The Sexual Violence Research Initiative Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) has announced an open recruitment call for a Programs Assistant to support its expanding global portfolio on violence prevention, research coordination, and advocacy.

The position is designed to strengthen internal coordination across SVRI’s research, grants management, and global advocacy functions, ensuring smoother delivery of programmes addressing violence against women and children.

The application deadline for the role is 25 July 2026.

Strengthening Coordination Across Global Research and Advocacy Programmes

The Programs Assistant will provide direct operational and administrative support to senior leadership, including the Director of Research, Global Advocacy Director, and Director of Grants Management.

The role sits at the intersection of research coordination, knowledge management, and programme delivery, helping ensure that SVRI’s global initiatives are executed efficiently and consistently across multiple workstreams.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Supporting coordination across research and advocacy portfolios
Assisting in knowledge management and documentation processes
Supporting event production and digital engagement activities
Contributing to internal communication and workflow efficiency
Ensuring timely administrative and logistical support for programme delivery

This position is central to maintaining operational continuity across SVRI’s global work on violence prevention and response systems.

Focus on Event Coordination and Knowledge Management

A significant component of the role involves supporting SVRI’s events and communications work, particularly in the production of webinars, online convenings, and research dissemination activities.

The assistant will contribute to:

Planning and coordination of online events and webinars
Logistical and technical support for virtual engagements
Preparation of briefing materials and event documentation
Coordination of stakeholder communications before and after events
Archiving and structuring knowledge resources across programmes

Given SVRI’s global reach, events often involve diverse stakeholders from research institutions, NGOs, governments, and advocacy networks working on gender-based violence prevention.

Required Skills and Professional Experience

SVRI is seeking candidates with 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in programme support or administrative coordination roles, preferably within NGOs, research institutions, or advocacy organisations.

Core requirements include:

Strong organisational and time management skills
Experience in programme or project coordination
Familiarity with event planning and virtual event production
Ability to work proactively and independently
Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
Experience working in research or advocacy environments (preferred)

The organisation emphasizes the importance of adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international setting.

Supporting Global Work on Violence Prevention and Gender Justice

The Programs Assistant role contributes directly to SVRI’s mission of advancing research and evidence-based action on violence against women and children. The organisation works globally to strengthen prevention strategies, improve response systems, and support evidence-informed policy development.

Through coordination support, knowledge management, and communications assistance, the role helps ensure that research findings and advocacy efforts are effectively translated into actionable outcomes for practitioners and policymakers worldwide.

Application Timeline and Recruitment Outlook

Applications for the Programs Assistant position remain open until 25 July 2026. Candidates are encouraged to review the full job description and submit applications through SVRI’s official recruitment channels.

The position represents an entry point into global research and advocacy work within a specialised international network focused on gender-based violence prevention and response systems.

As demand grows for skilled programme coordinators in research-driven organisations, roles like this continue to serve as key pathways into international development and advocacy careers.

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