The international development organization Womankind Worldwide has announced a series of new job openings as part of its continued mission to advance gender equality and support women’s rights movements globally.
The recruitment drive includes roles across policy, fundraising, philanthropy, and partnership development, reflecting the organization’s expanding work in feminist advocacy and international development programming.
About Womankind Worldwide
Womankind Worldwide is a UK-registered charity focused on promoting women’s rights and supporting feminist movements around the world.
The organization works in partnership with grassroots groups and global networks to influence policy, strengthen women’s leadership, and advance systemic change.
Its work is grounded in feminist principles, emphasizing equity, inclusion, and transformative social justice. The organization also prioritizes internal culture-building, aiming to create a workplace that reflects its values of respect, collaboration, and dignity.
Current Job Vacancies
The organization is currently recruiting for five key positions, each contributing to its strategic priorities in advocacy, fundraising, and partnership development.
1. Policy and Advocacy Officer
This role supports the policy and advocacy team by contributing to research, analysis, and operational coordination. The position focuses on:
- Supporting advocacy strategies aligned with feminist principles
- Contributing to policy development and knowledge production
- Engaging in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities
- Strengthening decolonial feminist approaches in policy work
This role plays a key part in shaping the organization’s global influencing agenda.
2. Fundraising and Marketing Officer
This position focuses on increasing donor engagement and fundraising income through strategic communications and campaigns. Responsibilities include:
- Developing fundraising appeals and donor campaigns
- Managing email marketing and newsletters
- Creating social media fundraising content
- Supporting donor retention and engagement strategies
The role works closely with internal fundraising leadership to strengthen supporter relationships and income growth.
3. Philanthropy Officer
The Philanthropy Officer supports the expansion of trust and foundation funding. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting donor prospect research
- Writing funding proposals and reports
- Managing relationships with small and mid-level donors
- Supporting donor stewardship and cultivation
This role is essential in securing long-term, flexible funding for the organization’s programs.
4. Grantmaking and Feminist Partnership Officer (Maternity Cover)
This role provides operational support for grantmaking and partnership management processes. It focuses on:
- Coordinating grant delivery and reporting
- Supporting feminist partnership management
- Assisting in learning and evaluation activities
- Ensuring smooth implementation of funding processes during maternity cover
The position helps maintain continuity in the organization’s partnership work.
5. Individual Giving Manager (Maternity Cover)
This role leads individual donor fundraising strategy and implementation. Responsibilities include:
- Managing individual giving and community fundraising programs
- Developing digital and offline fundraising strategies
- Growing the organization’s donor base
- Increasing unrestricted funding streams
The position plays a key role in sustaining financial support for long-term impact.
Organizational Mission and Values
Womankind Worldwide emphasizes a strong commitment to feminist values, which guide both its external programming and internal workplace culture.
Key principles include:
- Commitment to gender equality and women’s rights
- Collaborative and inclusive organizational culture
- Support for grassroots feminist movements globally
- Ethical and decolonial approaches to advocacy
The organization aims to ensure that its internal practices reflect the same principles it promotes globally.
Why These Roles Matter
These vacancies reflect the organization’s broader strategy to strengthen its global influence in gender justice and feminist advocacy. Each role contributes to:
- Expanding funding for women’s rights initiatives
- Strengthening global advocacy and policy influence
- Building sustainable partnerships with feminist movements
- Enhancing donor engagement and financial resilience
Together, these positions support the long-term sustainability of feminist programming worldwide.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in joining Womankind Worldwide are encouraged to apply through the official vacancies page. Each role includes specific application instructions and deadlines.
Applicants are advised to review role descriptions carefully and tailor their applications to demonstrate alignment with feminist principles and organizational values.
