Call for Application: South to South Fellowship 

Deadline for Application: 1 November 2024

 

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 November 2024

 

South to South Fellow will work with our committed Secretariat and membership to advance women’s human rights, 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. She will work closely with the Feminist Development Justice Programme team, Programme Organising Committee members and wider APWLD Secretariat members with particular requirement of writing and research skills, specifically to: 

  • Provide assistance to coordinate the production of various publications for the programme, which may include reviewing drafts, conducting basic research, coordination with consultants, etc. 
  • Provide research assistance on other relevant advocacy opportunities related to the programme work, if/when necessary.
  • Provide assistance to the design and execution of activities related to the advocacy spaces as well as programme training and meetings by supporting logistics and other programmatic needs.
  • Collaborate with APWLD’s Information and Communications and Feminist Knowledge, Learning and Publications team to produce content from the FDJ programme activities. 
  • Other tasks as required.

Programme Description & Selection Criteria 

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 ICT skills.
  8. 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 that demonstrates your knowledge and analytical skills particularly in the area of  women’s human rights at the country, sub-regional and/or regional levels (e.g. an article, research and project/programme report, programme plan, statements)

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

For more information visit www.apwld.org