Programme Associate

Organisation: Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
Job Title: Programme Associate – Women Interrogating Trade & Corporate Hegemony (WITCH) and Grounding the Global (GG)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Location: Remote, based in the applicant’s home country
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Duration: Two years, renewable
Monthly Salary: USD 1,200
Work-from-Home Allowance: USD 130 per month
Travel: Frequent international travel required

About the Organisation

The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) is a regional feminist organisation committed to advancing women’s human rights, strengthening women’s organising power, building solidarity across social movements, and promoting Development Justice. APWLD works with women’s rights organisations, grassroots movements, and other partners throughout Asia and the Pacific to challenge structural inequalities and influence regional and international policy processes.

The organisation is inviting applications from women in all their diversities, including those from minority and marginalised groups across Asia and the Pacific, who have the relevant experience, qualifications, and commitment to feminist movements and social change.

About the Role

The Programme Associate will support two key APWLD programmes: Women Interrogating Trade & Corporate Hegemony (WITCH) and Grounding the Global (GG).

WITCH works to strengthen the capacity of women’s rights organisations to understand, analyse, engage with, and influence trade and investment agreements and policies. The programme promotes feminist trade justice, challenges corporate power, and advocates for economic and political frameworks that protect human rights and advance Development Justice.

Grounding the Global focuses on strengthening grassroots women’s participation and influence in regional and international policymaking. Through capacity building, monitoring, research, and advocacy, the programme works to ensure that women’s voices and social movements shape policies affecting their rights and development.

The successful candidate will work closely with Programme Officers, Programme Organising Committee members, APWLD’s Secretariat, and partner organisations to coordinate activities, support advocacy, conduct research, document programme outcomes, and contribute to reports and publications.

This is a full-time remote position, with the employee working from their home country and undertaking frequent international travel as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Programme Officers in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programme activities, including training, research, consultations, documentation, campaigns, and advocacy initiatives.
• Help ensure that programme activities align with annual work plans and APWLD’s overall strategic direction.
• Maintain regular and secure communication with programme members, organising committee members, partners, and other stakeholders through email, telephone, video calls, and other communication channels.
• Coordinate the participation of members and partners in programme activities, including travel arrangements, visa applications, airline bookings, and financial and logistical support during meetings.
• Support members and partners in identifying and participating in regional and international advocacy opportunities.
• Provide administrative, planning, and network coordination support to Programme Officers, particularly in work involving international and regional human rights mechanisms.
• Document major programme activities thoroughly and contribute to evaluations, programme reporting, and organisational learning.
• Support the preparation and publication of knowledge products, research resources, and other materials developed through individual programmes or cross-programme collaboration.
• Assist Programme Officers in preparing narrative and financial reports for donors and programme members.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to advancing women’s human rights in Asia and the Pacific.
• In-depth understanding of the region’s political, economic, and sociocultural environments and their implications for women’s rights.
• At least two to three years of relevant experience in development work, women’s human rights, economic justice, or social movements at national, regional, or international levels.
• A degree in social sciences, political science, law, human rights, development studies, women’s studies, or a related field.
• Experience or interest in administrative coordination, logistics, and programme support.
• Research skills, including desk research, legal research, qualitative and quantitative methods, and the ability to analyse economic, social, and development policies.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to prepare movement-oriented publications, programme reports, and project proposals.
• Good organisational, coordination, teamwork, networking, and interpersonal skills, particularly in multicultural environments.
• Proficiency with computers and online collaboration platforms, including Google Workspace.

The following would be considered additional assets:

• Experience engaging with United Nations human rights mechanisms, trade bodies, or international negotiations.
• Experience in policy analysis and participatory research.
• Knowledge of participatory data collection, analysis, and facilitation with grassroots organisations and communities.
• Project management experience, including programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Experience working with membership-driven networks and their allies.

Applicants must be willing and able to travel internationally as required.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers a monthly salary of USD 1,200, in addition to a USD 130 monthly work-from-home allowance.

Other benefits include:

• Health allowance and insurance.
• Contributions to social security.
• Contributions to the employee provident fund.
• A 13th-month salary.

The appointment is full-time, with an initial two-year contract that is renewable. A four-month probationary period applies.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Completed online application form: Apply through the official application form.
2. Resume/CV: Outlining relevant qualifications, professional experience, research, advocacy, and programme coordination skills.
3. Cover letter: Addressing the selection criteria and clearly explaining the applicant’s relevant experience and suitability for the position.
4. Reference letter: Confirming the applicant’s previous work experience.
5. Writing sample: Demonstrating knowledge and analytical skills in women’s human rights and/or development policies at the country, subregional, or regional level. The sample should also demonstrate an understanding of regional or global mechanisms that could be used for advocacy. Acceptable examples include articles, research papers, programme reports, programme plans, and advocacy statements.

Important Dates

• Application deadline: 7 November 2026.
• Shortlisted applicants contacted by: 25 November 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Submit the completed application form and all required documents through the official application process before the deadline.

Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhG9IcucmN4ClFrw5dteg2sw4hHMSd5a-Vci3Cwq1x51xz2A/viewform?usp=dialog

Organisation Website: https://apwld.org/

Enquiries: recruitment@apwld.org

Interested applicants should ensure that their cover letter directly addresses the selection criteria and that their writing sample demonstrates relevant research, policy analysis, or advocacy experience.

Deadline: 7 November 2026.