Call for Applications for
Interim Feminist Law and Practice
Programme Officer
(Short-term Consultancy Role)
Consultancy Duration: 7 Months (February – September 2026)
Application Deadline: 28 January 2026
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 Asia and the Pacific countries with relevant experience and skills to apply for a short-term position as Interim Programme Officer for the Feminist Law and Practice Programme.
This is an interim backfill consultancy role to cover for an employee who will be on maternity leave. The duration of the assignment is targeted for seven (7) months starting as early as February 2026.
The successful applicant will work with our committed Secretariat and membership to advance women’s human rights, women’s organising power, strengthening cross-movements solidarity and actions and advocate for Development Justice.
Role Description & Selection Criteria
The Consultant will oversee the work of the Feminist Law and Practice Programme. This Programme focuses on building the capacity of women’s rights advocates and organisations to transform discriminatory laws, policies and practices and increase women’s access to justice. The programme provides Feminist Legal Training and also instigates legal campaigns to advance women’s rights.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of women’s human rights in Asia and the Pacific.
- In depth understanding and knowledge on political, economic, and socio-cultural environments in the region and its impact on women’s human rights.
- Minimum five (5) years experience in development work, women’s human rights and/or social movements at the national, regional or international levels.
- Experience and knowledge on the framework of Feminist Legal Theory is an asset. Those who have attended FLTP Training or TOT are highly encouraged to apply.
- A degree in social and political science, law, human rights, development or women’s studies.
- Experience in working with a movement-based organisation such as feminist movements, migrants, workers, indigenous peoples, farmers, fisherfolk, Dalits, LBTQI or other movements is an asset.
- Experience in coordinating cross-movement campaigns, solidarity actions or advocacy is an asset.
- Experience in research skills, and capacity to analyse and critique economic, social and development policies.
- Experience and knowledge of participatory data gathering and analysis and participatory facilitation with grassroots organisations and their communities is an asset.
- Strong coordination/teamwork skills both within and across teams.
- Knowledge of project management such as programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, membership-driven network and its allies.
- Excellent command of English language, both oral and written; demonstrated ability to write for movements as well as programme reports and project proposals.
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to network in a multicultural environment and to develop strong professional relationships with members and other stakeholders.
- Proficient ICT, writing and editing skills including the ability to coordinate publication work from programme content to production work in various forms and media. Familiarity in using online shared platforms such as Google Suite is preferred.
- Must be able to travel overseas as required.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Consultant
- Coordinates activities of the Feminist Law and Practice Programme as detailed in the programme’s plans (includes training, consultations, campaigns, advocacy).
- Lead the Coordination of National Feminist Legal Theory & Practice Training with partner organisations.
- Lead the Coordination and Implementation of Training of Trainers (TOT) on the Feminist Legal Theory and Practice (FLTP).
- Identifying opportunities and engaging in Advocacy spaces to support members in relation to the Programme goals.
- Liaises with focal people and organising committee of members to produce programme plans.
- Coordinate feminist legal strategising and responses in support of women human rights defenders at risk.
- Conducting regular check-ins within the team, joining regular meetings and collaborating with wider secretariat members and staff.
- With the Feminist Knowledge Learning and Publications Team and members, develop publications and advocacy materials related to her programme [which includes but is not limited to FLTP Manual and other material as per programme plan].
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation of the programme and coordinating closely with Programme Manager.
- Write programme reports for members and donors (including quarterly reports and other institutional documents).
- Assist the Finance Team with the preparation of financial reports related to the programme.
- Assist the Grants Manager with monitoring and evaluation of sub-grants related to the programme.
- Assist in the preparation of project proposals and budgetary requirements for donor agencies.
- Supervise programme interns, volunteers and other programme staff where needed.
Consultancy fee and duration
The consultancy fee for this position is 2,000 USD per month. This is a short-term position with a 7-month consultancy contract. The consultant will be based and work from her home country. This role requires frequent travel. All work-related travel costs will be covered by APWLD.
How to apply?
Interested applicants should submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
- Duly completed online Application Form here
- A sample of written work that demonstrates the applicant’s knowledge and analytical skills particularly in the area of women’s human rights and/or development policies at the country, sub-regional and regional levels (e.g. an article, research and project/programme report, programme plan, statements)
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@apwld.org or visit www.apwld.org.
