Call for Applications: South to South Fellowship 

Deadline for Application: 17 April 2025

Join our dynamic and powerful team! 

Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) is currently inviting WOMEN in all their diversities, including those belonging to minority and marginalised groups from APWLD member and partner organisations in Asia and the Pacific to apply for the South to South Fellowship Programme. 

The selected Fellow will be expected to work remotely from their home country for a minimum period of six (6) months. The duration may be extended upon agreement. This is a paid Fellowship opportunity expected to start as early as May 2025.

The South to South Fellow will work with our committed Secretariat and membership to advance women’s human rights and women’s organising power, strengthening cross-movement solidarity to advocate for  Development Justice.

Duration and Key Tasks of the South to South Fellow 

The successful applicant will be hired for a period of six months. They will work closely with the Feminist Knowledge, Learning and Publications (FKLP) team and wider APWLD Secretariat members. The South to South Fellow’s main task will include the following: 

  • Work closely with the FKLP team in developing a public-facing catalogue and record of APWLD’s digital and/or physical publications over the past decades, in a way that can be easily used and referenced. This catalogue will contribute to building a repository of knowledge and data from Asia and the Pacific. 
  • Through this cataloguing process, identify older APWLD publications that can be revived, linked to a larger body of work on that issue and find creative ways to share this with members, partners and wider audiences. This will maximise the usage of older APWLD publications that are still relevant in our current context and increase engagement with these knowledge tools and resources. 
  • Coordinate with the Information and Communications team in effectively incorporating the public-facing publications catalogue in the new and upcoming website for audiences’ ease of access. 
  • Support the development of  country case stories based on existing APWLD briefers and reports for the Feminist Accountability Map (FAM).
  • Provide assistance and support to the FKLP team in their programme-related activities and plans. 
  • Assist and work closely with the FKLP Team on the distribution strategy of APWLD’s research and publications. 
  • Together with the FKLP team, collaborate with relevant programme teams to support the research and publications work of APWLD.  
  • Other tasks as required.

Selection Criteria 

  1. Staff or members of APWLD members or Partner organisations from countries in Asia and the Pacific region, and must be recommended by that organisation. 
  2. Young woman (below 35 years of age at the time of application) who has not held an executive position within the organisation.
  3. At least 2-5 years of experience in women’s movement at local or national level.
  4. In-depth knowledge and understanding of women’s human rights and development in Asia and the  Pacific.
  5. Committed and available to undertake the Fellowship for a minimum of six months and be able to work remotely from their home country.
  6. Proficient in English, both oral and written.
  7. Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.
  8. Previous experience in writing, editing and proofreading in English is essential. 
  9. Previous experience in cataloguing, archiving, digitising, library science or related areas of work would be an advantage.
  10. Previous experience in producing visuals, graphics and other creative materials is optional for this role but would be an advantage. 
  11. A written commitment or agreement with the recommending national organisation to work (as a paid staff or on a voluntary basis) for a double period on her return (e.g. If the Fellowship with APWLD was for six months, return services should be for a year).

Remuneration Details 

APWLD will provide a stipend of USD 800 per month for the duration of the Fellowship. 

How to Apply 

Interested applicants should submit the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter Addressing the Selection Criteria
  • Completed Application Form
  • Endorsement letter from APWLD member or partner organisation
  • Please attach a sample of written work authored by the applicant that demonstrates knowledge for the role. This may include  reports, articles, research papers or other related  publications. In addition, the applicant can also submit  any visual materials / illustrations /designs or graphics if available (optional).

Deadline for Application: 17 April 2025

If you have any questions please contact us at recruitment@apwld.org 

For more information, visit www.apwld.org 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.