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Programs Department Manager

SEED Foundation
- Location:
  
  Iraq
  
  Iraq
- Remuneration:
  
  Remuneration not disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  12/02/2026
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  Open till filled
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Programs Department Manager

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SEED Foundation
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
GBV / VAWG Human rights
SEED is a registered NGO in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. SEED’s mission is to protect, empower, and support the recovery of survivors of violence and others at risk. SEED is committed to delivering high quality, holistic approaches, which combine international expertise and local know-how to achieve results for the people of Iraq and Kurdistan Region. SEED’s programming focuses on three key objectives: 1) the delivery of transformational, comprehensive services including case management, mental health, and legal services, as well as psychosocial support activities; 2) strengthening the capacity of service providers through education, training, and capacity-development programs; and 3) promoting policy and social change to strengthen the rights of, and protections for, vulnerable groups and individuals through public awareness, technical assistance, and advocacy.

Position Summary:

The Programs Department Manager (PDM) is a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing SEED’s program portfolio and program development function across all sectors. Reporting directly to the President and working closely with the Senior Management Team, the PDM will: provide strategic direction and ensure high-quality program design and implementation; oversee grant and compliance management, donor engagement, and private donor stewardship; lead SEED’s Program Development and Management Unit, which leads on program opportunity analysis, proposal development, contract negotiation, as well as program and project design and launch, and the development and implementation of systems, guidance, and processes for program implementation and oversight; manage and provide capacity building support and oversight to SEED’s program team; coordinate and collaborate with other departments and units in particular implementing departments, MEAL, and communications; represent SEED with donors, government authorities, and coordination bodies. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative change in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, leading innovative and impactful programs that help to create a future where everyone can thrive.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience managing complex humanitarian and/or development programming, including in post conflict settings.

Proven leadership and management skills with experience managing multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams.

Strong understanding of protection, MHPSS, education, youth and women’s empowerment programming. Social cohesion and community development programming a strong plus.

Experience with international donor regulations (e.g., USG, EU, UN, private funding).

Excellent strategic thinking, coordination, and organizational skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills in English, with Kurdish or Arabic a plus.

Demonstrated success in representation, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and maintain humor under pressure.
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Counsel

Trevor Project
- Location:
  
  United States
  
  United States
- Remuneration:
  
  USD 130,000 USD-USD 150,000 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  06/02/2026
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
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Counsel

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Trevor Project
Remote (local)
- Career category: Legal
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: USD 130,000 USD-USD 150,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC
About Trevor:

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 25 years.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Manage day to day contracting for the legal team, including collaborating on developing policies, processes, and training, as well as reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of contracts commensurate with skills and experience, including:
- development agreements, such as corporate partnership agreements, sponsorship agreements, charitable sales agreements, grant agreements, government contracts, and event agreements
- commercial and technology-related agreements, such as software agreements
- various other types of agreements, such as licensing agreements, personal services agreements, and contracts relating to marketing

Lead or collaborate on legal matters in critical areas depending on skills and experience, including data privacy, technology, TrevorSpace, product counseling, fundraising, and general nonprofit compliance and risk management, corporate governance, crisis services, labor and employment, and international law - the Counsel should be comfortable with frequently shifting priorities and demonstrate willingness to work on various types of matters as needed by the organization

Research and advise on new and evolving laws relevant to The Trevor Project and the LGBTQ+ community, and liaise with the Advocacy team and other teams with respect to compliance and organizational strategy; manage third-party requests for information and government investigations

Serve as a thought partner to the Assistant General Counsel and other members of the legal team on various high-level matters, such as material legal considerations relating to compliance and risk management

Regularly handle novel issues across a wide variety of areas of the law

Work directly with department heads and other staff on legal requests and assignments

Demonstrate comfort with shifting priorities and strategies

Handle certain matters internally, and others in coordination with The Trevor Project’s law firm partners

Help to build and maintain relationships with Trevor’s law firm partners

Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Membership of at least one state bar in good standing, and authority to practice in your applicable location

At least 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with significant experience in general advising and contract drafting and negotiation; 2+ years as in-house counsel

Proven ability to work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with legal professionals as well as non-legal staff of varying seniority levels

Demonstrated successful project planning and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to multitask and ability to work well within tight timelines

Ability to think strategically, taking into account legal issues in addition to business considerations

Demonstrated skills in working through legal aspects of novel issues and situations

Ability to navigate highly confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and regard for cultural considerations

Attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy in all work

Proficiency in spoken and written English
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Operations Manager

African Rainbow Family
- Location:
  
  United Kingdom
  
  United Kingdom
- Remuneration:
  
  GBP 36,150 GBP-GBP 42,426 GBP / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  26/02/2026
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
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Operations Manager

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African Rainbow Family
Hybrid
- Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Not specified
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: GBP 36,150 GBP-GBP 42,426 GBP / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC

Introduction
This is a new role in African Rainbow Family, a Leading UK Based Expert by Experience Grassroots Charity Campaigning and Advocating for Racial Justice and Human Rights of LGBTIQ+ Refugees and People Seeking Asylum of African Heritage & the Global Majority. It will appeal to someone with a strong desire to pioneer project management, advocacy and campaigning in a unique setting.

Job Overview and Summary

The Operations Manager will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering the day to day operations of African Rainbow Family across all of our centres. The post holder will be responsible for staff management, including the Grants and Monitoring Officer, service delivery, financial oversight, funding, influencing decision-makers, engaging stakeholders, and overseeing impactful advocacy and campaigns to ensure LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum’s human rights, dignity and wellbeing are prioritised in public policies and how we deliver our services.

The Operations Manager position is ideal for someone with previous experience of income generation and a proven success in securing funding from Trusts, Foundations and grant making bodies. Including Corporate Bodies.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and expertise, policy understanding, and excellent communication skills. African Rainbow Family’s approaches to our racial justice and human rights work are LivedExperience-Led by our service users (Siblings) and will involve working with Siblings, volunteers and staff members to amplify Siblings’ voices. The post holder will also work with politicians, policymakers, solicitors, clinicians and internal stakeholders, partner organisations, and the public to deliver services, advocate and campaign for change, ensuring that African Rainbow Family remains a leading voice in LGBTIQ+ refugee and asylum seeking policy, advocacy and campaigns.

Required Skills and Experience
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting
• Proficiency with relevant software and digital tools such as Salesforce
• Strong communication, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and process-oriented mindset
• Experience in policy development and implementation
• Organisational Effectiveness – including knowledge of charity law, fundraising regulations, case management, data storage systems and data protection (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection, etc.) Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.

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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor (maternity leave)

GOAL Global
- Location:
  
  United Kingdom
  
  United Kingdom
- Remuneration:
  
  Remuneration not disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  20/02/2026
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  Open till filled
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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor (maternity leave)

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GOAL Global
Remote (local)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role
GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

Job Purpose

The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor (GESI) is responsible for guiding approaches that ensure responsiveness to a range of social and contextual factors across GOAL’s strategies and operations. You’ll provide expert direction and support to enhance context analysis, program design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning, ensuring that no group is inadvertently left behind.

The Successful candidate will collaborate with multiple GOAL teams—across both Head and Country Offices, including senior management, program operations, technical specialists, and MEAL teams to develop, communicate, support, and track the integration of inclusive approaches, activities, and benchmarks.

This role Reports our Head of Programme Technical Team (PTT) is part of GOAL and will serve as a resource for technical guidance and external engagement, including donors, technical networks, and relevant fora.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Strategy and Design – Strengthening Inclusive Practice

Support validation of GOAL’s policies to ensure inclusive, accountable programming.

Develop operational plans and guidance to embed inclusion in program design tools.

Assist country and HQ teams in integrating inclusivity into strategic plans.

Recommend strategy adjustments based on monitoring insights.

Ensure MEAL systems track demographic data and equity indicators.

Coordinate with Safeguarding to strengthen protection and risk management.

Identify and address access barriers for marginalized groups.

Advise on inclusion-related strategy and policy development.

Provide updates to senior management and the Board.

Resource Mobilisation and Donor Engagement

Provide technical input across the business development cycle.

Support proposal reviews and risk management.

Represent GOAL in external technical and design forums.

Share evidence and stories to support fundraising.

Advise on budgeting to support inclusion priorities

Technical Support and Capacity Building

Lead research on access barriers and support integration into programs.

Help establish inclusion-focused working groups in country offices.

Conduct visits to monitor and support inclusion strategies.

Build staff capacity through training and HR collaboration.

Ensure clear communication of inclusion principles.

Learning, Networking, and Representation

Guide learning processes and share best practices.

Represent GOAL in external networks and forums.

Ensure evaluations assess inclusion effectiveness.

Advise on integrating empowerment in program phases.

Requirements

Proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating success strengthening inclusive practice in humanitarian or development programming,

Strong track record of tailored, high-quality technical input.

Advanced training related to inclusion, equitable access, or protection.

Experience leading cross-departmental initiatives and working effectively at all organizational levels.

Experience providing technical representation in external technical networks, donor forums, or partnerships.

Strong analytical skills with a focus on identifying and mitigating risks and barriers to participation and equitable outcomes.
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Senior Staff Attorney, litigation team

Transgender Law Center (TLC)
- Location:
  
  United States
  
  United States
- Remuneration:
  
  USD 96,092 USD-USD 108,740 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  03/03/2026
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
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Senior Staff Attorney, litigation team

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Transgender Law Center (TLC)
Remote (global)
- Career category: Legal
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: USD 96,092 USD-USD 108,740 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC Trans rights
About Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center (TLC) is the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free. We champion the rights of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life.
You can learn more about our work at www.transgenderlawcenter.org.

About the Position
This position is within TLC’s litigation team and will focus on investigating, developing and litigating cases on behalf of trans and gender-nonconforming people.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate and develop potential new cases, including corresponding with and meeting with potential clients, conducting research, finding and reviewing records, and drafting demand letters.

Develop litigation strategy, manage relationships with co-counsel, perform legal research, and draft or edit briefs.

Assume responsibility for all stages of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, trial, appeals , settlement negotiations, and settlement monitoring.

As needed, join and support existing teams working on previously-filed litigation.

When necessary, support TLC’s legal services project, including reviewing inquiries, researching local and state laws, policies, and procedures, and crafting responses with personalized legal information.

Engage in direct advocacy on behalf of criminalized people by, for instance, calling or sending advocacy letters to public defenders or prison officials, and identifying other creative solutions.

Develop and draft written resources including know-your-rights material and sample legal documents.

Engage in education efforts for community members and attorneys, including speaking at conferences, trainings, and webinars.

Participate in organization-wide activities and shared responsibilities that support team alignment and culture.

Support the work of the legal team and the organization generally.

Other duties as assigned.

The position is full time and may include travel and occasional work at nights and on weekends.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Membership in the bar of one or more states.

Must have at least five years of experience practicing law in the areas of civil rights litigation, criminal defense, immigration, or legal aid, with preference for litigation experience.

Experience with legal or policy advocacy relating to incarceration, criminalization or law enforcement.

Familiarity with transgender and gender nonconforming communities.

Experience working with communities of color and transgender communities.

Deep understanding of intersecting oppressions including anti-Blackness, white supremacy, transphobia, ableism, misogyny, colonialism, and capitalism.

Strong writing, editing, and legal research skills and experience with public speaking.

Skill at working collaboratively both within the organization and with other groups.

Strong personal organization and time management skills.

Creativity and good judgment.

Enthusiasm for the work of the organization and its potential.

Willingness to travel and to work long hours when necessary.
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Grants and Fund Development Manager

Pride Toronto
- Location:
  
  Canada
  
  Canada
- Remuneration:
  
  CAD 63,500 CAD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  03/03/2026
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  Open till filled
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Grants and Fund Development Manager

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Pride Toronto
- Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 2-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: CAD 63,500 CAD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC Movement building
Who are we?
Pride Toronto is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to support our communities in the pursuit of our unequivocal rights to be known, be heard, be understood, be accepted, be respected, and to celebrate the beauty of who we are. Uniting and empowering people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, the annual Pride Toronto Festival has become a major Canadian Arts and Cultural Event and the largest Pride celebration in North America. Pride Toronto showcases Toronto on the world stage with diversity, inclusion and vibrant creativity.

Key Responsibilities
Grant Development & Strategy Leadership (50%)

Lead the development and execution of Pride Toronto’s annual grants strategy to meet and exceed revenue targets (e.g., $500,000+ annually).

Diversify funding sources across municipal, provincial, federal, corporate, and foundation funders.

Identify, evaluate, and pursue new grant opportunities to build a sustainable, multi-year funding pipeline.

Strengthen and steward relationships with existing funders to support renewals and long-term partnerships.

Oversee the full grant lifecycle, including prospecting, cultivation, proposal development, submission, reporting, compliance, stewardship, and renewals.

Collaboration and Partnership Management (10%):

Cultivate and steward relationships with funders, institutional partners, and community stakeholders.

Represent Pride Toronto in meetings with government and foundation grant officers.

Coordinate site visits, recognition initiatives, and ongoing funder engagement.

Collaborate cross-functionally to gather budgets, metrics, and program narratives.

Assist with festival delivery and assigned cross-department initiatives.

Fund Development & Donor Engagement (40%)

In collaboration with the Director of Development & Community Engagement and the Executive Director set funding priorities.

Develop a phased, multi-year strategy and implement an individual giving program through direct mail, online donations, monthly giving, third-party, and individual major gifts.

Support execution of annual fundraising campaigns and donor engagement initiatives.

Assist in developing sponsorship and institutional funding packages.

Contribute to individual giving, corporate giving, and festival donation campaigns.

Develop donor communications including appeal letters, case for support materials, and impact messaging in collaboration with Communications.

Maintain accurate donor and grant records

Lead donation campaign during festival month.

Develop all communication materials as required in collaboration with Communications - appeal letters, donor correspondence, case for support, etc.

Qualifications
Qualifications and skills required of the role:

3+ years of grant writing and institutional fundraising experience, with a strong track record securing government and foundation funding

Proven success securing philanthropic support, including grants, sponsorships, and partnerships

Strong financial literacy, with experience developing, managing, and reporting on budgets and forecasts

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders sensitively

Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects simultaneously

Strong networking skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic fundraising plans

Proficiency in Google Workspace; experience with CRMs (DonorPerfect, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) is an asset.

Experience in nonprofit, arts, culture, or community-based organizations preferred

Strong administrative, record-keeping, and accountability skills

Commitment to the mission and values of Pride Toronto
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