ABOUT WOMEN FOR AFGHAN WOMEN Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and children around the world, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life. To this end, WAW engages with both government and civil society, including religious and gender justice stakeholders. POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Development will proactively lead the development and the execution of a fundraising strategy to allow WAW to accomplish its growing U.S. operations and programmatic vision. The Development Director manages and coordinates the many facets of WAW’s development and fundraising work, including, but not limited to: Government, foundation, and corporate grants. Individual donor fundraising and cultivation. Internal and external fundraising communications; and All fundraising projects and events. We are seeking a seasoned, …
Program Manager, VA (US)
Job Title: Program Manager Reports To: US Country Director Location: Alexandria, Virginia Job Type: Full-time, In-person Summary Description Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the US, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. The Program Manager develops and oversees programs and activities at WAW’s Virginia Community Center (VACC). With special focus on operations and in partnership with the US Country Director and the Deputy Executive Director, the Program Manager articulates vision, strategic direction, program focus, strength, and …
Communications Coordinator, VA (US)
Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is interested in hiring a detail-oriented, well-spoken, and energetic Communications Coordinator who can support WAW’s communications, program, and development teams to raise funds; promote and showcase our positive impact, accomplishments and successes; and to raise the organization’s visibility and expand our networks of support by managing the organization’s online, press, and other communications-related presence. Remotely supervised by the Communications Manager based, in-person, at our New York Community Center (NYCC), the Communications Coordinator will be based at our Virginia Community Center (VACC) to ensure all our US-based programs’ growing communications needs are covered. The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the VACC Program Director, the VACC Program Team, WAW’s US Country Director, and the WAW Development Team. The position is full-time and hybrid, requiring three days a week in-person presence at our Virginia …
ESOL Instructor, VA (US) (Part-Time)
Job Position: Part-Time English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor Reports to: Virginia Community Center Education Coordinator Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a women's human rights organization based in New York City with Community Centers in New York City and Arlington, Virginia, as well as extensive operations in Afghanistan. We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and energetic individual to join WAW's Virginia Community Center (VACC) team as a part-time ESOL Instructor. This position will teach classes directly with WAW clients at the VACC. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in ESOL instruction and must hold a degree or certificate in TESOL. The ESOL instructor reports to the Education Coordinator. This is a part-time, 18 hours/week position with a pay rate of $35/instructional hour. Responsibilities The ESL Instructor’s primary role will be executing the following tasks: Classroom Administration: Lead in the planning, …
Caseworker, VA (US)
Job Title: Caseworker Reports to: Virginia Community Center (VACC) Program Manager Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the United States, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary: This Caseworker post is a full-time position in Northern Virginia and reports directly to the VACC Program Manager. The Caseworker is responsible for working on various client cases in a timely manner, supporting the Staff Attorney alongside the case management team. The Caseworker will provide services using a strength-based approach. The …
Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator, NY (US)
Job Title: Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator Reports to: Program Manager, New York Community Center Location: Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Job Type: Full Time, In-Person Position Summary Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the US, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. The Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator will work closely with WAW’s education, case management and communications teams in our New York Community Center (NYCC). Responsibilities Community Outreach & Relationship Building Promote and communicate WAW's mission …
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