Founded in 2007, Sayoni is a community of queer women, including lesbian, bisexual and transgender women, who organize and advocate for equality in well-being and dignity regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. We are looking for a part-time staff member to drive our programs and start new ones. Fresh graduates are welcome – we promise you will learn a lot on the job!
Responsibilities
The Program Executive helps to conceptualize, manage and execute programs for Sayoni, including the following duties:
- Run programs and organize events in line with strategic plan
- Support advocacy for Sayoni's programs and other related issues at the local and international levels
- Engage with relevant state- and non-state stakeholders
- Assist in drafting materials (e.g. for human rights reports)
- Coordinate internal and external meetings
- Create presentations to market programs and proposals
- Provide support for relevant programs as required
- Work for 3–4 days a week for 1 year (from home or otherwise), with the possibility of conversion to full-time thereafter
Qualifications
- Singaporean or PR
- Identifies as queer and feminist, and shares Sayoni’s values
- Interest in/knowledge of SOGIE (LGBTIQ) rights/human rights mechanisms preferred
- Interest in social sciences and humanities research a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and event management skills
- Able to communicate fluently in English
- Willing to travel overseas
- Motivated and able to work independently
- Tertiary qualifications preferred
How to apply
Interested? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your resume/CV and a cover letter about your skills and background by 31 January 2016.
If you have the right skills, passion and politics, we want to hear from you. Please mention ‘Program Executive’ in the subject line.