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• Ten years of experience in global advocacy, campaigning, partnerships, or government relations, ideally in gender equity, global health, development financing, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to build campaigns from concept through execution, including narrative strategy, public messaging, and coalition work
• Strong fluency in gender health and rights ecosystem dynamics, with an outcomes-oriented approach to navigating political sensitivity
• Proven ability to mobilize and manage private sector and non-traditional funding pathways, including brand partnerships, corporate giving, in-kind contributions, and innovative consumer engagement mechanisms
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including the ability to produce crisp briefs and partner-ready materials under tight timelines
• Strong project management capability across multiple workstreams and stakeholders, with comfort operating in fast-moving environments
• Collaborative working style and experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners across time zones
• Experience working with multilateral systems or established delivery channels is strongly preferred
• Comfort working with measurement frameworks and performance reporting, with a bias toward delivered outcomes, not only announcements

• Has experience designing strategic plans, annual reports, impact reports, or similar publications
• Has strong skills in layout, typography, and information design
• Can translate complex ideas into clear and accessible visual formats
• Has experience creating custom diagrams, frameworks, and infographics
• Can work collaboratively and incorporate feedback
• Has a portfolio demonstrating relevant work
  
  

• Designed Strategic Plan (2026–2031)
• Theory of Change visual
• Pathway of Change visual
• Strategic framework diagrams and supporting graphics
• Final publication-ready files

• Demonstrated leadership of MEAL and organisational impact functions within gender equality, development or human rights contexts. 
• Proven ability to design, implement and oversee organisation-wide MEAL and performance frameworks, including complex evaluations and impact assessments.
• Advanced technical expertise in MEAL, including theory of change, results frameworks, indicators, evaluation design and mixed-method approaches. 
• Solid understanding of organisational performance management, including strategic planning and reporting processes. 
• Proficiency in MEAL tools and systems (e.g. data collection platforms, dashboards, CRM systems). 
• Strong track record of translating data, evidence and strategy performance into clear insights to inform decision-making. 
• Experience producing high-quality, audience-focused impact communications (e.g. reports, donor outputs, dashboards) and managing external consultants or research partners. 
• Strong people management skills, with experience building inclusive, high-performing teams, supporting professional development, and overseeing planning and budgets. 
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences. 
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. 
• A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven leadership style, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across cultures, geographies and time zones. 
• Strategic mindset, able to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail, and a strong commitment to the mission and values of Girls Not Brides.

• University studies in one of the following disciplines: Political Science, Social Sciences, Law, Human Rights, International Relations, Gender Studies or other relevant subjects are required. 
• Meet one of the following: 

1. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); 
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); 
3. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a two-year period of graduation; or 
4. Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements. 

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; 
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

•  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. 
•  A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage. 
  
  

•  At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience at the national and/or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects is required. 
•  Experience in establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments is required. 
•  Experience in the in the field of gender and human rights of women is desirable. 
•  Experience in administrative systems and technical support in the UN system norms is desirable. 
•  Experience in working independently with minimal supervision 
•  Experience leading and coaching staff in international settings is required. 
•  Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required. 
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• Law degree.
• Demonstrable experience as a practitioner or former practitioner, including as an investigator, prosecutor, judge or lawyer, with direct experience working on sexual violence cases, including representing survivors or handling such cases, in one or more of the above-mentioned jurisdictions. 
• Excellent written legal, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written legal communication skills, including experience producing high-quality research reports for legal advocacy.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

• A recognised tertiary qualification in humanities, education, law and justice, social sciences, psychology, health sciences, medicine, public administration, development studies, community development, social work, multidisciplinary studies, or a related discipline.
• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in programme and project coordination, policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, research, advocacy, governance, community development, social protection, human rights, ageing, health, disability, social services, or related fields within government, civil society, regional, international or development partner organisations.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex programmes, initiatives and geographically dispersed teams across national, divisional, district and community levels.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining partnerships with government ministries, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations, development partners, academic and research institutions, private sector organisations and community-based organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating national consultations, stakeholder engagement processes, conferences, workshops and community-based initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in research, data collection, analysis and report writing, including preparation of policy briefs, concept notes, project proposals, strategic reports and evidence-based recommendations.
• Sound understanding of ageing, social protection, community development, governance, public policy and human rights principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of the lived realities, challenges, aspirations and contributions of older persons in Fiji, including the diversity of experiences among older women and men, older persons with disabilities, caregivers and vulnerable older persons.
• Demonstrated understanding of the geographical, cultural and socio-economic circumstances of older persons across Fiji, particularly those living in rural, remote, maritime and outer-island communities, and the implications these have for service delivery, participation and inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience supporting boards, councils, committees or statutory bodies, including provision of governance and secretariat services.
• Strong written, analytical and oral communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior government officials, traditional and community leaders, development partners, academia, private sector organisations, service providers and older persons.
• Demonstrated understanding of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
   

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as health, community services, social work (preferred), or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years' experience working in volunteer coordination, service implementation, and evaluation with a focus on diverse communities in the health and community sector.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver and evaluate inclusive, accessible, consumer-centred services tailored to the needs of diverse women and gender diverse people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Competence in using case management software (e.g. Community Data Solutions) and volunteer management systems (e.g. Better Impact).

1. Applicant must identify as part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender diverse, Intersex, Asexual communities (LGBTIQA+) [Switchboard Victoria has an exemption under section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)].
2. Qualifications and experience in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Community services or similar and able to meet the Mandatory Minimum Qualification for family violence work in Victoria. The organisation recognises that effective specialist practice may be informed by a combination of formal qualifications, professional experience, community-based knowledge and lived experience, and supports ongoing professional development, supervision and reflective practice.
3. Demonstrated leadership in, and commitment to cultural awareness, cultural competence, culturally safe and inclusive practice in service provision with First Nations communities, multicultural and/or multifaith, LGBTQIA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and people living with a disability.
4. Previous experience providing support services, such as counselling, case work or case management, advocacy, and/or peer support, and the capacity to deliver (and support the delivery of) case work, and live phone-based and text-based support in an onsite or shared office environment.
5. Experience in specialist family violence practice or leadership, with demonstrated capability in advanced risk assessment and management, professional judgement, supervision, secondary consultation and/or system collaboration. In-depth knowledge of the nature, dynamics and impacts of family violence across varying cohorts, underpinned by intersectional feminist theory.
6. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate, provide support, actively listen, apply problem solving and conflict resolution skills, and engage and build rapport with others (including service users).
7. Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervision, support and mentoring of staff.
8. Ability to work weekends.

• Post-graduate degree in social work, psychology, social sciences, other related field, or equivalent work experience
• At least five years’ experience working in the field of GBV response programming at the Coordinator level or above required, with proven track record managing multi-donor portfolios in acute emergency response, program and project start-up
• Proven experience leading RCCE programming in emergency or outbreak response settings, with the ability to design community engagement strategies, address community perceptions and information needs, and coordinate RCCE activities across health, WASH, and protection sectors.
• Experience working with IRC and an understanding of IRC’s systems and processes is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with key donor regulations such as UNHCR, FCDO, BPRM and ECHO
• Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, donors, INGOs and other humanitarian actors
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, capacity building, project design and budget management
• Demonstrated skills in effectively leading and building programs and/or operations in high-pressure, fluid environments. Leadership and team management skills are critical.
• Proven communication, writing and editing skills, including the ability to effectively write and edit grant proposals and reports.
• Flexible work attitude: Be flexible and yet focused & reliable in an environment of limited resources and changing demands. Ability to work well, promote teamwork, be comfortable in a multi-cultural environment.
• Good digital literacy: Facility with MS Word, Excel, and email/internet software.

“Peace in the Age of AI: Building Feminist Futures.” 

• Passion for and some experience in supporting feminist peacebuilding, women’s rights, digital rights, and/or feminist social justice movements as volunteers, professionals, or activists. 
• Drive and potential to be an impactful feminist leader within local contexts. 
• Able to effectively engage in English. 
• Willing and able to commit to full participation in at least 80% of live, cohort-wide sessions. 
• Candidates must be between 18–35 years old. 
• Trans and non-binary activists are encouraged to apply.