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Consultancy

SRHR financing mechanisms consultancy

Plan International

Location:

United Kingdom

United Kingdom
Remuneration:

£4,500 GBP / Budget
Posted on:

12/12/2025

Deadline to apply:

04/01/2026

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SRHR financing mechanisms consultancy

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Plan International

Remote (local)

Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
Job type: Consultancy
Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
Organisation type: Civil Society
Remote option: Remote (local)
Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
Remuneration: £4,500 GBP / Budget

Child protection/ Children’s rights Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Health

About Plan International UK
Plan International strives to advance children’s rights and equality for girls all over the world. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we're tackling the root causes of gender inequality and child poverty. We've been building powerful partnerships for over 80 years, and we're now active in more than 70 countries.

Scope of work
The consultant will undertake a desk-based review and analysis and use this to create a clear and concise report for influencing the UK Government

1 . The review will draw primarily on Countdown 2030 Europe research
2 supplemented with a targeted review of additional sources and case studies alongside 3-4 key informant interviews as needed.

The outputs should:
• Summarise key SRHR financing mechanisms, including innovative financing models:

o Including but not limited to Global Financing Facility, UNFPA Supplies, including its various initiatives such European Investment Bank, Bridge Fund, Match Fund and Compact agreements, IDA 21 and other World Bank related initiatives, Debt-2-Health swaps, results-based financing such as development bond initiatives, volume guarantees.

• Analyse the UK Government’s current and potential engagement with each mechanism.
• Include 2-3 short case studies of successful examples and good practice by other donor governments of SRHR innovative financing and how these could be replicated by the UK Government and innovative finaincing by the UK Government in other areas eg Education or Climate.
• Highlight implications for global equity, particularly with respect to shifting power from high-income to low- and middle-income countries and local actors.

o This should include how SRHR financing mechanisms can and are contributing to the Lusaka agenda.

• Provide an anti-racist and decolonial critique of the mechanisms, including assessment of governance structures and accountability and recommendations for the UK Government based on these.
• Produce high-level, actionable recommendations for the UK Government

Deliverable outputs
• Concise Report: Synthesis of Countdown 2030 Europe research and additional desk-based research, contextualised for the UK Government and a set of clear recommendations for the UK Government (approx. 10–12 pages).
Outputs:

a. Inception proposal (outlining methodology, detailed workplan and proposed report structure, for review)
b. Draft report V1
c. Review of subsequent drafts as agreed
d. Final report (to be published externally by Plan)

• Presentation/Discussion (internal only

Profile of consultant
• Strong knowledge of SRHR financing mechanisms and innovative financing in international development.
• Demonstrated ability to apply intersectional feminist, anti-racist, and decolonial analysis.
• Experience producing high-quality policy reports and briefings targeted at government and parliamentary audiences. • Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Strategic understanding of UK government policy processes and advocacy opportunities.
• Ability to understand our business and requirements.
• Able to demonstrate alignment with Plan’s values and to Feminist Leadership. Principles and uphold these in the way you work. • Able to demonstrate value for money.

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Consultancy

Expert in Gender-Based Violence

World Bank Group

Location:

Mozambique

Mozambique
Remuneration:

Not Disclosed
Posted on:

12/12/2025

Deadline to apply:

24/12/2025

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Expert in Gender-Based Violence

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World Bank Group

Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
Job type: Consultancy
Experience level: 5-10 years
Organisation type: Development Bank
Remote option: No
Right to work requirements: International contract
Remuneration: Not Disclosed

Gender-based violence (GBV)

O Governo de Moçambique, representado pelo Ministério das Obras Públicas, Habitação e Recursos Hídricos (MOPHRH) recebeu um financiamento do Banco Mundial para o Projecto de Desenvolvimento Urbano do Norte de Moçambique (PDUNM) cujo objectivo estratégico é “melhorar o acesso à infra-estruturas e as condições de vida em cidades seleccionadas na região Norte de Moçambique”.

Esta actividade é parte integrante da componente 4 que está sendo implementada pelo Fundo para o Fomento de Habitação, FP (FFH, FP), e por isso pretende-se aplicar parte dos fundos na contratação de um(a) Especialista em Violência Baseada no Género (VBG).

Este especialista será responsável pela:

a). Identificação dos riscos de VBG e de EAS/AS, conforme necessário;

b). Implementação de atividades de prevenção, mitigação e resposta a riscos:

c). Monitoria e apresentação de relatórios.

Os Termos de Referência (TdR) detalhados para os serviços poderão ser solicitados por e-mail no endereço abaixo indicado.

Os critérios para a avaliação das manifestações de interesse são:

a). Titular do grau de licenciado/a em género, ciências sociais, direito, direitos humanos, gestão de projetos, ou qualquer outra disciplina análoga;

b). Pelo menos oito (8) anos de experiência profissional global;

c). Pelo menos cinco (5) anos de experiência na supervisão da implementação de atividades de prevenção e resposta a VBG; a experiência na prevenção e resposta à EAS/AS ligadas a implementação de projectos será uma mais-valia;

d). Um mínimo de cinco (5) anos de experiência na realização de campanhas de sensibilização sobre os direitos das mulheres, igualdade de género, VBG será uma mais-valia;

e). Excelente conhecimento dos princípios orientadores e éticos que regem o trabalho com sobreviventes de VBG com uma abordagem centrada no sobrevivente e boas práticas na implementação de atividades de prevenção e resposta a EAS/AS;

f). O bom conhecimento das políticas do quadro ambiental e social do Banco Mundial, incluindo a abordagem do Banco à gestão de riscos EAS/AS, constituirá uma mais-valia;

g). A experiência de trabalho no domínio da proteção das crianças e os conhecimentos sobre a prevenção da exploração, abuso e assédio sexual de crianças seriam considerados uma mais-valia;

h). Um excelente domínio de Português. O conhecimento das línguas inglesa e macua constitui uma mais-valia

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Senior Evidence & Insights Manager (maternity cover) Expires soon

Girl Effect

Location:

Kenya

Kenya
Remuneration:

Not Disclosed
Posted on:

12/12/2025

Deadline to apply:

17/12/2025

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Senior Evidence & Insights Manager (maternity cover)

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Girl Effect

Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL
Job type: Job
Experience level: 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

Movement building

Who we are

Girl Effect is an international non-profit that builds media that girls want, trust and need.

From chat-bots to chat-shows and TV dramas to tech, our content is reaching millions of girls in Africa and Asia to make choices and changes in their lives. Igniting their confidence to act differently at a time that can define their future.

We create safe spaces for girls, sharing facts, and answering questions about health, nutrition, education, relationships and so much more. And we use innovative technology so we can reach girls at scale. We arm girls with the skills to negotiate and redefine what they are told is possible, so every girl can choose to be in control of her body, her health, her learning and livelihood.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of high-quality research and evaluation studies—formative, monitoring, and impact evaluations—primarily in Kenya, Ethiopia and Nigeria ensuring methodological rigor, strong data quality, and clear, actionable analysis.
Provide technical review of tools, protocols, sampling frames, ToR for research partners, and analysis plans.
Partner with the Development and Communications team to strengthen Girl Effect’s funding pipeline by ensuring timely access to relevant, credible evidence for proposal development and donor engagement. Serve as a thought partner on how evidence should shape programme adaptation, scale pathways, and donor positioning.
Support teams to deliver high-quality media reach and service uptake data by working closely with country teams to refine and strengthen existing data collection and reporting processes.
Identify gaps in evidence generation, data use, and organisational learning and proactively lead solutions that strengthen coherence across global and country teams as well as maintaining and enhancing the Evidence and Insights Knowledge Management System to expand the breadth and use of available evidence across teams within GE and externally through more publication of knowledge products.
Develop, refine, and promote a standardised Evidence and Insights toolkit, drawing on recent projects, best practices, and team learnings to support consistent, high-quality MERL delivery.

Minimum experience required

Post-grad degree(s) in social sciences; monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL); public/global health, international development, gender or a related field.
10+ years of relevant experience in research, public health or international development
Strong communicator; both written and verbal
Experience working in international development or non-profit sector.
Strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience of applying a wide range of MERL approaches, including qualitative and quantitative methods to programme MERL.
General expertise in defining and reporting media reach measurement across a wide range of platforms, including digital, social media, TV, Radio, and in-person events
Extensive experience conducting research with girls or youth on one or more of our core thematics; economic empowerment, SRH, child marriage, teen pregnancy, mental health Strong credibility in research ethics and oversight, including navigating sensitive topics with adolescents.
An understanding of behavior change theory and practical application across diverse contexts, with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes with youth and gender-focused audiences.

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Safeguarding-Inclusion Prevention & Training Manager Expires soon

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Location:

Côte D’Ivoire

Côte D’Ivoire
Remuneration:
Posted on:

12/12/2025

Deadline to apply:

17/12/2025

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Safeguarding-Inclusion Prevention & Training Manager

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

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: International contract
Work schedule: Full-time
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

PSEA/ Safeguarding

Job description

Médecins Sans Frontières, founded in 1971, is an international medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from health care. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of medical professionals, logistics, administrative and various other professions, all guided by our medical ethics and our principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

MSF WaCA, created in 2019, is the first MSF headquarters in Africa, and responds to the desire to reinvent the MSF movement after 50 years of humanitarian actions in the world, for more access to care, more reactivity and proactivity for greater medical coverage of affected populations in the world.

Main responsibilities

The Prevention and Training manager is tasked to:

• Develop and implement sensitization and training strategies and tools to prevent and detect abuse, neglect, and inappropriate behavior, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive prevention and detection strategy.

• Design, develop, and adapt training (both in-person and online) and other prevention tools, such as:

o Safeguarding and responsible behavior training
o Awareness sessions tailored for staff, Ministries of Health (MoH), patients, communities, and other partners
o Workshops on identifying and analyzing risks related to abuse and inappropriate behavior
o Train-the-trainer programs for safeguarding and behavior promoters
o Training on welcoming complainants and case management
o Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training
o Other relevant training modules

• Strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders at the field level (e.g., Ministries of Health, healthcare providers, community leaders, staff representatives) to detect cases, enhance protection measures, and ensure that reporting mechanisms are well understood.

• Design prevention and communication materials (e.g., posters, flyers).

• Ensure that training and communication materials are inclusive and accessible, considering language, literacy, and disability inclusion across diverse field contexts.

• Support management in confidentially gathering staff and partner concerns and assist in developing risk assessments when appropriate.

• Ensure the rollout and briefing of the Code of Conduct during staff onboarding.

• Establish an annual calendar of awareness-raising sessions led by behavior promoters and ensure it is validated by the hierarchical line.

• Oversee the periodic review of training content and methodologies based on lessons learned and feedback.

• Collect data on the progress and challenges of planned activities, assess results against set objectives, and propose improvements.

• Contribute to organization-wide prevention efforts through the Prevention Taskforce.

• Participate in the analysis and drafting of Plans of Action (PoAs) and contribute to the PSI Unit’s annual report.

Job requirements

• University degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Public Administration, or any related field)

• Desired three (3) years’ experience in safeguarding/protection and DEI field of work

• Required three (3) years’ experience in designing and delivering training. and awareness session.

• Recognised experience in humanitarian sector

• Experience in the design of educational and adult training tools

• Coordination of prevention activities

• Prefered working experience in developing countries
• Working proficiency in English and French (Mandatory)

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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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Consultancy

National Consultant: Philippines based Quantitative Specialist Expires soon

Ladysmith Collective

Location:

Philippines

Philippines
Remuneration:

Not Disclosed
Posted on:

12/12/2025

Deadline to apply:

19/12/2025

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National Consultant: Philippines based Quantitative Specialist

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Ladysmith Collective

Career category: Research/ Data analysis
Job type: Consultancy
Humanitarian or Development: Development
Experience level: 5-10 years
Organisation type: Civil Society
Remote option: Not Specified
Right to work requirements: Not specified
Remuneration: Not Disclosed
Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

Movement building

🌟National Consultant: Philippines based Quantitative Specialist 👩🏾‍🔬📱👩🏻‍💻 🌟

Ladysmith seeks a Philippines-based national consultant to partner with on a comprehensive analysis of the economic drivers of adolescent pregnancy and child, early, and forced marriage and unions (CEFMU) in the Philippines, with the goal of enhancing the design and implementation of social protection programs to more effectively address these challenges. This study is led the brilliant Maria Klara Kuss and Erin Fletcher 💡🤓

The consultant should be based in the Philippines and have strong technical skills in micro-simulation and cost-benefit analysis, be proficient in English and Tagalog, and available through June 2026 for remote and in-person activities. The expected number of days for this assignment is 28 working days.

The consultant will deliver on the following two activities, in conjunction with the Ladysmith team:

1. A microsimulation and cost-benefit estimation will be conducted to forecast the impacts and fiscal requirements of these proposed interventions under distinct policy environments, enabling policymakers to make informed decisions based on projected effectiveness and budgetary feasibility.

2. Validation workshops, capacity-building training for national staff, and high-level engagements to secure government buy-in, translate evidence into tangible policy and programmatic action, raise awareness, and support strategic dissemination of findings.

For full details, please refer to the Terms of Reference (ToR) attached to this call.

📩 To apply and for more details, please click on Apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Expected starting date is early January 2026.

✨We appreciate your time and effort in submitting your application.

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Research and Policy Officer – Education

Black Girls Dream Initiative (BGDI)

Location:

Nigeria

Nigeria
Remuneration:

₦100,000 NGN / monthly
Posted on:

12/12/2025

Deadline to apply:

20/12/2025

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Research and Policy Officer – Education

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Black Girls Dream Initiative (BGDI)

Remote (local)

Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Research/ Data analysis
Job type: Job
Experience level: 0-5 years
Organisation type: Civil Society
Remote option: Remote (local)
Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
Remuneration: ₦100,000 NGN / monthly
Work schedule: Full-time
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

Movement building

JOB SUMMARY:
The Research and Policy Officer – Education will lead evidence-based research, data analysis and policyengagement to support Black Girls Dream Initiative’s mission of promoting inclusive and equitableeducation for girls and young women. The role involves generating insights, producing policy briefs andadvocating for systemic change in education policy and practice. The officer will also collaborate withstakeholders to influence government policies and programs that affect girls’ education and
empowerment.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Research and Knowledge Generation
• Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research on education access, quality, and gender equity.
• Analyze data and trends affecting girls’ education, retention, and learning outcomes.
• Develop and publish policy briefs, position papers, and research reports aligned with BGDI’s advocacy goals.
• Support the documentation of success stories, case studies, and impact evidence from BGDI programs.

2. Policy Analysis and Advocacy Support
• Monitor national and state-level education policies, reforms, and frameworks relevant to girls’ education.
• Identify policy gaps and provide actionable recommendations for reform and improved implementation.
• Develop advocacy materials and contribute to campaigns aimed at influencing education policy and decision-making.
• Represent BGDI at education policy forums, stakeholder meetings and roundtable discussions.

3. Programmatic and Strategic Support
• Provide data-driven insights to inform program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Support fundraising proposals, donor reports, and program evaluations with accurate data and policy context.
• Ensure research outputs align with BGDI’sstrategic objectives and advocacy priorities.

4. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, education coalitions, development partners, and research institutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to disseminate research findings.
• Participate in education advocacy coalitions and contribute to joint policy actions.

5. Data Management and Reporting
• Maintain an updated database of education data, reports, and research outputs.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly research and policy reports for management and donors.
• Track progress and impact of advocacy initiatives using measurable indicators.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, or Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in research, policy analysis, or advocacy within the education or development sector.
• Proven experience developing policy briefs, research publications, or advocacy materials.
• Strong understanding of education systems, gender inclusion, and policy processes in Nigeria.
• Experience using data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Power BI, or STATA) is an added advantage.
• NYSC candidates are welcomed to apply

Skills and Competencies:
• Excellent research, analytical and writing skills.
• Strong knowledge of gender-responsive education policy and frameworks.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex research into practical advocacy messages.
• Strong networking, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital collaboration tools.

Personal Attributes:
• Passionate about girls’ education, empowerment and equity.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Self-motivated, proactive and detail-oriented.
• Strong sense of initiative and accountability.
• Collaborative mindset

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Gender-based Violence Program Manager / Coordinator GBV Expires soon

International Medical Corps (IMC)

Location:

Ukraine

Ukraine
Remuneration:

Not Disclosed
Posted on:

12/12/2025

Deadline to apply:

19/12/2025

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Gender-based Violence Program Manager / Coordinator GBV

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International Medical Corps (IMC)

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: International contract
Remuneration: Not Disclosed
Work schedule: Full-time
Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term

Gender-based violence (GBV)

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic planning

Provide strategic direction and conduct analysis of GBV trends, gaps in service delivery, and MMC capacities to prioritize MMC programs in the country.
Contribute to the development of national and inter-agency strategies.

Implementation and capacity building

Work closely with the GBV Technical Advisor, senior country management, and the program team to achieve program objectives.
Ensure compliance with the MMK Minimum Standards on GBV, as well as relevant inter-agency guidelines and standards.

Coordination, Representation and Protection of Interests at the Highest Level

Coordination with other service providers to ensure comprehensive support for victims, including participation in improving standard operating procedures on gender-based violence and referral pathways to relevant services
Presenting MMK programs on gender-based violence at relevant coordination meetings and to various stakeholders

Human Resources Management

Selection and orientation of program staff/volunteers/partners for effective program implementation
Support, mentor and supervise staff to build capacity and improve the quality of interventions

Finance Management

Development of work plans in accordance with financial plans
Planning and purchasing of resources necessary for the implementation of program activities in accordance with the budget and project implementation schedules.

Safety and Behavior

Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies.
Consider the safety implications of programs by reviewing plans with teams and relevant stakeholders.

Other

Any other tasks as requested by line manager or designee.
Additional responsibilities related to temporary expansion of territorial responsibilities, filling vacant positions for a certain period, replacing colleagues during sick/annual leave/business trips, internal reassignment of functions, as well as performing any specific tasks according to the needs of the organization.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily comprehensive.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, international development, management, gender studies, psychology, or a related field is typically required. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be accepted.
• Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in projects related to gender or gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, or other relevant areas, including a minimum of 2 years in GBV program design and management.
• Demonstrated application of key GBV competencies and commitment to core principles of GBV programming.
• Experience working in humanitarian architecture and knowledge of mandates/roles of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs.
• In-depth knowledge of standards and guidelines for GBV programming, coordination, and data management.
• Knowledge of standards and guidelines related to protection from sexual exploitation and violence.
• Experience in providing services in the field of GBV cases
• Facilitation experience is a must.
• Experience in a leadership/supervisory role is a must.
• Deep cross-cultural awareness.
• Ability to make informed decisions, remain flexible, and apply their experience and recommendations to address new challenges.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Fluent in English and Ukrainian.

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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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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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