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.
