• Permanent, full-time role
• Based in Melbourne CBD (combination WFH and office )
• Unique opportunity to lead innovative resource mobilisation at a progressive international development organisation.

ABOUT IWDA

IWDA is an Australian-based organisation, resourcing diverse women’s rights organisations, primarily in Asia and the Pacific, and contributing to global feminist movements to advance our vision of gender equality for all.

• OUR VISION: Gender equality for all
• OUR PURPOSE: To defend and advance the rights of diverse women and girls
• VALUES: Feminist, Accountable, Collaborative, Transformative

OUR GOALS 2023-2025

• Resource and contribute to resilient and vibrant feminist movements, primarily in the areas of power, leadership and civic space; freedom from violence; and gendered climate justice
• Promote systemic change towards gender equality for all
• Build a resilient and relevant feminist organisation

We resource the work of diverse women’s rights organisations, enable them to be more effective by providing support that goes beyond money, and we make our own contributions to feminist movements through advocacy, knowledge creation and translation.

As part of this contribution, we take actions to decolonise our approach to feminism and development. We want to become the best we can be in the world at north-south partnerships. This means we seek to understand and leverage our locational power so that we know when to:

• STEP UP and use our power to leverage resources and access for women’s rights organisations, and make our own contribution to feminist movements
• STAND WITH feminist movements in solidarity and amplify the work of global south actors
• STEP BACK when others are better placed to take the lead
• SIT WITH uncertainty, embrace communal learning and deep listening, and accept that time is needed to collectively discern the best course of action.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director, Resource Mobilisation & Communications spearheads a transformative approach to revenue generation and outreach at IWDA. This pivotal role transcends conventional fundraising methods, embracing a vision that encompasses broader partnerships and innovative funding avenues.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this visionary leader is tasked with revolutionising IWDA's financial landscape and amplifying its influence.

The role holder will increase connection and leverage opportunities between all sources of funding by overseeing integrated fundraising and communications functions and by creating and building relationships with major donors (individuals, trusts, foundations and corporates).

THE OFFER

This is a permanent, full-time role. Classified at SCHADS 7 and paid a competitive, above Award salary, plus superannuation and salary packaging.

Some of the benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance program
• Additional end of year leave for all, additional paid personal/carer's and paid parental leave

How to Apply

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a key contribution to a rights-based international development agency committed to gender equality for all, click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.

IWDA is committed to the wellbeing and safety of our staff including with respect to COVID-19. All our team members are able to work flexibly from home as well as from our office in Melbourne. All staff are fully equipped to work productively and safely from their homes. As long as it is COVID-19 safe, the candidate will be expected to work from our physical office space at least two days a week.

International Women’s Development Agency (IWDA) has an Equal Opportunity exemption (H69/2022) and requests applications from women only (including trans women).

IWDA welcomes people with different skills and life experiences, and encourages women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women with disabilities and First Nations women to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in, or strong community ties to, one of the countries in which IWDA supports partners, especially within the Pacific.

Any offer of employment will require a National Police Check and endorsement of IWDA’s Child Protection Code of Conduct. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Australia.

Find the full position description here.