The Manager, Training will support the establishment, development and scaling of the Equal Justice Academy (EJA) training division to ensure excellence in training conception, delivery and impact. This role supports building feminist legal capacity, strengthening advocacy ecosystems and fostering collaborative connections across regions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Purpose: Advocate through education
- Establish operational systems and accountability mechanisms for training courses under the academy
- Support identification of target audiences for training modules
- Create and refine a training system (on- and off-line) and co-create curricula aligned with Equality Now's mission and Theory of Change
- Map potential validation/certification systems for course accreditation
Engagement: Collaborate
- Identify and work with institutions, agencies, governments, civil society and others to deliver, validate and/or institutionalise courses
- Liaise with colleagues and partners to ensure high-quality content, evaluation frameworks and continuous improvement
- Develop feedback loops to incorporate learnings into other EJA areas and future work
Delivery: Manage the Project Cycle
- Ensure content is delivered in a timely, inclusive, intersectional, trauma-informed manner grounded in international and regional legal standards
- Guide faculty, trainers and alumnae mentors to deliver transformative learning experiences
- Champion innovation in pedagogy (labs, digital platforms, self-paced content, moot courts, etc.)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) strongly preferred
- 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in international human rights, legal advocacy, or women's rights law
- Solid understanding and direct experience of creating and delivering training courses (off- and on-line)
- Advanced knowledge of international human rights standards
- Fluency in English required; Arabic, French, Spanish and/or Russian highly desirable
- Demonstrated project management experience across multiple jurisdictions
- Ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder training initiatives
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally
- Location: Remote, with applicants based in countries within +/- 5 hours from GMT
Compensation: $20,000 - $45,000 USD (contractor role), plus health, retirement, leave and professional development benefits.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a resume/CV and cover letter via the application link. Deadline for applications is 14th August, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.