• Master’s degree in social sciences, conflict studies, gender studies, international affairs, and/or another relevant field related to gender in governance, peace and security is required;
• A first-level university degree in combination withtwo additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes related to Governance, Peace and Security; 
• Technical experience in programming, advisory and advocacy work with governments and civil society on gender and governance, peace and security is required; including on women’s leadership and decision-making, and emerging issues such as climate change and cybersecurity and new technology.
• Previous experience with UN Women and/or other UN agencies is an asset.
• Experience in the Asia Pacific region is preferred.
• Excellent command of written and oral English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Human Rights, Gender/ Women’s studies, International Development, or a related field is required. 
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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• Minimum of 5 years of work experience
• Experience facilitating trainings, workshops, or dialogue-based programmes on gender equality, male allyship and equitable masculinities is required.
   

• Fluency in oral and written English is required. 
• Fluency in an additional language is highly desirable, particularly if it will assist in adapting the Barbershop toolkit and materials to regional or local contexts.

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor's degree with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience in any of these following areas is required: Economics, Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Health, Gender and Development is required.

• Demonstrable experience drafting national care policies is required.
• At least 5 years’ experience working on gender equality and/or human rights or 7 years' experience with a Bachelor's degree is required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience analyzing and integrating gender responsive dimensions into policy and programme formulation and implementation particularly in the context of social protection and care policies or 7 years' experience with a Bachelor's degree is required.
• A highly developed conceptual, analytical and innovative problem-solving ability.

• Effective delivery of Child Protection and CP Case Management activities, implementation of Gender-Based Violence activities, Report on activities implemented and concerns identified, Safeguarding and Confidentiality
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• Effective delivery of Child Protection and CP Case Management activities, implementation of Gender-Based Violence activities, Report on activities implemented and concerns identified, Safeguarding and Confidentiality

• Degree in social sciences, gender studies, environmental sciences, public health, law, or related field — Master's preferred.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in E&S/GBV programming in international development, with at least 4 years in World Bank-financed projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in the World Bank ESF, including ESS2 (Labour), ESS3 (Pollution), ESS4 (Community Health & Safety), and ESS10 (Stakeholder Engagement).
• Specialised training in GBV/SEA/SH prevention, survivor-centred approaches, and safe referral mechanisms.
• Experience with healthcare waste management plans and IPC/OHS protocols in health facility settings.
• Fluency in Arabic is preferred and English required.

• A paid work placement at a human rights organization, a university legal aid clinic, or government legal institution in Kenya, Malawi, The Gambia or South Africa carrying out groundbreaking work to end violence against women and children through legal representation and advice, strategic litigation and the innovative use of technology to inform women of their rights and make prosecutors and pro bono lawyers more efficient.
• Mentorship by the Justice for Women & Children Programme Director, host organizations’ supervisors and human rights experts from the region
• At least one in-person convening with other fellows and supervisors as well as senior CFJ leadership and an extensive monthly online training Programme led by human rights experts
• Access to a global network of leading human rights experts, lawyers, judges, activists and academics as well as other next-generation leaders.
• Enrollment in the CFJ Fellowship Alumni Programme network upon completion of the fellowship year for continued support, knowledge sharing and collaboration
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• Required Qualifications
  • A law degree from a recognized academic institution
  • Practicing Certificate: The applicant must be admitted to practice as a lawyer in the country of the selected host organization
  • Relevant Work experience:
    • Up to 5 years of experience in the legal field following graduation from law school/qualification as a lawyer in your jurisdiction.
    • Experience in women’s rights and working in human rights organizations preferred
  • Work authorization in the relevant host country:
    • Specifically, have the right to work in the host organization’s country: Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, or The Gambia. [Please note that costs relating to international relocation and acquiring work authorization cannot be supported

About IRC

Project Background

 Consultant Requirements

• Strong experience in leading evaluations and capitalization exercises conforming OECD/DAC’s Quality Standards for Development and Humanitarian Evaluation.
• Strong experience in working in the Women Protection and Empowerment sector in protracted crisis including MHPSS and Health sector.
• Strong expertise in project cycle management, project monitoring, and outcome/impact measurement
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Arabic.
• Prior experience, knowledge, and strong track record in implementing evaluations in the region is required.
• Prior experience working with international Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Understanding of the culture, safeguarding concerns and standards relating to ethical and confidential data collection

• Convene key global level policy and advocacy focal points and InterAction working groups to support advocacy advancing country-level protection strategies 
• Lead the development and implementation of a global-level advocacy strategy to advance policies on protection risk reduction with key decision makers 
• Support Humanitarian team advocacy on humanitarian principles, standards and, and related reforms 
• Lead engagement with NGO Forums on policy and advocacy related to protection and IASC reform 
• Supports Secretariat function for the Centrality of Protection (CoP) Community of Practice 
• Support the InterAction Protection & GBV Working Group 
• Develop advocacy and communications products, including policy briefs, webinars, and talking points, in support of member priorities and the CoP Community of Practice 

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years developing and executing complex advocacy strategies in conflict country contexts and/or at the global level. Experience in both contexts preferred 
• Experience convening diverse actors, facilitating dialogue, and mobilizing collective advocacy around complex issues 
• Excellent communication skills, including a proven ability to capture complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner, and to tailor written communication to target audiences 
• Good knowledge of the international humanitarian architecture - including UN and IASC decision making bodies, and key donors – and how to influence policy change within those systems 

• Manage and support a team of grant writers: regular check-ins, progress updates, and unblocking where needed
• Maintain and improve our grant tracker: deadlines, statuses, submitted/pending/awarded opportunities
• Research and flag new grant opportunities aligned with SEVA's mission
• Review and finalize grant applications drafted by the writing team before submission
• Coordinate with SEVA's leadership on funding priorities and budget alignment

• Experience in grant writing, ideally with nonprofits or mission-driven organizations
• Experience managing people or coordinating a team, even informally
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with tracking tools
• Independent, reliable, and communicative: this is a remote/flexible volunteer role
• Interest in women's empowerment, craftivism, or community-based nonprofit work is a plus

• Volunteer position, remote-friendly, flexible hours
• Reports to the Founder/Chairwoman
• Based in or familiar with the Vienna nonprofit/funding landscape a plus, not required

• Meaningful involvement in a women-led nonprofit initiative
• Flexible volunteer commitment and remote friendly collaboration
• Opportunity to shape SEVA’s funding strategy from an early stage
• Practical experience and references upon successful collaboration
• Letter of recommendation and/or certificate of completion

• Minimum: Diploma in Business Administration, Office Administration, Secretarial Studies, Communication, or a related field. OR
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an administrative, secretarial, or personal assistant role.
• Proficient in computer applications, particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), email and calendar tools, and comfortable learning new digital tools such as video conferencing platforms and cloud document storage.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili, spoken and written.
• Background or work experience in a health-related setting (for example a hospital, clinic, or health research institution) is an added advantage, to support quick understanding of the research environment.
• Additional relevant training is an advantage but not required, for example a certificate or diploma in secretarial studies or office administration, a personal or executive assistant course, minute taking training, or a communications course.

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in GBV prevention, risk mitigation, and response programming within humanitarian and/or development settings.
• Demonstrated experience conducting GBV risk analyses, safety audits, assessments, and contextual analyses.
• Experience supporting partner-led implementation and providing technical oversight and capacity strengthening to local partner organizations.
• Proven experience representing organizations in inter-agency coordination mechanisms, including GBV, Protection, and related working groups.
• Experience developing and maintaining referral pathways, service mapping, and coordination with specialized GBV service providers.
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating trainings, workshops, and capacity-strengthening initiatives for staff, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting advocacy initiatives, community engagement activities, and localization efforts is highly desirable.

• Advanced technical expertise in GBV programming, including prevention, risk mitigation, response, and survivor-centred approaches.
• Strong understanding of GBV Case Management principles, referral systems, and specialized service provision.
• Advanced knowledge of psychosocial support approaches and women and girls’ empowerment programming, including structured interventions.
• Strong understanding of protection mainstreaming and GBV risk mitigation across humanitarian sectors.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong facilitation, mentoring, coaching, and capacity-building skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, networking, representation, and partnership management skills.
• Strong report-writing, presentation, and communication skills in English and Ukrainian.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and support multiple geographical locations simultaneously.
• Strong commitment to IRC values, safeguarding principles, and survivor-centred programming.