Call for Event Coordinator (Consultant)
Asia Pacific Feminist Forum 2027
Consultancy Duration:
20 Months (April 2026 – December 2027)
Deadline for Applications: 30 March 2026
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 Asia and the Pacific countries with relevant experience and skills to apply as Event Coordinator for the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum 2027.
The successful applicant will be part of organising the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum (APFF) which will be held in 2027; and will work with our committed Secretariat and membership to advance women’s human rights, women’s organising power, strengthening cross-movements solidarity and advocate for Development Justice.
If you believe in the power of peoples’ movements to bring about structural change and are committed to supporting feminist progressive movements, please apply.
Programme Description & Selection Criteria
Events Coordinator will lead the work in organising the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum (APFF). The candidate will be based and work from her home country with frequent travels to Chiang Mai, Thailand. This is a Twenty (20)-month consultancy contract starting as soon as April 2026.
What is the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum?
APFF is a space for feminist and women’s movements to celebrate collective achievements, reflect on challenges and political climates, deepen feminist knowledge and analysis, strengthen feminist sisterhood, solidarity and collaboration to advance women’s rights and Development Justice. It is a participatory event bringing together activists, women human rights defenders, academics, lawyers and global allies. Feminists from Asia and the Pacific are invited to join APWLD members and allies in Chiang Mai, Thailand to strengthen our movements, our solidarity and our resolve to dismantle economic, social and political systems that produce obscene levels of inequality, drive climate and debt crises as well as violations of women’s human rights. The forum will facilitate the sharing of tools and resources, provide space for solidarity actions and collectively strategise to build feminist movements’ power and solidarity.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in event coordination for feminist, human rights or civil society organisations at national, regional or international level is required.
- High-level event management skills including project and budget planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation with detailed attention to logistical arrangements.
- A degree in social and political science, law, human rights, development, women’s studies, communications or related studies.
- 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 and movement organising.
- Working experience with diverse and membership-based women’s and other civil society organisations and peoples’ movements is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with diverse groups of people for event preparation in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent administrative skills, including the budget management and ability to prioritise tasks, have strong problem-solving and decision making attitude, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient ICT skills including the ability to manage social media, Google Suite tools, products and software.
- Must be able to travel overseas as required with extended stay expected in Chiang Mai closer to the event date.
- Strong coordination/teamwork skills both within and across teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, membership-driven network and its allies.
- Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written.
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to network in a multicultural environment and to develop strong professional relationships with members and other stakeholders.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and management of the overall development and implementation of the APFF strategies, work plan and internal communication and coordination plan.
- Lead the overall organising of the Asia Pacific Feminist Forum in 2027, including developing APFF concept note, programme, timeline of work, budget as well as selection of speakers, participants and workshops in close coordination with APFF Organising Committee and APWLD Secretariat.
- Work closely with the Informations and Communications team in developing a media and communications plan for the Event.
- Work with the Feminist Knowledge, Learning and Publications team in developing publications and resource materials related to the Event.
- Assist the Finance team with the preparation of budgets and financial reports related to the Event.
- Supervise interns, volunteers and other staff involved in the preparations and actual event and where agreed.
- Work with the admin team on the logistical arrangements for the event – including venue, meeting package, travel, language interpretation, disability and other accessibility needs, etc.
- Coordinates the monitoring, evaluation and learning of the event together with APWLD Secretariat and members’ committees.
- Produce the event reports that includes proceedings, analyses, recommendations and follow- up actions.
Remuneration & Compensation
Consultancy fee for this position is USD $2,000 per month. This is a Twenty (20)-month consultancy contract. Consultant will be based and work from her home country with frequent travel to Chiang Mai, Thailand.
How to apply?
Interested applicants should submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
- Duly completed online Application Form [Click Here]
- Reference letter from at least two professional referees attesting to the previous work experience of the applicant.
- A sample of work demonstrating experience in organising a regional or global event.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
If you have any questions please contact us at recruitment@apwld.org
For more information visit www.apwld.org
