Movement Building Assistant (MBA)
Terms of Reference for Contractor Role
The World YWCA is seeking an executive and solutions-oriented Movement Building Assistant (MBA) to support the advancement of movement-building efforts within the World YWCA and the global YWCA movement.
The MBA will assist the World YWCA secretariat, governance structures, and the global movement in continuing the modernisation and transformation of management and governance toward excellence, in alignment with Goal 2035 as outlined in the Strategic Framework 2024–2027. This role is pivotal in fostering communication and accountability across YWCA entities and leaders, as well as with external stakeholders, while contributing to movement & capacity building efforts.
Reporting directly to the Director of Movement & Capacity Building and Accountability (DMCBA), the MBA will collaborate with other World YWCA secretariat team members, Board members, contractors, consultants, and external partners. Additionally, the MBA will cultivate and manage key relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and progress toward organisational goals.
Work Environment:
This mandate will be part of a global, remote team that works during various time zones. Teaming in the remote World YWCA environment requires engagement via email, a secondary texting software platform, an internal community social platform, and audio-visual platforms. This role requires flexibility in balancing availability to deliver on the mandate. All team members are expected to make a constant effort to enhance their cross-cultural communication skills, their awareness to cross-cultural barriers and opportunities, and a conscientious approach to what it takes for a team to thrive in a remote, global, cross-cultural team setting.
Engagement Terms
Location: Remote (with limited to no travel).
Contract Type: Contractor mandate (12-month term, deliverables-based, renewable based on performance and funding) – Contractors must have the right to work remotely in their country of operations. The World YWCA is formally incorporated in Geneva, Switzerland.
Compensation Range: CHF 3000–4500 per month (inclusive of tax and dependent on location)
Application closing date: March 16, 2025