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MEL Manager

FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Remuneration:
  
  $45,000 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  09/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  07/01/2026
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MEL Manager

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FRIDA | The Young Feminist Fund
Remote (global)
- Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Funds
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: $45,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Movement building
ABOUT THE MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING (MEL) TEAM
In recent years, FRIDA has undergone significant organisational transformation as we advance the implementation of FRIDA’s Strategic Plan 2020-2030 and Strategic MEL Framework. With continued shifts in the philanthropic ecosystem and a growing need to strengthen our resource mobilisation efforts, it is critically important for FRIDA to collect,analyse, and learn from the data and insights shared by our community of grantee partners. Doing so allows us to be accountable to our work, and to communicate clearly and boldly the impact that FRIDA and our grantee partners have on the philanthropic sector and the wider global social justice movement.

To do this, FRIDA is looking to design and maintain monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems and structures that facilitate data collection, management, and analysis across teams. The systems should be robust enough to be utilised long term across the organisation, adaptable to the ever changing nature of our work, and supportive of all teams across FRIDA to fulfill impact-driven reporting requirements, amplify the critical work of FRIDA’s grantee partners, and allow for internal reflections and learnings on organisational strengthening.

JOB SUMMARY
The MEL Manager will hold a strategic and operational leadership role, with the responsibility of managing and coordinating the development, implementation, and maintenance of MEL systems to support effective data collection, management , analysis and interpretation across teams.

The suitable candidate will manage a small MEL team responsible for the maintenance of FRIDA’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, as well as theorganisation’s overall data management and analysis functions. The position will lead all aspects of data oversight, ensuring efficient, accurate, and impactful reporting; tracking programmatic progress; and generating insights that strengthen FRIDA’s advocacy and fundraising processes and functions.. The MEL Manager is also responsible for implementing FRIDA’s MEL framework, ensuring that the day-to-day operational practices are aligned with the strategic priorities and learning objectives outlined in the framework.

Required Expertise & Skills:

University degree, or equivalent training/experience, focus in international development, community development, nonprofit management, human rights, or a related field preferred. University-level academic or professional training in program monitoring and evaluation is considered an asset;

Demonstrated experience working in monitoring, evaluation and learning in social justice, human rights, grant-making or international development organizations;

Demonstrated experience in developing formal MEL frameworks and theories of change;

Demonstrated experience with feminist MEL approaches and methods for data collection and analysis;

Demonstrated experience with qualitative data coding and analysis and quantitative data and CRM softwares;

At least 5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning with demonstrated ability and experience in complex data analysis and impact narrative reporting;

At least3 years of experience in financial planning and budgeting;.

At least 3 years of experience in managing diverse members of diverse sub-teams;

Exercises independent judgment over a broad area of functional responsibilities.
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Policy and Research Manager

Women for Refugee Women
- Location:
  
  United Kingdom
  
  United Kingdom
- Remuneration:
  
  £38,500 GBP-£43,500 GBP / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  12/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  07/01/2026
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Policy and Research Manager

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Women for Refugee Women
Hybrid
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: £38,500 GBP-£43,500 GBP / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Migration
Women for Refugee Women supports women seeking safety in the UK to rebuild their lives and campaigns alongside them for a compassionate asylum system.

Job description

Strategy: To develop and set feasible policy goals over the short, medium and long term, in line with WRW’s overarching campaigns strategy to improve the lives of women seeking asylum, in consultation with the Campaigns team, and the women in WRW’s network; to provide regular analysis on the external context and assess the opportunities for bringing about policy change in order to inform the strategic direction of the Campaigns team.

Policy: To lead the drafting of policy documents including briefings for MPs, civil servants and other influencing targets, evidence for Parliamentary committees, responses to inquiries and consultations, etc.

Research: To identify research opportunities to advance WRW’s policy goals; to plan and write up research projects for influencing opportunities, ensuring that these are informed by and co-delivered with women in WRW’s network, and carry them out in partnership with the other staff of WRW and our campaigns groups.

Influencing: To identify influencing avenues to advance our campaigning goals, and work with the Campaigns team to develop and maintain relationships with civil servants, parliamentarians, opinion-formers and other stakeholders.

Law: To explore the potential for use of the law in achieving our policy goals, including working on possible strategic litigation in partnership with other organisations and with lawyers.

Communications and media: To work closely with the Campaigns team to give input and advice on WRW’s communications through mainstream and social media to ensure that these are accurate and well-targeted; to act as a spokesperson for WRW’s campaigns, including on media platforms and at events, panels and other platforms to reach target audiences.

Partnerships: To work closely with policy colleagues in the sector to share intel, pool expertise, and advance joint goals; to represent WRW at conferences and forums, consolidating and initiating partnerships with partner organisations and other stakeholders in order to drive forward our policy work.

Support to refugee women: To ensure that our policy work is informed by the experiences of women seeking asylum; to ensure that the women in WRW’s network have an opportunity to shape WRW’s policy goals and are kept abreast of developments in our campaign to achieve these.

Person Specification

Thorough understanding of the UK asylum process and how it affects women and its political and legal context.

Knowledge and understanding of social research methods, including qualitative methods and participatory action approaches.

Experience of producing compelling policy and research documents, preferably in a political, legal or campaigning environment.

Experience of working within the UK Parliament.

Thorough understanding of the UK parliamentary processes and how a charity can lobby for change.

Understanding of how strategic litigation can be used to create policy change.

Commitment to social justice and a demonstrable passion for creating change on behalf of women or other marginalised groups.
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Director (Job Share - Fundraising, Finance and Governance)

Gender and Development Network (GADN)
- Location:
  
  United Kingdom
  
  United Kingdom
- Remuneration:
  
  £85,295 GBP / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  17/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  07/01/2026
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Director (Job Share - Fundraising, Finance and Governance)

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Gender and Development Network (GADN)
- Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: £85,295 GBP / yearly
- Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Movement building

Background
The Gender and Development Network (GADN) is an influential network of UK-based NGOs and experts. Together, we promote gender equality and the rights of women and girls in all their diversity around the world. We collaborate with feminist and women’s rights organisations in the Global South, amplifying their analysis and priorities to global policymakers, and we hold the British government to account for its impact on the rights of women and girls internationally. In everything we do, we aspire to feminist, anti-racist, and decolonial principles.

Overall role
This new post will job share with Jessica Woodroffe our existing Director (Job Share – Policy and Advocacy lead) and is part of a small team at the GADN Secretariat, consisting of the Head of Policy, Policy and Communications Officer and Network Coordinator. The post holder will report to GADN’s Co-Chairs. They will line manage the Network Coordinator. Together, the Directors provide strategic direction and vision to the network and oversee the organisation’s operational work. They manage the secretariat staff and coordinate the work of the different parts of the network in implementing the strategic plan. The job share is organised as two distinct areas of responsibility. The primary purpose of this part of the job share will be to bring in new sources of funding for the network in an increasingly challenging funding climate, and to lead on ensuring the smooth running of financial and administrative systems and Board governance. The Directors will together lead on planning, and on overseeing our support to members. Jessica Woodroffe leads GADN’s policy, advocacy and external communications work.

Skills and experience required
• Proven leadership skills and vision with the ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions
• Substantial experience of management, including at senior management level
• Experience of identifying and securing new sources of funding and developing relationships with a range of donors
• Knowledge of the international development sector and its potential funders and an understanding of the changing donor and funding environment
• Experience of representing organisations to senior external audiences, particularly funders
• Experience of managing financial and administrative systems
• Understanding of financial planning and budgets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to enthuse others
• Understanding of women’s rights, gender equality and/or international development issues is desirable
• Experience of working with Boards is desirable
• An ability to sometimes work flexible hours to attend external meetings where necessary
• Passion and commitment towards the aims of GADN and to feminist, anti-racist and decolonial principles

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Senior Learning and Insights Manager

Purposeful
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Remuneration:
  
  $55,000 USD-$65,000 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  12/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  08/01/2026
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Senior Learning and Insights Manager

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Purposeful
Remote (global)
- Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: $55,000 USD-$65,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Movement building

WHO WE ARE: .
“Remaking the world with and for girls” Purposeful is a movement-building hub for adolescent girls and young feminists. We resource their resistance, accompany journeys of political education, build solidarity between and across movements, amplify their voices, catalyse collaborative philanthropy and support innovation in grassroots programming with and for girls and young feminists.

CONTEXT OF THIS ROLE:

At Purposeful, learning is a political responsibility. We are reclaiming and organising our many ways of knowing, meeting stories with data, and building a robust case for this work. We are bridging traditional logical frameworks with feminist learning principles and creating space for their co-existence.

The Senior Learning and Insights Manager will play a critical role-- contributing to a bold learning and insights strategy aligned with Purposeful’s vision, mission, and growth, leading the design of data collection systems, contributing to data collection efforts, from surveys to storytelling, closing feedback loops and crafting knowledge products, intended to inform, influence and amplify. They will bring technical expertise across a range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, they will come with curiosity and a willingness to share. The Learning and Insights Manager will work closely with the Learning and Insights Lead and across all Purposeful teams, particularly Grant-making, Communications and Resource Mobilisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Purposeful at a time when we are launching a new strategy and consolidating everything we’ve learned about our learning and insights approach over the last seven years

PERSON SPECIFICATION
● At least five to seven years of experience in MEL or research, including experience working with philanthropic funds, feminist organisations or social justice movements. ● Demonstrated experience designing and implementing learning frameworks and systems across multiple projects or funds.
● In-depth understanding of feminist issues, movement building, social justice and/or girls’ rights, or another thematic area, such as humanitarian aid or climate change, and how it relates to girls and young feminists.
● Experience in qualitative and quantitative research.
● The capacity to analyse, critique and identify themes and insights.
● Experience of Salesforce or another database or information management system.
● Proven experience facilitating cross team learning and influencing senior colleagues to act on evidence and insights. ● Excellent writing skills, with demonstrable experience of tailoring knowledge products for different audiences.
● Data visualisation skills are desirable.
● Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
● Strong (in-person and virtual) workshop development and facilitation skills.
● Strong project management skills.
● Confidence to work both independently and collaboratively.
● Fluency or high proficiency in a second language, preferably Arabic (spoken and written)
● Willingness to travel, approximately four to six weeks per year

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Project Coordinator Sudan

Legal Action Worldwide (LAW)
- Location:
  
  Kenya
  
  Kenya
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  30/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  08/01/2026
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Project Coordinator Sudan

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Legal Action Worldwide (LAW)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management, Legal
- Job type: Job
- 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
Movement building
About LAW
“Legal Action Worldwide is an independent non-profit association comprised of creative human rights lawyers and jurists, united in our belief that those who have experienced human rights violations and international crimes, should receive targeted, survivor-centred, gender-competent and trauma-informed support to access the justice they deserve.

What will you do?
You are a team player, passionate about advancing rights, protection, and justice for vulnerable communities with optimism, and problem-solving skills.
The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Programmatic

Monitor project activities, in collaboration with management, and coordinate, follow up, support and collate accurate and timely reporting by the partners.

Organise regular strategy and coordination meetings, internal and with partners.

Oversee collection of MEAL data and information from partner activities, including success stories and photographs

Fundraising

Support the drafting of concept notes to expand LAW’s programmes.

Lead the drafting and review of donor reports.

Draft donor briefings with visually appealing stories to highlight LAW’s impact of projects.

Advocacy and Communications

In coordination with the Legal and Advocacy Advisor, support the implementation of the advocacy strategy and design products that can be shared with both internal and external stakeholders.

Participate in coordination group meetings and workshops to identify avenues for knowledge-sharing and coordination for interventions.

In coordination with the Legal and Advocacy Advisor, ensure that website and social media content related to partner activities is up to date.

Legal

Research support in preparing legal documents.

Support in designing and delivering trainings and briefings on topics related to LAW’s programmes, and design related informative tools.

Provide regular updates and analysis on key contextual developments.

Any other duties as specified by the Programme Manager or LAW’s Senior Management Team.

About you

The legal right to work in Kenya.

Bachelor’s degree in law, human rights, international law or related field.

Minimum 4 years relevant experience, with a focus on international criminal law, or international human rights law, or refugee law.

Experience managing projects and programmes in the humanitarian and development sector and in project planning, design, monitoring and evaluation.

Experience working with vulnerable individuals is essential, with experience working with victims and survivors of gender-based violence.

Experience working with national civil society organisations in fragile contexts where civic space is restricted.

Experience working across insecure or conflict-affected and fragile environments and demonstrated understanding of protection challenges within the region.

Proven knowledge and experience in implementing protection interventions, interviewing at-risk communities and gender programming is preferred.

Experience of managing variable workload, attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.

Excellent drafting and communication skills in both English and Arabic is preferred

Excellent research and analytical skills.

Active listening and analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment.

Ability and skills to establish positive relationships with various

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, and strong technical literacy.

Travel to the regions will be required.
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Senior Legal Advisor, Latin America and the Caribbean

Equality Now
- Location:
  
  Argentina,
  
  Multiple Locations
- Remuneration:
  
  $25,539 USD-$46,772 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  31/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  09/01/2026
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Senior Legal Advisor, Latin America and the Caribbean

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Equality Now
Remote (local)
- Location: Argentina,
- Career category: Legal
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: $25,539 USD-$46,772 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Movement building
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.

MISSION OBJECTIVE:
The Senior Legal Advisor, LAC contributes to Equality Now’s mission to achieve gender equality and end discrimination and violence against women and girls. Guided by the organization’s values of integrity, inclusivity, tenacity, and perseverance, this role advances legal reform and access to justice throughout the LAC region by applying expert legal analysis, advocacy, and strategic litigation.
Success in this role is demonstrated through high-quality, timely legal outputs; measurable contributions to regional and international legal reform; strengthened partnerships with legal actors; and recognition of Equality Now’s leadership in human rights forums.

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 Regional Representative, LAC to meet organizational needs and priorities:
Purpose: Analyze with Insight

Identifies legal and policy frameworks, models, and strategies that inform Equality Now’s program and advocacy development within the LAC region.

Analyzes existing legal systems, policies, and mechanisms to generate insights and legal strategies that enhance the relevance, value, and measurable impact of Equality Now’s regional and global programs.

Conduct rigorous legal and policy analysis of international, regional, and national frameworks addressing sexual and gender-based violence and discrimination.

Engagement: Collaborate

Provides expert legal guidance and feedback to the LAC team, global leads, and partners to strengthen program quality and foster a culture of collaboration and mutual learning.

Builds and maintains relationships with legal institutions, human rights bodies, and partner organizations to advance collective advocacy goals. Demonstrates empathy, inclusivity, and professionalism to promote sustained collaboration.

Delivery: Manage the Project Cycle

Strategize, plan, and lead legal and advocacy projects, ensuring deliverables meet established timelines, budgets, and strategic outcomes.

Ensures legal work products, reports, and submissions uphold Equality Now’s quality standards and demonstrate measurable progress toward campaign objectives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & TARGET SKILLS PROFILE

Law degree (LL.B/J.D.) specializing in International Human Rights Law; additional specialization in Criminal, Technology, Family, or Gender and Justice Law preferred.

Advanced degree (LL.M, Master’s or equivalent certification) strongly preferred.

7+ years of progressively responsible experience in international human rights, legal advocacy, or women’s rights law, including demonstrated experience practicing law in Argentina and direct familiarity with Argentine legal systems, courts, and regulatory frameworks.

Strong academic background in law, international human rights, gender studies, or a closely related discipline - or equivalent professional experience.

Knowledge of legal frameworks on child marriage, female genital mutilation, and technology-facilitated gender-based violence is an asset.

Recognized for producing high-quality, innovative legal work.

Strong verbal and written communication in Spanish and English (required); Portuguese proficiency preferred.
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Regional Representative, West Africa

Equality Now
- Location:
  
  Nigeria
  
  Nigeria
- Remuneration:
  
  $38,823 USD-$46,980 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  30/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  09/01/2026
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Regional Representative, West Africa

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Equality Now
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: $38,823 USD-$46,980 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Movement building
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.

MISSION OBJECTIVE:
The Regional Representative, West Africa plays a critical role in advancing Equality Now’s mission to achieve legal and systemic change for women and girls. The role provides leadership, external representation, and program management across the West Africa region, ensuring Equality Now is recognized as a trusted and authoritative voice on gender equality and the law. This position bridges regional and global priorities, fostering strong partnerships with women’s movements, civil society, regional bodies, and governments to catalyze collective action. The Regional Representative is accountable for driving advocacy strategies, contributing to organizational learning, and managing cross-functional program delivery with integrity, accountability, and feminist values.

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 Director, Regions
to meet organizational needs and priorities.

Purpose: Adapt

Align Equality Now’s programme in West Africa with the organisation’s strategic plan to ensure the region’s programming efforts are contributing to the achievement of the strategic vision, priorities, outcomes and outputs .

Ensure Equality Now is connected and in the know about what is happening on women’s and human rights in Africa, particularly West Africa , linking local and national developments to regional and global priorities, working closely with the thematic Directors..

Engagement: Persuade & Influence

Provide leadership functional line management to program staff and consultants working in West Africa, ensuring clarity of goals, accountability, and professional growth.

Oversee campaign delivery, ensuring progress reporting, accountability to donors, and alignment with advocacy objectives and global thematic strategies.

Delivery: Guide CampaignProject Evolution

Deliver on key campaign outcomes with measurable impact across West Africa.

Ensure timely reporting, financial submissions, and compliance with donor and organizational standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & TARGET SKILLS PROFILE:
Targeted Specialized Knowledge

A Bachelor’s degree in law, international legal studies, or related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s degree in gender, social development, law, or human rights preferred.

8+ years of progressive experience in legal, human rights, or women’s rights advocacy, including substantial supervisory experience managing staff, consultants, or coalitions.

Experienced in program/project management, ensuring that staff teams deliver against objectives, manage budgets, and meet donor expectations.

Proficiency in French and English, with the ability to guide multilingual engagement.
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Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) – Client Feedback Lead

Women First Digital (WFD)
- Location:
  
  Remote (global)
  
  Remote (global)
- Remuneration:
  
  $22,000 USD-$26,000 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  31/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  09/01/2026
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Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) – Client Feedback Lead

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Women First Digital (WFD)
Remote (global)
- Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: $22,000 USD-$26,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Movement building Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Health

WHO WE ARE
Women First Digital (WFD) is a fully online femtech organization that meets reproductive needs through safe, accessible, and user-centered digital initiatives that connect users to abortion care, contraception, and provider education. We reach millions of people annually with the accurate information, counseling, and referrals they need to make informed health decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and Lead WFD’s Global Client Feedback Strategy

● Using identified needs from other departments, design a cost-effective, multi-method, multi-country feedback strategy using online and offline approaches.
● Propose new, innovative mechanisms to increase response rates from young people (15-34 years old).
● Propose sampling methods appropriate for digital users and diverse country contexts.
● Develop efficient payment mechanisms to pay respondents or enumerators.

Implement Feedback Mechanisms

● Work closely with other departments to identify needs. Then design and run online marketing surveys and rapid polls across multiple countries.
● Propose and work with the Tech and Operations team to coordinate digital product testing and improvements.
● Coordinate and run online focus groups, user interviews, and feedback sessions.
● Design questionnaires and manage third-party enumerators when in-person/offline surveys are required.
● Develop and manage contracts with third party providers. Ensure prompt and cost-effective payment of contractors/ respondents/ enumerators (with support from the Finance team).

Ensure Strong Data-to-Decision Linkages

● Work closely with the WFD Data Analyst to ensure seamless flow from data collection → data analysis → insights → decision-making.
● Synthesise findings into short, actionable insights for platform managers and leadership.
● Champion user feedback internally and help teams integrate insights into product features, content, and strategy.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
● At least 3 years of experience designing and running online surveys, polls or feedback mechanisms across multiple countries.
● Demonstrated ability to engage hard-to-reach groups, particularly young people aged 15–34 years.
● Demonstrated ability to drive decision-making through data insights.
● Hands-on experience designing digital survey instruments (e.g. SurveyMonkey, Lyssna, Google Forms, KoboCollect).
● Familiarity with data collection in restrictive or low-resource settings.
● Professional written and verbal communication skills in English.
● Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.
● Deep commitment to reproductive rights and stigma-free SRH information.
● Availability to work 40 hours per week (full-time).
● Must have a laptop and a personal phone with a strong and stable internet connection.

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Legal Advisor, Latin America and the Caribbean

Equality Now
- Location:
  
  Mexico,
  
  Multiple Locations
- Remuneration:
  
  $25,259 USD-$40,926 USD / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  31/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  09/01/2026
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Legal Advisor, Latin America and the Caribbean

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Equality Now
Remote (local)
- Location: Mexico,
- Career category: Legal
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: $25,259 USD-$40,926 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender-based violence (GBV) Movement building
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.

MISSION OBJECTIVE:
The Legal Advisor, Latin America and the Caribbean, supports Equality Now’s regional work by applying legal expertise and advocacy skills to advance gender equality in law and strengthen access to justice for survivors of and gender-based violence and discrimination. The Advisor contributes to the design and delivery of campaigns across the region, conducting legal research and analysis, drafting advocacy tools, and supporting litigation strategies before national, regional, and international mechanisms. By engaging directly with civil society partners, coalitions, and government stakeholders, the Advisor helps identify advocacy opportunities, builds collaborative strategies, and ensures regional perspectives inform Equality Now’s global priorities. The role strengthens movement-building in the LAC region by amplifying survivors’ voices, supporting capacity development of partners, and advancing coherent, evidence-based advocacy for legal and policy reform.

PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW:
The Legal Advisor contributes to the design and delivery of all LAC campaigns aimed at advancing access to justice in cases of sexual and digital violence, prohibiting harmful practices, and eliminating discriminatory family laws and procedures.

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 Regional Representative, LAC to meet organizational needs and priorities:

Purpose: Apply Foundational Knowledge

Leads the development of legal and advocacy strategies on violence against women, in alignment with international and regional human rights standards.

Identifies opportunities to drive systemic change through regional and international legal frameworks, including the Inter-American System and UN mechanisms.

Maps clear legal and advocacy strategies for campaigns, including the coordination of legal research, regional consultations, and the production of advocacy materials and thought leadership products.

Engagement: Knowledge Building & Collaboration

Supports the LAC team in strategy development, planning, budgeting, and monitoring campaign efforts across LAC.

Advises internal teams on context and campaign developments in LAC through internal meetings and program dialogues.

Delivery: Operational Awareness & Action

Supports the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of LAC campaigns.

Tracks deliverables and work plans for partners and consultants in the region.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & TARGET SKILLS PROFILE:

Bachelor’s degree in law required; advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent certification) required strongly preferred.

6+ years of progressively responsible experience in gender justice, GBV, human rights, or legal advocacy; demonstrated experience engaging with Mexico’s legal, policy, or advocacy landscape preferred.

Professional experience in national or international law, international human rights, gender studies, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent academic background.

Demonstrated experience supervising staff or consultants, with a track record of mentoring, coaching, and delegating effectively to support team development and accountability.

Native-level fluency in Spanish; professional fluency in English required; Portuguese desirable.
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Junior Policy Officer

OII Europe
- Location:
  
  Germany
  
  Germany
- Remuneration:
  
  €3,861 EUR / monthly
- Posted on:
  
  17/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  09/01/2026
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OII Europe
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: €3,861 EUR / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC Intersex rights
OII Europe is looking for a 100% (40h/week) Junior Policy Officer to fill a vacancy in our policy team. As successful candidate you will work towards the implementation of human rights standards for intersex people in Europe. The position is initially temporary for one year, with the perspective of being turned into a permanent position.

As Policy Officer you will work as part of the Policy Team and report to the Executive Director, in his role as Advocacy Director. You will be responsible to contribute to all policy aspects of OII Europe’s work to, in particular but not limited to, advancing intersex persons’

legal protection against intersex genital mutilation (IGM) and other harmful practices

legal protection against discrimination, incl. legal protection on the grounds of “sex characteristics” or “sex”

legal protection against bias motivated hate speech/crime

comprehensive inclusion in equality measures on regional and national level

access to human rights-based healthcare, to safe education and employment, to sports and to goods and services

protection through work around intersex strategic litigation

monitoring

the implementation of EU and CoE strategies and initiatives

the implementation of national IGM bans

strengthening

the capacity of policymakers, civil society and professionals to instigate change in practice

Primary job duties include:

(co-)draft policy briefs and submissions in the framework of regional and national consultations and monitoring mechanisms (e.g., European Commission, Council of Europe, ECRI, FRA)

monitor policy and legal developments at regional and national level

gather data; research and analyse complex information

collect national and European good practice

work with relevant stakeholders, including institutions on European level, such as the European Union and the Council of Europe

support OII Europe member organisations in their national advocacy work

foster exchange between national intersex organisations and regional and national policy makers, and human rights and equality bodies

create capacity building advocacy and policy materials and documents

collaborate with allied organisations working in the field of LGBT(I), Women’s Rights, FGM, Disability Rights, Anti-Racism, among others

coordinate meetings

keep documentation of processes updated

contribute to internal and external reporting, and support the development of policy-related grant applications as needed

carry out other policy and advocacy related activities
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Executive Director

European Sex Workers’ Rights Alliance (ESWA)
- Location:
  
  Central and Eastern Europe
  
  Central and Eastern Europe
- Remuneration:
  
  €4,500 EUR / monthly
- Posted on:
  
  29/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  09/01/2026
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Executive Director

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European Sex Workers’ Rights Alliance (ESWA)
Remote (local)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Fundraising/ Grant management, Human Resources (HR), Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Not specified
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: €4,500 EUR / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
Gender-based violence (GBV) LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Movement building Sex workers’ rights
Introduction
ESWA is looking for a passionate, strategic, collaborative Executive Director to lead our organisation and support sex workers’ rights across Europe and Central Asia. The role oversees staff, strengthens partnerships, manages programmes and ensures strong fundraising, advocacy and organisational development.

About the vacancy
We know that gender-based confidence gaps and structural barriers often discourage people from marginalised communities from applying unless they meet every requirement. If you believe you could contribute to this role and are motivated to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't tick every box.

The Executive Director will:

Lead the implementation of ESWA’s Strategic Plan.

Guide and support a remote, diverse team.

Oversee programmes, campaigns and advocacy.

Manage organisational budgets and ensure compliance.

Build donor relationships and lead fundraising work.

Represent ESWA at national, regional and global events.

The Executive Director should have:

Senior leadership experience in NGO or networks, or community-led organisations.

Deep commitment to advancing sex workers’ rights in Europe and Central Asia.

A strong record of programme and organisational management.

Proven fundraising experience.

Experience working with diverse communities, particularly sex worker-led groups.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

This is a remote position based in Europe or Central Asia, with regular travel required.

We strongly encourage migrant, racialised, women and trans sex workers to apply.

Full details can be found in the application pack on the website.
ONLY applications using our application form will be considered.
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Programme Adviser, Human Rights, Gender & Human Rights and Inclusion

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Location:
  
  Kenya
  
  Kenya
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  30/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  09/01/2026
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Programme Adviser, Human Rights, Gender & Human Rights and Inclusion

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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 10+ years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- 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 Human rights Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
Job description

The Position:

The Programme Adviser post is located in the Gender, Human Rights Branch of the Programme Division and reports directly to the Branch Chief who provides overall strategic direction. They are the principal technical adviser and authoritative expert in the Fund for human rights and its linkages with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Programme Adviser works in an integrated, coordinated, and systems strengthening approach which is fundamental to the Division’s and UNFPA’s overall strategy.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
You would be responsible for:

A. Strategic technical support

Identify priority areas in the area of human rights, particularly reproductive rights in the context of ICPD, the SDGs and develop UNFPA strategic positions and related policies, frameworks, evidence-based arguments, and operational strategies, in collaboration and coordination with other branches, and Geneva Liaison Office, including in the context of increasing polarization, pushback, crises, and climate induced humanitarian situations;

Support the mainstreaming of human rights and leaving no one behind (LNOB) in national and regional efforts to improve sexual and reproductive health, including in the context of UNFPA’s four Strategic Outcomes of its 2026-2029 Strategic Plan: family planning maternal health , and Gender Based Violence including Harmful Practices and demographic change;

B. Results-based management

Ensure incorporation of evaluation results, lessons learned and new knowledge in the updating of strategies, policies, tools and approaches on human rights and their linkages with the achievement of the SDGS;

Develop substantive indicators, tools and guidance, and substantive quality assurance framework, for human rights and LNOB-related programming and evaluations;

C. Capacity development

Support the work of international human rights mechanisms with a mandate to promote, monitor and protect sexual and reproductive health and rights, including the Universal Periodic Review of the Human Rights Council, UN Treaty Bodies and Special Procedure mandate-holders;

Liaise and support civil society networks and organizations advocating for human rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights;

Knowledge and Experience:

10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in human rights and its linkages with reproductive health and poverty reduction strategies and the achievement of the SDGs of which seven years are at the international level;

An acknowledged expert and recognized authority in the technical area;

Understanding of human rights dimensions of gender equality policies and programmes, essential

Broad experience in gender programming, essential

Strong track record of technical leadership, publications, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results;

Extensive network within the academic and development community;

Field experience is essential.

Advanced University Degree in human rights and development, or other fields directly related to the substantive area identified in the title of the post.

Fluency in English required

Excellent drafting skills in English required
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Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

Thousand Currents
- Location:
  
  North and Central America
  
  North and Central America
- Remuneration:
  
  $141,450 USD / monthly
- Posted on:
  
  29/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  09/01/2026
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Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

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Thousand Currents
Remote (local)
- Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 10+ years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: $141,450 USD / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
Other
WHO WE ARE
For forty years, Thousand Currents has learned from and invested in grassroots groups and movements in Africa; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Asia and the Pacific. These movement formations– working for solutions in food, climate, and the economy–have shaped our path and demonstrated what transformation truly looks like. We support our movement partners with core, flexible, long-term grants and value-added services, and we’ve invested over $60 million in more than 650 grassroots groups and movements across 85 countries.

OUR VALUES
At Thousand Currents, we envision a world in which self-determined and connected peoples share and uphold the abundance of life. To realize this vision, we embrace and practice a clear set of values:

Courage - We confront injustice and inequality with love, strength, conviction, and integrity.

Humility - We are part of a greater whole. We are one among many currents. We recognize our place among many forces for good and change that exist in the world.

Experimentation - In order to take principled actions together, we prioritize learning, commit to self-reflection, embrace trial and error, and honor multiple ways of knowing.

Creative collaboration - We share power, practices, and resources to reimagine new ways of living.

Interdependence - With our futures intertwined, we respect all beings and build authentic relationships to move forward together.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Thousand Currents seeks a Director of Philanthropic Partnerships to lead our work with institutional funders and select individual supporters. As an integral member of the Philanthropic Partnerships & Influence (PPI) team, this role mobilizes resources to fuel movements advancing food sovereignty, climate justice and economic justice. Guided by our five‑year strategy, which calls on us to mobilize $175 million and cultivate a robust ecosystem of committed philanthropic partners, the Director will create pathways for new funders to join our community, and current ones to deepen their engagement. This is a senior philanthropic partnerships position that organizes philanthropy around the solutions of movements, expands imaginations and invites partners into deep relationships.

Reporting to the Vice President of PPI, the Director will steward primarily foundations, cultivating long-term and/or transformative commitments. They will manage the Institutional Partnerships Manager and collaborate closely across the PPI team and other teams at Thousand Currents to align narrative, programmatic and philanthropic strategies. This role requires a seasoned fundraiser who understands both the processes of funding cultivation (grant writing, foundational relationships) and the values of solidarity‑based philanthropy, has experience with moves management and CRM systems, and thrives in a remote, globally diverse environment. Travel and occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Deadline to Apply: By 5pm ET on Friday, January 9, 2026

Full description and application available at: https://thousandcurrents.bamboohr.com/careers/54?source=aWQ9MzU%3D
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GBV Program Officer

Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations (NEWA)
- Location:
  
  Ethiopia
  
  Ethiopia
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  31/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  10/01/2026
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GBV Program Officer

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Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations (NEWA)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- 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
Gender-based violence (GBV)

About NEWA

NEWA is a pioneer, national coalition of women associations that share the goal of advancing women’s rights, gender equality, women’s empowerment and the fight against GBV. NEWA is strategically positioned to advocate for the rights of women, to respect and promotion of women’s rights, and ensure the proper implementation of gender- sensitive policies, laws and programs at national and regional levels. NEWA has 50 member associations and organizations that strives to ensure the interests of women is factored in the national plans and policies and to see women’s social, economic, political and legal entitlements realized at all levels as enshrined in the national and international instruments.

II. Job Summary

The GBV Program Officer is a senior position, responsible for leading the design, implementation, and monitoring the ARISE project, which is purely GBV focused project, that will be implemented in South Wollo Zone of Amhara Region. The aim is to execute, facilitate and exercise effective day-to-day coordination and management of the projects according to the Network’s and Donor, general standards and institutional culture. The GBV Program Officer supports the operations efforts to fulfil NEWA’s mandate and associated obligations on GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response in South Wollo Zone, based on policy and guidance. S/he collaborates closely with the NEWA head office staffs and the field Program team and strengthens working relations with donors, partners, members and stakeholders involved in GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response. All NEWA staffs are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description.

The GBV program Officer contributes to ensuring ARISE project meet the mission and objectives of NEWA as a national agency for GE, WE, and the fight against GBV/VAWG. The incumbent makes sure effectiveness, efficiency and meeting quality standards by working in a team, closely monitoring project and budget and organizing logistics. The GBV Program Officer support the ARISE project in managing the day-to-day project activities, facilitating trainings, provide technical support for the economic support for survivors, monitoring the project officers and social workers and over all field level project management. The GBV Program Officer closely works with the field project officers and social worker and with the head office Program Coordinator, Program Manager, Finance & Administration Dept, and the M&E unit, the communication.

Qualifications
BA degree in the field of social science (gender studies/sociology/anthropology/social studies/ Public Health specializing in the field of women and development, or closely related field)
GBV Program/Project coordination and including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reportingPrior experience on MHPSS, Women Economic Empowerment
Experience in coordination and managing gender, related projects experience CSO network, advocacy, movement building
6 years of proven experience in program coordination and operations
Strong team playerExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProposal writing and resource mobilization/ fundraisingExcellent networking skillsStrong organizational skills

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Gender and Human Rights Advisor

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Location:
  
  Egypt
  
  Egypt
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  12/12/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  10/01/2026
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Gender and Human Rights Advisor

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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 10+ years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- 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 Human rights Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan, 2026-2029 is a roadmap for resilience and renewal, aimed at ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health, realizing reproductive rights, and accelerating the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), more than 30 years after its historic adoption in Cairo in 1994.

Job Purpose:
The Gender and Human Rights Advisor provides technical, policy and programmatic support across the region, to ensure the regional and country offices remain abreast of UNFPA’s policies and programme strategies, as well as current thinking, innovation and academic advancement in the substantive area of gender equality and social norms change and human rights.

The Advisor analyses regional trends, and contributes to action in response to these, and ensures that gender and human rights are adequately addressed within regional and national development frameworks and programmes, including the achievement of the SDGs, ICPD Programme of Action, the African Union Agenda 2063 and relevant League of Arab States outcome documents / decisions.

In all activities, the Advisor works within an interdisciplinary team providing integrated policy, programme and technical support to the region and the respective country teams - working across humanitarian and development contexts. The Advisor also liaises with other regional teams, especially other Programme Advisors, ensuring the timeliness, adequacy, relevance and quality of support to UNFPA country offices. The Advisor also collaborates within the broader organization across other regions and with the Headquarters teams working on gender and human rights.

Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced university degree or equivalent in gender studies, anthropology, public health, medicine, sociology, human rights, law, cultural studies, international development, or another field directly related to GBV prevention and response.

At least 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in GBV programming, gender mainstreaming, and/or rights-based programming, of which seven years at the international level;
Knowledge and understanding of a Human Rights based approach essential;

Extensive experience in gender mainstreaming and programming for women’s development;

Experience in evidence informed policy advocacy for gender and human rights and development of national actions plans to address gender and social equity;

Demonstrated experience in leading capacity building initiatives in gender and human rights in development settings;

Knowledge and experience of working on social protection and Civil Society involvement in related security & protection;

Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results;

Demonstrated ability to network within the academic and development community;

Familiarity with UN systems and procedures, management and monitoring tools;

Fluency in English and Arabic is required; knowledge of French is highly desirable.
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