• ✨The Strategic Communications specialist is a strategic, organised, creative, self-motivated experienced Communications leader and acts as the primary pen holder of CHEVS, with a sharp decolonial feminist political analysis to build a culture of strategic communications for influence and boldly position the organisation as a driver of change. This position requires a person who is adept at asymmetric strategic communications, detail-oriented, efficient, and accurate, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for queer, feminist, Pan-Africanist politics and movement building.

• Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally with families of missing persons and other vulnerable people.
• Experience in events management, including planning and coordinating meetings, workshops, and training.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse interlocutors.
• Strong contextual and dynamic analysis skills, with the ability to identify and report on relevant protection issues.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, manage multiple priorities and handle sensitive information according to data-protection guidelines.
• Readiness and ability to undertake field travel within the area of responsibility, subject to operational requirements.
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• University degree.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Good computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, Excel, etc.

• 2 years' work experience in a similar function, with an INGO or other international Organisation. Prior ICRC experience is an advantage.

• Advanced degree in economics, public policy, statistics, development studies, social protection, or a related discipline.

• At least five years of relevant experience in quantitative economic analysis, survey data analysis, social protection, poverty reduction, public policy, development research, or monitoring, evaluation and learning assignments.

• Strong skills in quantitative analysis, survey data management, data cleaning, indicator development, weighting, tabulation and interpretation of household survey data.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, accurate and policy-relevant analytical outputs, including statistical tables, charts, technical annexes, explanatory notes and report sections.
• Experience working with government counterparts, survey firms and multidisciplinary teams, preferably on social protection, poverty, targeting, cash transfers, food security or shock-responsive programming.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of GEDSI principles, with knowledge or experience in promoting gender equality, disability, and social inclusion especially within adaptive programs like SPRING. This includes a clear understanding of and practical experience in safeguarding, particularly in the context of child protection (CP) and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH), with the ability to integrate safeguarding measures into program implementation.
• Compliance to DFAT policies on fraud control, financing terrorism, child protection and other social safeguards

• Significant senior leadership experience in a nonprofit, advocacy, or human-services organization, including direct responsibility for staff, budget, and outcomes. Candidates without a four-year degree who bring equivalent leadership experience are strongly encouraged to apply 
• Direct experience with vulnerable, underserved, or trauma-affected populations. 
• Background in domestic violence or sexual assault services, advocacy, trauma response, or public health. 
• A very strong track record of successful fundraising and fiscal management. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead, retain, and build trust with a diverse staff team through organizational change. 
• Comfort discussing abuse, trauma, and systemic issues affecting survivors, and the ability to do so in public and media settings 
• Ability to speak English to communicate clearly and persuasively in both formal presentations and day-to-day conversation with staff, board, donors, and government partners. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in both formal presentations and day-to-day conversation with staff, board, donors, and government partners. 
• Experience with and understanding of best practices in nonprofit board governance 

• We will welcome applications from women, men and LGBTQI+ people
• Working journalists in any platform (text, digital, video, audio) in ODA-recipient countries
• In a phased application process, shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit a letter of editorial commitment from a news outlet (in some cases of self-publishing, this may be substituted with a fact-checking plan)
• Use of AI in the proposal and application is not permitted. Use of AI during the journalistic process must be disclosed to the program and approved in advance

• Master’s degree in law, human rights, political science, public policy or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, human rights, or related social justice field.
• Strong background in international and European human rights law, standards, and systems. Experience in conducting advocacy before international and regional human rights mechanisms or with EU institutions and processes desirable.
• Experience in national level advocacy and legal or policy reform strategies in Europe, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, and in collaborating and partnering with NGOs and other civil society actors to achieve social justice goals.
• Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and at least one other European language, ideally a language from Central or Eastern Europe.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including drafting and editing.
• Strong research and analytical skills and ability to process complex information.
• Strong critical thinking skills and creative approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to self-motivate, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse, and performance-driven environment.
• Ability to travel for work.

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in GBV prevention, risk mitigation, and response programming within humanitarian and/or development settings.
• Demonstrated experience conducting GBV risk analyses, safety audits, assessments, and contextual analyses.
• Experience supporting partner-led implementation and providing technical oversight and capacity strengthening to local partner organizations.
• Proven experience representing organizations in inter-agency coordination mechanisms, including GBV, Protection, and related working groups.
• Experience developing and maintaining referral pathways, service mapping, and coordination with specialized GBV service providers.
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating trainings, workshops, and capacity-strengthening initiatives for staff, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting advocacy initiatives, community engagement activities, and localization efforts is highly desirable.

• Advanced technical expertise in GBV programming, including prevention, risk mitigation, response, and survivor-centred approaches.
• Strong understanding of GBV Case Management principles, referral systems, and specialized service provision.
• Advanced knowledge of psychosocial support approaches and women and girls’ empowerment programming, including structured interventions.
• Strong understanding of protection mainstreaming and GBV risk mitigation across humanitarian sectors.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong facilitation, mentoring, coaching, and capacity-building skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, networking, representation, and partnership management skills.
• Strong report-writing, presentation, and communication skills in English and Ukrainian.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and support multiple geographical locations simultaneously.
• Strong commitment to IRC values, safeguarding principles, and survivor-centred programming.

• Minimum: Diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, Secretarial Studies, Communication, or a related field. OR
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an administrative, secretarial, or personal assistant role.
• Proficient in computer applications, particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), email and calendar tools, and comfortable learning new digital tools such as video conferencing platforms and cloud document storage.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili, spoken and written.
• Background or work experience in a health-related setting (for example a hospital, clinic, or health research institution) is an added advantage, to support quick understanding of the research environment.
• Additional relevant training is an advantage but not required, for example a certificate or diploma in secretarial studies or office administration, a personal or executive assistant course, minute taking training, or a communications course.

• Manage and support a team of grant writers: regular check-ins, progress updates, and unblocking where needed
• Maintain and improve our grant tracker: deadlines, statuses, submitted/pending/awarded opportunities
• Research and flag new grant opportunities aligned with SEVA's mission
• Review and finalize grant applications drafted by the writing team before submission
• Coordinate with SEVA's leadership on funding priorities and budget alignment

• Experience in grant writing, ideally with nonprofits or mission-driven organizations
• Experience managing people or coordinating a team, even informally
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with tracking tools
• Independent, reliable, and communicative: this is a remote/flexible volunteer role
• Interest in women's empowerment, craftivism, or community-based nonprofit work is a plus

• Volunteer position, remote-friendly, flexible hours
• Reports to the Founder/Chairwoman
• Based in or familiar with the Vienna nonprofit/funding landscape a plus, not required

• Meaningful involvement in a women-led nonprofit initiative
• Flexible volunteer commitment and remote friendly collaboration
• Opportunity to shape SEVA’s funding strategy from an early stage
• Practical experience and references upon successful collaboration
• Letter of recommendation and/or certificate of completion

• Convene key global level policy and advocacy focal points and InterAction working groups to support advocacy advancing country-level protection strategies 
• Lead the development and implementation of a global-level advocacy strategy to advance policies on protection risk reduction with key decision makers 
• Support Humanitarian team advocacy on humanitarian principles, standards and, and related reforms 
• Lead engagement with NGO Forums on policy and advocacy related to protection and IASC reform 
• Supports Secretariat function for the Centrality of Protection (CoP) Community of Practice 
• Support the InterAction Protection & GBV Working Group 
• Develop advocacy and communications products, including policy briefs, webinars, and talking points, in support of member priorities and the CoP Community of Practice 

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years developing and executing complex advocacy strategies in conflict country contexts and/or at the global level. Experience in both contexts preferred 
• Experience convening diverse actors, facilitating dialogue, and mobilizing collective advocacy around complex issues 
• Excellent communication skills, including a proven ability to capture complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner, and to tailor written communication to target audiences 
• Good knowledge of the international humanitarian architecture - including UN and IASC decision making bodies, and key donors – and how to influence policy change within those systems 

About IRC

Project Background

 Consultant Requirements

• Strong experience in leading evaluations and capitalization exercises conforming OECD/DAC’s Quality Standards for Development and Humanitarian Evaluation.
• Strong experience in working in the Women Protection and Empowerment sector in protracted crisis including MHPSS and Health sector.
• Strong expertise in project cycle management, project monitoring, and outcome/impact measurement
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Arabic.
• Prior experience, knowledge, and strong track record in implementing evaluations in the region is required.
• Prior experience working with international Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Understanding of the culture, safeguarding concerns and standards relating to ethical and confidential data collection

• A paid work placement at a human rights organization, a university legal aid clinic, or government legal institution in Kenya, Malawi, The Gambia or South Africa carrying out groundbreaking work to end violence against women and children through legal representation and advice, strategic litigation and the innovative use of technology to inform women of their rights and make prosecutors and pro bono lawyers more efficient.
• Mentorship by the Justice for Women & Children Programme Director, host organizations’ supervisors and human rights experts from the region
• At least one in-person convening with other fellows and supervisors as well as senior CFJ leadership and an extensive monthly online training Programme led by human rights experts
• Access to a global network of leading human rights experts, lawyers, judges, activists and academics as well as other next-generation leaders.
• Enrollment in the CFJ Fellowship Alumni Programme network upon completion of the fellowship year for continued support, knowledge sharing and collaboration
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• Required Qualifications
  • A law degree from a recognized academic institution
  • Practicing Certificate: The applicant must be admitted to practice as a lawyer in the country of the selected host organization
  • Relevant Work experience:
    • Up to 5 years of experience in the legal field following graduation from law school/qualification as a lawyer in your jurisdiction.
    • Experience in women’s rights and working in human rights organizations preferred
  • Work authorization in the relevant host country:
    • Specifically, have the right to work in the host organization’s country: Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, or The Gambia. [Please note that costs relating to international relocation and acquiring work authorization cannot be supported