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WHO ARE WE?
 IWDA is an Australia based organisation, resourcing diverse women’s rights organisations, primarily in Asia and the Pacific, and contributing to global feminist movements to advance our vision of gender equality for all. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Program Management 
• Manage donor funding across IWDA and partner expenditure transparently and with accountability 
• Manage consolidated quality reporting to donors – narrative and financial. The IWDA Finance Team provides support by reviewing and approving all financial reporting
• Manage funding contract and ensure deliverables meet requirements, are of a quality standard and submitted to the agreed timeline
• Secure and maintain funding to support the work of the partners
• Support program management across all areas of the program cycle, as led by partners. 
• Manage monitoring and evaluation and phase designs of the program to support quality, accountability and learning, including field visits where/when possible 

Relationship Management  
• Line manage and support the Myanmar Program Coordinator and oversee technical accompaniment inputs by IWDA’s Advocacy Advisor, Feminist Movement Strengthening Advisor, Finance Advisor, and Communications Advisor to the Myanmar program (15-20% of time)
• Sustain and develop new relationships with Myanmar local WROs, organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), LGBTQI organisations and organisations focused on climate justice to strengthen alliances, networks, and program development opportunities
• Sustain and further develop IWDA’s relationship with current donors; build and cultivate new relationships with potential donors, including bilateral and philanthropic donors   

Contribute to IWDA and partner organisational development and program planning/ organisational strengthening
• Contribute to IWDA’s resource mobilisation through developing and contributing to high quality proposals
• Contribute to ongoing program development and sharing of lessons learned in IWDA and with program partners
• Contribute to team planning and risk management and assist in the development of the Partnership’s new grant management system

SELECTION CRITERIA 
1. Substantial experience in program and contract management, including applying for and managing grants for international or local programs within an INGO setting, along with report writing that demonstrates program impacts
2. Demonstrated understanding of, and strong experience with, financial management, including budget negotiations, complex multi-partner budget development, supporting and reviewing acquittals, forecasting and variance reporting and consolidated donor financial reporting 
3. Effective people management skills to support and empower a Program Coordinator to work collaboratively and independently to meet role responsibilities; and grow within the role
4. Strong understanding of gender equality and women’s rights issues and social inclusion, ideally in Myanmar and/or in Southeast Asia 
5. Demonstrated experience building and supporting healthy long-term partnerships with local autonomous partners and working respectfully within these relationships 
6. Experience managing donor relations, including proven negotiation skills 
7. Demonstrated experience with monitoring, evaluation and learning, preferably in gender equality focused programs 
8. Relevant tertiary qualifications