixed-methods primary research study,
Develop ethical, safety-centered research tools and protocols,
Conduct FDs, anonymous surveys, and lived-experience documentation,
Identify structural, legal, social, and institutional barriers to civic participation,
Analyze participation patterns, policy priorities, and engagement pathways,
Develop practical, evidence based recommendations for civil society, policymakers, and development actors,
Submit: Inception Report, Data Collection Tools, Draft & Final Report (40-60 pages), Policy Brief, and Findings Presentation,
Provide regular progress updates throughout the 10-12 week engagement
Applicant must be resident in Lagos State
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have:
A degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Public Health, Sociology, Political Science, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative primary research.
Strong experience working with sensitive or hard-to-reach populations.
Deep knowledge of Nigeria’s political, legal, and socio-cultural context.
Proven competence in ethical research, confidentiality, and data protection.
Strong analytical writing and reporting skills.
Capacity to apply trauma-informed, gender-sensitive, and do-no-harm*When clicking on “Apply”, you will be redirected to the original job announcement and details
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Internship
Communication and Partnership Intern, WomenX Collective Expires soon
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
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Location:
Kenya
Kenya
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Remuneration:
Remuneration not disclosed
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Posted on:
26/02/2026
Deadline to apply:
27/02/2026
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Communication and Partnership Intern, WomenX Collective
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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
- Job type: Internship
- Experience level: 0-2 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
GBV / VAWG Health Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR)WomenX Collective:
The Innovation and Transformation Branch, plays a pivotal role in guiding UNFPA towards a future of heightened efficiency, impact, and relevance, by shaping and executing strategic initiatives through cultivating innovation. Through the Equalizer, UNFPA Accelerator Fund, UNFPA’s Innovation and Transformation Branch leverages innovation, research, and technology to deliver at the scale and pace needed to achieve its transformative results by 2030. Against this backdrop, UNFPA established the WomenX Collective to advance innovation, research and investment in women’s health. This initiative aims to close the gap in women’s health solutions by enhancing partnerships and mobilizing resources and financing for scaling evidence-driven solutions. . The WomenX Collective seeks to address women's unmet health needs in low- and middle-income countries by linking global solutions with local capabilities, ensuring sustainable impact. It emphasizes utilizing knowledge and expertise from UNFPA program countries to foster international collaborations focused on improving women's and girls' health and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
Communications, Visibility & Event Support:
Assist in drafting content for digital platforms (website, social media, newsletters).
Support the development and distribution of communication materials for WomenX activities and milestones.
Help prepare knowledge products, briefing notes, and presentations for partners and stakeholders.
Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings and events (e.g., invitation management, venue coordination, catering, audio-visual setup).
Assist in drafting event concept notes and post-event reports.
Knowledge Management:
Support the organisation and maintenance of project files, databases, and shared platforms.
Research relevant topics as requested.
Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships:
Providing support to monitor trends and new developments with respect to resource allocations and new windows of financing of UNFPA Women X programmes, including the private sector.
Supporting the analysis of private sector engagements is key for Women X.
Supporting the identification of innovative partnership opportunities with potential partners in close relationship with the other UNFPA business units.
Supporting the organisation of Women X country catch-up calls.
Assisting in any other task as required by the Women X collective team.
Requirements:
a. Be enrolled in a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and have completed one full academic year;
b. Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as master’s programme or higher);
c. Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; or
d. Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.E) Demonstrate interest in the field of development;
F) Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in at least one of the working languages of the United Nations (English or French) and fluency in the official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish) of the UNFPA office as set out in these Terms of Reference;
G) Demonstrate ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.*When clicking on “Apply”, you will be redirected to the original job announcement and details
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Consultancy
International Consultant to support the UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard Expires soon
UN Women
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Location:
Georgia
Georgia
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Remuneration:
Remuneration not disclosed
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Posted on:
26/02/2026
Deadline to apply:
03/03/2026
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International Consultant to support the UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard
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UN Women
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Consultancy
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' roleBackground:
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Scope of Work and Responsibilities
The UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard methodology has been designed for in-country self-assessment as a means of fostering deeper understanding and ownership of results. The international Consultant will facilitate the exercise and apply participatory methods to ensure the Inter-Agency Assessment Team (IAT) is formed from the beginning of the exercise and leads and owns the process.
Background document review:- UNCT-SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard Technical Guidance and Framework
- UNCT SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard Georgia Reports (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025)
- UNCT-SWAP reports for the countries in the regions and from other countries
- Latest country CA and UNSDCF 2026-2030
- UNSDCF 2021-2025 Evaluation Report
- UNSDG United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework Guidance
- UNCT planning, budgeting, and programming documents
- UN Gender Theme Group's TOR, workplans and annual reports for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
- CEDAW Reports/other national assessments/Country Gender Equality Profile (2025 edition), national Gender Plans and legislation, etc.
Assistance and support for the IAT with the in-country assessment:- Support the collection of complementary data and evidence to rate indicators
- Conduct gender analysis of verification documents required to help the IAT rate areas of performance
- Facilitate working sessions with and provide technical support to key stakeholders such as the Resident Coordinator; Heads of Agencies; key programme staff; M&E teams, partners, etc. to discuss and score areas of performance.
- Complete the rating matrix based on IAT discussions and agreements.
- Facilitate a debrief with the UNCT HOAs to discuss findings and proposed actions.
Draft and finalize UNCT SWAP comprehensive report and Action Plan- Draft UNCT-SWAP narrative report, with inputs from IAT.
- Prepare Action Plan based on agreed follow-up action points identified through the assessment and workshop.
- Review and complete the final draft of the UNCT-SWAP narrative report and Action Plan based on feedback
Required Qualifications:- Master’s degree or equivalent in gender studies, social and political sciences, human rights, international relations, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in combination with at least two years of working experience in the relevant field could be considered in lieu of master’s.
- At least 7 years in case of master’s degree (9 years with bachelor’s) of practical experience of work on gender mainstreaming in development programmes/projects at national and international levels;
- At least 7 years in case of master’s (9 years with bachelor’s) of experience of work on results-based management, review and/or evaluation;
- Knowledge on the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF)Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
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Head of Research and Policy (maternity leave cover)
Women’s Budget Group (WBG)
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Location:
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Remuneration:
GBP 52,000 GBP / yearly
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Posted on:
26/02/2026
Deadline to apply:
17/03/2026
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Head of Research and Policy (maternity leave cover)
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Women’s Budget Group (WBG)
Hybrid- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: GBP 52,000 GBP / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender budgeting Leadership / governance Political participationAbout us
The UK Women’s Budget Group is a feminist think tank that provides evidence and capacity building on women’s economic position and that proposes policy alternatives for a gender-equal economy. We act as a link between academia, the women’s voluntary sector and the social policy world of think tanks. We draw on a network of pro-bono experts from academia, the new economics and the women’s movements, alongside a professional staff team, who are all essential to our work.
Job Description
Lead research and policy projects
You will lead our Research and Policy team and manage our research experts. This will include leading on existing and new projects from concept design to funder reporting, as well as conducting research in different areas of economic and social policy like social security, pensions, VAWG, labour market, social care, etc.
Maintain and forge external partnerships
You will maintain, identify and forge new collaborations with academics, feminist organisations and economics think tanks.
Represent WBG at external events and to the media
You will represent WBG in meetings with key stakeholders and speak at external events. You will also be a spokesperson for the press, radio and broadcast TV to promote WBG’s research and analysis.
Contribute to our advocacy strategy
You will work closely with our Communications and Public Affairs team to ensure our research outputs are relevant to our advocacy goals and that they are accessible to a wide range of audiences, including policymakers, politicians, journalists, and feminist campaigning organisations.
Supervise our research and policy support programme
In collaboration with our Head of Training and Capacity Building you will expand our programme of research and policy support for grassroots organisations in the UK and internationally.
Manage a team and support its members
You will be leading not only projects but also people. You will have experience of supporting, motivating and leading a team of people and supporting them to develop new skills and grow in their careers. This includes staff members and paid interns.
Essential:
Experience of undertaking qualitative and/or quantitative research with the aim of changing public policy. Knowledge of feminist approaches to economics.
Experience of designing, delivering, and managing projects with multiple partners. Experience of monitoring, evaluation and reporting against project objectives.
High degree of self-motivation, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure in a small team environment. Experience of supporting others to conduct research. Demonstrable leadership and team-working skills, including ability to motivate and supervise others, and willingness to ‘pitch in’ at all levels of work.
Track record in influencing and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Own network of feminist and/or progressive economics contacts.
Excellent written and oral communication skills for a range of audiences. Experience of communicating complex policy ideas in an accessible manner.
Demonstrable commitment to women’s rights, an understanding of how intersecting inequalities affect different women and commitment to the values of WBG.*When clicking on “Apply”, you will be redirected to the original job announcement and details
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Policy and Campaigns Lead
Young Women's Trust
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Location:
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Remuneration:
GBP 54,651 GBP / yearly
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Posted on:
26/02/2026
Deadline to apply:
09/03/2026
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Policy and Campaigns Lead
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Young Women's Trust
Hybrid- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: GBP 54,651 GBP / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Economic justice Movement buildingAbout us
Young Women’s Trust champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. We’re here to create a more equal world of work and raise young women’s incomes.
About the role
The Policy and Campaigns Lead is responsible for creating and delivering highimpact campaigns to build young women’s visibility, voice and power and achieve changes to policies, practices and attitudes which will bring about an equal world of work for young women. You will play a critical part in delivering our 23-28 strategy, and will build Young Women’s Trust’s policy expertise and campaigning capability and our alliances with others who can support us to achieve our purpose. You will bring a track record of leading campaigns which have demonstrably contributed to policy or other social change. You’ll be passionate about working with people with lived experience to develop policy solutions and campaigns, and will have the ability to build influential relationships and to represent Young Women’s Trust with a range of external audiences.
Key deliverables
• Devise evidence-based policy solutions to key issues relating to young women in the world of work.
• Lead impactful campaigns which bring about changes to government policy and/or employer practice. •
Mobilise and support young women to lead change through involvement in YWT campaigns and developing their own campaigning skills and confidence.
• Raise Young Women’s Trust’s profile as a social change organisation and develop strong relationships with policymakers and other key stakeholders.
Experience
• A significant track record of leading impactful social change campaigns, using a range of campaigning techniques.
• Experience of policy research, analysis and development, working with both data and lived experience voices.
• Experience of working with people directly affected by an issue, from a wide range of backgrounds, to support them to design and deliver campaigning activity.
• A strong working knowledge of the UK political system and a proven track record of engaging with national decision-makers, including parliamentarians and civil servants, to bring about change.
• Experience of managing policy and influencing projects, including strategic planning, budget setting and monitoring, and evaluation.*When clicking on “Apply”, you will be redirected to the original job announcement and details
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Gender-based Violence and Gender in Emergencies Technical Lead
Plan International
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Location:
Remote (global)
Remote (global)
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Remuneration:
Remuneration not disclosed
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Posted on:
26/02/2026
Deadline to apply:
08/03/2026
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Gender-based Violence and Gender in Emergencies Technical Lead
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Plan International
Remote (global)- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
GBV / VAWG Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We won’t stop until we are all equal.
The Opportunity
Plan International is seeking an experienced, passionate, and visionary Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Emergencies Technical Lead to drive excellence, innovation, and impact across our global humanitarian programming.
This senior-level role is an opportunity to shape global standards, influence key humanitarian actors, and strengthen the quality of lifesaving GBV prevention and response services for child survivors of violence in some of the world’s most challenging crisis contexts.
If you are a recognised technical expert in GBV and gender equality in emergencies, with a passion for empowering children and supporting humanitarian staff globally, we’d love to hear from you!
What you will do
In this role, you will lead Plan International’s global technical direction on GBV and gender in emergencies, developing high‑quality guidance, tools and learning resources to strengthen programming across the organisation. You will build capacity within humanitarian teams, including leading a global Community of Practice, and support Country Offices to conduct Rapid Gender Analysis and implement gender‑transformative approaches. You will cultivate strategic partnerships, drive resource mobilisation, and represent Plan International at global fora to champion the rights of girls and children affected by crisis. You will also lead research, evidence generation and innovation across the federation to enhance the impact and quality of GBV and gender programming in emergency settings.
About You
- Significant experience leading GBV programming for children in humanitarian contexts.
- Strong expertise in gender analysis, GBV mitigation and gender-transformative approaches.
- Experience developing global guidance, training and capacity development tools.
- Strong knowledge of humanitarian coordination systems.
- Proven donor engagement and partnership‑building skills.
- Excellent communication, analytical and writing abilities.
- Fluency in English; French preferred (Spanish/Arabic an asset).
- Able to travel up to 25%, sometimes to high‑risk environments.
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Programme Associate - Gender, Protection and Inclusion
World Food Programme (WFP)
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Location:
Barbados
Barbados
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Remuneration:
Remuneration not disclosed
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Posted on:
26/02/2026
Deadline to apply:
07/03/2026
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Programme Associate - Gender, Protection and Inclusion
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World Food Programme (WFP)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' roleBACKGROUNDThe World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saves lives in emergencies and leverages food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from disasters, the impacts of climate change and conflict. WFP is committed to advancing gender equality, protection, and inclusion as integral to this mandate. Guided by its 2026 Strategy on Sexual Exploration and Abuse and Sexual Harassment, 2022 Gender Policy, 2020 Protection and Accountability Policy, and 2021 Community Engagement Strategy for Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), 2021 Disability Inclusion Roadmap WFP seeks to promote safety, dignity and equitable access to assistance for women, men, girls, boys, and marginalised groups, while ensuring accountability to affected populations. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe Programme Associate (Gender, Protection, Inclusion) will provide specialized support and technical analysis to the MCO’s regional portfolio managed from the Barbados office, ensuring that protection, gender-sensitive, inclusive and transformative approaches and principles are systematically integrated into programmes, operations and partnerships including in emergency contexts. The Programme Associate will contribute to advocacy and capacity-building efforts on gender, protection and inclusion for WFP staff and cooperating partners. This includes strengthening programme quality and building partner capacity to apply gender, protection, and inclusion principles across planning, implementation, and monitoring to maximize safety, dignity, and equality, and minimize social tensions and unintended discrimination or exclusion. The role involves conducting analytical work to inform evidence-based strategies and activities, providing technical support to integrate gender, protection, inclusion and accountability to affected people (AAP) into all aspects of WFP’s work, and collaborating closely with activity managers to ensure compliance with corporate standards. The Programme Associate will also contribute to risk analysis, design and review of programme tools, and support monitoring and reporting to ensure continuous improvement of programme delivery. The Programme Associate will also serve as the focal point for the Framework for Accountability for Results (FAR) during the design of the new Multi-Country Strategic Plan (2027-2031, currently under development) ensuring integration of gender, protection, and inclusion outcomes into strategic plan activities.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:- Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
- At least six years of relevant experience in the humanitarian and/or development sectors with focus on gender, protection and inclusion. Experience of undertaking capacity building of colleagues or partner organisations. Experience in humanitarian and/or development project management. Experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of stakeholders: governments and/or humanitarian & development stakeholders, preferably related to social protection, food security & nutrition and related emergency responses or other types of programmes.
- Practical knowledge integrating humanitarian protection, gender equality, women’s empowerment, accountability to affected people, disability, sexual and gender-based violence and humanitarian principles into humanitarian assistance.:
- Fluency (level C) in both oral and written communication in English.
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Consultancy
Gender Equality Expert Expires soon
Parliamentary Centre
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Location:
Remote (global)
Remote (global)
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Remuneration:
Remuneration not disclosed
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Posted on:
26/02/2026
Deadline to apply:
03/03/2026
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Gender Equality Expert
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Parliamentary Centre
Remote (global)- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Leadership / governance Political participationProject Background
The Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented in Ghana, Kenya, and Togo, aims to improve development outcomes and human rights. The initiative supports partner parliaments and parliamentarians in ensuring that policies, laws, and budgets reflect the diverse needs of the population—particularly those of women, girls, and the most marginalized groups. The ILGRP is implemented by the Parliamentary Centre and the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs.
Scope of Work
Under the guidance of the Project Manager at the Parliamentary Centre and in close collaboration with the National Gender Expert in Ghana, the Consultant will:
● Review and Strengthen Gender Integration in the Parliamentary Committees Operational Manual: Review the draft Operational Manual for Parliamentary Committees and identify gaps and opportunities for integrating a gender lens. Ensure the integration of good practices from international and Canadian parliament that make parliamentary committees work effectively and efficiently.
● Develop and Integrate Gender-Responsive Recommendations into the Operational Manual: Work collaboratively with the National Expert to integrate Gender-Responsive Recommendations into the Operational Manual.
● Collaboratively conduct at least one Stakeholder engagement session on the draft manual: Collaborate with the national expert to map out the stakeholder sessions and attend virtually, subject to availability and connectivity. Indicative timing: February–March 2026 (exact dates and meeting schedule to be confirmed based on the Parliament of Ghana’s validation calendar). Deliverables and level of effort guidance The draft Operational Manual is approximately 22,000 words (approximately 83 pages), plus annexes.
Deliverables are expected to include:
● An annotated version of the manual with tracked changes and comments.
● A concise recommendations note summarizing priority revisions for improved gender integration.
● Inputs to support one virtual stakeholder/validation session, plus brief follow-up notes capturing any agreed revisions.
Qualifications and experience
To effectively carry out the responsibilities described, the consultant must demonstrate strong gender expertise alongside practical experience working with parliaments.
● Advanced degree in a relevant field (Gender Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, International Development, International Relations, or related).
● Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in gender equality, institutional reform, parliamentary strengthening, or closely related work.
● Demonstrated experience applying gender analysis or gender mainstreaming to institutional reform, preferably in a legislative context.
● Strong understanding of how parliamentary committees function, including oversight, hearings, evidence use, reporting, and secretariat support.
● Proven ability to review, strengthen, and operationalize manuals, guidelines, SOPs, or comparable governance documents so they are clear, usable, and implementable.
● Ability to work collaboratively with an in-country expert and program team, and to deliver to tight timelines.
● Experience working with parliaments (preferred), legislative bodies (preferred), or public institutions—preferably in Africa.*When clicking on “Apply”, you will be redirected to the original job announcement and details
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Job
Director of Advocacy and Communications
Prospera International Network of Women’s Funds (Prospera)
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Location:
Remote (global)
Remote (global)
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Remuneration:
USD 92,000 USD-USD 124,000 USD / yearly
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Posted on:
26/02/2026
Deadline to apply:
15/03/2026
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Director of Advocacy and Communications
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Prospera International Network of Women’s Funds (Prospera)
Remote (global)- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Comms/ Digital/ Media
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
- Organisation type: Funds
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: USD 92,000 USD-USD 124,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
Movement buildingReports to: Executive Director
Direct reports: Communications Manager, and Research and Advocacy Manager
Job Type: Full-time Permanent role
Job Band: 3
About Prospera:
Prospera International Network of Women’s and Feminist Funds (INWFF) is a membership network of independent women and feminist funds who work to redistribute resources to a diverse women’s and feminist movements working across the Global South and East. At present our network brings together 49 women’s and feminist funds giving grants in 174 countries and territories, mobilizing over $300 million USD annually. Our members work collectively to transform philanthropy around the world by shifting power and putting flexible money directly into the hands of diverse activists, organizations, and movements Prospera has a global small but a mighty Secretariat team. As an organization, we embrace the feminist values and culture in the way we work internally and within the network and externally with our allies and the boarder communities and stakeholders.
Job Summary:
The Director of Advocacy and Communications provide strategic leadership to advance Prospera’s global advocacy strategy through high-impact advocacy, public affairs, and communications initiatives, underpinned by robust research and evidence. This role shapes the organization’s external voice, strengthens its influence on policy and funding landscapes, and ensures consistent, compelling messaging across all channels, while ensuring the strategic use of data to inform decision-making and storytelling. The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team, working closely with senior leadership, program teams, and external partners to drive systemic change and amplify the voices of our members. The role will ensure the organization’s advocacy is grounded in credible evidence and its communications are compelling, consistent, and impactful.
Required:
· Bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, Law, International Relations, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).· At least 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in advocacy, strategic communications, or public affairs, nonprofit or social impact sector / for social justice movement and/or networks.· At least 5 years of experience of team and people management.· Strong knowledge of development cooperation debates, feminist funding discussions, and feminist philanthropy.· Demonstrated success in influencing funders’ policies and practices.· Proven experience leading integrated advocacy, research and communications strategies.· Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills.· Excellent command of English; additional language skills (Spanish, French) are an asset· Ability to navigate complex political and cultural contexts with diplomacy.· Ability to travel up to 30%.
Preferred:
· Knowledge and / or experience of working with US or European Philanthropy.· Experience in working for an international organization and / or network.· Experience of working within an Executive Team.
Prospera is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, grounded in feminist principles that value collective care, self-determination, and justice. We strongly encourage applications from women, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people, as well as individuals from racialized, Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, and other underrepresented or marginalized communities.
*When clicking on “Apply”, you will be redirected to the original job announcement and details
*There are individuals who may use GenderJobs.org name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. GenderJobs.org does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone pretending to be GenderJobs.org, please contact us at [email protected]
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