TITLE: Executive Assistant to the Global Executive Director

LOCATION: Applicants must reside in New York, NY. This role follows a hybrid work model, primarily remote, with in-person attendance required as determined by the supervisor.

REPORTS TO: Global Executive Director

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on March 14, 2025. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references.

ABOUT EQUALITY NOW
At Equality Now, we aspire to create a world in which women and men have equal rights under the law, and full enjoyment of their human rights.

Our mission is gender equality. And how we get there matters. Here are the values behind everything we do.

Founded in 1992, we are an international human rights organization that works to protect and promote the rights of all women and girls around the world. Our campaigns are centered on four program areas: Legal Equality, End Sexual Violence, End Harmful Practices, and End Sexual Exploitation, with a cross-cutting focus on the unique needs of adolescent girls.

We are truly global and we have a team of 70+ people located all around the world. We have team members in Benin, Beirut, Delhi, London, Geneva, San Jose, El Salvador, Argentina, Nairobi, Tbilisi, New York and Washington DC among others.

We offer a great experience for talented people who are passionate about equality. To work here, you’ll need to share our core values which are: integrity, tenaciousness, perseverance and inclusivity. For more information, visit equalitynow.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Executive Assistant serves as the primary internal and external contact on all matters pertaining to the Global Executive Director. The position also serves as a liaison to the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team (SLT); organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts; and oversees special projects. In particular, the incumbent must be creative and enjoy working within a mission and results driven environment. The ideal candidate will have good judgment with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple projects effectively. In addition, the position requires the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is a general outline of duties and responsibilities for this role. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned or removed at the discretion of the Executive Director to meet organizational needs and priorities:

Executive Support

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Global Executive Director including: managing an extremely active calendar; completing expense reports for the GED; composing and preparing confidential correspondence; arranging complex travel plans, itineraries and agendas; and compiling and preparing (in some cases) briefing documents for meetings.
• Coordinates the Global Executive Director’s schedule and acts as a “gatekeeper” to the Global Executive Director’s time and office.
• Communicates directly and on behalf of the Global Executive Director with Board Directors, donors, staff, and others.
• Supports the development and implementation of Board policies on behalf of the Global Executive Director.
• Researches, prioritizes and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Global Executive Director, including those of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Global Executive Director’s office and internal departments while demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with the SLT.
• Works closely and effectively with the Global Executive Director to keep her well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Acts as a “barometer”, having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment, keeping the Global Executive Director updated and uses initiative to provide recommendations based on his/her judgment.
• Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and

manages a variety of special projects for the Global Executive Director.

• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Monitors revenues and expenses to assure activities are consistent with the budget.

Board Support and Liaison

• Serves as the Global Executive Director’s administrative liaison to the US Board of Directors, UK Trustees and Kenyan Trustees.
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality in relationships with all Board Directors and Trustees.
• Works with the Global Executive Director and SLT members to manage all compliance with applicable rules and regulations, bylaws and articles of incorporation of the entities in US, UK and Kenya including filings of resolutions and amendments
• Organizes and coordinates quarterly virtual Board meetings, board committee meetings, as well as an annual in-person meeting of all Board Directors, including advance distribution of all materials.

Leadership Team Liaison

• Participates as an adjunct member of SLT including scheduling and attending all meetings, and providing meeting minutes (including distribution to staff).
• Assists in coordinating the agenda for executive and leadership bi-weekly Executive team meetings and all-staff meetings.

Communications, Partnerships, and Outreach

• Ensures that the Global Executive Director’s bio is kept updated.
• Responds to requests for materials regarding the Global Executive Director and the organization in general.
• Edits external documents including but not limited to; grants, donor acknowledgement letters, agendas, meeting packets, etc.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Professional Experience and Knowledge

• Strong work tenure: minimum of 3 years of experience supporting C-Level executives
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office Suite programs (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Google Suite/Drive/Meets and file storage system management.
• Experience with project management particularly through Monday.com.
• Written and spoken fluency in English; Fluency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively, prioritize appropriately, and complete work in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners, and donors.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and navigate competing demands while demonstrating the highest level of donor/client service and responsiveness.
• Expert-level written communication skills and proficiency in typing, including experience taking notes and minutes in a professional setting.

Personal Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding verbal communication skills and highly developed listening abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals, from team members to major donors and board members.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve high-performance goals while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly resourceful team player with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Forward-thinking mindset, actively seeking opportunities and proposing solutions.
• Ability to perform well under deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to remain calm under pressure and demonstrate patience in challenging situations.
• Direct, honest, and respectful approach to problem-solving, fostering collaboration and contributing effectively to team dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a nonprofit, foundation, or corporate leadership environment with exposure to board governance and donor relations.
• Experience planning executive meetings, board meetings, retreats, and high-profile events.
• Prior experience managing complex travel arrangements, including international travel and visa processing.
• Ability to support expense tracking, budget preparation, and financial reporting.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., Certified Executive Assistant, Project Management Professional) is a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

REMUNERATION: $51,959 – $64,949 per year (Level 1 position). The final salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, and qualifications/certifications.

At Equality Now, we offer a competitive salary aligned with global pay parity principles. Compensation is determined based on the candidate’s experience, professional background, location, and the UN Cost of Living index, which adjusts salaries to maintain an equitable standard of living across regions. The range below reflects the salary for this position in New York, though final compensation may vary based on cost-of-living adjustments and exchange rate fluctuations at the time of hire:

We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices across all locations. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement contributions, and paid leave, tailored to the candidate’s location.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit: https://equalitynow.applytojob.com/ and submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references.

Due to the volume of applicants anticipated for this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equality Now is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Equality Now offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, savings, health and vacation benefits, and is an Equal Opportunity employer. Equality Now employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, sex, gender identity and expression, language, political or other opinion, nationality, ethnic or social origin, disability, pregnancy, mental status, HIV status, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

We welcome all kinds of diversity. Candidates are selected on the basis of ability, in accordance with all country and location specific laws.

Please fill in all required fields in the application form. If your application requires a written statement, writing example, or presentation, please attach it to the same document with your CV/resume or paste it into the same place where you write your cover letter. There is no other functionality to attach additional documents.

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TITLE: Graphic Designer

LOCATION: This position is remote, with a preference for candidates based in : Latin America and the Caribbean. Applicants must be based in a country within the GMT-3 or GMT-4 time zones (e.g. Brazil (regions in Brasilia time), Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, etc.)

LANGUAGE: Fluent in English and Spanish.

REPORTS TO: Global Head of Digital and Production

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until March 17,2025. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references.

ABOUT EQUALITY NOW:

At Equality Now, we aspire to create a world in which women and men have equal rights under the law, and full enjoyment of their human rights. Our mission is gender equality. And how we get there matters.

Founded in 1992, we are an international human rights organization that works to protect and promote the rights of all women and girls around the world. Our campaigns are centered on four program areas: Legal Equality, End Sexual Violence, End Harmful Practices, and End Sexual Exploitation, with a cross-cutting focus on the unique needs of adolescent girls.

We are truly global and we have a team of 80+ people located all around the world. We have team members in Benin, Beirut, Delhi, London, Geneva, San Jose, El Salvador, Argentina, Nairobi, Tbilisi, New York and Washington DC among others. We offer a great experience for talented people who are passionate about equality. To work here, you’ll need to share our core values which are: integrity, tenaciousness, perseverance and inclusivity.

For more information, visit equalitynow.org

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We believe that design is a powerful tool in advocacy and change, and we are seeking a talented and passionate Graphic Designer to join our creative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced designer to make an impact in a leading global human rights organization

Reporting to the Global Head of Digital and Production, this role sits within the Digital and Production Team, which acts as an internal agency for Advocacy, Communication, Development, Brand, and Marketing. The team produces expert, persuasive content to engage key audiences, including experts, decision-makers, and funders.

The Graphic Designer will work closely with the Global Digital Communications Manager and Global Content Officer to create engaging content for social media, email, web, print, and emerging digital platforms. They will also support the adoption of our new brand by designing templates such as branded decks, event collateral, staff bios, internal documents, etc.

As a Brand Guardian, the Graphic Designer will ensure all content aligns with our brand guidelines and digital strategy. The successful candidate must be flexible with working hours to collaborate with global teams and respond to urgent communications needs. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a general outline of duties and responsibilities for this role. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned or removed at the discretion of the supervisor to meet organizational needs and priorities

Digital Visual Communication

• Provide social media graphic design, including templates, video creation, and photo editing (e.g GIFs, animated short videos, infographics, illustrations, quote cards, illustrated explainers) that are tailored to Equality Now’s growing social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, BlueSky, etc.).
• Create tailored videos for social media platforms, including creating reels, editing and clipping recordings of events, organizing voiceovers, etc.
• Work closely with the wider Digital and Production team on developing novel ideas for video content for social media.
• Continue to develop social media asset templates based on Equality Now’s new brand for use on all social media channels. The designs should accurately reflect our brand and those of related coalitions. They should be created for the global and regional social media accounts of Equality Now and its partners globally to increase visual consistency.
• Work closely with communications colleagues to identify strong photos for use on social media. Edit and resize images and prepare quote cards and creative visuals that are tailored for Equality Now social media platforms.
• Create short, animated motion graphics and GIFs for social media.
• Develop data cards, illustrated explainers, and other forms of data visualization.
• Support other digital assets such as creative for digital ads, email templates, and website banners. email templates; supporting website template changes.

Support on printed items

• Support the wider digital and production team in delivering high-quality layouts for high-priority organizational communication products, including documents, adverts, presentations, flyers, stunt materials, etc.
• Support the Global Head of Digital and Production and the Global Director of Communications in instilling brand coherence, by providing branding guidance and templates on different design products.
• Create templates for print design.

Creative campaigning

• Act as a thought partner with Regional Communication Officers and the Digital and Production team to find persuasive, compelling tactics to visually communicate key campaign messages.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of four years of professional graphic design and visual content production preferably with previous experience working on issues related to social justice.
• Demonstrable experience with the professional use of Adobe Express, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator Premiere, and After Effects. In-depth familiarity with creating templates in either Canva or Adobe Express.
• Ability to generate and implement creative and innovative design ideas across multiple formats.
• Experience in project management and excellent time management, forward planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of developing high-impact digital videos, illustrations, visuals, GIFs, and stickers.

• Knowledge of the latest visual design standards and trends.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish, both written and spoken.

Personal Skills and Abilities

• Creative and Proactive: Initiates the development of innovative solutions independently.
• Strong Multitasking and Prioritization Skills: Manages multiple projects effectively while ensuring quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Inclusive Visual Communication: Creates accessible and representative content for diverse audiences.
• Strategic Thinker: Develops thoughtful approaches for effectively conveying complex and sensitive information.
• Digital Content and Design Expertise: Proficient in graphic design, short-form video editing, and inclusive visual communication.
• Collaborative Team Player: Efficiently contributes to a global communication team.
• Tech-Savvy: Skilled in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and knowledgeable about image licensing and rights.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Willing to work outside standard hours to accommodate global time zones.

Education and Certifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary: Circa $30,000 - $35,000 (Level 2 position) dependent on location

At Equality Now, we offer a competitive salary aligned with global pay parity principles. Compensation is determined based on the candidate’s experience, professional background, location, and the UN Cost of Living index, which adjusts salaries to maintain an equitable standard of living across regions. The range below reflects the salary for this position in Brasil/Argentina though final compensation may vary based on cost-of-living adjustments and exchange rate fluctuations at the time of hire.

The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, and qualifications/certifications.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit: https://equalitynow.applytojob.com/ and submit a resume/CV and cover letter.

The deadline for applications is 17 March, 2025

Due to the volume of applicants anticipated for this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equality Now is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Equality Now offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, savings, health and vacation benefits, and is an Equal Opportunity employer. Equality Now employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, sex, gender identity and expression, language, political or other opinion, nationality, ethnic or social origin, disability, pregnancy, mental status, HIV status, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

We welcome all kinds of diversity. Candidates are selected on the basis of ability, in accordance with all country and location-specific laws.

Please fill in all required fields in the application form. If your application requires a written statement, writing example, or presentation, please attach it to the same document with your CV/resume or paste it into the same place where you write your cover letter. There is no other functionality to attach additional documents.

We take your privacy very seriously and we are committed to protecting your personal information online. See our privacy policy for more details.

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LOCATION: Southern Africa countries, preferably South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

REPORTS TO: Regional Communications Manager (Africa & MENA)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until March 31st, 2025. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references.

ABOUT EQUALITY NOW:

At Equality Now, we aspire to create a world in which women and men have equal rights under the law, and full enjoyment of their human rights. Our mission is gender equality. And how we get there matters.

Founded in 1992, we are an international human rights organization that works to protect and promote the rights of all women and girls around the world. Our campaigns are centered on four program areas: Legal Equality, End Sexual Violence, End Harmful Practices, and End Sexual Exploitation, with a cross-cutting focus on the unique needs of adolescent girls.

We are truly global and we have a team of 80+ people located all around the world. We have team members in Benin, Beirut, Delhi, London, Geneva, San Jose, El Salvador, Argentina, Nairobi, Tbilisi, New York and Washington DC among others. We offer a great experience for talented people who are passionate about equality. To work here, you’ll need to share our core values which are: integrity, tenaciousness, perseverance and inclusivity.

For more information, visit equalitynow.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Equality Now is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Communications Team as the Regional Communications Officer, based in Southern Africa. This role is ideal for a communications professional with a well-rounded skill set in advocacy, marketing, and a particular strength in digital communications. The successful candidate will possess exceptional written and verbal English skills, coupled with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. As this is a newly created position in the region, we are seeking a proactive self-starter with strong initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

At Equality Now, we are a busy, determined, and results-driven organization that values excellence in all we do. This role is perfect for someone with 5+ years of experience, adept at managing multiple projects, fostering strong internal and external relationships, and eager to drive meaningful change through strategic communications in the social justice sector. The role requires flexibility, the ability to collaborate effectively with a global communications team, responsiveness to emerging priorities, and a willingness to travel as needed.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Regional Communications Manager for Africa & MENA, the Regional Communications Officer will be a crucial part of Equality Now’s Africa Communications team and be part of the wider global communications team. Your role will be to be the communications representative in a campaign team, led by members of the Africa Program.
• Your role will be to develop plans that engage target audiences linked to their campaign portfolio as part of Equality Now’s advocacy for legal equality for women and girls. This includes making the organization’s work discoverable to a network of stakeholders and positioning Equality Now as a trusted expert in international and regional human rights. The ultimate aim is to ensure that Equality Now’s recommendations for legal reform are actioned by civil society, human rights bodies, and governments.

Strategy:

• Collaborate with the program and communications team to create and implement an audience-based work plan (with KPIs) that aligns communications activities linked to campaign initiatives including: The SADC Campaign on Ending Child Marriage, and the Campaign on the Nationality Rights Protocol in Southern Africa.
• Ensure all communications activities are aligned with the global communications framework and brand proposition and contribute to the regional communications strategy.
• Work with the Regional Communications Manager to respond to grant proposal requests to advise and budget for communications that meet the needs of the programmatic aims in the grant proposals.
• Identify and establish key individuals across the campaign and geography and to create a community to engage with.
• Lead in the development and dissemination of audience-based key messaging and calls to action into communications output and oversee appropriate sign-off.

Activity planning and implementation:

Develop an activity planner, based on agreed activities detailed in campaign and grant plans, creating communication moments across the year including:

• Organizing Events/Activations: Organizing various thematic events, workshops, openings, presentations, webinars, conferences, hackathons, flash mobs, influencer engagements; videos, digital moments etc.
• Support the production and launch of knowledge products: Participate in the production and dissemination of knowledge products in conjunction with the Program team; including gathering engaging case studies for communications output; conduct interviews, including with those who are extremely vulnerable, employing the utmost professionalism and sensitivity; with informed consent.
• Identify and produce well-written, factually accurate, and risk-sensitive copy for use in multi-channel communications outputs.
• Lead in media and digital amplification during these events.
• Develop and execute effective post-event/moment engagement strategies with key stakeholders including highlight emails, newsletters, social media toolkits, and interactive photo galleries as required.

Engaging the media for thought leadership and accountability:

Maximize proactive and reactive media opportunities, and secure positive media coverage and provide expert comment for EN working with the Africa comms team and global media team by:

• Establishing and maintaining a network of media contacts, including journalists and news editors reporting in southern Africa and international journalists writing about the region.
• Hosting media cafes as a journalist outreach and education tool.
• Running media trainings on how to write about key issues with journalists including creation of journalist toolkits.
• Hosting story gathering workshops with journalists as a route to increase uptake on stories/issues linked to your campaign portfolio.
• Writing op-eds and press releases, and lead in pitching and placing them in the media- national, regional and international platforms based on activities as detailed above.
• Responding in a timely and effective way to inbound international and regional media or event requests relating to your portfolio of campaigns.
• Monitoring the media to identify reactive media moments to respond to by pitching EN as an expert commentator or via OpEds as a route to amplify EN’s work and establish us a go-to trusted source.

Digital:

• Contribute to team efforts on online movement building for the region by curating participatory social media initiatives in line with programmatic objectives.
• Use Digital as an advocacy and credibility building tool by creating content for EN Africa’s social channels, including written, visual and audio
• Work with the regional team to create an active, audience and results-driven editorial calendar.
• As part of the global communications team, ensure your work is reflected in the global editorial calendar and on the EN website.

Working with CSOs:

• Amplify the work of national and international partners via Equality Now global, and regional channels.
• Establish opportunities for the co-creation of social media toolkits, social media planners, and design digital collateral for use by partner organizations and key stakeholders.

• Work together with the programs team in the population of reports in line with donor priorities.
• Assist in development of the Terms of References (ToRs) and invoicing for outsourced services you have commissioned as well as maintain regular communication with the relevant service provider companies, experts and other stakeholders.
• Regularly update the EN photo gallery with corresponding materials in cooperation with regional communications officers and relevant program leads.
• Report on impact, performance and milestones in relation to the communications objectives identified.
• Contribute updates on your work to the internal communications team to share in global staff updates.

Key Stakeholders:

• They will work closely with the Regional Representative (Southern Africa), the Regional Communications Manager for Africa and MENA, and other communication team members in other regional hubs to create impactful and compelling communications and advocacy communications interventions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Professional Experience and Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of regional dynamics in Eastern, Southern, and broader Africa, ensuring culturally sensitive communication.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing audience-driven communication strategies aligned with advocacy campaigns.
• Experience leveraging digital platforms for movement-building, advocacy, and credibility-building.
• Ability to curate engaging written, visual, and audio content that aligns with programmatic objectives.
• Strong network of media contacts across Southern Africa and internationally, with experience in media outreach, journalist engagement, and story pitching.
• Skilled in writing op-eds, press releases, and media toolkits to secure national, regional, and international coverage.
• Create engaging content and campaigns focused on the use of storytelling and championship to make advocacy relatable.
• Expertise in organizing high-impact events such as webinars, conferences, journalist workshops, influencer engagements, and digital activations.
• Experience facilitating media trainings, journalist story-gathering workshops, and hosting media cafés to strengthen reporting on gender equality issues.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration with civil society organizations (CSOs), human rights bodies, and government actors.
• Ability to develop compelling, factually accurate, and risk-sensitive content for multi-channel communications, ensuring legal and advocacy issues are accessible to diverse audiences.
• Skilled in tracking communication impact, performance metrics, and milestones to inform strategy adjustments.

Personal Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• A good all-rounder in ideating and delivering communication tactics: events, PR; digital; media; press etc.
• High-quality writing skills - that extend to digital channels, particularly social.
• Comfortable in training others or learning how to train others
• IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to undertake research tasks independently.
• Should be creative and innovative.
• Should be enterprising and solution driven.
• An understanding of and commitment to Equality Now’s work and objectives.
• Positive attitude, dependable and a good sense of humor

Education and Certifications:

• A least 5 years of working experience in advocacy communications in regional or international organizations.
• A bachelor’s degree in communications/demonstrable experience of advocacy communications campaign strategy and project management.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Organizational Agility, Innovativeness, Creativity, Problem-Solving, Teamwork

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary: Circa $25,762 - $35,000 (Level 2 position) dependent on location.

At Equality Now, we offer a competitive salary aligned with global pay parity principles. Compensation is determined based on the candidate’s experience, professional background, location, and the UN Cost of Living index, which adjusts salaries to maintain an equitable standard of living across regions. The range below reflects the salary for this position in Zimbabwe/South Africa, though final compensation may vary based on cost-of-living adjustments and exchange rate fluctuations at the time of hire.

The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, and qualifications/certifications.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit: https://equalitynow.applytojob.com/ and submit a resume/CV, cover letter. Where possible include links to past work that can be viewed.

Deadline for applications is 31st March 2025.

Due to the volume of applicants anticipated for this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equality Now is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Equality Now offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, savings, health and vacation benefits, and is an Equal Opportunity employer. Equality Now employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, sex, gender identity and expression, language, political or other opinion, nationality, ethnic or social origin, disability, pregnancy, mental status, HIV status, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

We welcome all kinds of diversity. Candidates are selected on the basis of ability, in accordance with all country and location specific laws.

Please fill in all required fields in the application form. If your application requires a written statement, writing example, or presentation, please attach it to the same document with your CV/resume or paste it into the same place where you write your cover letter. There is no other functionality to attach additional documents.

We take your privacy very seriously and we are committed to protecting your personal information online. See our privacy policy for more details.

Apply Now »

Disclaimer: This job posting includes an external application link. Please use the link above to apply directly on the employer’s website. Applications submitted on JobsToApply.com may not reach the employer.

We are hiring to fill a vacancy for the position of Programme Assistant – CBO/NGO Entities Cluster. To fill this position, we are looking for a highly motivated person who is passionate about women’s rights in Africa, excited about African feminisms and embraces African gender diversity, to join our team.

• Programme Assistant - CBO / NGO Entities Cluster

Background

As a Pan-African feminist fund, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) resources, strengthens and upholds women’s rights and feminist organisations and movements across Africa, to make gender justice a reality for all on our continent and worldwide. Over the past 24 years, AWDF has awarded approximately USD100 million to women’s rights and feminist organisations throughout Africa (and in selected Middle Eastern countries through one of our initiatives). Through its grantmaking, programmatic and advocacy work, AWDF has supported work that has led to changes in law and policy, social norms and movement-building for gender justice.

Building on its strong track record, in 2023 AWDF launched Lemlem, a ten-year strategic framework (2023-2033), which guides its efforts to advance gender equality and gender justice for girls, women and gender-diverse people across Africa. At its core, the strategy’s focus is on resourcing, nurturing and strengthening those who are best placed to achieve transformative change: African women’s and feminist groups, organisations and movements.

Programme Assistant - CBO / NGO Entities Cluster:

Are you a dynamic individual with experience in contributing to departmental conceptualisation of projects and reporting to relevant stakeholders, to strengthen and uphold African women’s and feminist movements?

Are you excited to support the implementation of the CBO/NGO entities sub strategy, priorities and approaches in alignment with the new AWDF Strategic Framework and contribute to the development of a cohort of identified CBO/NGOs that is inclusive, feminist, trust-based, collaborative and responsive, and which increasingly includes longer-term support?

Are you comfortable with supporting the piloting of responsive, feminist resourcing approaches based on identified CBO/NGO priorities? If you responded yes to our questions, then we would like you to join our team!

Job Summary

The Programme Assistant CBO/NGOs is a role that is responsible for providing administrative and programmatic support, contributing to the efficient operation of AWDF’s CBO/NGOs Cluster. The role will report to the Senior Programme Officer for CBO/NGO entities, supporting the implementation of initiatives that serve to unlock the agency of African women’s rights and feminist activists, leaders, organisations, collectives and movements.

The role will work in close collaboration with all the clusters and under the management of the Senior Programme Officer – CBOs and NGOs. These teams follow a cross-cluster operational model. The post-holder will therefore work with and be supported by various clusters and teams.

Summary of Duties

Strategy Implementation

• Support the implementation of the CBO/NGO entities sub strategy, priorities and approaches in alignment with the new AWDF Strategic Framework

Leadership and people development and management

• Contribute to a team culture that values collaboration internally, cross functionally, a team of independent thinkers that feel empowered, a team that reflects the feminist principles and values of AWDF.

Programme Management

• Contribute to all aspects of the planning and implementation of the priorities, approaches and initiatives of CBO/NGOs;
• Input to the development of planning, learning, monitoring, reporting as it relates to the CBO/NGO cluster priorities and approaches as well as agreed results frameworks for funded initiatives

Budget management

• Support effective resource expenditure for the work of the CBO/NGO cluster
• Follow organisational financial policies

Relationship management

• Support and participate in relevant initiatives, working groups and collaborations to exchange knowledge and advance shared goals to influence the donor community
• Support and contribute to the identification of priorities to resource and support partners, influencing, etc.

Programme monitoring and learning

• Assist with the collation and analysis of data and information, and contribute to learning about AWDF’s approaches to resourcing CBO/NGOs;
• Contributing to learning about how and what we are doing is contributing to the diverse women-led CBO/NGOs outcome level impact.
• Assist with portfolio level monitoring and evaluation and accompaniment and CBO/NGO funded initiative partners and ensure quality learning by and among partners

Other

• The role holder will from time to time be required to carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job

The full details of the job description can be found here

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Ability to demonstrate values and principles of feminist and social and gender justice rights -based development and organising in Africa
• A team player who is proactive and can take initiative
• Excellent track record in delivering against targets
• A high level of proficiency in MS Office and experience working with information management
• Programme administration, planning, organising and coordination skills
• Ability to think and problem solve creatively
• Strong interpersonal skills, high levels of personal integrity and professional credibility and experience of building strong and credible relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to research and provide background information for the CBO/NGOs Cluster focus areas
• Experience in budget monitoring
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to exercise professional judgement and to support and implement difficult decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and English and /or French
• Ability to prioritise multiple demanding tasks
• Work cooperatively with others to overcome conflict and build towards a common goal.
• Excellent IT and digital communication skills
• Mature and effective conflict management

Qualifications

• A degree in gender studies or related discipline and at least 1 year professional experience in a similar role.
• The post requires at least 1 year working experience in participatory and more transformative approaches to feminist philanthropy.
• Experience of working in or with different types of entities and movements, particularly CBOs and NGOs and/or feminist or women’s rights movements
• Professional experience around African and feminist organisational and movement strengthening, experience of working with African women’s and feminist organisations, an in-depth knowledge of African feminist and women’s rights priorities, approaches, issues and concerns
• An in-depth knowledge of African women’s rights issues and concerns, strong analytical, writing and editing skills and external representation skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Working knowledge of French will be a distinct advantage.

Job Location

• AWDF House, Accra – Ghana or work remotely from any African country where you have the legal right to work from

Organisational Competencies

All staff members must demonstrate AWDF Core values in all their professional relationships and any interactions that may reflect on AWDF. These are:

• Accountability & Integrity
• Solidarity & Collective care
• Intersectionality & Meaningful Inclusion
• Learning & Adaptability
• Courage & Joy
• Creativity & Curiosity
• AWDF has a Zero Tolerance Approach to all forms of corruption which is an offence for which immediate dismissal without benefits will result.

Salary Details

Salary range: USD 23,244 - USD 40,677 (annually)

● Midpoint: USD 31,960.37 (annually)

● In practice, we only make offers between the entry point and the midpoint of our salary scale (i.e. between USD 23,244 and USD 31,960.37 (annually)
How to Apply

Qualified and interested persons should send the following documents:

• • A cover letter of not more than 2 pages to the Human Resources Manager explaining their interest and excitement in applying for the position to work for AWDF, highlighting their experience and competencies demonstrating the alignment to the role.
  • A CV of not more than 3 pages outlining their educational qualifications and employment records with key achievements in relevant positions held.
  • Applications for the vacancy should reach AWDF no later than Thursday, 27th March, 2025. Due to our limited capacity, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews.
  • In line with AWDF’s Mission, qualified African women and gender-diverse persons are encouraged to apply.

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About Theirworld

Founded 23 years ago, Theirworld has grown to become a leading global children’s charity committed to the best start in life for children and young people by ending the education crisis and unleashing the potential of the next generation.

If you care about issues like climate change, gender equality, inclusion, helping refugees and ensuring the voices of young people are represented at all levels of decision-making, then education is the key to unlocking big change in these areas. If you want to make change happen, join us!

We believe in unlocking big change from a supportive and inclusive environment. This is why, we now have an innovative 4-day-working-week which sees all employees working Monday to Thursday with the office closed on most Fridays.

This is in addition to hybrid working with most staff taking at least one day a week based in the office.

Other benefits include:

• Regular in-house training
• Travel
• Central London location: 5 mins from Liverpool St Station and Shoreditch High Street
• Highly competitive salaries, plus more
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home office expense allowance
• Life Insurance
• Season ticket loan scheme

About the role

As Theirworld embarks on the third year of its successful ‘Act For Early Years’ campaign, we seek a dedicated Campaign Communications specialist. The successful applicant will support our busy Campaign team in their calls for:

• At least $1 billion in new funding commitments from governments, international donors, businesses, and philanthropic donors to kick start progress and action for the youngest children.
• The first-ever global finance summit for the early years with the aim of securing the necessary investments to transform lifelong outcomes for all children
• A network of global partners to activate the Act For Early Years campaign locally

Based in London, the position’s primary focus will be coordinating activities across the Act For Early Years campaign, working with both internal content resource, as well as campaign partners and agencies.

The ideal candidate will report to the Director of Communications, working closely with the Senior Campaigns Advisor, and be a highly organised campaigning professional wanting to use their skills to end the global early years crisis.

Main responsibilities

The Campaign Communications Manager will support Theirworld’s Campaign and Communications teams by developing and managing the full campaign communications strategy. This will include planning and delivering across the following types of activities:

• Strategy: Developing and then running the campaign communications strategy to manage daily, weekly and monthly communications to key stakeholders, as well as promoting campaign asks and actions around moments and events.
• Digital campaigning: Overseeing all campaign channels (website, social, email) as well as setting up sign-on letters and petitions, creating partner content, sharing assets and supporting our ‘Act For Early Years’ influencers.
• Content coordination: Creating, managing and distributing content on both owned channels as well as to our partner network. Creating and curating content from key campaign milestones such as meetings, events and announcements.
• Events support: We run our own campaign events as well as supporting externally organised events. You may be asked to help manage everything from venue research, guest list management and badging as well as the creation and delivery of event branding and collateral.
• Partner communications: More than 150 businesses, early childhood organisations, NGOs, ministerial teams and foundations already support the campaign. You will create and update campaign communications toolkits and manage ongoing communication with the network.
• Communications story development: You will work with internal teams and partners to shape ongoing stories about the campaign. These may be for media outreach or as part of ongoing news shared on campaign channels and to partners
• Reporting: You will be responsible for developing regular reports on the campaign’s progress across several key indicators
• Creative ideation: The Act For Early Years campaign is fun, disruptive and attention-grabbing. You’ll help generate and create creative communication moments from global actions to experiential events and conference pop-ups
• Celebrity Champions: You will create a mobilisation strategy for engaging campaign ‘champions’ including well-known individuals, youth, First ladies etc.

Experience, skills and character

• Determined, enthusiastic and proactive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
• A problem-solving mindset and ability to take initiative
• Excellent written English and verbal communication skills. Additional languages a bonus
• Confidently engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to execute effectively under tight deadlines while staying organised and focused for results.
• A collaborative, hands-on attitude and team-player approach.
• At least 3-4 years’ experience in campaigning is essential, with an emphasis on having used digital channels extensively as well as supporting a network of partners. Previous work in public global mobilisation is highly desirable.

Salary

Starting at £40,000 + per year based on qualifications and experience.

Apply for this role

Please submit your CV and a covering email to jobs@theirworld.orgincluding the name of the role of interest in the subject line of your email.

Only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is successfully filled.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.

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Project Support Officer, Finance & Logistics

Position preferably to be based in Columbia - Remote

About us – what do we do?

At a time of unprecedented, forced displacement, we are reforming the global system of safe and legal routes to protection. Our world-class team works closely with leaders and innovators from across sectors in over 20 countries. Together we encourage, design, launch, and expand safe and legal routes for displaced people, including those impacted by climate change. Together we pilot bold new ideas aimed at making the entire global system of safe and legal routes bigger, better, and more sustainable.

How We Do It?

· We build and lead powerful partnerships and networks.

· We provide trusted advice.

· We accelerate operational delivery.

· We generate and share insights.

· We inspire change.

About the role - What will you do?

Reporting to the Project Director (LAC) and with financial accountabilities to the Global Director, Finance & Administration, the Project Support Officer, Finance & Administration is responsible for administrative, logistical, and financial functions that support program delivery. This role provides essential project support by working closely with the Project Director, the Brazil Country Lead, the Colombia Country Lead, and the Global Director, Finance & Administration. The incumbent will play a key role in supporting teams in Brazil and Colombia.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance (70%)

• Monitors, tracks, and provides updates on project budgets in consultation with the Project Director and the Global Director, Finance & Administration.
• Supports financial reporting to the donor, ensuring compliance with financial reporting guidelines.
• Processes travel claims and other expense reimbursements in the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial policies.
• Ensures timely and accurate financial documentation, including maintaining supporting records for audits and donor reporting.
• Reviews invoices and payment requests, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and compliance with donor and organizational policies.
• Assists with internal and external financial audits by providing necessary documentation and clarifications related to project expenditures.
• Performs other finance-related duties as assigned by the Project Director or the Global Director, Finance & Administration.

Logistics (30%)

• Supports program delivery by organizing and scheduling meetings and coordinating travel as required by the Project Director and the Regional Pathways Advisor.
• Drafts routine correspondence as needed.
• Troubleshoots unanticipated logistical challenges as they arise.
• Performs other administrative and logistical duties as assigned by the Project Director.

About you:

Key Competencies and Experience:

• A diploma-level qualification in a pertinent field such as finance, business administration, public administration, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a role related to administration, logistics, or financial functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Spanish and Portuguese are an asset.
• Detail-oriented, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and to respond quickly to changing circumstances.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, impact-oriented global work environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, with a successful track record of collaborating with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Solution-oriented, can-do attitude, responsiveness to feedback, ability to come up with new ideas, and willingness to try new, creative approaches.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications and Zoom.

We encourage applications from qualified candidates with lived experience of forced displacement, migration, or with close personal and cultural connections to refugee communities.

Location:

· This is a remote work position preferably based in Columbia.

· Applicants contacted for evaluation will be asked to provide proof that they have the legal right to work in their country of residence. Maintaining such legal right to work in their country of residence is a condition of employment.

Application: Cover letter and CV in English

Please apply through Bamboo HR https://pathways.bamboohr.com/careers by March 27, 2025, 11:59 pm CEST to be considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Pathways International is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all genders and from all national, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities. We will provide accommodation upon request during the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.

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Job Opening: Communications Officer for The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element, a programme of The Club of Rome, seeks to build unique initiatives to reframe human development for wellbeing on a healthy planet. By asking new questions about the crises humanity is facing, and by exploring and facilitating the recognition of blind spots, we aim to catalyse the emergence of a human revolution, through a shift in mindsets.

The team is searching for a communications specialist who will be responsible for designing, producing and managing a variety of communications materials and channels related to The Fifth Element and related projects.

We are a small team with big ambitions and are looking for someone with a track-record of delivering digital assets and implementing strategies to engage with and spur others into action.

• Remote: the applicant can be located anywhere but must be available for daily meetings in the European time zone.
• Salary: Dependent on experience and location
• Initially, a one-year assignment with the possibility of extension (depending on funding)
• Full-time (40 hours per week), but 36 hours are possible

Role overview

The Fifth Element Communications Officer is responsible for designing, producing and managing a variety of digital communications and materials in order to maximise our outreach efforts and support the evolution of a network of partners and organisations working towards our vision.

Under the supervision of the Club of Rome Head of Communications, you will be part of the Fifth Element team. However, your work will be part of the integrated programme of activities of The Club of Rome.

The successful candidate will be highly organised with excellent time management and able to work on multiple tasks. You will be a team player who is adaptive and comfortable working in a small team whilst being able to take ownership of your workload and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyse the communication and information needs of stakeholders; devise appropriate communication strategies and tools that align these needs with the objectives of The Fifth Element. Implement, monitor, and evaluate the activities.
• Produce engaging and relevant online content e.g., writing blogs, news items, and interviews;
• Manage The Fifth Element website, developing functionality and producing and updating content.
• Manage the Fifth Element Newsletter (including content plan, creation and dissemination).
• Produce and co-manage the production of multimedia materials such as visualisations and videos and, when needed, work with external agencies.
• Manage editorial and graphic design and relationships with relevant agencies (e.g. design, web development/support, translation services).
• In collaboration with the comms lead, produce activity/project-specific comms plans and effectively implement and execute them.
• Produce content for social media channels, produce social media copy and share graphics, and investigate and implement ways to increase engagement.
• Enhance media outreach efforts, including supporting the placement of op-eds and producing and disseminating press releases. Coordinating Fifth Element media requests and liaising with relevant spokespeople. Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and editors.
• Identify creative ways to communicate about The Fifth Element (and related activities), its outputs and different areas of content for the wider public, and utilise storytelling methods to convey key messages from The Fifth Element.
• Develop strategies to improve communication materials and disseminate our key messages – e.g. using storytelling approaches, improving social media strategies, and investigating new channels and tools.
• Oversee the consistent application of The Fifth Element brand. Developing guides and assets as required.
• Produce other outreach materials such as brochures and annual reports/activity reports.
• Manage the production and outreach of all Fifth Element publications, including copy-editing, proofing, coordinating design, and implementing dissemination plans.
• Aid in the development of The Fifth Element as a platform, contributing to the development of networks and communities aligned with the project’s vision.
• Explore the use of artistic practices and ways of expression and how to expand our communication activities to involve these fields.

Experience and competencies

• Three to five years’ experience working on international campaigns or communications projects to diverse audiences;
• Fluent in English, other languages are an advantage;
• Ability to translate abstract or scientific content for public audiences;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience with managing social media platforms and a track record of creating engaging and creative content;
• Experience in the creation of social media cards, banners, marketing materials (Using Canva); experience with Adobe Suite is advantageous;
• Experience with Mailchimp and experience with content management systems (WordPress); experience with SEO and Google Analytics is a plus;
• Experience interpreting materials in order to develop, write copy and edit content;
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office, and remote working technology;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the project and with other partners, in different geographies
• Highly organised and methodical in approach to work;
• Flexible, proactive and able to multi-task;
• Detail-oriented and able to take ownership of tasks with personal drive and to work with minimal supervision.

How to apply

Send the following documents in one complied PDF to jobs@clubofrome.org (indicating the post you are applying for):

• Cover letter (max. 1 page)
• CV
• Short writing sample in English (max 500 words)
• Contact details for two referees and your relationship to them

Deadline for applications is 21 April 2025 at 23:59 CET. 
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply early.

This position is for the Fifth Element programme, but the person will sign a work contract with The Club of Rome.

The Club of Rome is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates to apply from all social and ethnic backgrounds, and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of ethnic origin, colour, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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We’re looking for a Programme Manager to lead an ambitious new £1.5 million programme to amplify the voices of people and communities most impacted by climate change and support hundreds of smaller charities to represent their communities and influence climate policy.

You’ll deliver this ambitious and innovative programme with a strong and knowledgeable partnership of charities that work directly with Disabled people, those facing financial insecurity and people from ethic minority communities. These voices are often the least heard from in national and local debates on our environment. This new work aims to change that.

You’ll need to be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, be great at partnership working and deliver high quality outputs. You’ll also need to be a strong communicator and be able to convert what our partnership learns into influential materials for other organisations working in the charity sector. Knowledge or lived experience of climate change and how it affects different communities is preferable, but not essential.

We particularly welcome applications from working class, Disabled, and ethnic minority candidates.  We are open to applications from applicants looking to work compressed hours.

Salary: £40,000-£49,000

Duration: The role is fixed term for the duration of this phase of the programme (until March 2028).

Hybrid working, hours and benefits: We are based in London and have regular in person meetings. We are open to applicants who wish to work compressed hours or on a part time basis, at least 30 hours per week, and agree hybrid arrangements. To find out more about NPC’s benefits package.

Job description: View full job description.

Applications: To apply please send a CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 setting out why you would like the role and how you meet the person specification to recruitment@thinknpc.org by 10am on 24th March 2025. If you would prefer, we also accept the covering letter in the form of a video of no more than 5 minutes.

Those interested in applying are invited to join a briefing call at 1pm on 17th March to get a better sense of the role and working at NPC. All potential applicants will remain anonymous during this call. Anyone who would like to attend this call should email recruitment@thinkNPC.org – you are welcome to submit questions in advance.

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Job: Regional Head of Programmes & Partnerships
Organisation: Street Child
Location: Nairobi/Kenya
Job & Contract Type: Full-Time, 24-months renewable
Estimated Travel: 25%
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000

Background:

Street Child is a rapidly growing, child-focused, humanitarian and development organisation. In 2023, Street Child celebrated reaching over 1.5m children across 25 countries over fifteen years of existence. This was accomplished with and through a growing network of more than 200 national and local actors.

In the East and Southern Africa region, Street Child operates in Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda, focusing on education in emergencies, child protection, and livelihoods for caregivers programming. These initiatives are primarily delivered through local partners or government entities. The regional annual programme portfolio of approximately $4 million and is targeting growth in 2025 and beyond.

Role Purpose:

The Regional Head of Programmes & Partnerships will oversee and strengthen the portfolio of education, child protection, and livelihood programming across the region. They will support country programme teams, ensuring technical excellence and high-impact interventions for vulnerable and crisis-affected children. The role will also drive strategic partnerships, business development, and programme quality, fostering growth and innovation while ensuring strong local partnerships and adherence to safeguarding standards.

Specifically, this position will play a critical role in driving business development and programme growth by supporting countries with proposal development needs, funding opportunities, and strategic leverage that align with Street Child’s country-level and global objectives. The role will also contribute to innovative programme design, ensuring high-quality implementation and technical excellence at the country level. Key responsibilities include ensuring efficient project cycle management and robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems while upholding rigorous safeguarding standards. Additionally, the role will foster equitable partnerships with local actors, addressing capacity-strengthening needs to enhance programme impact and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Leadership & Technical Support: Oversee programme design, implementation, and quality assurance, ensuring strong technical standards in education, child protection, and livelihoods. Provide technical assistance, coaching, and capacity strengthening to programme teams and local partners. Ensure compliance with donor regulations, safeguarding standards, and financial accountability.
• Business Development & Strategic Growth: Drive regional programme growth by supporting countries in realizing funding opportunities through high-quality proposals. Identify and leverage funding opportunities to expand Street Child’s impact. Develop innovative programme approaches to enhance effectiveness and sustainability.
• Partnership Development & Localisation: Strengthen partnerships with local partners, relevant regional bodies, government agencies, and key stakeholders. Foster equitable collaboration, ensuring compliance with Street Child’s partnership principles. Build local partner capacity in programme implementation, financial management, and donor compliance.
• Advocacy & Representation: Where needed, represent Street Child at regional and international forums to advocate for quality education and child protection in emergencies. Collaborate with networks and stakeholders to influence policy and funding decisions. Communicate programme successes and impact to donors and key stakeholders.

Person Specifications:

The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in the development or humanitarian sector, particularly with education/education in emergencies programming, and child protection and livelihoods. They should have a proven track record with innovative proposal design and program delivery, including implementing project management systems, ensuring programme quality, and making technical assistance available to country teams. Strong analytical thinking skills, applied with creativity and resourcefulness, will be highly valued. Experience of adapting, improvising and building systems in low-capacity environments is of particular interest. The candidate should also have experience and/or interest in working with and supporting local partners to ensure effective implementation and equitable partnerships. Strong coaching and mentoring skills and the ability to lead teams and communicate effectively will be important.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, international development, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Significant experience (8+ years) in programme/project management in the NGO sector, ideally in education, child protection, and livelihoods.
• Experience designing relevant education programmes and building partnerships.
• Proven track record in business development, including successful proposal writing, project design, and donor relations.
• Experience working with local partners and partnership development.
• Familiarity with key institutional donors and UN agencies.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and practical experience in implementing safeguarding measures in programmes.
• Experience overseeing MEAL and improving MEAL systems and tools for effective programme evaluation and learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Line Management:

• Reports to: Regional Director
• Supervises: TBD, matrix management of Country Heads of Programmes/Programme Leads
• Collaboration with: Regional Finance Manager, Technical Advisory Unit, and other relevant HQ teams.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

Street Child is committed to safeguarding and protecting the communities we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. As part of this commitment to safeguarding, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks. Street Child also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

Employment Conditions:

This position is open to both Kenyan and international applicants. This is an unaccompanied position, and international candidates would be sponsored for a Kenyan work permit. International hires will receive a living allowance, local health insurance, an annual home leave ticket, and a 3.5% retirement contribution. Please note that the position is subject to host country/Kenyan taxation.

Application Process:

Street Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you think you could make an extraordinary impact in this role. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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About Fight Inequality Alliance

Fight Inequality Alliance is a growing global movement organising and mobilising to counter the excessive concentration of power and wealth in the hands of a small elite. We are building a just, equal and sustainable world. We are embarking on an exciting new phase in the alliance’s history, where we aim to become the most powerful global movement tackling the power of the 1% yet. To achieve this, we are embarking on our 10-year road map (2023 to 2033). For the alliance, the next decade is a critical time for the system that replaces neoliberalism to be defined and fought for. Whilst we organise at a larger scale to change the inequalities pressing on the daily lives of people living on the frontlines of inequality, we will also build people powered alternatives to the current system. The values that guide and drive our work are listed here.

G20 COORDINATOR

Join FIA as a G20 COORDINATOR

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving Global alliances towards impactful change? FIA is looking for a dynamic G20 Coordinator to join our Global and Regional Alliances Team. Be at the helm of our mission to strengthen alliances and promote our organisational culture and values.

About the role:

The G20 Coordinator leads the international work for the Fight Inequality Alliance within South Africa and globally towards the November 2025 G20 Summit - including coordinating and organising key events, coordinating campaign pushes globally, strategizing and responding to key events as they unfold, helping shape our political strategy, media work, digital engagement. Builds the collaborations, public profile, connections and credibility of the Alliance with civil society towards the G20. Serves as a key representative and planner for the Alliance where required in outsider initiatives including a Peoples’ Summit. Leads with drive and inspiration and with humility and collaboration. They will lead the organising efforts in a range of ways, as well as connecting to the wider alliance across the world.

What you’ll do:
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Planning and coordinating campaigns and mobilisation efforts, ensuring they are impactful and aligned while implementing FIA mission and mobilisation strategic objectives.

● Collaborating with the Mobilisation Unit, Comms & Media Unit, National & Regional Alliances Unit, Political Education Unit and Principal Political Advisors to develop and implement campaign strategies

● Building strong working relationships with Global Secretariat staff, national alliances, a range of member organisations and allies to develop joint initiatives and action.

● Coordinating strategic actions for mobilisation at iconic events

● Fostering collaboration and communication within the alliance to strengthen relationships and drive collective action.

● Tracking and reporting on the progress of G20 mobilisation projects within the alliance, ensuring alignment with overall goals and objectives.

What we’re looking for:

● Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

● Dynamic and empowering leader able to exert influence and drive change with or without line management authority or hard power, and to lead in a way that builds others’ leadership.

● Exceptional negotiation, influencing and project management skills, with credibility and management experience to broker agreement. Respected by key constituencies of the Alliance.

● Strong networking skills and experience with a range of actors inside South Africa and across the Global South

● Strong analytic skills to read political events and developments and translate them easily into adjustments to the Alliance’s plans

● Strong project management and time management skills.

● Effective fundraising skills, able to win resources for campaigning work and for mobilising and organising with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.

● Excellent analytical skills underpinned by a good understanding of development issues and debates, international institutions and processes.

● Ability to act as a spokesperson or representative as required

● Knowledge of the international financial architecture, especially the G20, and the economic issues relevant to the Alliance’s G20 agenda - especially taxation of the super-rich and debt cancellation

● Understanding of sector-specific challenges, best practices, and opportunities for collaboration is essential.

● Understanding of the stakeholder landscape, including government and multilateral agencies, media, NGOs, CSOs, social movements, community groups, donors, and partners.

Experience:

● A minimum of 7 years working in organising and movement building from national to global level.

● At least 3 years’ experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams in complex settings, preferably in an international or non-profit setting.

● Strong skills in planning and delivering large scale, international events and activities with a wide range of stakeholders including social movements, NGOs and unions

● Proven stakeholder engagement and partnership with NGOs, civil society organisations, and community groups

● Proficiency in project management principles and practices

● Comfort and ease working in a fast-paced environment.

Essential

A commitment to the Alliance’s values including:

· Strong feminist understanding, analysis, commitment and behaviour.

· Commitment to battling all forms of discrimination and to standing with the most oppressed.

· Strong commitment to develop, promote and practice Fight Inequality Alliance’s goals and values, as well as adhering to and upholding our Common Principles.

· Commitment to grassroots organising and leadership

· Be open to learn/follow the lead/ be accountable to those who experience oppression based on gender, race/ethnicity, disability, socio-class, LGBTQIA, geography, etc.

· Willingness to travel as required without creature comforts.

· Excellent verbal and communication skills.

· Completely fluent and strong in English. Preferably also fluent in at least one other language.

Position type: One-year contract

Salary: As per FIA salary which can be accessed here

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Reporting to: General Secretary

Why Join Us:

● Be part of a global movement making a real difference in the world

● Work with a passionate and dedicated team of professionals

● Access opportunities for professional growth and development

● Enjoy a flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance

● Contribute to meaningful and impactful work that aligns with your values

If you’re ready to take on this exciting role and drive positive change with us, we want to hear from you! Be part of our transformative journey towards a more just and equitable future.

How to apply:

Please click on the “apply” button at the bottom to start the application process. Applications close on 13th March 2025 at 23:59 UTC/ GMT. Due to the urgency of this role, Applications will be reviewed on a rolling biases. Please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FIA reserves the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

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Skills Knowledge and Expertise

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