• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Human Rights, Gender/ Women’s studies, International Development, or a related field is required. 
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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• Minimum of 5 years of work experience
• Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, or dialogue-based programmes on gender equality, male allyship and equitable masculinities is required.
   

• Fluency in oral and written English is required. 
• Fluency in an additional language is highly desirable, particularly if it will assist in adapting the Barbershop toolkit and materials to regional or local contexts.

• Master’s degree in social sciences, conflict studies, gender studies, international affairs, and/or another relevant field related to gender in governance, peace and security is required;
• A first-level university degree in combination withtwo additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes related to Governance, Peace and Security; 
• Technical experience in programming, advisory and advocacy work with governments and civil society on gender and governance, peace and security is required; including on women’s leadership and decision-making, and emerging issues such as climate change and cybersecurity and new technology.
• Previous experience with UN Women and/or other UN agencies is an asset.
• Experience in the Asia Pacific region is preferred.
• Excellent command of written and oral English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

• Degree in social sciences, gender studies, or related field with a focus on gender equality, women's rights, or social inclusion.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with demonstrated experience in inspiring and mobilizing staff and local partners to effectively integrate gender, GEDSI, and protection principles into programming.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in gender equality, women's empowerment, gender mainstreaming, protection and safe programming in humanitarian or development settings.
• Proven expertise in gender analysis, gender-sensitive planning, and integrating women’s empowerment into development and humanitarian programs.
• Practical knowledge of protection principles, gender-based violence (GBV), and community-based protection approaches.
• Experience working on broader social inclusion issues, including gender identity and intersectionality.
• Strong skills in capacity assessment, training, facilitation, and mentoring of staff and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including communities, partners, authorities, and donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex gender and protection concepts clearly.
• Understanding of feminist leadership principles and commitment to promoting a feminist and inclusive organizational culture.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently, including to remote and challenging locations in Myanmar.

• Design, establish and coordinate an Experts with Lived Experience (ELE) Network, developing a survivor involvement framework that promotes safe, ethical, inclusive and meaningful participation, with appropriate emotional support, safeguarding, debriefing and payment arrangements in place.
• Design, facilitate and evaluate peer support groups and survivor-led spaces, creating opportunities for survivors to influence strategic decision-making, project governance and service evaluation at every stage.
• Train and mentor survivors in facilitation, peer support and leadership, building capacity for survivor-led design, delivery and evaluation of services.
• Lead the co-production and delivery of training with Experts with Lived Experience, covering areas such as trauma-informed practice, responding to disclosures and reducing re-traumatisation, working in partnership with NHS mental health providers, specialist sexual violence services and the voluntary sector.
• Develop tools to assess survivor influence and leadership across programmes and governance, facilitating reflective learning spaces and co-authoring learning briefs and policy insights to promote survivor-led approaches.

• Degree or advanced degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or similar. 
• Advanced degree and/or experience in VAW and/or VAC research, public health, development, social sciences or another relevant field.  

• 5 (minimum) to 10 years (or more) of relevant experience within the communications and/or PR fields.
• Good understanding of research on violence against women and violence against children. 
• A track record of engagement globally on violence against women and violence against children, and knowledge of key stakeholders and the field. 
• Understanding of and ability to foster a feminist approach to this work.  
• Excellent understanding of ethical issues related to communications, storytelling, and research.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Good design and presentation skills. 
• Expertise with all social media platforms and formats. 
• Experience with knowledge translation, including the ability to translate scientific, peer-reviewed content as well as research best practices into key highlights and messaging for different channels and target audiences.
• Excellent IT and database management skills (Word, Outlook, Excel). 
• Expertise using CSM systems such as WordPress. 
• Experience in design (Canva), video editing, web design and/or web coordination, and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp). 
• Experience working in a multicultural, remote team. 
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, survivor-centred communications.

• A PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline, such as Gender, Development Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, International Development, Rural Development Studies, Human Geography, or related fields.
• Completed a Post Doc / Fellow Program in relevant area
• Experience conducting independent applied research in relevant area
• Has several published international peer-reviewed articles, including as a lead author
• Exposure to developing and refining research proposals, designing research, and implementing data collection strategies.
• Experience in contributing to writing grant proposals.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, government agencies, and partners in implementing and scaling research.
• High-level competency in quantitative or qualitative research methods (i.e., able to design, analyze and write up independently as well as mentor others) and commitment to interdisciplinary and mixed methods research approaches.

• Proven ability to design, plan, coordinate, and manage projects from inception to completion
• Experience conducting assessments to identify organizational, community, or programmatic needs, translating findings into actionable recommendations and strategic interventions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and present information clearly to different audiences.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and applications, with the ability to leverage AI-powered tools to improve productivity, enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and support innovation.

• A third level qualification in social policy, public policy, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in policy, research, or advocacy within the NGO, public, or related sector or policy area (e.g. combatting Domestic, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence).
• Demonstrated experience in managing or coordinating projects and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish political and policy environment and understanding of feminist and equality frameworks.

• Collaborative, inclusive, and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Creativity and innovation in problem-solving.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.

Your role in our team

About you

• A proven track record in the public sector, combined authority, or MAT sales/partnerships — ideally within education, social impact or a related sector.
• Confident and experienced using outbound sales tools and platforms (e.g. Apollo) to build and manage pipelines efficiently from day one.
• A self-starter, comfortable managing longer public sector sales cycles independently, without needing close day-to-day direction.
• A solid understanding of how social value and educational delivery are positioned within the public sector and grant bid submissions.
• Senior enough to operate strategically and represent InnovateHer with confidence at a senior level.
• Comfortable working flexibly and adapting your focus as priorities shift across a fixed-term contract.
• Passionate about our mission to get more young people, especially girls, into technology.