Feminist Development Justice Programme Associate

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Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)

Remote (local)
  • Location: Caucasus and Central Asia, East, South and Southeast Asia, West Asia/ Southwest Asia
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: $1,200 USD / monthly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 29/04/2024
  • Location: Caucasus and Central Asia, East, South and Southeast Asia, West Asia/ Southwest Asia
Movement building Political participation
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Assisting and work closely with Programme Officer to implement, monitor and evaluate programme activities (includes training, documentation, research, consultations, campaigns, advocacy) according to programme’s annual work plan and overall strategic plan; 
  • Providing support to programme organising committee members and partners in engaging with the  programme that includes maintaining regular and secure communication among network members or partners (including email, video calls, telephone calls, etc.);
  • Providing support to coordinate the participation of members and partners attending programme activities (including logistical, visa, airline booking, finance support during meetings); as well as supporting the coordination with members and partners to strengthen advocacy opportunities in regional and international policy spaces;
  • Providing administrative and planning support to the Programme Officer including network coordination relevant to its work in engaging international and regional human rights mechanisms; 
  • Providing support in ensuring the thorough and substantive documentation of the programme’s major activities and ensure that summary evaluation feeds into programme  reports;
  • Providing support in facilitating the publication of key knowledge tools and resources that may be led by the programme or outcomes from cross-programme collaboration;
  • Assisting the Programme Officer in writing programme narrative and financial reports for members and donors.

Selection Criteria
  • Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of women’s human rights in Asia and the Pacific. 
  • In depth understanding and knowledge on political, economic, and socio-cultural environments in the region and its impact on women’s human rights.
  • Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years experience in development work, women’s human rights and/or social movements at the national, regional, or international level, and experience in regional or global networks and mechanisms is an advantage.
  • A degree in social and political science, law, human rights, development or women’s studies.
  • Experience in research support via desk, legal, qualitative and quantitative research skills, and capacity to analyse and critique economic, social and development policies. Experience in policy analysis is an asset.
  • Experience in coordinating and producing knowledge, communications and advocacy materials related to development processes is an advantage.
  • Knowledge and experience in engaging with 2030 Agenda/Sustainable Development Goals processes or other sustainable development processes is an asset.
  • Experience and knowledge of participatory data gathering and analysis and participatory facilitation with grassroots organisations and their communities is an asset.
  • Strong coordination/teamwork skills both within and across teams. 
  • Project management skills including programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is an asset, while experience in feminist MEL is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, membership-driven network and its allies.
  • Excellent command of English language, both oral and written; demonstrated ability to write for movements as well as programme reports and project proposals.
  • Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to network in a multicultural environment and to develop strong professional relationships with members and other stakeholders.
  • Proficient computer skills – familiarity in using online shared platforms such as Google Suite, Zoom, Miro preferred. 
  • Must be able to travel overseas as required.

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