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Tue Mar 3 18:26:43 MST 2020

South-South Leadership Placement: Climate Justice Programme 2020

The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fapwld.org%2f&c=E,1,DqKIz4fv-iL6tpjoT9ALhvgG1utQDjbCx4Wr4vsM2hH_wfm2OaHUVFzob2PbqPfqE2wYT_gytd_dtMa32Q3kfV9Cb6JXT5sxOi5m8qbfoV662dMT-gvIQA,,&typo=1> is inviting young feminists from our APWLD member organisations<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fapwld.org%2fabout-us%2four-members%2f&c=E,1,BZ43JvHtNFxCMJUC4me0KkmRNgmVFCm-bc_v-qHok6eERCXJApEXuMuTMZyYvluuflApZx-cxwSHchCxyv92ygQomajLApsGt8DDIIujD_v84HGNiaDbnTCMaGo,&typo=1> to apply for the South South Leadership Placement with APWLD for the Climate Justice Programme<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fapwld.org%2four-programmes%2fclimate-justice%2f&c=E,1,epWDJE8T4HprnBSBnJleGDodaJGu7RDG814MtCm8YDQybgSvVR8l0QaGEyBSBWpG1A2yxmx33s4zY4nRXEcD5phn18xQiCkec-hMB1tB282rHhg,&typo=1>. This is an exciting opportunity for young feminist leaders from APWLD Member Organisations in the Asia and the Pacific region to work at APWLD Secretariat and be part of our work in building capacity of the women most affected by climate change and collecting evidence on the impacts faced by communities grounded in international standards of women’s human rights and ensuring that the climate framework and commitments from local to global level respond to the realities of Asia and the Pacific women. Climate Justice is a feminist issue where APWLD demands more gender-just and ecologically principled solutions in solidarity with Development Justice<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fapwld.org%2four-programmes%2ffeminist-development-justice%2f&c=E,1,hHgdVg0SkPj4iSY4qdn7Wp2phVjqTlZzQ1EX954VhYpKuji-gLYXS3b511eTlvZOErpD8q4_cJqtPUJ1nrlq78Og9pxI6I7ppMmUu00Q9Xv8x5j-5XMRMDYnzw,,&typo=1>.  This year, the South-South fellow will have a very exciting opportunity to  take part in shaping and supporting the work of the Climate Justice Programme who is now in the middle of its third-round of the Feminist Participatory Action Research (FPAR).  This is a call for young, feminist women activists in all their diversities (age below 35) to apply!

The successful applicant will work at the Secretariat Office in Chiang Mai, for a period of six to ten months from May 2020 to February 2021.

Essential requirements

  *   Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of women’s human rights in Asia and the Pacific;
  *   Good understanding of the political, economic and socio-cultural environments in Asia and the Pacific;
  *   Some knowledge of climate change, environmental rights, human rights and development issues in Asia and the Pacific;
  *   Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, membership driven network and its’ allies;
  *   Excellent command of English language, both oral and written, and demonstrated ability to write
  *   Good interpersonal skills, with ability to network in a multi-cultural environment and to develop strong professional relationships with members and other stakeholders;
  *   Proficiency in ICT, use of online tools such as Google Suite

Main responsibilities

  *   Support the CJ Programme Officer in implementing the programme work plan for 2020-2021. This includes tasks such as ensuring regular communications among members, various partners and networks; keeping updated and sharing climate crisis news from the Asia Pacific region and assisting with preparation for regional and international events
  *   Strategising with CJ Programme Officer to respond to rapidly evolving climate crisis through media/digital advocacy and campaigns
  *   Conduct desk and primary research
  *   Provide logistics and administrative support to CJ related activities.

Selection Criteria

  *   Staff, volunteer or close affiliate or member of APWLD member organisations or grassroots organisations from developing countries in the Asia and the Pacific region; and must be recommended by that organisation.
  *   Demonstrated work experience  in the promotion of women’s human rights and/or Climate, environment and / or Development Justice in Asia and the Pacific.
  *   Experience in providing coordination, logistical and administrative support to programme activities such as capacity building, participatory research, organising meetings and related activities
  *   Availability for the placement for a minimum of six-month period.
  *   Proficiency in English, both oral and written, with proficiency in another language from the region as an asset
  *   Proficiency in ICT skills, social media and other campaign tools.
  *   Must be under 35 years old.
  *   Must be able to travel overseas as required.
  *   Committed to returning to national or local activism after completing the placement (e.g. double the period of time hosted at APWLD).

Allowance

APWLD will cover the cost of a round trip airfare to/from Chiang Mai, and visa fee for the successful applicant. A small stipend (USD 800.00 per month for the placement period) will be provided to cover living, housing and other miscellaneous costs during the placement.

The volunteer is expected to start her work in May 2020.

For further info: http://apwld.org/about-us/opportunities/internships/<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fapwld.org%2fabout-us%2fopportunities%2finternships%2f&c=E,1,GS5rTR9fq_SZxFaPT2DJNgW2hzFykm1QOOo5hKtUAyazPtI5mXF3EXG2HoGmyVjIssYTkYQbm7NhAmDkMM7GLyYQ2UzIiSzb75Z6dyiImDo3tmk,&typo=1>

Thank you.

Warm regards
Kavita Naidu (Ms) | Climate Justice Programme Officer
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
APWLD - 30 years of advocacy, activism and movement building to advance women’s human rights and Development Justice
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