Advocacy Researcher - VOLUNTARY and Remote Working "FOR LONDON BASED APPLICANTS ONLY

International Women’s Initiative (IWI) is an organisation which raises awareness of the threats to the human rights of women across the globe and to promote and assist in the achievement of gender equality. Since 2012, IWI has worked to eradicate and educate on human rights violations against women. We take our values very seriously and believe that we cannot one day have equality without transparency, collaboration, inclusiveness, integrity, or tenacity.

IWI’s Advocacy Researcher is responsible for assisting the team in the administration of its functions. The Advocacy Researcher helps with the advocacy team’s programmes and campaigns; tracking trends; assist with developing promotional materials; maintaining databases; and preparing reports. Normally performs tasks with work priorities and general instructions provided by the director. Exercises judgment in selecting and applying established procedures correctly and in determining when to refer problems to the director. This position requires someone who has excellent research, writing, and communication skills, is self-motivated, reliable, organised, thorough and timely.

Responsibilities
    Assisting the director and supporting the advocacy team with its research needs
    Assisting with the production of advocacy materials and literature
    Coordinating the production of a wide range of communications
    Providing support for events and exhibitions as required
    Assist with the collation of information for promotional literature
    Writing promotional material for IWI
    Updating and maintaining the team's documentation and databases
    Prepares mailers and brochures by formatting content and graphics
    Assist with the writing of press releases

    Bachelor’s Degree and/or 4+ years research experience
    Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
    Leadership skills and ability to work cross functionally
    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines
    Law and advocacy experience a plus
    Knowledge of nonprofits or social movements

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Time Commitment: The minimum commitment is an average of 10 hours per week including a weekly one on one meeting with supervisor.

How to Apply: Please apply through smartrecruiters. You must apply with a CV and cover letter that outlines why you think you are suitable for this position (please refer to the requirements for this position). Additionally please stipulate how many hours you are able to contribute to IWI a week. If your application does not fulfil these requirements it will not be considered.

You can send your cv on HR Email address given on our IWI website.