Women’s Movement Technical Coordinator - Global Alliance of Territorial Communities

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Women’s Movement Technical Coordinator

Background of the organization

The Global Alliance of Territorial Communities (GATC) is a political platform that brings together indigenous peoples and local communities with the aim of defending Mother Earth for the present and future benefit of all humanity. The AGCT guarantees its legitimacy and representativeness through democratic processes, ranging from the community to the multinational level.

The Alliance represents 35 million people who live in forest territories in 24 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. These communities are defenders of more than 958 million hectares of land.

The GATC  brings together various organizations, including the Alliance of Indigenous Communities of the Indonesian Archipelago (AMAN), the Mesoamerican Alliance of Forest Peoples (AMPB), the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), the Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA) and the Network of Indigenous and Local Population for the Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystems in Central Africa (REPALEAC). These organizations make up a platform for coordination to make visible the difficulties of indigenous peoples and local communities, as well as to guarantee respect for their rights.

Within the governance structure of the GATC, the Women's Movement represents an important voice for the promotion of the rights of indigenous women and local communities, alongside the Youth Movement and regional organizations.

Justification

The Women’s Movement Technical Coordinator role is essential for bridging the gap between advocacy and action, amplifying the voice of women, coordinating dialogues and alliances, supporting the development of sustainable programs, and building partnerships to lead on the implementation of territorial solutions with women from indigenous and local communities. By fulfilling these responsibilities, the role contributes to the empowerment of women leaders, facilitates positive change led by indigenous and local communities, and fosters a more active global stage for representative women's voices.

Objective

The objective of the Women’s Movement Technical Coordinator role is to effectively coordinate and support the Women's Movement of Indigenous and Local Communities in translating the political and advocacy objectives of women leaders into practical programs. The main focus is to facilitate the implementation of initiatives that address the needs and aspirations of women concerning their rights and environmental conservation while also serving as a central coordinating entity to foster dialogue among members of this movement and facilitate communication within the GATC and its member organizations. The ultimate goal is to empower and amplify the voices of women leaders, driving positive change and sustainable development within indigenous and local communities.

The Women's Movement Technical Coordinator reports to both the Women's Movement and the Executive Secretariat of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities.

Professional profile

• Professional specialized in organizational support, with extensive experience working with organizations and social movements, providing strategic support and strengthening capacities.

• Knowledge and understanding of organizational dynamics, with a particular focus on entities directed by indigenous and local communities

• Experience in project management, with focus on topics related to human rights, indigenous rights, environmental conservation, the Global Biodiversity Framework and other related causes.

• Past experience in advocacy and policy making at the local, national, regional level is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of the UN system and policy spaces related to climate change is desirable.

• Facilitation and mediation skill, past work experience in facilitation and promotion of dialogue highly desirable.

• Past experience with women's empowerment organizations or initiatives, particularly in the Global South.

• Proactive, with a spirit of collaboration and good interpersonal relationships.

• English proficiency and proficiency in a second GATC official language (Bahasa Indonesia, French, Portuguese or Spanish).

• Belonging to an indigenous people or local community is an advantage.

• Experience with remote work tools.

• Knowledge on communication and campaigning basics (non-essential).

Functions and/or responsibilities

• Movement Coordination: Coordinate and oversee the implementation of programs and initiatives developed by the Indigenous and Local Communities Women’s Movement. This includes developing program schedules, setting objectives, planning budgets, reporting on funding, and ensuring activities align with the political and advocacy goals of women leaders.

• Technical Support: Provide technical guidance and support to women leaders in transforming their advocacy objectives into practical programs. This involves assisting with program design, identifying appropriate strategies and methodologies, and ensuring that programs are evidence-based and effective in addressing the needs of indigenous and local communities.

• Partnership and Collaboration: Act as a central coordinating body to foster dialogues between the Women's Movement, the leaders' council, the GATC Secretariat, and other relevant organizations. Facilitate regular communication, knowledge exchange, and resource mobilization to enhance the impact and sustainability of initiatives led by women leaders.

• Dialogue and Engagement: Create platforms for dialogue and participation among members of the movement, enabling them to exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on joint initiatives. Organize workshops, forums, and conferences to promote networking and learning opportunities for women leaders.

• Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the exchange of best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches among women leaders and relevant stakeholders. Stay updated on emerging trends, research, and policies related to indigenous and local communities, and disseminate relevant information to the Women's Movement.

• Networking and Outreach: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and other women's organizations, to foster collaboration, resource mobilization, and mutual support. Actively participate in networks and forums related to women's empowerment and sustainable development.

• Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity: Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness in all aspects of the role, respecting the diversity and autonomy of indigenous and local communities. Ensure that programs led by the Women's Movement are designed in a way that embraces and preserves cultural heritage while promoting social inclusion and equality.

Selection criteria

The first phase of selection will assess the following criteria from the documents submitted in application (80%). There will be a second stage of selection interviewing the selected candidates and that will account for the remaining (20%).

20%

1. Experience with initiatives related to women's empowerment: Evaluating the candidate's previous experience working with women, particularly within indigenous and local communities. We will look for evidence of successful women's empowerment initiatives, such as the development of women-led programs, gender-focused advocacy campaigns, or mentoring programs for women.

20%

2. Experience in coordinating movements and programs related to environmental causes and indigenous peoples and local communities. Experience in sustainable projects that respect the rights and traditional knowledge of these communities is highly valued.

20%

3. Technical expertise: Assess knowledge in project management, advocacy strategies, capacity development, and principles of sustainable development applied to women's empowerment.

20%

4. Commitment to indigenous peoples and local communities autonomy: Assessing the candidate’s ability to work in culturally diverse contexts.

20%

5. Interview: Assessing the soft skills of the candidates and gathering more in depth information about their past professional experience and their ambitions for the role.

Work conditions

• Remote work from one of the 24 countries the GATC represents (Mesoamerica, Congo Basin, Amazon Basin, Indonesia, Brazil, and others)
• Part-time availability.
• Flexibility to adapt to multiple time zones.
• Availability to travel up to 30 days per year if requested.
• Payment on the monthly basis. The GATC’s fiscal sponsor is the Rainforest Foundation US and they take lead in disbursements.
• The budget for the role is between USD 15,600 - 21,000 per year depending on the professional experience of the successful candidate.

Term

The post is open for 12 months. The GATC will evaluate the post at the three-month mark. There is a possibility of continuous renewal pending availability of funds.

Application:

Candidates who meet the requirements, please submit your application considering the following information:

Destination mail: admin@globalalliance.me

Email subject: “Women's Movement Technical Coordinator”

Attachments: Application letter and Curriculum Vitae in English.

Application Deadline:The job offer will remain open until September 15th.

We are the indigenous and local communities watching over the future

of Mother Earth for the benefit of all humanity.