• Law degree.
• Demonstrable experience as a practitioner or former practitioner, including as an investigator, prosecutor, judge or lawyer, with direct experience working on sexual violence cases, including representing survivors or handling such cases, in one or more of the above-mentioned jurisdictions. 
• Excellent written legal, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written legal communication skills, including experience producing high-quality research reports for legal advocacy.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

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

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

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

• Commitment to and knowledge of reproductive justice, healing justice, community centric work, and anti-racist and anti-colonial work. 
• Demonstrated ability to be a “self-starter” who is energized by and takes pleasure in proactively and creatively listening into the needs of communities and mobilizing resources and supports in response. 
• Demonstrated experience in activism, community organizing and mobilizing. 
• Demonstrated experience facilitating groups. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the political and social issues impacting 2SLGBTQIA+, racialized and marginalized youth across the city of Toronto and of sexual and reproductive health issues. 
• Demonstrated understanding of grassroots organizing and youth organizing. 
• Commitment to working with 2SLGBTQ youth, racialized youth, and marginalized youth from an anti-oppression perspective.  
• Bachelors degree in a related field with 1-2 years work and/ or volunteer experience in a similar role OR 4-5 years work and/or volunteer experience in a similar role.  
• Commitment to pro-choice philosophy.  
• Ability to develop, implement and coordinate youth programs, workshops and presentations.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Demonstrated experience in community-based research, program promotion and evaluation and ability to network and work collaboratively with local agencies, community groups, schools and/or school boards.  
• Proficiency and experience working in a computerized environment.  
• Demonstrated commitment to: equity goals and principles; youth positive, 2SLGBTQIA+ positive, and sex positive advocacy; and sexual and reproductive rights and to being inclusive of diverse sexual and gender identities.  
• Commitment to working cooperatively in a community-based setting as part of an inter-disciplinary team.  
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekend hours. 

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

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

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

• Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced university degree) in gender studies, political science, social sciences, human rights or other relevant fields.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in gender equality may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in youth engagement, including demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of youth-focused programmes and initiatives, with a strong emphasis on gender equality, and rights-based or participatory methodologies. Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating participatory and interactive activities, such as youth gatherings, workshops, trainings, or dialogue-based events, particularly within gender equality, feminist, or rights-based contexts, is required.
• Experience in engaging diverse stakeholders, including young women, young men, youth-led and women-led organizations, civil society organizations, and grassroots initiatives is required.