Organization: Womankind Worldwide
About the Opportunity
Womankind Worldwide is seeking an experienced and committed Programme Manager to lead our Strengthening Activists and Defenders (STAND) programme. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate professional to contribute to a global feminist organization dedicated to advancing women's rights and gender equality.
As Programme Manager for STAND, you will be responsible for managing a programme that supports women human rights defenders and activists at risk. You will work closely with partner organizations, activists, and coalitions to ensure they have the resources, protection, and solidarity needed to continue their vital work.
If you have experience in programme management, human rights, gender equality, or feminist movements, and are committed to supporting activists and defenders, we encourage you to apply.
About Womankind Worldwide
Womankind Worldwide is an international feminist organization that works in partnership with women's rights organizations and movements across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We support women's rights organizations to claim their rights, challenge discrimination, and build a world where all women and girls can live free from violence and discrimination.
Womankind believes in the power of feminist movements and works to strengthen the collective power of women's rights activists and organizations globally.
About the STAND Programme
The Strengthening Activists and Defenders (STAND) programme is designed to support women human rights defenders and activists who face risks, threats, and attacks because of their work. The programme provides resources, protection mechanisms, solidarity, and capacity-strengthening support to ensure that activists can continue their essential work safely.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management
Lead the design, implementation, and management of the STAND programme.
Develop programme strategies, work plans, and budgets in alignment with organizational goals.
Ensure programme activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Monitor programme progress and adapt strategies as needed.
Partnership & Grant Management
Manage relationships with partner organizations and feminist movements.
Oversee grant-making processes, including proposal review, due diligence, and reporting.
Provide technical support and capacity-strengthening to partners.
Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
Advocacy & Solidarity
Support advocacy efforts to protect and promote the rights of women human rights defenders.
Coordinate solidarity actions and campaigns in response to threats against activists.
Build alliances and networks to strengthen protection mechanisms for defenders.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
Collect and analyze data to measure programme impact.
Document lessons learned and share knowledge with the wider sector.
Stakeholder Engagement
Represent Womankind Worldwide at relevant forums, conferences, and networks.
Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and allies.
Contribute to organizational learning and strategic planning.
Team & Financial Management
Manage programme budgets and ensure financial accountability.
Supervise and support programme staff and consultants.
Foster a collaborative and feminist work culture.
Key Requirements
Experience
Significant experience in programme management within the human rights, gender equality, or development sector.
Experience working with women's rights organizations, feminist movements, or human rights defenders.
Experience in grant management, partnership management, and capacity strengthening.
Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL).
Education
Degree in International Development, Human Rights, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of feminist principles and women's rights frameworks.
Excellent programme management, budgeting, and reporting skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners across geographies.
Commitment to intersectional feminism and anti-racism.
Proficiency in English (additional languages are an advantage).
Location
Hybrid / Remote (candidates must have the right to work in the relevant location).
Why Join Womankind Worldwide?
Global Impact: Contribute to a global feminist movement advancing women's rights.
Meaningful Work: Support activists and defenders at the forefront of change.
Feminist Culture: Work in an organization committed to feminist principles and practices.
Flexible Working: Hybrid / remote working options available.
Professional Growth: Opportunity to grow within a respected international organization.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply by 11 October 2026.
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