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Program Officer – Gender Expires soon

AGRA
- Location:
  
  Zambia
  
  Zambia
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  25/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  26/04/2025
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Program Officer – Gender

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AGRA
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & 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: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
AGRA is an African-led institution that actively supports the drive towards inclusive agricultural transformation and sustainable food systems. We do this by empowering the continent’s 33 million small-farming households to transform their agriculture from a struggle to survive to profitable businesses. The continent’s farmers regularly face challenges, and we aspire to provide uniquely African solutions that respond to their agricultural and environmental challenges, leading to increased harvests for reduced hunger and more income.

The Position
Program Officer – Gender Job Reference: PO/ZA/04/2025

The Program Officer – Gender will support programs in Zambia, Malawi and one more country (as will be advised) ensuring sustainable, inclusive, and equitable program outcomes and that each component of the program carries key gender-responsive actions and not only ensures equal participation of women but also actively empowers women within the FL-RS value chain.

The ideal candidate will ensure the availability of business development opportunities that directly target women’s and youth groups and women/ youth-led enterprises, recognizing them as key actors in the market, and supporting these groups to establish robust, sustainable services in the FL-RS value chain. The role holder will ensure the provision of platforms that will promote gender and youth integration, hence leading to gender-sensitive outcomes. The role will focus on addressing gender disparities in post-harvest practices, promoting gender equality, and empowering women, youth, and marginalized groups in food production, storage, processing, and distribution systems. The Program Officer will be responsible for the implementation of gender-responsive strategies, advocating for women’s participation in decision-making, and ensuring the program’s activities are inclusive and equitable.

Key Qualifications and Experience Required:

Bachelors in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience working on gender-related issues, particularly in agriculture, food systems, or resilience programs.

Experience in designing and implementing gender-sensitive strategies in international development projects.

In-depth understanding of gender analysis approaches, frameworks, and tools.

Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate gender-sensitive interventions.

Familiarity with post-harvest food loss, food security, and resilience-building frameworks is desirable.

Experience in providing technical support in identifying opportunities for the development of relevant advocacy and communication and advocacy materials to address gender issues.

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple stakeholders, and meet deadlines.

Experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly women and youth in rural areas.

Demonstrates knowledge in gender-related challenges in agriculture and food systems, with a focus on post-harvest losses and resilience.

Demonstrates capacity to engage in advocacy for gender-sensitive policies, ensuring that women’s needs and voices are included in policy discussions on food security, agriculture, and post-harvest management.

Familiarity with international frameworks and agreements on gender equality and food systems.

Ability to prepare project plans, budgets, timelines, and monitoring frameworks and adapt program strategies based on monitoring and evaluation data, particularly from a gender perspective.
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Job
Gender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Community Engagement Manager Expires soon

Palladium Group
- Location:
  
  Vanuatu
  
  Vanuatu
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  17/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  27/04/2025
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Gender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Community Engagement Manager

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Palladium Group
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Consultancy
- 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
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)

Background
The Vanuatu Australia Policing and Justice Program (VAPJP) is a collaborative initiative between the Governments of Vanuatu and Australia, aimed at strengthening law enforcement and justice institutions to improve safety, security, and access to justice.
The Program applies a GEDSI approach, recognising that unequal relations embedded within laws, policies and institutions and social relations, enhance vulnerability to violence and prevent equal access to services and justice for all. In order to address inequalities in power relations, vulnerability, and barriers to accessing justice, the different needs, perspectives and experiences of women, men, boys, girls, including those with disabilities and other socially excluded persons

Role / Purpose
As the program evolves to seek increased impact across communities, a GEDSI and Community Engagement Manager is required to lead activities with strong community and stakeholder partner linkages across the Program, engaging strategically with senior government stakeholders, community groups and community service organisations to jointly develop and implement tailored activities and initiatives addressing access to justice for women, children, youth and other vulnerable people.
This Includes:
· Supporting VAPJP, Department of Women’s Affairs and relevant stakeholders to support transition planning for the Authorised Person Program (APP), and leading multistakeholder liaison at the central and sub-national level to support this transition
· Oversee the implementation of the community grant arrangements including linkages to VAPJP MERL framework
· Strategically engaging on strengthened therapeutic referral systems between the community services sector and key GoV partners (i.e. Women’s Centre, Vanuatu Society for People with Disability, MJCS Child Desk and Disability Desk, Ministry of Health, Courts, Police, Prosecutions, and the Public Solicitor’s Office – including through support to a Multi-Service Delivery Protocol (MSDP) coordination in targeted provinces.
· Supporting the development and implementation of the Program GEDSI strategy and Action plan across all Program components.

Essential Qualifications and Experience
· A bachelor’s degree in community development, gender, law or other relevant fields
· 3 years (minimum) experience in implementing programs to promote and mainstream gender, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI), including child protection and child rights
· Relevant professional experience, including in Government, supporting civil society or similar organisations with governance and strategic decision-making processes as well as administrative functioning (incl. HR and finance)
· Experience working effectively in international development and inclusive community development
· Experience managing complex, inter-linked initiatives in culturally sensitive environments
· Experience working collaboratively with senior managers while being able to effectively communicate across all levels within a public organisation
· Experience in the management and supervision of a multi-disciplinary team
· English fluency essential; French desirable
· Bislama essentia

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Consultancy
Request for Proposal: Compensation Benchmarking & Recommendations Expires soon

Equality Fund - Fonds Égalité
- Location:
  
  Canada
  
  Canada
- Remuneration:
  
  $40,000 CAD / Budget
- Posted on:
  
  07/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  27/04/2025
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Request for Proposal: Compensation Benchmarking & Recommendations

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Equality Fund - Fonds Égalité
Remote (local)
- Career category: Human Resources (HR)
- 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: $40,000 CAD / Budget
Movement building
Introduction to the Equality Fund

The Equality Fund is transforming the way that resources—and power—flow into the hands of women, girls and gender expansive people worldwide. Designed by feminists for feminists, it is a model for sustainably resourcing feminist movements everywhere, through global grantmaking, gender-lens investing, policy advocacy, and feminist philanthropy. Launched in 2019, the Equality Fund has activated $100 million to date flowing to more than 1,000 women’s rights organizations working across 100 countries.

Scope of Work & Deliverables

Initial Assessment

Review of 2022 compensation review documents, relevant policies, and data related to the 2024 employee engagement survey, and any other relevant data to understand our context and the starting point for this body of work.

Collaborate with EF staff where needed to ensure full understanding of issues, gaps, etc.

Benchmarking

Undertake benchmarking of Equality Fund total rewards across our pay grid, considering the unique nature of the work, the diversity of locations of employees, and the cross-sector realities of EF’s work.

Produce a comprehensive benchmarking report for salaries & benefits across the organization.

Compensation Policy & Practice Recommendations

Provide recommendations for updating and improving our compensation policy, practices, and tools, particularly for salary adjustments, salary banding, and job evaluations.

Support the articulation of Equality Fund values in a comprehensive Compensation Philosophy, to be updated and shared with all staff.

Partner with the PEC team to identify implementation pathways for new practices.

Clarify how initial placement and progression are reflected in salary bands and tiers, including career development pathways, non-promotional growth opportunities, and transparent criteria for salary adjustments.

Make recommendations on future improvements to the compensation framework.

Future-Readiness & Change Resilience
Provide recommendations for maintaining the relevance and equity of the compensation framework over time, including strategies for future adaptation and staff engagement.

Who We Are Looking For

We’re looking for a consultant who brings with them a wide range of experiences in compensation framework within multi-sectoral organizations, with experience in Canada and global nonprofits and grantmaking, who understands nuance, and who is excited by values and adaptive contexts. You will be working closely with a dynamic group from our PEC & Finance teams, and will need to be able to accommodate the rich breadth of feedback we receive from our highly engaged team.

Specifically, we need a consultant who understands that intersectional feminism, anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion are central to all of our decisions - and to be able to articulate the ‘why’ behind our process & policy choices that reflect these values. We need you and/or your organization to feel confident handling complex, Canadian and global employment realities - and to bring best practices and tangible recommendations for the future of our compensation strategy.
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Job
Advocacy and Policy Assistant Expires soon

Global Survivors Fund
- Location:
  
  Switzerland
  
  Switzerland
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  09/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  27/04/2025
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Advocacy and Policy Assistant

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Global Survivors Fund
Hybrid
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Funds
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender-based violence (GBV)

Background
The Global Survivors Fund (GSF) was launched in October 2019 by Dr Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Its mission is to enhance access to reparations for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence around the globe, thus responding to a gap long identified by survivors.

Position Responsibilities
International Advocacy and Policy
• Support the implementation of the advocacy and policy strategy on children affected by conflict-related sexual violence, in close collaboration with the Knowledge Praxis Hub Lead, the Head of National Advocacy and Technical Support, the Head of Projects for Interim Reparative Measures and other colleagues, including the Head of Communications;
• Strengthen GSF’s resources and knowledge on the rights and needs of children affected by conflict-related sexual violence and support the production of a manual on their participation in reparation processes, in close collaboration with the Knowledge Praxis Hub;
• Support the organisation of, and attend, strategic advocacy events, support the organisation of an expert roundtable to inform the development of the manual on the participation of children affected by conflict-related sexual violence in reparation processes;
• Support the drafting of policy and advocacy documents, or other submissions (amicus, policy briefings, infographics, podcasts, etc) to respond to key advocacy and policy opportunities identified by GSF, under the supervision of the Head of International Advocacy and Policy;

Transversal
• Support the mainstreaming of GSF’s thematic priority on children across the organisation;
• Support the development of materials, talking points and messages for strategic communication purposes;
• Conduct research to identify relevant policy initiatives as well as background research on advocacy partners and targets;

Position Requirements Education and Experience
• A master's degree in international human rights law, political science, transitional justice, or other relevant equivalent studies;
• 2-4 years of progressive relevant advocacy experience, implementation and or research on human rights, humanitarian law, conflict-related sexual violence, reparations, and/or transitional justice;
• Experience working on child rights; • Experience organising roundtables and other events;
• Previous experience with or excellent knowledge of GSF's work would be an asset. Other requirements
• Robust planning and organisation skills, ability to identify priorities and adjust plans and actions as necessary;
• Excellent research and drafting skills in English. English is the working language of the Global Survivors Fund.
Good knowledge and experience working with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence;
• Professional demeanour and good communication skills;
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently, sometimes under tight deadlines;
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to take initiative;
• Experience working in international or highly diverse, multi-cultural contexts and across time zones;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and Canva.

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Job
Development of a Gender Transformative Digital Storytelling Toolkit Expires soon

WARD Foundation
- Location:
  
  South Africa
  
  South Africa
- Remuneration:
  
  R15,000 ZAR / Budget
- Posted on:
  
  25/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  27/04/2025
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Development of a Gender Transformative Digital Storytelling Toolkit

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WARD Foundation
Remote (local)
- Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Philanthropy
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: R15,000 ZAR / Budget
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Gender-based violence (GBV) Movement building
Background and Rationale
The WARD Foundation is a trailblazing force dedicated to strengthening global public health and development capacities in the African region. Our mission is clear: to empower communities, eliminate stigma, and drive sustainable change in the fight against HIV, TB, SGBV, and other pressing health challenges. Join us in building a healthier, more resilient future for all.

Objectives of the Consultancy
The consultancy aims and objectives to:

To develop a comprehensive Gender Transformative Digital Storytelling Toolkit that empowers individuals to create compelling narratives, as well as transform harmful gender norms and stereotypes and amplification of voices.

The toolkit should promote participatory approaches, critical reflection, and socio ecological models for understanding gender dynamics.

To create a user-friendly Facilitator Guide and Participant Guide that outlines session plans, aims and objectives, and methodologies, and tools for use by community facilitators.

To ensure contextual relevance of the Toolkit to the experiences of women in SIOC-CDT mining communities in Limpopo and Northern Cape, South Africa.

To embed principles of safeguarding, inclusion, “Do no harm” and ethical storytelling principles.

Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for developing a comprehensive, context-specific toolkit and Facilitator and Participant guide on gender transformative approaches and digital storytelling for the KARABELO – GBVF Response Programme’s Women Economic Empowerment component. This will involve reviewing relevant programme materials, baseline research findings, and best practices in gender and storytelling interventions. The consultant will design an engaging, participatory toolkit that includes practical exercises, reflection prompts, and digital storytelling activities that can be used by trainers and facilitators at the community level.

Additionally, the consultant will develop a user-friendly facilitator’s guide with clear instructions, session outlines, implementation tips, and adaptable tools suitable for use in low-resource and rural settings. The materials must reflect the lived experiences of women in the target communities, promote inclusive and ethical storytelling, and embed safeguarding and rights-based principles. All deliverables should be submitted in both editable and ready-to-print formats.

Deliverables
The consultant is expected to submit:

Draft Toolkit, Facilitator’s, and Participant’s Guide

Final Gender Transformative Approaches and Digital Storytelling Toolkit including Facilitator’s and Participant’s Guide (clearly structured and field-ready)

Summary document highlighting job aides, ice breakers, activities, use cases, and implementation notes

Qualifications and Experience Required

Advanced degree in Gender Studies, Development Communication, Public Health, or related field.

At least 5 years of experience in gender transformative programming, GBV prevention, and social norm change.

Demonstrated experience in participatory digital storytelling, media production, and advocacy communication.

Strong facilitation and training skills, especially with women, youth, and marginalized groups.

Knowledge of ethical storytelling, safeguarding practices, and community engagement.

Excellent communication skills in English; local South African languages are an asset.
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Internship
Policy and advocacy traineeship: inequalities, human development and gender equality Expires soon

CONCORD Europe
- Location:
  
  Belgium
  
  Belgium
- Remuneration:
  
  €1,100 EUR / monthly
- Posted on:
  
  22/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  27/04/2025
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Policy and advocacy traineeship: inequalities, human development and gender equality

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CONCORD Europe
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Internship
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: €1,100 EUR / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Movement building Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
ABOUT CONCORD

CONCORD is the European Confederation of Relief and Development NGOs. We are made up of member organisations: 26 National Platforms, 25 International Networks and 7 Associate Members which together represent over 2,600 NGOs, supported by millions of citizens across Europe. We are the main interlocutor with the EU institutions on international cooperation and sustainable development policy, funding and practic
Main learning objectives

You will be able to acquire a good understanding of decision-making processes in the EU institutions as well as the ways of working in an EU NGO confederation, bringing together networks and national platforms from across the European Union.

You will be able to obtain knowledge about EU development policies, both a general overview as well as more detailed knowledge of policies in the areas of tackling inequalities, human development and gender equality.

You will be able to enhance your coordination skills, process and project management skills and organisational skills.

You will be able to learn more about policy analysis and advocacy processes, including drafting relevant documents, enhancing the engagement of members in order to develop and advocate for CONCORD’s positions, monitoring EU institutional policy processes, drafting minutes of meetings, and learn about the political process.

All while working in an international, multicultural environment.

Main responsibilities and tasks

The role involves supporting the implementation of CONCORD’s policy and advocacy objectives, coordinating our members in the collective policy and advocacy work vis-à-vis EU institutions, under the supervision of our Senior Inequalities Adviser and Senior Gender Equality Adviser.

Policy and advocacy work:
– Participate in and contribute to the coordination within the Policy and Advocacy team and with other teams in CONCORD;
– Support the organisation of meetings and events;
– Monitor relevant EU policies and processes;
– Support projects within working groups and the drafting of joint positions and analyses;
– Contribute to knowledge sharing and management within working groups and CONCORD’s wider membership;
– Other relevant policy, advocacy and project tasks.

Staff coordination and work:
– Participate in staff coordination meetings and contribute to generic staff work.

Qualification and Experience

University Degree or equivalent in development studies, political science, EU or other relevant studies.

Knowledge of the functioning of the European Union institutions and EU policy-making processes;

Knowledge and/or strong interest in human development and inequalities overall is essential, with specific knowledge of gender equality, and the EU’s international cooperation and sustainable development policies in those fields an asset.

Knowledge and/or strong interest in EU and MS official development assistance (ODA) trends, or development funding is an asset;

Good analysis, writing and reporting skills;

Good spoken and written English

Ability to organise one’s own work and manage one’s own time;

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others and towards shared objectives;

Ability to work under pressure and to achieve tight deadlines;

Analytical and problem solving skills;

Attention to detail and curiosity;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

Eager to take initiative;

Strong computer skills.
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Volunteering
Trustee Expires soon

Gender and Development Network (GADN)
- Location:
  
  United Kingdom
  
  United Kingdom
- Remuneration:
  
  Volunteer position
- Posted on:
  
  09/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  27/04/2025
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Trustee

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Gender and Development Network (GADN)
- Career category: Legal
- Job type: Volunteering
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Remuneration: Volunteer position
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role
The Gender and Development Network (GADN) brings together expert NGOs, as well as consultants, academics and individuals committed to working on women’s and girls’ rights, gender equality, racial justice and international development. Our vision is of a world where social justice and gender equality prevail and where all women and girls can realise their rights free from discrimination. Our goal is to ensure that international development policy and practice promotes gender equality and women's and girls’ rights. Our role is to support our members by sharing information and expertise, to undertake and disseminate research, and to provide expert advice and comment on UK government policies and projects.

At this critical time for the international development sector, GADN is recruiting for two new members of its Board of Trustees. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the governance and future direction of our dynamic network. As we continue working to decolonise our practice and build an anti-racist organisation, we actively welcome applications from Black women and Women of Colour who we recognise are under-represented in decision-making spaces in the UK international development sector.

On this occasion, the Board is particularly interested in appointing a Trustee who has experience or understanding of one or more of the following:

Experience of senior management

Experience of serving as a Trustee

Also an advantage:
Experience of working for a GADN member organisation

You will also need to be prepared to devote 6/8 days per year to this exciting role.

For further information and details on how to apply please click on "Apply" to be redirected to GADN website. The closing date is Sunday 27th April with interviews held on Thursday 8th of May.
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Job
Human Rights Programme Director (80-100%) Expires soon

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)
- Location:
  
  Switzerland
  
  Switzerland
- Remuneration:
  
  CHF85,000 CHF-CHF98,000 CHF / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  07/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  27/04/2025
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Human Rights Programme Director (80-100%)

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Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)
Hybrid
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 10+ years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: CHF85,000 CHF-CHF98,000 CHF / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Human rights
Who We Are
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is a global membership-based feminist peacebuilding organisation that works to create a world of permanent peace built on feminist foundations of freedom, justice, nonviolence, human rights, and equality for all. WILPF is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) with National Sections in over 40 countries, an International Secretariat based in Geneva, and a New York office.

Main Responsibilities
Advance WILPF’s Human Rights Work

Lead the design and implementation of WILPF’s advocacy with UN human rights mechanisms in Geneva.

Oversee and implement human rights advocacy activities, including research reports, advocacy submissions and statements to UN human rights mechanisms, in collaboration with the other HRP members and other relevant WILPF teams.

Contribute to crisis response work, advising on advocacy opportunities within the UN human rights system and reviewing WILPF statements and policy documents.

Support to WILPF’s Sections, Groups and Partners

Provide strategic advice to WILPF Sections, Groups, and partners enabling timely, safe and effective use of human rights advocacy opportunities in their work.

Collaborate with WILPF’s MENA Advocacy Coordinator in Geneva to provide strategy advice to WILPF partners in the MENA region wishing to engage with UN human rights advocacy .

Lead or contribute to organising advocacy missions to Geneva by WILPF Sections and Groups, as well as partners as relevant. This includes, but is not limited to, setting up meetings and private briefings with state representatives and UN actors.

Human Rights Programme Management

Lead recruitment, coaching, and mentoring of HRP staff, interns, and consultants, fostering empathy and building strong relationships within the team and across the IS.

Support the team’s growth by providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback, and help manage workloads effectively.

Coordinate HRP’s implementation of the International Programme (IP), including the development of annual workplans and strategies aligned with the IP.

Qualifications and Experience

A graduate-level degree in gender studies, human rights, international law, international relations, or a related field is preferred.

A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience, of which at least seven are in advocacy with UN human rights mechanisms, ideally with a focus on gender, non-discrimination, and/or peace and security issues.

A keen interest and commitment to WILPF’s values and mission, with a demonstrated commitment to human rights, feminist values and intersectional feminism.

Demonstrated understanding of diverse forms and realities of feminist movement organising locally and globally, especially in a diverse membership-based and volunteer-based organisations.

Excellent practical knowledge of international human rights frameworks and mechanisms, especially the UN Human Rights Council, the treaty monitoring bodies, the Universal Periodic Review, and UN Special Procedures.

Knowledge and experience of advocacy work at the intersection of human rights, gender issues, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda is desirable.

Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French or Spanish is required;
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Consultancy
Consultancy, “Girls’ Initiative for Resilient Learning and Support in Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia" Expires soon

Oxfam International
- Location:
  
  Southern Africa
  
  Southern Africa
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  25/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  28/04/2025
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Consultancy, “Girls’ Initiative for Resilient Learning and Support in Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia"

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Oxfam International
Remote (local)
- Career category: Monitoring & Evaluation /MEAL
- Job type: Consultancy
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
Child protection/ Children’s rights Economic justice

Information about the Project
Oxfam together with partners are implementing a Scottish Government-funded project which focuses on supporting girls and women to ensure access, retention, completion, and transition across secondary, TVET and/or Tertiary education in Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia over a five- year period from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2029. The project brings together several partnerships: Oxfam in Africa (OIA) collaborating with Young Women’s Christian Association
(YWCA) in Rwanda, Oxfam in Malawi working alongside Concerned Youth Organisation (CYO) in Malawi, and Oxfam in Zambia teaming up with YWCA in Zambia. Oxfam Great Britain (OGB) holds the contract with the Scottish Government.

Purpose and Objectives of the study
a) Purpose:
To generate baseline values of the project indicators that will facilitate setting of project targets and serve as benchmarks for measurement of project progress and performance.

Specific Objectives:
1. Girls access to scholarships, school and participation
2. Girls’ enrolment, retention and participation
3. Teachers’ capacity strengthening in pedagogy, STEM, GTE and TVET
4. Scope of Work

Scope of Work
The baseline study will be conducted in 3 countries, Malawi, Zambia and Rwanda. The project will be implemented in Rwanda in two districts per region as follows; Musanze and Gicumbi in the Northern province, Rubavu and Ngororero in the Western Province, Kamonyi and Muhanga in the Southern Province, Kayonza and Bugesera in the Eastern Province, as well as Kicukiro and Nyarugenge Districts in the City of Kigali. In Malawi, the project will be implemented in Balaka and Machinga and in Zambia the project will target 4 districts of Central Province, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Chitambo, and Serenje.

Qualification and experience of the consultant/team
• Advanced degree in a relevant field of work related to development studies, education, social science, and human rights, project management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Understanding of the assignment and quality of the expression of interest and work plan.
• Demonstrable expertise and knowledge of projects in the field education for girls and women, in relation to similar programmes is an added advantage.
• Track record in developing and conducting various types of research and baseline studies using qualitative and quantitative approaches and (statistical) data analysis.
• Research experience including data collection and analysis using participatory methodologies.
• Demonstrated excellent report writing and communication skills in English. A working knowledge of the French language will be an added advantage.
• Applicants will have experience of working with multicultural teams.

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Programme Manager (80-100%) Expires soon

Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
- Location:
  
  Switzerland
  
  Switzerland
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  17/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  28/04/2025
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Programme Manager (80-100%)

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Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Think Tank
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
Peace and Security
The role
Under the supervision of the Head or Division, the Programme Manager will develop, lead, implement and coordinate complex projects for the Gender and Security Division, on intersectional approaches to policy development and applied research as well as operational, country-specific projects, working collaboratively with other DCAF Entities and external partners. The role may also involve coordinating gender assessments, policy and methodology analysis, leading training and capacity building activities and promoting gender mainstreaming throughout DCAF’s work. This position requires deep knowledge and expertise in gender and security, gender mainstreaming and applied intersectional approaches as well as strong interpersonal and project management skills.

Key areas of operation:

Develop, lead, coordinate and implement both operational and research-related projects and activities in the broad area of gender and security with a focus on intersectionality

Lead in the design, organization and implementation of activities with various partners, including policy development and dissemination, training, conferences, assessments, cutting-edge research in the field of gender and security

Develop, lead, coordinate and implement monitoring and evaluation - including of budgets and financial aspects - of projects and activities related to gender and security

Design and / or deliver training both internally and to external stakeholders, both on mainstreaming methodology and on gender and security.

Your experience

Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in international affairs, governance, development, security studies, gender studies, or related disciplines.

At least five years of professional experience in the field of gender equality, and/or women, peace and security.

Excellent knowledge of the gender and security normative and policy framework as well as of security sector governance and reform.

Experience in developing and leading applied research and/or operational projects, including budget and financial management, on gender equality and security, women, peace and security, and/or related fields.

Proven experience supporting gender mainstreaming and intersectional approaches in operational as well as policy development activities.

Proven experience developing and delivering education and training packages on gender and security, gender and justice, gender-based bias, intersectionality, or related topics, for security and justice personnel.

Proven versatile team player, with excellent interpersonal skills.

Proven personal commitment to principles of gender equality and diversity.

Excellent writing and editing skills in English and French. Other languages a plus.
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Regional Advisor, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Expires soon

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Location:
  
  Thailand
  
  Thailand
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  09/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  28/04/2025
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Regional Advisor, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 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
Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Health
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.

Job Purpose:

The Regional Adviser Health Policy and Advocacy (SRHR) leads the Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO) work in health, SRHR and HIV policy and advocacy across the UN system to support implementation of the SDGs and the ICPD agenda. S/he provides strategic policy advice and support to country offices to support national and local implementation of global commitments and effectively position UNFPA and the ICPD agenda. S/he exercises thought leadership on health, SRHR and HIV to support evidence-based implementation of the SDGs and the ICPD agenda at the national and local levels. S/he represents APRO in regional intergovernmental and interagency fora to promote SRHR and the full realization of ICPD and related human rights commitments. The Regional Adviser undertakes analysis of regional and national trends and provides strategic advice and insight to APRO, Headquarters (HQ), and country office (CO) colleagues to advance policy and advocacy priorities.In all activities, s/he works within an inter-disciplinary team providing integrated programme and technical support and engagement in policy and advocacy efforts in the region. S/he also liaises with other units, such as the Programme and Technical Divisions and the UNFPA thematic/technical networks, ensuring the timeliness, adequacy, relevance and quality of strategic policy advice, technical support and advocacy engagement to UNFPA programmes and operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced University degree or equivalent (preferably Ph. D.) in public health, social sciences, medicine, health systems/economics, or other field directly related to the substantive area identified in the title of the post.

10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the substantive area, of which seven years at the international level;

Proven substantive experience in policy making and/or advocacy for health, SRHR and HIV including reproductive health and family planning, essential

Up-to-date, state-of-the art knowledge in SRHR, essential

Demonstrated understanding of human rights and gender equality dimensions of health, SRHR and HIV, including social determinants of health, essential;

Health systems and health reform experience with an understanding of health economics and health financing, essential;

Experience in policy making process at national or regional government level, an asset;

Knowledge and understanding of quality of care, specifically client rights issues and behavior change communication, an asset

Experience in humanitarian setting including disaster prone and fragile contexts is desirable;

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

Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and advocacy and presentation skills;

Established networks within the academic and development community;

Familiarity with management and monitoring tools is desirable;

Field experience is strongly desirable; and

Experience in the Asia and the Pacific region is an asset.

Proficiency in English required. Knowledge of an additional UN language an asset.
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Philanthropy Manager Expires soon

ROSA UK
- Location:
  
  United Kingdom
  
  United Kingdom
- Remuneration:
  
  £48,000 GBP / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  17/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  28/04/2025
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Philanthropy Manager

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ROSA UK
Remote (local)
- Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Funds
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: £48,000 GBP / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
Movement building
About Rosa

Rosa is the only UK-wide funder exclusively dedicated to supporting women-led organisations working to transform the lives of women and girls. Through funding and support, we invest in the critical services, campaigning and advocacy that women and girls need. Rosa’s work supports thousands of organisations that make up the women and girls sector - a network of primarily small, specialist charities led by women, and deeply embedded in communities across the UK.

About the role

The Philanthropy Manager will lead the major donor programme at Rosa. You will be taking over a committed portfolio of funders and a promising prospect list that has the potential to grow significantly, under your leadership.

You will be working alongside an engaged board of Trustees, an established fundraising committee and an operational team with a strong fundraising culture. Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, Philanthropy and Communications, you will be responsible for developing the current major donor programme and launching a new giving circle, The Thrive Network.

We are looking for a special relationship fundraiser to drive Rosa’s ambitions to make the UK safer, fairer and more equal place for women and girls This role will help secure income to support grant making, capacity building and research work, giving you the opportunity to play a part in driving real and lasting change for women and girls across the UK.

Key responsibilities

Develop and implement the Major Donor Strategy, focusing on retaining and uplifting existing donors and cultivating new donors with the ability to give 4, 5 and 6 figure gifts.

Work alongside Rosa’s Fundraising Committee, Chief Executive and Head of Philanthropy, Partnerships and Communications to identify and engage new major donor prospects.

Personally manage a portfolio of Major Donors, including leading face to face meetings, creating, updating and implementing individual relationship management plans.

Develop and deliver Rosa’s new giving circle, The Thrive Network, including a launch event in Autumn 2025.

Craft and present creative funding proposals.

Keep supporters up to date with Rosa’s work through newsletters, written reports, events and meetings.

Ensure accurate, timely and thorough correspondence, acknowledgement and record-keeping at all stages of the donor journey on the CRM system.

Respond to ad-hoc partnership opportunities with corporate organisations.

Manage the donor journey for individual donors and events fundraisers.
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Project Manager - Women, Peace and Security Helpdesk Expires soon

Saferworld
- Location:
  
  United Kingdom
  
  United Kingdom
- Remuneration:
  
  £43,800 GBP / yearly
- Posted on:
  
  23/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  28/04/2025
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Project Manager - Women, Peace and Security Helpdesk

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Saferworld
- 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: £43,800 GBP / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Peace and Security

Background:
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace.

Roles and responsibilities:
• Provide leadership for the effective and efficient operational management of the WPS Helpdesk, in accordance with Saferworld’s organisational strategy and donor requirements.
• Coordinate call-off tasks for the helpdesk, from initial acknowledgement to final feedback, and ensure the call-off task tracker is up to date on a daily basis. This includes supporting UK officials new to the helpdesk in developing clear, achievable Terms of Reference that meet their needs.
• Decide on task experts suggested by consortium partners and look for suitable candidates when need be, keeping updated the expert’s database
• Lead on completing narrative reporting for the helpdesk and contribute appropriate narrative reporting on SO3, checking that narrative and financial reporting (prepared by the Finance Coordinator) match. Oversee the financial report prepared by the Finance Coordinator, as well as contracts and invoices.
• Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance in WPS and gender, peace and security to support the delivery of gender-transformative approaches.
• Regularly update statistics on patterns in demand for call-offs e.g. by region, department, topic etc. for use in learning and reporting.
• Proactively stimulate demand for the helpdesk service through orientation sessions on the helpdesk, communications on existing products available, e.g. on the helpdesk repository, trends and important events related to WPS, and meetings with HMG stakeholders, as agreed with the ISF team.
• Liaise with the IT providers on keeping the Repository up to date and easy to use.
• Regularly meet with ISF focal points, updating on the operations of the helpdesk, specific call-off tasks, risks, opportunities, outreach, compliance issues.

Knowledge, qualifications and experience
• Graduate degree in WPS-relevant subject such as security, peace/conflict studies, gender studies, Familiarity with international donor aid management regulations
• Sound relevant programme/project management experience, ideally in a field relevant to WPS
• Solid experience as a team leader
• Experience of working with government officials, ideally in the UK civil service
• Experience of working on call-off arrangements such as helpdesks, frameworks, OR in highly flexible and adaptive programmes
• Experience of both sole (or at least, lead) authorship of analytical pieces, as well as of collaborating on analysis

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National Expert _ Gender Expires soon

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Location:
  
  Senegal
  
  Senegal
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  22/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  28/04/2025
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National Expert _ Gender

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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 0-5 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
L'UNFPA est l'agence principale des Nations Unies pour offrir un monde où chaque grossesse est désirée, chaque accouchement est sûr et le potentiel de chaque jeune est réalisé.

Job Purpose:

Contribuer à la bonne coordination et à la mise en œuvre du projet (65%).

Apporte un appui technique à la planification, la mise en œuvre des interventions visant, l’utilisation et la qualité des services de prise en charge holistique des VBG/PN dans les zones transfrontalières entre le Sénégal et la Gambie notamment dans les régions cibles de Tambacounda, Kolda, Sédhiou et Ziguinchor

Appuie la mise en œuvre des activités de renforcement de capacités nationales pour l’exécution efficiente du programme ;

S’assure de la qualité d’exécution du programme en intégrant les leçons apprises, et les meilleures pratiques, en collaboration avec la partie gouvernementale, les ONG, et les autres partenaires ;

Veille au suivi de l'exécution de programme dans le délai (préparation eFACE) en établissant des rapports de collaboration avec les coordonnateurs régionaux, la partie gouvernementale et d'autres partenaires, en facilitant la mise à disposition efficace et à temps opportun des contributions aux programmes et, en satisfaisant aux besoins de formation du personnel de programme

Appuie l’organisation en partenariat avec UNFPA Gambie, le bureau régional WCARO et les partenaires clés de mise en œuvre du projet dans chaque pays, les réunions du comité technique national et du comité de pilotage binational.

2. Renforcer le cadre de suivi efficace et de qualité du projet (30%).

Tient à jour le carnet de bord sur l’état de mise en œuvre mensuelle et trimestrielle des activités du projet

Organise des missions de suivi périodiquement dans les régions ;

Documente les bonnes pratiques et capitalise les expériences réussies ;

Contribue à l’élaboration des rapports à soumettre aux bailleurs et au siège en partenariat avec la chargée de programme et les experts régionaux;

Contribue à l’identification des progrès, des contraintes et insuffisances et recommande des actions correctives.

3. Accomplir toutes autres taches jugées utiles en lien avec le programme à la demande du superviseur et / ou du Management (5%).

Qualifications and Experience:

Titulaire d’un diplôme Universitaire en Droit, Genre, Relations Internationales, Développement ou Sciences Sociales pertinentes (au moins BAC+4 ans).

Justifier d’une expérience professionnelle : au moins (2 ans) dans la gestion de programmes, ou de projets de développement ;

Disposer d’une bonne expérience dans la gestion et la coordination du partenariat;

Avoir une expérience dans le suivi, évaluation et la rédaction des rapports ;

Bonne maîtrise du français (écrit et oral) ;
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Gender Specialist Expires soon

Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Location:
  
  Philippines
  
  Philippines
- Remuneration:
  
  Not Disclosed
- Posted on:
  
  17/04/2025
  
  Deadline to apply:
  
  29/04/2025
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Gender Specialist

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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Development Bank
- Remote option: Not Specified
- 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 Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI)
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Gender Specialist is assigned to the Gender Equality Division (CCGE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD leads thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director, Gender Equality and will oversee Junior team members.

You will:
Policy and Systems

Lead and support ADB policy and strategy work on gender equality and women’s empowerment, including development of internal staff guidance.

Contribute substantive gender equality content for ADB corporate reports, such as the Annual Report, Development Effectiveness Report, or other relevant publications.

Review and provide technical feedback on corporate policies, strategies and other institutional documents from a gender equality perspective, and represent CCGE in contributing to internal corporate initiatives and discussions.

Engage in upstream gender thematic policy engagement at corporate and country level.

Project Preparation and Administration:

Lead or support (as assigned team member or peer reviewer) gender mainstreaming in project design, implementation and/or completion.

Lead or support processing, management and administration of gender equality focused technical assistance or grant projects.

Act as a CCGE focal for sector, themes, regions or private sector, as assigned, and coordinate with counterpart focals in other divisions/departments

Partnerships, Knowledge and Capacity Building

Build and deepen strategic partnerships with multilateral and bilateral development partners, civil society and private sector stakeholders to advance gender equality.

Contribute to external policy engagement and thought leadership on a range of gender equality topics, and represent CCGE at external knowledge events as assigned.

Lead or contribute to the development of gender knowledge products (e.g. research reports, toolkits, policy briefs, case-studies, blogs) and delivery of knowledge events.

Lead or contribute to the design and deliver of capacity development on gender equality with internal sector/thematic teams and external partner clients.

Management Support

Support the Director, CCGE in gender-related corporate initiatives, quality assurance, data management and cross-divisional and departmental coordination, as required.

Prepare and deliver management briefings on gender related topics as required.

Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior staff, including supervising the performance, ongoing learning and development of assigned reporting staff.

Perform any other tasks that may be assigned by the Director, CCGE.

Qualifications

You will need:

A University degree in social sciences, international development, public policy or other related fields, including an emphasis on gender and development; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent

At least 6 years work experience in gender and development, preferably with expertise at the field level incorporating gender mainstreaming into projects. International experience working in several countries.

Demonstrated expertise in building capacity for implementing gender equality initiatives.

Demonstrated experience in developing innovative gender knowledge products and delivering gender-related events.

International experience working in several countries with a multilateral development bank or other international development organization.

Proven experience in effectively managing budgets and teams.

Written and verbal proficiency in English.

Please refer to the links for ADB Competency Framework for TI1
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