gender

The African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town is a feminist research unit, committed to political work on the African continent. The organisation focuses on writing, publications, research processes and partnerships, network-building and participative learning.

The African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town seeks to appoint a part-time Project Manager to manage, implement and deliver the outcomes of a donor funded project titled: “Young Women’s Leadership and Advocacy in Universities”.

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is a faith based Norwegian NGO working for global justice. The organisation Policy Office for Southern Africa, based in Pretoria, works on economic, gender and climate justice. NCA supports civil society organisations in the region who aim to build citizens' capacity to influence and participate in policy formulation and implementation.

Norwegian Church Aid seeks to appoint a Policy advisor, based in Pretoria.

Sonke Gender Justice Network is a NGO that works across Africa to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to support men and boys to take action to promote gender equality, prevent domestic and sexual violence, and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS.

UN Women is the UN organisation dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women works on several fronts towards ending violence against women and girls. This includes tackling its main root: gender inequality. Efforts are multiplied through advocacy campaigns and partnerships with governments, civil society and the UN system.

UN Women seeks the service of a Consultant to facilitate Workshop on Women in Cross Border Trade.

Background

UN Women is the UN organisation dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women works on several fronts towards ending violence against women and girls. This includes tackling its main root: gender inequality. Efforts are multiplied through advocacy campaigns and partnerships with governments, civil society and the UN system.

Founded in 1990 and Headquartered in New York, the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is a leading international human rights organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. IGLHRC’s goal is to build a strong global lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights movements.

The IGLHRC seeks to appoint a Grants Administrator for its work in Africa, based in Johannesburg.

This is a half-day contract position.

The Community Law Centre, forming part of the Law Faculty at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), was established in 1990 and specialises in democratic values and human rights of South Africa's Constitution, emphasising children's rights, gender, local government and socio-economic rights.

The Centre seeks to appoint a dynamic Information Manager, based in Western Cape.

This is a one-year renewable contract position.