Research Associate - Building Feminist Movements and Organizations
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THE ORGANIZATION:
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an
international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice,
impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and
movements internationally.
DESCRIPTION:
AWID is seeking a Research Associate for our Building Feminist
Movements and Organizations (BFEMO) initiative. We know that
movement-building and women's organizing for change may take many
different shapes and forms. A long-standing challenge has been
building formal organizations that reflect feminist principles in
discourse and practice and are sustainable without becoming
de-politicized or reinforcing fragmentation. This initiative asks the
question "what kind of organizational strengthening is needed to
build stronger feminist movements?" The goals are to:
* Build greater understanding of the diverse forms of women's
organizing and organizations and how they contribute to building
collective power for realizing women's rights
* Contribute to strengthening women's organizations and feminist
movement-building
Under the supervision of the Strategic Initiative Manager, the
Research Associate will provide research and programmatic support to
BFEMO. The successful candidate will have some background experience
in a combination of the following: feminist activism, adult
education, campaigning/networking/alliance-building, organizational
development, organizing and/or political analysis and education. The
position also requires strong analytical, writing and organizational
skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
-- Conducting research (literature reviews, interviews, some
survey development and analysis)
-- Writing (syntheses of research results, editing and
proofreading, drafting occasional articles or brief content pieces)
-- Outreach and relationship building with related initiatives,
organizations and individuals
-- Occasional presentations and/or meeting facilitation as
necessary.
-- Supporting activities and sessions related to the BFEMO
initiative in the 2008 International AWID Forum.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
-- At least three years of relevant experience, particularly in
diverse contexts
-- Excellent writing and editing skills
-- A university degree, preferably with a focus on gender and
development, organization development, community development, or a
related social science field
-- Proven research and analysis skills (preferably one or more
years previous work on an action-research project, not including a
university thesis)
-- Preferably bilingual with excellent written and verbal skills in
English, as well as in Spanish and/or French.
-- Keen attention to detail and quality control.
-- Able to multi-task, and willing to perform diverse tasks as
needed in a timely manner.
-- Able to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment, with
flexibility.
-- Proactive, able to work independently and effectively in a
small, virtual team.
-- Committed to the principles and values of feminism and
anti-racism.
-- Able to travel internationally.
-- Strong administrative and extensive computer skills, including
word processing, presentation packages (Power Point), Internet, and
email.
TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please submit:
1. A cover letter (that synthesizes your relevant experience) and a
copy of your CV to the attention of Zazil Canto at: (zcanto@awid.org)
and include 'BFEMO Research Associate' in the subject line.
2. A sample of your original research and writing (4 pages or less -
an excerpt from a longer document is fine)
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: JUNE 30, 2008.
We thank all those who apply, but only short-listed candidates will
be contacted. No phone calls please. AWID encourages, promotes, and
supports diversity in all aspects of its work.
For further information about AWID please visit our website at:
www.awid.org.
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an
international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice,
impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and
movements internationally.
DESCRIPTION:
AWID is seeking a Research Associate for our Building Feminist
Movements and Organizations (BFEMO) initiative. We know that
movement-building and women's organizing for change may take many
different shapes and forms. A long-standing challenge has been
building formal organizations that reflect feminist principles in
discourse and practice and are sustainable without becoming
de-politicized or reinforcing fragmentation. This initiative asks the
question "what kind of organizational strengthening is needed to
build stronger feminist movements?" The goals are to:
* Build greater understanding of the diverse forms of women's
organizing and organizations and how they contribute to building
collective power for realizing women's rights
* Contribute to strengthening women's organizations and feminist
movement-building
Under the supervision of the Strategic Initiative Manager, the
Research Associate will provide research and programmatic support to
BFEMO. The successful candidate will have some background experience
in a combination of the following: feminist activism, adult
education, campaigning/networking/alliance-building, organizational
development, organizing and/or political analysis and education. The
position also requires strong analytical, writing and organizational
skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
-- Conducting research (literature reviews, interviews, some
survey development and analysis)
-- Writing (syntheses of research results, editing and
proofreading, drafting occasional articles or brief content pieces)
-- Outreach and relationship building with related initiatives,
organizations and individuals
-- Occasional presentations and/or meeting facilitation as
necessary.
-- Supporting activities and sessions related to the BFEMO
initiative in the 2008 International AWID Forum.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
-- At least three years of relevant experience, particularly in
diverse contexts
-- Excellent writing and editing skills
-- A university degree, preferably with a focus on gender and
development, organization development, community development, or a
related social science field
-- Proven research and analysis skills (preferably one or more
years previous work on an action-research project, not including a
university thesis)
-- Preferably bilingual with excellent written and verbal skills in
English, as well as in Spanish and/or French.
-- Keen attention to detail and quality control.
-- Able to multi-task, and willing to perform diverse tasks as
needed in a timely manner.
-- Able to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment, with
flexibility.
-- Proactive, able to work independently and effectively in a
small, virtual team.
-- Committed to the principles and values of feminism and
anti-racism.
-- Able to travel internationally.
-- Strong administrative and extensive computer skills, including
word processing, presentation packages (Power Point), Internet, and
email.
TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please submit:
1. A cover letter (that synthesizes your relevant experience) and a
copy of your CV to the attention of Zazil Canto at: (zcanto@awid.org)
and include 'BFEMO Research Associate' in the subject line.
2. A sample of your original research and writing (4 pages or less -
an excerpt from a longer document is fine)
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: JUNE 30, 2008.
We thank all those who apply, but only short-listed candidates will
be contacted. No phone calls please. AWID encourages, promotes, and
supports diversity in all aspects of its work.
For further information about AWID please visit our website at:
www.awid.org.
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