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Fund Director

noreply@blogger.com (SM) — Fri, 29 May 2026 02:19:48 -0700

FGM Global Action Fund

The Ending FGM Global Action Fund is a new pooled fund and movement support hub designed to drive resources at scale to reach a global "tipping point" so that female genital mutilation (FGM) is finally and fully eliminated.

While public support for FGM and FGM prevalence are declining in many communities, civic space is shrinking, authoritarianism is rising, and anti-rights movements are increasingly well coordinated. Ending FGM will require new funding and new mechanisms able to drive resources at scale to survivor- and frontline-led movements for change.

This new pooled fund will provide an innovative funding mechanism for a range of donors spanning the bilateral, philanthropic, and corporate sectors. The Fund will provide a direct pipeline of support to frontline activists and organisations working on ending FGM around the world. Frontline funding will be augmented by a movement support hub that will strengthen key intermediary organisations and partners specialising in advocacy and communications, resource mobilisation, technical assistance, and survivor care and wellbeing.

This new fund was designed based on a multi-year field assessment conducted by Wallace Global Fund and other partners, which included extensive consultations with survivors and a wide range of actors in the FGM movement ecosystem. A planning group of FGM survivor-experts, activists, and advisors will guide the fund's inception and a formal Advisory Committee will guide the Fund's implementation.

The FGM Fund will be fiscally hosted by Women Win, a global women's fund based in the Netherlands. The Fund is recruiting a Director to lead the set up and sustainability of this new mechanism. The Fund will be officially launched in Kenya in September 2026.

About the Position

The FGM Global Action Fund is seeking a visionary, strategic, and mission-driven Director to lead the fund through its inception phase towards growth and impact. The Fund Director is responsible for overall leadership, strategy, governance, fund management, external partnerships, fundraising, and sustainability. Back-office support will be provided by Women Win, the Fund's fiscal host.

The ideal candidate is an experienced non-profit or movement leader with a strong understanding of feminist approaches, demonstrated representation and fundraising success, solid operational and people management skills, and a deep commitment to advancing the global movement to end FGM.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Lead the development of the Fund's vision, mission, values and long-term strategic goals
Uphold the strategic direction of the Fund in alignment with its vision, mission and values, and lead execution towards its impact objectives
Advise and collaborate closely with the Advisory Committee on governance and strategic priorities
Develop an annual workplan and operational budget for Advisory Committee approval
Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and strategic partnerships
Provide regular updates on Fund performance, risks, and opportunities

Fund Management

Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and compliance alongside regular communication with the fiscal host
Ensure sound financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and risk mitigation
Build and lead a high-performing team that reflects the Fund's values and delivers at the scale and ambition the mission demands
Ensure strong capacity strengthening, monitoring, evaluation, and learning practices across streams of work
Oversee grantmaking across different grant streams, including overseeing Participatory Grantmaking (PGM) processes and panels

Fundraising & External Relations

Develop a fundraising plan in collaboration with the Advisory Committee
Lead fundraising strategy across institutional donors, foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individual supporters
Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders, funders, media, and movement leaders
Represent and advocate for the Fund at conferences, public forums, and donor engagements

Engagement & Accompaniment

Ensure trauma-informed, care-centred approaches are embedded across the Fund's convenings, partnerships, and ways of working
Build and sustain trusted relationships with survivors, frontline activists, and movement partners, holding the Fund accountable to the movements it serves
Navigate movement dynamics with care, embracing difference and creating opportunities for collaboration and cross-movement solidarity

Qualifications and Experience

The following skills/experience are essential:

Required

Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 7 years of experience in a senior executive leadership role in the non-profit, NGO, social impact, or public sector
Proven success in fundraising and donor relationship management
Experience in grantmaking and/or fund management
Knowledge of girls/women's rights, international development, global health, gender-based violence, and/or sexual health and reproductive rights
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience working with Boards of Directors, Advisory Committees, and governance structures
High level of accountability, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
Fluent in English and with excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Experience in the global movement to end FGM
Experience in participatory decision-making processes related to governance, strategy, and grantmaking
Deep understanding of feminist intersectional principles and collective care

Core Competencies

Strategic and resilient leadership: sets clear direction in a complex and politically charged landscape, anticipates risks, and navigates ambiguity with confidence and care
Communication and representation: communicates with clarity and credibility across diverse audiences, from frontline activists to donors and policymakers
Relationship building and collaboration: builds trust across movements, geographies, and sectors
Cross-cultural and intersectional fluency: works thoughtfully across cultures, identities, and power dynamics with humility and a trauma-informed approach
Operational rigour: strong organisational discipline, manages competing priorities, attends to detail, and ensures follow-through across a distributed and global team

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State Program Officer

noreply@blogger.com (SM) — Wed, 28 May 2025 23:37:00 -0700

Jhpiego is a nonprofit global health leader and Johns Hopkins University affiliate that is saving lives, improving health, and transforming futures. We partner with governments, health experts and local communities to build the skills and systems that guarantee a healthier future for women and families. Jhpiego translates the best science and practice into moments of care that can mean the difference between life and death for women and families. The moment a woman gives birth; the moment a midwife helps a newborn to breathe. Through our partnerships, we are revolutionizing health care for the world’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

In India, Jhpiego works across various states in close collaboration with national and state governments, providing technical assistance in the areas of family planning, maternal and child health, strengthening human resources for health, and non-communicable diseases.

Jhpiego is hiring for the position of State Program Officer based at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. This position will be responsible for providing technical, functional and operational support towards improving the Ante Natal care. S/he will work closely with the government officials and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of Project. This position will report to National Program Officer.

State Program Officer - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Responsibilities

Help monitor and supervise timely implementation of program activities in the intervention districts as per the agreed annual program work plan.
Coordinate with State Program Officer/State Program Manager and concerned staff working on this program (M& E, Technical, procurement etc) minutely on progress and smooth roll-out of planned activities.
As per programmatic need, supervise and guide program Officers to achieve the goal of Born Healthy program in the assigned district.
Develop and produce documents, program related reports and presentations according to the program and Jhpiego guidelines for internal program needs and for external dissemination.
Support State Program Officer/State Program Manager in day-to-day operations and management of activities for program.
Liaise and establish a good working relationship with concerned government officials in the State. Coordinate and collaborate with government officials, other stakeholders, and Jhpiego staff for effective implementation.
Coordinate with State M&E team and Field staff to review the status of proper collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of the program data.
Facilitate project activities including workshop planning, logistics planning and management, travel arrangements and other activity support to ensure smooth implementation.
Contribute in the development of technical content required for the program.

Required Qualifications

MBBS /AYUSH/BDS/Nursing with respective council registration with Post Graduate Degree in Public Health.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience of working with public health programs, especially in MNH is desirable
Experience of working with the Director Public Health / National Health Mission at the project or State level is desirable.
Experience of conducting training, managing programs, and providing clinical support to public health workers.
Knowledge of the health sector and Health and wellness centers is essential
Technical knowledge and field experience in Maternal Health program specially Ante Natal Care
Familiarity with the Indian health system, key stakeholders, and relevant government policies/strategies particularly National Rural Health Mission would be advantageous.

For more information and online application click here

Kosala

noreply@blogger.com (SM) — Wed, 28 May 2025 20:56:00 -0700

Kosala is on a mission to expand its work and deepen its impact in supporting the traditional Kosa weaving community and beyond in Chattisgarh- especially women. We're growing our team and looking for passionate individuals who want to work where the real action is at the grassroots.

We are hiring for the below positions:
Community Manager

As a Community Manager, you'll be the vital link between Kosala and the community.
Your role will include:

● Engaging directly with the community to support training and Livelihood initiatives.
●Helping community members access state/central awards and social welfare schemes.
●Promoting health, well-being, and financial inclusion for artisans and their families.
●Representing the community's needs and facilitating support through Kosala and other stakeholders.

Project Coordinator

In this role you'll lead the initiatives to empower women by:

● Identifying and mobilizing women for training programs
●Managing skill - building efforts in reeling, weaving, embroidery, sewing and more
● Integrating them into the circular economy and sustainable value chains

Location: Raigarh/ Champa, Chhattisgarh

What are we looking for:

Passionate individuals driven to create real, lasting impact
2-3 years of experience working with rural communities on Livelihood or similar initiatives
Willingness to travel frequently to villages ( must be comfortable riding a two - wheeler)

If this sounds like you or someone you know, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply by sending your resume to neeta@kosala.community