• University degree in social sciences, law, social work, international development or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience;
  At least three years of relevant experience in programme coordination, community engagement, human rights or recovery programmes, preferably with survivors or groups affected by conflict;
  Experience working with civil society, community groups or public institutions, and good knowledge of the context, stakeholders and service environment in Homs.
  
  

• Understanding of survivor-centred approaches, safe participation, confidentiality and safeguarding. Familiarity with reparations or transitional justice is an asset;
  Strong coordination and facilitation skills, including the ability to support sensitive discussions and maintain constructive relationships with diverse stakeholders;
  Ability to prepare workplans, track activities, analyse feedback and write clear reports. Proficiency in standard office software and basic information management is required.
  
  

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and a working knowledge of English sufficient for programme correspondence and reporting;
  Sound judgement, discretion and a respectful, inclusive approach to working with survivors, colleagues and partners;
  Ability to work independently within agreed priorities, collaborate across teams and maintain regular field and centre presence, with travel as required.

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Development Studies, International Development, Human Rights, Public Policy, Social Work, Psychology, or another relevant field in combination with 2 years of relevant experience is required  OR 
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above related fields in combination with 4 years of relevant experience. 

• Relevant work experience is defined as experience in gender equality, gender mainstreaming, social inclusion, GESI, diversity and inclusion, or related areas is required, subject to the applicable academic qualification requirements.
• Experience providing technical advice or contributing to the design, implementation, monitoring or reporting of development projects or programmes is required.

 Project Introduction

Purpose and objectives of the evaluation

Team composition and competencies

• A minimum of 8-10 years’ experience conducting external evaluations of development programmes, including mid-term/interim evaluations, with strong mixed-methods skills;
• Demonstrated expertise in gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, gender-transformative approaches, child rights and/or meaningful youth participation;
• Experience with theory of change and results-framework-based evaluation, gender-responsive and participatory evaluation approaches, and stakeholder engagement;
• Demonstrated experience conducting ethical research with children and adolescents, including safeguarding-compliant data collection;
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data collection skills;
• Proficient in data analyses methods and data visualisation skills through use of data analysis software such as; STATA, SPSS, NViVO, and ATLAS.ti;
• In-depth knowledge of the South African context; experience in the Eastern Cape and with traditional leadership structures is an advantage;
• Excellent report writing and communication skills; fluency in English required; proficiency in isiXhosa and Afrikaans within the team is an added advantage.

• Experience in digital communications, social media communications, or related fields in the not-for-profit sector, an international /intergovernmental organisation, a social movement, or social enterprise. 
• Demonstrable experience developing and delivering social media content and approaches across multiple platforms, with an understanding of how content should be adapted for different audiences and channels.
• Experience creating engaging content, including graphics, video, photography, multimedia assets and written content. 
• Experience using audience insight, analytics and performance data to inform content planning and improve engagement. 
• Experience applying brand guidelines and visual communication principles across a range of communications materials and platforms.
• Strong social media planning skills across platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, and experience using social media scheduling and monitoring tools.
• Strong graphic design and visual storytelling skills.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Canva, CapCut, or similar design and video editing tools.
• Strong understanding of branding, accessibility, audience engagement and platform-specific content requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple creative projects and deadlines.

• The Consultant will conduct a due diligence and affiliate readiness assessment with the IPPF partner organization in Curacao.
• The assessment will review the organization against the criteria for IPPF membership outlined in Procedure 6 of the IPPF Membership Standards and Responsibilities (Appendix 1) and the Constitutional and Governance Checklist (Appendix 2)
• The results will inform the partner organization’s readiness to progress to the next stage of the IPPF membership pathway.

1. A summary report assessing the organization’s compliance with the criteria outlined in Procedure 6 of the IPPF Membership Standards and Responsibilities, supported by relevant evidence. The report should identify areas of compliance, gaps requiring further action and any additional issues relevant to IPPF that emerge during the assessment beyond those covered by the Constitutional and Governance Checklist.
2. A matrix summarizing the findings against each standard in the Constitutional and Governance Checklist, including supporting evidence and any identified areas for improvement.
3. A PowerPoint presentation summarizing the findings and recommendations, to be presented and discussed in a meeting with representatives of IPPF and the partner organization.

• Experience working in the field of governance in the voluntary/development sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate information and identify key issues
• Ability to work independently

• Daarnaast voldoet onze ideale kandidaat aan de volgende eisen:  
  • Je hebt post-hbo-niveau en kennis van preventie seksuele grensoverschrijding en seksueel geweld
  • Je bent in staat om creatief te denken 
  • Je neemt graag initiatief 
  • Je hebt een uitstekende beheersing van de Nederlandse en Engelse taal
  • Je bent woonachtig in Nederland
  • Het is een pre als je verstand hebt van lhbt+ - en cultuursensiviteit. Binnen Act4Respect zal o.a. onderzoek gedaan worden naar de impact van racistische stereotypes op relaties en seksualiteit onder jongeren van kleur, en worden interventies in dit kader doorontwikkeld; daarvoor is deze expertise belangrijk
  • Het is een pre als je kennis hebt over het domein van zorg- en welzijn gericht op werken met jongeren
  • Als je projectleiderservaring hebt gericht op werken met jongeren.

• Deep expertise in major gift fundraising, high-touch donor engagement strategies, and best practice moves management, ideally in a global nonprofit setting, with demonstrated success in securing 5–7 figure gifts from individuals and family foundations
• Strong understanding or direct experience in event fundraising, high-touch donor engagement and strengthening development operations and workflows.

• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a focus on strategic delivery and operational excellence.
• Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and manage staff, fellows, and consultants, fostering high-performing, accountable teams, while modeling inclusive leadership, ensuring all voices are heard, valued, and meaningfully integrated into decision-making processes.
• Strategic and creative thinker with a record of translating vision into measurable outcomes.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines and producing high-quality deliverables in fast-paced environments.
• Highly organized, results-oriented, and adaptable, with experience in database management (Raiser’s Edge NXT or equivalent).
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically, sometimes on short notice, to support regional teams, engage with partners, and represent Equality Now.
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree, Continuing Education or significant professional experience in relevant fields is highly desired (e.g., International Relations, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, Law, Human Rights, CFRE certification, etc)
• 10+ years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including substantial, independent donor-facing work and staff/program management responsibilities. 
• Demonstrated success working in a global human rights, gender equality, or related international NGO context, with proven ability to navigate diverse and complex organizations is preferred.

• A second-level university degree in gender studies, international relations, political sciences, economics, environmental sciences or other relevant field; a first-level university degree in the said fields in combination with two additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of the second-level university degree;
  A minimum of five years (seven years with a relevant first-level university degree) of professional experience in gender issues, human rights, economic or environmental issues;
  Solid experience in programme management in bi- or multi-lateral development organizations, including field operations;
  Solid knowledge and awareness of international texts and conventions related to gender equality, especially the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, and concepts of technical co-operation in this field;
  Proven ability to analyse and evaluate critical matters in the field of gender equality, preferably in economic and environmental issues, and to design strategies to address them;
  Excellent drafting skills in English;
  Professional fluency in English with excellent communication (both oral and written) skills;
  Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
  Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
  Computer literacy with practical experience using Microsoft applications.