Regional Representative (South Asia & MENA)
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Equality Now
Remote (local)- Location: Sri Lanka , Nepal , Egypt, Lebanon
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 2-5 years, 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: USD 25,000 USD-USD 50,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 02/03/2026
- Location: Sri Lanka , Nepal , Egypt, Lebanon
ABOUT EQUALITY NOW:
At Equality Now, we aspire to create a world in which women and men have equal rights under the law and full enjoyment of their human rights. Our mission is gender equality. And how we get there matters. Here are the values behind everything we do.
MISSION OBJECTIVE: SOUTH ASIA
To expand Equality Now’s impact across South Asia by advancing legal and systemic change through regional advocacy, strategic partnerships, litigation support, and engagement with human rights mechanisms. The Regional Representative, South Asia plays a critical role in advancing the organization's work through both legal acumen and strategic activism.
To expand Equality Now’s impact across South Asia by advancing legal and systemic change through regional advocacy, strategic partnerships, litigation support, and engagement with human rights mechanisms. The Regional Representative, South Asia plays a critical role in advancing the organization's work through both legal acumen and strategic activism.
MISSION OBJECTIVE: MENA
The Associate, MENA advances Equality Now’s mission to develop and implement frameworks and strategies for regional legal reform campaigns in the MENA, particularly in the area of family law. Working closely with our MENA partners and the Hurra Coalition members, the Associate, MENA supports cross-border advocacy, inclusive coalition-building, and capacity development to combat discrimination and violence against women and girls and uphold legal rights, especially in the area of family law.
By following ethical practices and sharing process observations, the Associate, MENA helps sustain service quality and accountability. They engage internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth delivery, timely outputs, and continuous improvement. Through their support in research, communications, and convenings, the role helps translate evidence-based advocacy into measurable progress on gender equality.
Targeted Specialized Knowledge
South East Asia
- A bachelor’s degree and a qualifying law degree (or equivalent legal credential required for legal practice) are required.
- 8+ years experience in the legal, human rights, or women’s rights field or equivalent experience that directly contributes to Equality Now’s mission to protect and promote the rights of women and girls in the region is required
- Additional graduate-level qualifications in relevant areas such as public policy, human rights, or gender studies are strongly preferred.
MENA
- Bachelor’s degree in law, human rights, gender studies, international relations, social sciences, or another field relevant to Equality Now’s mission is preferred; a relevant diploma or equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
- 2–4 years of progressive experience in NGO, advocacy, or coalition-based work advancing women’s and girls’ rights and broader human rights in MENA contexts.
- Strong technical literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and digital collaboration tools.
- Skilled in budget tracking, expenditure reconciliation, and variance reporting to support program oversight and donor compliance.
- Proficient in processing invoices, reimbursements, and expenses in line with financial policies, donor requirements, and audit standards.
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