Job Description

Job Title

Volunteer Opportunities for University Students, Recent Graduates, and Professionals

Project Name

Promoting and Protecting Women's and Girls' Rights (EmpowerHER)

Job type

Volunteer

Location of Position

Remote with option to travel should volunteer undertake on their own.

Reporting to

EmpowerHER Project Director and Manager

Remuneration

Not Applicable to this role

Indicative LOE/Time Frame

Up to 20 days (7.5 hours a day) over the course of 10 to 30 weeks (renewable)

Citizenship/Location

Canadian working remotely in Canada

Language Requirements

Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of a Pacific Island Language considered an asset

Application Deadline

December 5th, 2025

Application Instructions:

A cover letter is mandatory to be considered. Cover letter should effectively align your skills and experiences with your experience, demonstrating your aptitude for the role. (Max 2 pages)

upload your cover letter and CV (Max 2 pages).

Only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.


About Alinea International Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. Alinea works with governments, investors, companies, and communities to create lasting change. Over 39 years, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1,000 projects worldwide. For more information, please visit Alinea International website.



At Alinea International we value diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility and belonging in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer opposed to all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds recognizing that an inclusive workforce enriches our organization and achieves smarter, more innovative results.



Alinea is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of our work, all candidates will be subject to due diligence checks and extensive background checks where appropriate.

Project Description:

The Promoting and Protecting Women's and Girls' Rights (EmpowerHER) project seeks to advance gender equality and reduce sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Tonga, with a particular focus on Indigenous women and girls.

EmpowerHER strengthens local and national efforts to prevent and respond to SGBV by enhancing the capacity of civil society, communities, and governments to deliver inclusive, survivor-centred services and challenge harmful gender norms. The project will improve access to SGBV services in both urban and remote island settings, support legal and policy implementation, and amplify women's and girls' voices in advocating for their rights.



This three-year initiative (March 2025-March 2028) is led by Alinea International in partnership with the Kiribati Family Health Association (KFHA), Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA), and the Talitha Project in Tonga. It aligns with national SGBV policies and contributes to inclusive governance and human rights protection in the Pacific.

About the work / The role

This is a dynamic opportunity for students or graduates passionate about gender equality, international development, and human rights. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in research, communications, program design, and monitoring in support of a high-impact regional initiative.

You will contribute directly to the project's mission of advancing gender equality, preventing SGBV, and promoting inclusive governance by supporting the EmpowerHER technical and field teams.



We are interested in volunteers with interest in the following areas:

Research and Knowledge Development:

Draft concise evidence briefs and literature reviews on best practices in SGBV prevention, youth engagement, male engagement and survivor-centred and trauma-informed approaches. Support gender and social inclusion research, including reviews of national SGBV policies and community-based practices in the Pacific.

Capacity Building and Training:

Assist in developing training resources, facilitator guides, and adult learning tools for community partners. Support the design of inclusive, participatory learning materials that strengthen the capacity of civil society and youth groups.

Communications and Outreach:

Contribute to social media campaigns, poster content, and infographic design to highlight the voices of women and youth leaders. Help document project stories of change and success across the three countries.

Technical and Strategic Support:

Contribute to desk research and knowledge products on engaging men and boys, youth participation, and survivor-centred approaches to SGBV prevention. Support development of advocacy briefs, communication materials, and policy summaries for use by EmpowerHER partners and campaigns. Assist in preparing internal learning materials and presentations that strengthen project coordination, localization, and visibility.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Support data collection and analysis on gender equality and SGBV indicators. Assist in preparing reports and visual summaries to track project outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Current University students: Minimum 2 years completed of post secondary study; currently enrolled in a university program. Graduates or working professionals: Completed undergraduate degree and/or professional experience in a related field.

Job Categories:

Active Projects

Job Types:

Volunteer

Job Locations:

Canada remote