Coordinator, Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C

Equality Now

. Review governance documents, membership arrangements, communications channels, and relevant commitments .

Posted 10/20/2026contractRemoteMid-LevelSenior💰 $26,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives and facilitating meaningful participation across diverse groups. Proficient in developing governance arrangements, strategic workplans, and effective communication strategies while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

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Coalition CoordinationMeeting FacilitationFGM/C UnderstandingDigital Communications CoordinationResource Mobilisation

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Hard Skills

Governance Document ReviewMembership Database ManagementStrategic Workplan DevelopmentAction Plan MaintenanceFundraising Material Preparation

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsJudgementCollaborationCommunicationRespectful Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Membership Outreach ToolsDigital Communication PlatformsWebinar Coordination ToolsSocial Media Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Gender EqualityHuman RightsSexual and Reproductive HealthGrassroots OrganisationsSurvivor-led Movements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review governance documents, membership arrangements, communications channels, and relevant commitments
Prepare an inception workplan within the first month with deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and time allocation
Identify decisions, member contributions, and resources needed to complete the assignment
Facilitate consultation and prepare final draft membership terms of reference, including a proposed two-tier membership model
Develop guidance on membership, decision-making, and responsibilities of members and the Core Group
Establish and maintain an organised membership database
Develop membership outreach and onboarding prioritising grassroots, survivor-led, and Global Majority organisations
Produce an accessible overview of the Platform and participation opportunities
Coordinate monthly Core Group meetings, including scheduling, preparation, and follow-up
Circulate agendas and materials at least one week before meetings
Circulate meeting records and updated action trackers within five working days after meetings
Maintain records of decisions, actions, responsibilities, and deadlines
Serve as the central contact point for Platform enquiries and coordinate responses
Facilitate member contributions and flag outstanding decisions or dependencies
Develop and implement communications schedules for internal and public mailing lists and social media
Coordinate member contributions and prepare content for approval
Coordinate website updates and provide content for the external website redesign consultant
Support common messages and positioning for Core Group approval
Organise key documents and resources
Facilitate development of a three-year strategic workplan
Track commitments under the Movement-led Collective Vision on Ending FGM/C
Map potential funding and partnership opportunities and recommend follow-up
Prepare an impact summary and fundraising and partnership materials
Develop recommendations for sustaining the Platform’s coordination function
Provide secretariat support for engagement with the FGM/C Donor Working Group
Coordinate three shared advocacy materials during the consultancy
Coordinate at least two webinars, including co-hosting, speakers, and follow-up
Support meaningful participation of grassroots activists and survivors
Support selected joint advocacy events included in the agreed workplan
Submit short quarterly progress reports
Coordinate narrative inputs for donor reporting and maintain an activity expenditure tracker with Equality Now
Submit a final report and handover package with key documents, outstanding actions, and continuity recommendations
Work independently while coordinating availability across time zones, deadlines, the Equality Now focal point, the Ending Gender-based Violence team, and the Global Platform Core Group

Requirements

What you’ll need

Track record coordinating coalitions, networks, or multi-stakeholder initiatives
Experience facilitating meetings, maintaining action plans, and supporting delivery across organisations
Understanding of FGM/C and its connections to gender equality, human rights, and sexual and reproductive health and rights
Experience working respectfully with diverse partners, including grassroots organisations and survivor-led movements
Ability to enable meaningful participation across regions and time zones
Ability to translate consultation and collective priorities into practical governance arrangements, membership processes, and achievable strategic workplans
Ability to produce clear, accessible written materials and synthesise contributions from multiple stakeholders
Ability to coordinate digital communications
Strong written and spoken English required
Additional languages are an advantage
Ability to organise the assignment, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities, and deliver agreed outputs within the available time and budget
Experience supporting resource mobilisation, donor reporting, joint advocacy, or online events is an advantage
Commitment to feminist principles, safeguarding, and respectful engagement with survivors
Relevant professional, community-based, and lived experience valued
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel and other reimbursable expenses separate from the consultancy fee, subject to written pre-approval, available funding, and the consultancy agreement
Competitive compensation package
Savings benefits
Health benefits
Vacation benefits
Equal Opportunity employer
Diverse and inclusive workplace