Programme Manager – Women’s Rights (WER) and Governance (GOV) at Action Aid

Main purpose

The holder of the position shall be responsible for strategic direction, growth, and coordination of AAIK’s work on engaging with the national social movements and coalitions for policy influencing on women’s rights issues and managing approaches to women’s rights and governance work. S/he will ensure that the Women’s Rights and Governance programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts significant donor funding, and contributes to AAIK’s strategic objectives, national/global learning, and advocacy.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, policy development, or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• Have a minimum of six (6) years post-academic experience in women’s rights and governance programming.
• Demonstrable experience in working within influential coalitions and networks.
• Have experience in advocacy and campaigns on women’s rights and governance programming.
• Experience in programme implementation and project management is desirable;