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1. Secretariat and Network Management
a. Manage and action Secretariat and Coordinating Committee contracts and billing;
b. Act as primary focal point for COFEM’s Fiscal Sponsor;
c. Monitor and maintain internal communications and knowledge management systems (i.e. Facebook, Outlook, and Gmail) as well as the internal Secretariat calendar;
d. Respond to all potential member requests and review questionnaires;
e. Coordinate yearly reflection sessions for the Secretariat and Coordinating Committee;
f. Participate in all COFEM Working Groups and brainstorm strategies for ongoing member engagement;
g. Oversee and manage the administration of COFEM’s network.

2. Organizational Inclusion and Values
a. Update guidelines as needed to ensure that COFEM’s processes are structured and functioning in line with an intersectional framework, COFEM’s Guiding Feminist
Principles, and Internal Communications Guidelines;
b. Develop strategies for ensuring that a diversity of members are able to lead and participate in COFEM conversations;
c. Provide guidance to the COFEM Secretariat and Coordinating Committee on issues and concerns around diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and lead on solutions.

3. Donor Relationships and Accountability
a. Ensure regular communication with donors and COFEM’s fiscal sponsor;
b. Support stewardship of donor representatives by inviting them to participate in project activities, where appropriate;
c. Facilitate periodic donor meetings;


4. Financial Leadership and Budgets
a. With the Financial Leadership and Budget Consultant, track and monitor COFEM budgets alongside our fiscal host;
b. Liaise with COFEM’s fiscal host on monthly invoicing for Secretariat, as well as honorariums for members.

5. Resource Mobilization
a. Support the Resource Mobilization Consultant and Senior Advisor in resource mobilization activities;
b. Support the development of new proposals.

The Coordinator in partnership with the Co-Coordinator for Advocacy, Learning and
Movement Building will:
1. Develop the annual Action Plan with the support of the Secretariat and Coordinating
Committee, aligned to the resource mobilization strategy;
2. Track COFEM’s impact on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis for reporting;
3. Develop and review COFEM’s grant proposals and reports;

Required skills and experience
■ Demonstrated ability to create respectful relationships and fruitful collaborations in remote / virtual environments
■ Hold strong feminist values and support an inclusive environment;
■ A positive attitude, someone who is flexible, responsive, and understanding of the diverse
needs of a global team and membership;
■ Respect for the core principles of COFEM and confidentiality of its members, as COFEM is a
members-only forum;
■ Strong understanding of, commitment to, and evidence of incorporation of feminist principles and approaches in GBV work;
■ An understanding of and interest in work addressing GBV/VAWG as well as a deep knowledge of feminist theory;
■ Understanding of and commitment to diversity, inclusion and leadership approaches that
reflect the core principles that are articulated in COFEM’s bylaws, including transparency,
mutual support, shared power and collective learning;
■ Experience in supporting organizational strengthening efforts, managing website and/or
social media channels, writing reports and working on multi-stakeholder partnerships; and
■ At least 3 years of experience working with activist groups, NGO or INGOs.