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Advocacy and Programme Officer

Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
- Location:
  
  Kenya
  
  Kenya
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  06/12/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  20/12/2024
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Advocacy and Programme Officer

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Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Education

About FAWE
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a Pan-African Non-Governmental organisation that operates through 34 National Chapters to promote gender equity and equality in education in Africa by fostering positive policies and attitudes towards girls’ education.

Key roles and responsibilities:
1. Support the development and implementation of partnership and advocacy initiatives
▪ Coordinate implementation of advocacy programmes/projects work. This entails, observing the work plans, deliverables, timelines, compliance to budgets, M&E plans, advocacy plans, selection of strategic partners, compliance to FAWE procedures, funding partner and the respective country governments, and overall quality assurance on projects under advocacy docket.
▪ Planning and execution of creative advocacy actions including influencing decisionmakers, campaigns, lobbying, and building public support for FAWE issues.
▪ Lead in commemoration of International Days on Education. This includes developing concept notes, convening sessions such as webinars, and working with National Chapters to commemorate these days at the Country level.

2. Support in knowledge management and capacity development.
▪ Research key issues relating to FAWE’s advocacy and policy work and be up to date with various interventions at global and regional levels.
▪ Support in building and strengthening FAWE partnerships for collective advocacy and collective project delivery.
▪ Support the development of internal assessment and recommend capacity-building needs on advocacy. This includes support for FAWE National Chapters and members.

3. Provide technical support to FAWE’s National Chapters/Partners and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
▪ Provide technical support assistance to FAWE National Chapters to engage with relevant advocacy stakeholders and execute appropriate interventions.
▪ Provide substantive support to expanding and mobilizing stakeholder engagement and facilitate interventions towards influencing global trends in education such as EFA, SDGs, GES4CESA, and Agenda 2063.
▪ Support the advocacy Unit to strengthen the linkages between the global, regional, and national processes that promote the education and well-being of women and girls. .

4. Programme Development & Management
• Provide administrative support towards the successful implementation of advocacy & partnership activities. This includes the preparation of documents such as memos, and agreements, scheduling meetings, and coordination of external contacts.
• Assist in resource mobilization efforts for advocacy initiatives.

Qualification Requirements
• Master’s degree in social sciences, Education, Political Science, Philosophy, Gender, Law, Project Management, Journalism, Public Relations, or any other relevant discipline.
• A first-level university degree in combination with four additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Preferred 8 years of work experience with a minimum of 4 years working in complex international environments with practical field experience.
• Experience in advocacy work and human development work with NGOs, and strategic partnerships especially working within a consortium (range of stakeholders) covering more than one country.
• Fluency in English is required.

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Consultancy
GBV Experts, DRC- UNHCR Roving Deployment Scheme Expires soon

Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  28/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  15/12/2024
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GBV Experts, DRC- UNHCR Roving Deployment Scheme

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Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Remote (global)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Consultancy
- Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
- Experience level: Not specified
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender-based violence (GBV) PSEA/ Safeguarding
LOCATION: Roving/ Global

The DRC Standby Roster is looking for skilled Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Experts with UNHCR experience and French language skills to be part of a new roving deployment scheme in partnership with UNHCR.

DRC has entered a new deployment partnership to support UNHCR by deploying GBV Experts to selected operations. The GBV Experts will be deployed on a roving basis to UNHCR operations for periods of six months on average. Between deployments, the GBV Experts will undertake remote work for UNHCR. They will be expected to undertake various tasks and duties based on operational needs in the following areas:

Needs Identification, Strategy and Advocacy.

Programme planning and implementation.

Partnership and coordination.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.

Note that these positions are contingent on availability of funding.

Profile and qualifications

For this new deployment scheme, we are looking for qualified candidates with extensive experience in the humanitarian field and who meets the following requirements:

Relevant educational background and previous UNHCR work experience.

A minimum of 3 years specific experience with GBV in humanitarian settings.

Proficiency in English and French (mandatory).

Proficiency in Arabic and/or Spanish (desirable).

Knowledge and understanding of the complexities involved in refugee and IDP responses.
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Volunteering
Volunteers

Chayn
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Remuneration:
  
  Volunteer position
- Posted on:
  
  27/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  Open till filled
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Volunteers

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Chayn
Remote (global)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Admin, Comms/ Digital/ Media, Fundraising/ Grant management, Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL, Programme/ Project design & management, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Volunteering
- Experience level: Not specified
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Volunteer position
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender-based violence (GBV) Digital rights

Getting to work, making an impact. 💪
Chayn operates with a global collective of volunteers, many of whom are survivors. We are always growing and looking for new volunteers to join our team! Our volunteers are our greatest strength - they come up with ideas for projects, co-lead our governance, and contribute to our resources to make sure that they are survivor-centred and encompass diverse perspectives from around the world. Volunteers are core to our organisation, our strategy, and our success. Volunteering at Chayn is completely remote, flexible, and we welcome individuals from anywhere in the world.

Become a CHAYN-GEMAKER! ⭐ ACTIVELY ENROLLING FOR 2024-2025.
We are always innovating on our volunteer programs! From software engineering programs, to research, advocacy, content, and more!
Volunteers begin with an application and induction call to ensure alignment, followed by an invitation. Generally, we ask a commitment of 6–16 hours per month, depending goals. We work in 3-month cycles to set priorities, assign project leads, and support volunteers. Communication is mainly asynchronous, supplemented by collaboration calls, workshops, and planning sessions. Volunteers can take breaks as needed, with the option to rejoin or stay connected as part of the community!
‍Join us today to make an impact, connect with like-minded individuals, and achieve meaningful goals together

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Senior Associate, Comms, Family Planning 2030

United Nations Foundation
- Location:
  
  United States
  
  United States
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  27/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  Open till filled
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Senior Associate, Comms, Family Planning 2030

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United Nations Foundation
- Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Health

Family Planning 2030 (FP2030) is a global partnership of governments, civil society, multilateral organizations, donors, private sector partners, and researchers committed to supporting people’s right to voluntary, quality contraception. Our vision is a future where everyone, everywhere has the freedom and ability to lead healthy lives, make their own informed decisions about using contraception and having children, and participate as equals in society and its development.

The FP2030 Support Network consists of five regional hubs: North, West and Central Africa; East and Southern Africa; Asia and the Pacific; and Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America and Europe, led by an Executive Director, supported by an Executive Directorate team, who reports to the Governing Board. Each Regional Hub is headed by a Managing Director supported by a small team and hosted by an NGO within the region. Together, these five business units comprise the FP2030 Support Network.

The Communications Associate is responsible for implementing FP2030’s communication strategy on a range of digital platforms, including social media, websites, webinars, and email lists. The position will work with the global communications team to create and post original content to strengthen and expand FP2030’s digital presence.

The Communications Associate, FP2030, is supervised by the Senior Manager, External Communications, FP2030, and will be an integral part of the global communications team.

This position is a full-time limited term until December 12, 2025, and eligible for benefits. It is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule).

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Program Director- Made by Women (MbW) Initiative

CARE International
- Location:
  
  Thailand ,
  
  Multiple Locations
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  26/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  Open till filled
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Program Director- Made by Women (MbW) Initiative

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CARE International
Remote (global)
- Location: Thailand ,
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Economic justice
CARE is a global leader dedicated to fighting poverty and achieving social justice. Through the Made by Women (MbW) Initiative, CARE is transforming the lives of millions of women in the apparel supply chain, promoting decent work and gender equity. Spanning 11 countries, this flagship initiative addresses critical issues such as women’s voice and leadership, violence and harassment, economic resilience, climate justice, and health and well-being.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Program Director to lead the MbW Initiative. This role provides strategic direction, oversees impactful programming, and drives resource mobilization to expand MbW’s reach and influence. Reporting to the Regional Program Operations Director (RPOD) in Asia and working closely with CARE Impact Partners (CIP) in the USA, the Program Director ensures the success and sustainability of this transformative initiative.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategic Leadership and Resource Mobilization

Develop and execute a robust resource mobilization strategy, securing multi-year funding through partnerships with corporations, foundations, and institutional donors.

Forge innovative funding models and compelling value propositions to attract new partners.

Represent CARE and MbW in global forums, meetings, and workshops to build relationships and promote the initiative.

2. Program Innovation and Quality

Spearhead impactful interventions across MbW’s core themes, fostering innovation and collaboration among country teams, local partners, and stakeholders.

Share evidence-based practices and tailored solutions to improve conditions for women apparel workers.

Coordinate learning events, workshops, and training to strengthen programming.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL)

Establish and oversee a comprehensive MEAL framework to track progress and demonstrate impact.

Collaborate with global and country-level MEAL teams to capture MbW’s reach and outcomes in CARE’s global systems.

Produce research reports, evaluations, and learning briefs to inform decisions and improve programming.

4. Reporting and Communications

Develop high-impact communication materials, including reports, multimedia content, and newsletters, to influence policy and industry practices.

Oversee knowledge management strategies to capture and disseminate best practices.

Manage external vendors for the production of branded materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in development studies, economics, business, or a related field.

Proven experience in program management and coordination within the development sector.

Demonstrated success in fundraising and building partnerships with donors and corporate stakeholders.

Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience in systems thinking within complex organizational structures.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

Flexibility to travel within South and East Asia as needed.
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Program Manager- Latin America

Co-Impact
- Location:
  
  South America and the Caribbean
  
  South America and the Caribbean
- Remuneration:
  
  $112,000 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  26/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  20/12/2024
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Program Manager- Latin America

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Co-Impact
Remote (local)
- Career category: Admin, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: $112,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Movement building
Who We Are

Co-Impact is a global organization that supports locally-rooted coalitions in Africa, Asia and Latin America to transform key systems at scale, with a core focus on advancing gender equality and women’s leadership. We bring together funders from around the world to partner with initiatives that are working to improve education, health, and economic opportunity for millions of people by addressing the root causes of social inequities so that systems work better for everyone. For more information, please visit www.co-impact.org and read our Handbook.

The Role

As part of Co-Impact team, core responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Conducting research and landscape analyses to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in the field and stay informed on relevant updates that can affect Co-Impact’s investment approach and strategy globally and in Latin America.

Leads due diligence processes for potential program partners, including conducting calls, reviewing documents, and providing recommendations.

Oversees the provision of support to program partners throughout the project lifecycle, including design workshops, site visits, and regular check-ins.

Provide strategic guidance and operational support to existing and new program partners, building capacity through ad-hoc check-ins, strategic or operational support, and other portfolio capacity building activities.

Collaborate with other program managers to ensure alignment and coordination of work across the regions.

Writes recommendation memos, conducts due diligence calls, reviews documents and reports, assists program partners in grant implementation, conducts site visits and organizes regular check-ins with them.

Design and facilitate events, convenings, and foster learning and collaboration that enable partners and peers in the field to learn together.

Supporting the Associate Director and Director, Programs and the broader Program team as needed, as well as participating in special projects as they arise.

Qualifications and Experience

At least 5+ years of relevant professional experience working to advancing gender equality (with an intersectional lens) and improving government (and at times market) systems in education, health, economic opportunity, and/or women’s leadership.

Significant experience working directly with senior-level staff.

Track record of increasing responsibility.

At least first university degree or equivalent.

Fluency in English and Spanish or Portuguese required (fluency in both is a plus).

Experience in grantmaking, lived experience and knowledge of Latin American context, and linkages to feminist/women’s rights networks strongly preferred.
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Senior Manager, Major Gifts & Planned Giving

USA for UNFPA
- Location:
  
  United States
  
  United States
- Remuneration:
  
  $90,000 USD-$110,000 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  25/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  31/12/2024
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Senior Manager, Major Gifts & Planned Giving

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USA for UNFPA
Hybrid
- Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: $90,000 USD-$110,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
Gender-based violence (GBV) Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Health

USA for UNFPA, established in 1998 and headquartered in New York City, is the U.S. national committee for UNFPA, the United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency. We work to achieve three transformative results: zero unmet need for family planning, zero preventable maternal deaths, and zero incidents of violence toward women and girls, including harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation.

TITLE: Senior Manager, Major Gifts and Planned Giving
REPORTS TO: Director of Leadership Giving
LOCATION: Hybrid, NYC Metro Area
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Employee
SALARY RANGE: $90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience

POSITION SUMMARY
USA for UNFPA is seeking an experienced and energetic relationship builder to lead and grow the organization’s Major and Planned Giving Programs. The Senior Manager will manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships to secure $10,000+ gifts and planned giving commitments. This role will also build and lead the planned giving program, driving the development of USA for UNFPA’s Legacy Society.

The Senior Manager will spend at least 40% of their time directly engaging with donors through personalized outreach, leveraging moves management strategies to align donor interests with USA for UNFPA’s mission. Occasional travel, and availability on evenings and weekends are expected for events and donor engagement activities.

This role works closely with the Director of Leadership Giving, CEO, and Board Members to identify and develop new donor relationships while supporting organizational growth and strategic priorities.

Key Areas: Identification and Qualification, Cultivation, and Stewardship

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Job
Gender Mainstreaming Expert

African Union
- Location:
  
  Ethiopia
  
  Ethiopia
- Remuneration:
  
  $92,867.97 USD-$110,951.49 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  22/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  20/12/2024
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Gender Mainstreaming Expert

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African Union
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: $92,867.97 USD-$110,951.49 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
Purpose of Job
Africa CDC is committed to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls across all its programs and initiatives to enable women to develop and lead within the African public health workforce. As part of this effort, the organization seeks to mainstream gender considerations into its policies, projects, and operations, ensuring that gender equality is fully integrated into all levels of planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. To achieve this, Africa CDC is recruiting a Gender Mainstreaming Expert who will play a crucial role in driving this agenda forward.

Main Functions
The Gender Mainstreaming Expert will provide technical leadership and support for integrating gender perspectives and promoting gender equality across the Africa CDC’s programs and initiatives. This role will involve the implementation of the AU Strategy for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, developing gender-responsive strategies, conducting capacity-building sessions, advising on best practices, and monitoring progress to ensure that gender considerations are effectively mainstreamed in alignment with global standards.

Specific Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies for integrating gender equality principles into programs, policies, and operations.

Provide technical guidance and capacity-building support to program teams and stakeholders on gender mainstreaming approaches and best practices.

Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and learning materials to enhance the understanding of gender issues within the organization and among partners.

Conduct gender analyses and assessments to identify gender disparities and recommend solutions for addressing these gaps in programs and projects.

Develop monitoring and evaluation tools that measure the impact of gender mainstreaming efforts and use data to inform decision-making and strategy development.

Prepare regular reports, case studies, and best practice documentation on gender mainstreaming activities and progress.

Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to promote gender equality initiatives and ensure the integration of gender perspectives across the organization’s work.

Advocate for gender equality through effective communication and participation in relevant forums, meetings, and networks.

Represent the organization in gender-related working groups, conferences, and other relevant platforms to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field with at least ten (10) years of continuous or combined experience in the field of gender mainstreaming and policy of which Six (6) should be at expert level and three (3) years of experience at supervisory role OR University bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field with at least twelve (12) years of continuous or combined experience in the field of gender mainstreaming and policy of which Six (6) should be at expert level and three (3) years of experience at supervisory role.

At least 6 years of professional experience in gender mainstreaming, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, preferably in international development or public health sectors.

Applicants must be proficient in at least one of the AU languages (Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Swahili).
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Senior Women Protection and Empowerment Manager

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location:
  
  Turkey
  
  Turkey
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  21/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  Open till filled
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Senior Women Protection and Empowerment Manager

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International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Economic justice Gender-based violence (GBV)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Responsibilities:

Technical oversight and support to field-level implementation of IRC’s and partners WPE direct implementation programming in Northwest Syria. Namely the establishment and running of Mobile WPE teams; Women and Girls Safe Spaces; capacity building of local Syrian organizations on specialized service provision including, but not limited to, management of procurement, community engagement, staff recruitment, and capacity building, activity development, and scheduling, development of GBV case management and PSS components

Design innovative approaches to build the capacity of partners including operational and technical support on ongoing GBV case management services including but not limited to strengthening care for child survivors

Explore new areas of programming in Northwest Syria to ensure that women and girls are safe in their homes and communities and receive through direct or partner implementation

Support the identification of new partners to expand the WPE program portfolio in Northwest Syria Development and implementation of training and technical support to mainstream WPE standards across Northwest Syria response

Supply to any business development required for the program, including drafting concept notes, proposals as required by the Integrated Protection Coordinator

Lead GBV emergency response in areas where new displacement occurs in Northwest Syria including the contingency planning and preparedness

Lead the integration of other sectors in existing WPE programs

Work closely with IRC’s health programs to strengthen the health sector response to GBV including clinical care for sexual assault survivors

Required Experience/qualification/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in social science and law; political science, social work, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Proven experience of which a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Protection field in with at least 3 years is in a managerial level in a GBV/women’s protection program

Experience in NGOs is preferred

Ideally, experience with GBV prevention and response programming in remote management settings

Demonstrated experience with GBV case management

Demonstrated understanding of gender-sensitive & progressive programming and protection mainstreaming demonstrated understanding of standard methodologies for integration of gender-based violence interventions in humanitarian action

Report writing skills

Excellent relationship-building, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate closely

English is required, while Arabic and/or Turkish are desired.
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Internship
Sustaining Defenders: Programme Intern

Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF)
- Location:
  
  Kenya
  
  Kenya
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  21/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  Open till filled
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Sustaining Defenders: Programme Intern

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Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Internship
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender-based violence (GBV) Movement building

Organisational profile
Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) is a feminist, pan-African Rapid Response Fund committed to transforming power relations through resourcing African feminists and womn human rights defenders and their formations as an act of solidarity.

Specific Responsibilities.
• Acknowledging, populating and assigning grant requests.
• Responding to grant inquiries made to the Fund in consultation with the supervisor and the SD Portfolio team.
• Sending out decision details of reviewed grants for example, grant declines.
• Organizing and participating in due diligence and capacity-strengthening meetings with grantee partners.
• Providing logistics support in organizing events including convenings and webinars.
• Providing support in organizing outreach and networking missions.
• Data entry of all inquiries and requests in the grant-making database.
• Support the Sustaining Defenders: Programme Manager in organizing portfolio meetings.
• Support in conducting research and documentation of key contextual issues
• Support in developing periodical reports including responding to queries arising from grant matrices and other spaces related to the Portfolio
• Providing analyzed thematic data, and trends analysis for the Sustaining Defenders Portfolio
• Carrying out research for outreach missions and other events.
• Where applicable, provide language translation of grant requests and communication material within all UAF-Africa Programmes
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications
• Degree in Social Sciences, Women’s Studies, Political Sciences, International Development, Law or related fields.
• At least 2 years experience in project management providing administrative, analytical, and technical support.
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and confidentiality. • Excellent organisational skills (including organising processes) and ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English. French is a plus.
• Good time management skills and ability to produce quality work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organise oneself and complete assignments on time.
• Understanding of the Feminist and women’s human rights sector required.
• Teamwork and ability to work in a diverse team.
• An understanding of gender equality and womn’s rights issues, particularly in Africa.
• Demonstrated understanding of a feminist political analysis and familiar with feminist movement building.
• Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, and achieving results
• Ability to perform detailed work, frequently and/or to handle a large volume of work systematically, optimally, and accurately. • Able to identify project needs, develop a detailed timeline for completion, oversee schedules, and milestone management.
• Ability to organise, categorise, and synthesize information from a range of datasets existent within and outside the Fund.
• Ability to contribute on a team and coordinate assignments to achieve common goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, writing, and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on the African continent and beyond as and when required.
• Experience working in a virtual work environment is an added advantage.

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Temporal Assignment: GESI Capacity Building Advisor Expires soon

Mercy Corps
- Location:
  
  Ukraine
  
  Ukraine
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  19/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  15/12/2024
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Temporal Assignment: GESI Capacity Building Advisor

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Mercy Corps
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.

Essential Responsibilities
STRATEGY AND PLANNING

Review and enhance Mercy Corps Ukraine’s GESI approaches in line with Mercy Corps Ukraine Response Strategy, and Mercy Corps’ Global Localization agenda.

Develop a comprehensive capacity building package for the GESI team that includes both content and professional skills including critical analysis, advocacy and external representation, substantive organizational behaviour change, results and learning across all its programmes and teams.

Develop and expand the current Gender Action Plan.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Provide input and/or lead on program design focused on or including GESI, enhancing Mercy Corps’ approach to both analysis and assessment including fostering an understanding of quality evidence.

Create and maintain systems to ensure technical coherence and promote creative programming across the programs portfolio with respect to GESI and which can be delivered by a small independent team.

Ensure teams understand and can take forward minimum standards in GESI and are position to further develop these.

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING

Develop a clear capacity development approach for the GESI team and the wider Mercy Corps mission in Ukraine, including guidelines, tools, and standards.

Provide intensive capacity development to Mercy Corps team members in terms of GESI also in professional skills and competencies that will enable the teams to flourish, enhancing confidence and autonomy.

Provide team members with information, tools, and other resources to improve performance and help them constructively identify problem solving options.

COORDINATION & REPRESENTATION

Support the team in further developing representation on GESI in the wider INGO and donor community, and relevant coordination forums.

Support the team to further develop internal and external networks to support effective advocacy and outreach across stakeholders to promote GESI within the Ukraine context.

Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

University Degree/Master in GESI/international studies, social sciences, social work or other relevant field is desired with a specialism in gender/GESI

Proven technical expertise in gender/GESI, and capacity strengthening

At least 5-7 years of senior experience in relevant or similar roles, and 3-5 years of progressive humanitarian and/or development program management experience.

At least 3-5 years of experience in individual and team capacity development and transformation within a context of complex, multi-dimensional programming in an international environment.

Strong knowledge of, and experience of development training with the spheres of gender and protection.

Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills are necessary.

Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in other departments or locations, as well as experience leading diverse teams.
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Social Inclusion Specialist Expires soon

Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)
- Location:
  
  Rwanda
  
  Rwanda
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  19/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  18/12/2024
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Social Inclusion Specialist

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Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Climate & Environmental justice Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Food security & Nutrition
About CNFA

CNFA is an international agricultural development organization that specializes in the design and implementation of sustainable, enterprise-based agricultural initiatives. We work with businesses, foundations, governments, and communities to build customized local and global partnerships that meet the world’s growing demand for food. Since our inception in 1985, we have designed and implemented enterprise-based, agricultural development initiatives to facilitate market access, enhance agribusiness competitiveness, increase productivity, and improve access to inputs and financing in 47 countries around the world.

Position Roles and Responsibilities

Provide technical recommendations on gender and youth integration into all activities throughout all phases of implementation of the Haranira Ubuziranenge Project (strategic planning, outreach, design and implementation of interventions, monitoring an evaluation).

Lead assessments and analyses of gender and youth disparities and identify areas for improvement.

Review Haranira Ubuziranenge Project documents and approaches to ensure inclusive language and programming.

Design and deliver training to stakeholders on gender-sensitive and gender transformative approaches.

Identify stakeholders who are women, youth, and others from marginalized groups and can collaborate with the Activity. Ensure involvement of these groups in the design and implementation of the Activity.

Identify, develop, promote, and lead interventions aiming to advance gender and youth roles in agriculture, agribusiness, and policy dialogues.

Ensure that lessons learned and best practices on gender and inclusion are captured and shared among key stakeholders.

Represent the Project in technical working groups with relevant government ministries and staff and collaborate with other implementing partners.

Support the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Director in collecting inclusion-related data for indicators that measure Project impact.

Perform other tasks as designated by the Chief of Party.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in gender studies, anthropology, sociology, social sciences, or related field; master’s degree preferred.

Five (5) years of relevant work experience, including at least three (3) years in gender-related and gender-inclusive and/or youth engagement programming.

Demonstrated expertise related to addressing constraints faced by gender, youth, and other marginalized groups in Rwanda, particularly within the agriculture sector.

Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.

Oral and written fluency in English and Kinyarwanda are required. Knowledge of French is an asset.
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Director of Policy and Programs

Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS)
- Location:
  
  United States
  
  United States
- Remuneration:
  
  $85,000 USD-$105,000 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  14/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  Open till filled
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Director of Policy and Programs

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Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS)
Hybrid
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 10+ years
- Organisation type: Research
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: $85,000 USD-$105,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Peace and Security
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security (GIWPS) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Director of Policy and Programs to advance its mission of centering women in all global policy and debates on peace and security. The Director of Policy and Programs will supervise the GIWPS Policy Team and lead the strategic development and execution of the Institute’s policy advocacy strategy, which will involve using strategic outreach to shape the policy of governments and multilateral institutions, collaborating with frontline peacebuilders and connecting them with global decision-makers, and hosting high-level convenings to shift the conversation. Additionally, they will collaborate closely with the Director of Research and Director of External Affairs to ensure synergies across teams and advance an Institute-wide strategy. Duties include but are not limited to:

In close collaboration with the Institute’s Executive Director, direct and lead the Institute’s vision and strategy to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda across country-specific portfolios and wider thematic priorities.

Design, convene, and lead engagements with global leaders and frontline peacebuilders in conflict affected and fragile states with an eye towards crafting policy recommendations directed at decision makers and other leaders, shifting options and highlighting under-appreciated impact and leadership.

Help lead the Institute’s strategy and programmatic priorities relating to the 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325 (October 2025).

In collaboration with others, translate research into policy-relevant talking points and other documents, and develop an advocacy strategy to disseminate new research to policymakers.

Supervise the Policy team, composed of staff, consultants, and students.

Manage and implement a substantial budget, liaising with current and potential funders to report on programmatic activities and impact, and to seek new funding.

Represent the Institute in public and private settings with government officials, NGOs, funders, and other stakeholders.

Build and nurture relationships with governments, multilateral organizations, civil society, and women leaders globally to ensure women’s influence in peace negotiations, and relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts.

Track, monitor, assess, and evaluate the impact of the Institute’s outreach and engagement to advance UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and related resolutions.
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Senior Technical Specialist, Gender Integration

Global Center for Gender Equality
- Location:
  
  United States
  
  United States
- Remuneration:
  
  $150,000 USD-$180,000 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  12/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  Open till filled
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Senior Technical Specialist, Gender Integration

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Global Center for Gender Equality
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: $150,000 USD-$180,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
Senior Technical Specialist, Gender Integration responsibilities and tasks:

The following is an illustrative list of tasks that will be assigned to the Senior Technical Specialist. The breakdown of duties will depend on the gender integration support requests received; it is not expected that the Specialist will complete all of these activities concurrently.

Gender Integration Technical Assistance:

Establish a deep and evolving understanding of partners’ existing gender integration strategies and organizational structure in order to ensure technical assistance is in alignment with partner needs

Provide wrap-around technical support to strategic investments that have been identified as exemplars for gender integration.

Provide informed, high quality, sector-specific technical assistance, including gender analysis and development of gender action plans, to support partners in gender-intentional and/or gender transformative investment and program design and implementation

Strategic Communications:

Distill complex gender integration findings into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making, ensuring that partners understand the bottom-line impact of their gender-focused investments.

Generate hypotheses and evidence-based recommendations to guide program design and gender integration strategies, presenting these ideas in a succinct, compelling manner that resonates with diverse stakeholders.

Develop and deliver visually clear, compelling presentations, including complex PowerPoint decks, that effectively communicate key gender integration strategic recommendations.

Capacity Building and Tool Development:

Design and deliver face-to-face and virtual training on gender equality and integration, using participatory and adult-learning approaches

Facilitate face-to-face and virtual workshops for a variety of clients

Provide one-on-one coaching support as needed to partner staff, and/or onboard new employees to gender integration approaches as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

Deliver presentations at conferences, events, and high-level meetings

Manage relationships with consultants and ensure delivery of high-quality outputs

Ensure that all gender integration support products and training models represent a clear vision, consistent message, and coherent approach to drive momentum in transformative gender equality

Senior Technical Specialist, Gender Integration Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

Deep expertise in gender analysis, integration and mainstreaming strategies in a development context

Proven effectiveness/track record working with or liaising with large international development foundations or other funders

Proven ability to work with large funders and development organizations to apply an intersectional lens to gender integration across diverse bodies of work

Experience with gender program monitoring and evaluation, including the design of tracking systems, development of indicators, and mechanisms to capture gender-sensitive and gender-transformative data

In-depth understanding of international development processes, actors and cultures

Comfortable in a wide range of cultural, geographic and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behavior with a diverse range of people

Expertise in participatory, feminist adult learning theory and practice.

Significant experience in designing and facilitating interactive meetings, workshops, and trainings

Effective relationship-building and collaboration skills with a diverse range of partners and donors, both in-person and virtually
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Volunteering
Trustee Worldwide

Womankind Worldwide
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Remuneration:
  
  Volunteer position
- Posted on:
  
  08/11/2024
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  05/01/2025
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Trustee Worldwide

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Womankind Worldwide
Remote (global)
- Career category: Finance, Fundraising/ Grant management, Human Resources (HR)
- Job type: Volunteering
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Volunteer position
- Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Movement building
Everyday women, girls and people with diverse gender identities face intersecting forms of discrimination, poverty and violence. Founded over 30 years ago, Womankind is a vibrant and successful international feminist organisation working hard, in collaboration with our partners and allies worldwide, to change that.

Role Purpose:

Trustees are responsible for the governance of Womankind Worldwide and for making sure it is doing what it was set up to do, as outlined in the Articles of Association. This means ensuring it is delivering its charitable objectives and is financially sound and compliant.

The Board benefits from Trustees’ wide range of differing skills, expertise and lived experience which they each contribute to support the charity and help it to achieve its aims.

Trustee Responsibilities:

Contribute their skills, expertise, experience and views to help Womankind to implement its exciting 2030 strategy over the coming years, including together fostering a culture of constructively challenging ourselves, each other, and the organisation’s thinking;

Act in the best interest of the organisation at all times, which includes working together and not pursuing personal or sectional interests at the expense of the organisation’s interests;

Monitor and react to the changing external environment in which Womankind operates;

Ensure that Womankind has sufficient financial resources to deliver its vision, mission and strategy;

Ensure that all Womankind’s resources are managed in line with statutory requirements and best practice;

Ensure that Womankind demonstrates the impact of its work and meets its commitment as a learning organisation;

Contribute to fundraising and promoting the work of Womankind.

Trustee Role Description:

Trustees will also each bring different specific skills and experience to the Board of Trustees. Each trustee is expected to:

Show commitment to the aims and work of Womankind, in particular women’s rights, gender equality and anti-racism, and a clear commitment to intersectional feminist values and principles.

Work as part of a team, in a culture of learning and change, and contribute to a board culture of inclusive, honest, constructive dialogue.

Demonstrate strategic vision and think creatively.

Be willing to speak their mind, whilst operating with tact and diplomacy, and exercise independent judgement.

Support the senior management team and staff in the implementation of strategy.

Understand the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship of a UK charity (induction training will be provided).

Have the availability and commitment to perform the functions of the role and dedicate the time required. This includes preparing for and attending at least three of four Board meetings per year.

Be willing to support, directly or indirectly, Womankind’s fundraising activities.

Skills and Person Specification:

Womankind is currently seeking Trustees with experience in the following areas:

International charity finance management, including financial accounting and budgeting.

Risk management and/or internal control, regulatory and compliance skills.

Human resource management, including working internationally across different jurisdictions with an approach rooted in equity and anti-racism

Trustees would be strongly encouraged to also consider joining the Finance & Resources Sub-Committee (FRC) of the Board.
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