Girls Not Brides is the only global organisation uniquely focused on creating and sustaining a worldwide movement to end child, early and forced marriage and unions (CEFMU) and ensuring that this movement leads to tangible change for the girls at risk or affected by the practice. We are a network of more than 1,400 civil society organisations in over 100 countries working in partnership to end child marriage.

Our vision is a world without child marriage where girls and women enjoy equal status with boys and men and can achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Our vision challenges deeply embedded social norms that harm the lives of girls, women and their communities.

We are seeking an experienced individual to lead Girls Not Brides work on influencing, evidence and learning and technical support on CEFMU in conflict and crisis-affected settings. The role will play a leading role in strengthening and sharing evidence and raising awareness of child marriage in conflict and crisis-affected settings. They will catalyse stronger and more coordinated collective efforts to prevent and respond to child marriage in conflict and crisis-affected settings, working with and influencing key sectors and actors including civil society, UN agencies, and others.

 

The role-holder will work closely with regional teams to ensure this work is informed by the experiences, knowledge and priorities of Girls Not Brides members. This role sits within the Learning, Evidence and Impact Directorate, with a dotted line to the External Engagement team. 

We are looking for a dynamic professional with in-depth experience in the humanitarian and development sector. You have a deep understanding of evidence-based strategies and programmatic approaches to improve the lives of adolescent girls living in conflict- and/or crisis-affected settings with thematic and policy expertise on gender equality and/or child rights in humanitarian settings. You have strong relationships across the global humanitarian coordination system, among UN agencies, and key sectors including GBV, child protection, education and SRHR sectors, and a comprehensive understanding of the policy and funding landscape. You are an experienced advocate and influencer, who understands the priorities and motivations of actors working in conflict and crisis settings. You have strong experience of working with and convening different sector actors, including civil society organisations in different contexts.