Who can apply?

• with dedication to — and experience regarding — the human and social rights of persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC)
• who meets the requirements set out below

The position

• Identify and systematize challenges and best practices in safe programming in collaboration with partner organizations, providing key inputs to strengthen their safeguarding policies;
• Design and implement a comprehensive awareness-raising and training plan on feminist and safeguarding principles, promoting their understanding and practical application;
• Support partner organizations in designing and facilitating training spaces for men and community leaders, fostering equitable and non-violent masculinities through context-specific pedagogical tools;
• Support organizational strengthening processes in the areas of gender, diversity, safe programming, and ethical case management.

• Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status in Canada;
• Have university degree in gender studies, sociology, international development or any other relevant field;
• Have at least 3 years of experience related to the mandate; 
• Be fluent in Spanish, spoken and written (required);
• Master the Office suite.

• Monthly allowance for living expenses;
• 20% increase in the allowance per accompanying child (maximum of 2 children)
• 1,500$ CAD per year/per child for school fees
• Monthly housing allowance;
• Round trip flight with 2 checked luggage;
• Round trip flight for accompanying child(ren).
• 200$ CAD for additional luggage;
• Advantageous medical insurance for you and the accompanying child(ren);
• A volunteer support program during your mandate and up to two months after the end of your mandate;
• 20 days of vacation and other holidays;
• Access to various training courses (E-Learning, etc.);
• A rewarding experience with a well-known and recognized organization.

• Investigate and troubleshoot issues related to data collection, including respondents, database, and other technical issues
• Data processing, cleaning, and checking
• Programmatically output data into tables
• Oversee coding and preparations for data processing, develop coding instructions, train Research Assistants in coding procedures
• Support senior staff with data management, analysis of international surveys (e.g. DHS, MICS, PMA), program code and associated documentation for all component projects for AIU
• Assist with any necessary original data collection activities, including programming questionnaires and tools for collecting cost data.

• Search for and gather literature and relevant information, draft summaries of articles for a literature review, maintain updated reference lists and group library settings in Zotero
• Reviewing and formatting references and formatting to meet journal specifications, including text, tables, figures
• Fact-checking manuscripts, reports and fact sheets

• Archive work during and after project completion
• Provide operational and administrative support to the AIU Program Manager and/or Research Project Lead, as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible, related work experience; or a Master’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 1 year of related work experience
• Proficiency in using quantitative analysis software (Stata, R, etc)
• Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and willingness to gain proficiency in other computer programs
• Ability to assume responsibility for organizing and managing data collection activities
• Strong organizational and communication skills, ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines, accuracy and attention to detail, as well as a self-motivated work style and ability to work well both individually and in a group
• Conscientious work habits and adherence to deadlines
• Familiarity with reproductive health topics, including abortion, contraception, sexual health
• Experience in performing and understanding progressively more complex research activities
• Good judgment in terms of asking for clarification when necessary, updating supervisors of progress/problems on a timely basis
• Assume progressively more responsibility for project tasks and work independently without close supervision
• Ability to assist in the training of research assistants
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish is desirable

• Deliver evidence-based, trauma and violence-informed family violence risk assessment, intervention and recovery support.
• Conduct family violence, child safety and suicide risk assessments.
• Provide case management and care planning for clients impacted by family violence.
• Manage and respond to family violence referrals in collaboration with intake clinicians.
• Contribute to service development, evaluation and best-practice responses for LGBTIQ+ family violence presentations.

• Strong knowledge of family violence frameworks, including Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and Child Information Sharing Scheme
• Experience supporting people affected by family violence and interpersonal trauma
• Strong assessment, case planning, documentation and stakeholder engagement capability
• Commitment to working affirmatively with LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with or affected by HI

• Relationship based fundraising 40% (external)
• Strategy, new initiatives, subject matter expert 25% (internal)
• Public voice and storyteller 20% (external)
• Community Builder 15% (10% internal + 5% external)

• Academic Preparation: Every Woman supports substituting lived leadership experience for academic attainment.  A bachelor’s degree is a minimum, a master’s degree is desired/preferred, and any relevant lived experience/work experience that is relevant is meaningful.
• Fundraising Success: 7–10 or more years of successful fundraising experience, including responsibility for annual fundraising totals of $5 million or more.
• Campaign Leadership: 7–10 or more years of leadership experience in women’s international human rights campaigns.
• Communications/Spokesperson Experience: 7–10 or more years serving in a communications leadership role, or the equivalent, with demonstrated success in securing major media attention for human rights and/or women’s rights issues; engaging and mobilizing support through social media channels; and contributing strong writing, publication, public speaking, and major media experience.
• Commitment to the Issue: 7–10 or more years of demonstrated commitment to women’s rights, human rights, prevention of violence against women, or closely related issues.

• Content writing
• Canva
• AI tools
• Social media planning (Buffer)
• WordPress & Elementor
• Flexible, remote working environment
• A reference and LinkedIn recommendation
  
  

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  Strong interest in LGBTQIA+ inclusion and/or neurodiversity
• Fluent English (minimum B2 CEFR)
• Creative, organised, and proactive
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Interest in content creation, blogging, or digital platforms
• have access to a fast internet connection
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• Technical Requirements
• Laptop/Computer:
  •  A reliable laptop or desktop capable of running web browsers, Canva, and basic WordPress/Elementor editing 
  •  Minimum 8GB RAM recommended (4GB acceptable if performance is stable) 
  •  Updated browser (Chrome, Safari, or equivalent) 
• Internet Connection:
  •  Stable internet connection with at least 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload
  •  Ability to join video calls (Zoom/Google Meet) without interruption
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• Design and draft the protection strategy for the mission based on context, identifying suitable approaches and interventions
• Design a Theory of change or a defined model of protection response and ensure it is aligned to the Global Protection Strategy

• Is responsible for the capacity building of the entire protection team ensuring technical quality
• Draft SOPs for protection interventions (Case Management, Protection Monitoring, Cash, Legal, MHPSS, CB[P) and ensure the respect of it in all projects
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• Periodically (quarterly) analyze the protection trend and the data of INTERSOS protection intervention to identify needs, issues, trends
• Provide strategic protection analysis and development of periodic trend reports (including aspects of conflict analysis, gender and risk management) from program experience to improve development, implementation and policy and advocacy activities

• Contextualize and adapt internal and global guidelines, ensuring these are rolled out and known by staffs
• Update and inform the program teams on the protection situation analysis
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• Directly supervise, coach and mentor Protection Specialists and conduct regular performance reviews (IRP)
• Review work plans of Protection Specialists and define priorities together with Protection Project Managers
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• Design M&E tools for protection activities and interventions and provide guidance on use of the tools and ensure they are used
• Measure the impact of the activities and identify the best practices
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• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant donors, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations
• Maintain effective relationships with Protection, GBV and CP clusters and related working groups at national level

• BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)
• Minimum 8 years of experience with NGOs in developing countries of which minimum 5 years should be in protection technical roles
• Experience in implementation of key protection interventions related to Case management, PSS and Community based Protection
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in protection.
• English mandatory.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field, or a combination of relevant experience, training, and/or education.
• 5+ years of experience in process improvement, operations, business analysis, or organizational effectiveness roles. 
• Experience and understanding of financial operations within a non-profit organization
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting cross-functional initiatives and managing process change.
• Experience working with complex stakeholder environments and balancing multiple priorities.
• Strong process mapping and analysis skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical guidance.
• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to analyze data, define KPIs, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience developing training materials and supporting adoption of new processes across teams.

• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in implementing programmes related to gender-based violence (GBV), women’s rights, and survivor support.
• Proven track record in establishing and strengthening survivor-led or community-based networks, particularly women-led initiatives.
• Track record of strong institutional experience in survivor-centred programming, movement building, and trauma-informed approaches, particularly in conflict-affected and displacement settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed, survivor-centred approaches, including safe and ethical engagement with survivors.
• Experience delivering capacity building and training programmes, including development of curricula, facilitation of workshops, and mentoring approaches.
• Strong institutional knowledge of protection principles, safeguarding, and do-no-harm standards.
• Direct operational experience in Sudan, Chad, Uganda, or similar humanitarian and conflict-affected contexts.
• Strong engagement with local civil society organizations, women-led groups, and grassroots movements.
• Understanding of socio-cultural and protection dynamics affecting survivors in displacement and conflict settings.

• Co-create the Gender Lens Investment (GLI) Advocacy and Intervention Strategy with Work Plan for 2 Years jointly with the Project Director and Senior Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor;
• Contextualise the Global Toolkit - ‘Using Finance and tool for Social Change’ to the local context - This includes the Glossary of Terms, the Facilitator Guide and the Training Modules with the adaptability for different audiences, i.e. fund managers, women’s rights organizations, banks. etc.;
• Work closely with the Project GESI Team to jointly plan and deliver the training for Fund Managers including advice on the relevant participants for the training through a training of trainer (ToT) model;
• Observe and support the GESI team to deliver the training for selected Women’s Rights Organizations (WRO);
• Work with the Project Director to structure the Innovation Grant for Fund Managers to  incentivize GLI investments and adaptations, particularly its deployment, process and monitoring advice on determining the agenda for the Orange Forum coming up in October 2026 and the project’s role in this forum to advance GLI in SL;
• Advise on the content and delivery of a tailored Angel Investor Training that will be carried out in the second half of 2026 by an expert volunteer to ensure that investors who would connect with the project are aware of the risks involved, including facilitating investor participation for the training workshops;  

• A Masters Degree in gender studies, international development/relations, social anthropology, law and women’s rights, finance, socio-economics, or other field directly related to the substantive area identified in the title of the post is required. 
• 7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the area of gender equality and inclusion, of which at least three years at the international level is required; 
• Knowledge and experience in gender and finance within the Sri Lankan context, with demonstrated experience working with stakeholders in both of these areas, is essential 
• Demonstrated experience developing training curriculum and facilitating training sessions using participatory approaches
• Understanding of human rights dimensions of gender, finance, including promoting the rights of marginalized groups, essential 
• Experience in culturally sensitive programming is essential 
• Experience in engaging with the finance ecosystem, sectors and key stakeholders is essential 
• Full fluency in English; Sinhala or Tamil fluency is strongly encouraged.

• designing and conducting research studies in the field
• working with large-scale registry and population-based data, as well as data from clinical cohorts
• analysing and interpreting data using appropriate epidemiological and statistical methods
• publishing results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings at scientific conferences
• contributing to the development of new projects and national and international interdsiciplinary research collaborations
• participating in supervision and mentoring of students where relevant
• engaging in science communication and public outreach to promote nuanced, evidence-based understanding of women’s health across the lifespan while helping to reduce stigma surrounding reproductive health conditions.

• a PhD degree in a relevant field, such as medicine, nursing, psychology, epidemiology, public health, neuroscience, biomedicine, or another related discipline (obtained by the time of employment start)
• documented research experience relevant to women’s mental health, neuroendocrinology, cognitive neuroscience, reproductive health, perinatal mental health, menopause, psychiatric epidemiology, or related areas, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications
• experience in advanced quantitative research methods and statistical analysis and proficiency in using the R-statical program
• experience of working with complex longitudinal population-based, cohort, or registry data, or other relevant clinical or epidemiological datasets
• very good oral and written proficiency in English proficiency
• in use of MS-Office and reference management programs
• ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment