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Part-time Communication Assistant in the United States SAHIYO, an award-winning, transnational organization is dedicated to empowering Asian communities to end female genital cutting (FGC) and create positive social change through dialogue, education, and collaboration based on community involvement. By working towards an FGC-free world, we aim to recognize and emphasize the values of consent and a child’s/woman’s right over her own body. We aim to enable a culture in which female sexuality is not feared or suppressed but embraced as normal. For more read, about Sahiyo’s storytelling and our history. Position Description: We are looking for a Communications Assistant to provide administrative support on various programs and projects. Editing and writing Sahiyo materials will be an important part of your job. In this role, you should be an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail. If you also have administrative and social media marketing experience, we’d like to meet you. Sahiyo works transnationally, but this 22 hours per month position, ideal for students, will be for someone who can primarily support U.S. programming. As the position is virtual, the Communication Assistant can be located anywhere within the U.S. but must be comfortable with working independently and remotely. As Sahiyo continues to grow, we hope to grow this role for the right person. In the meantime, it is a great opportunity for you to work with the founders of an internationally recognized organization, and learn how organizations develop from the ground up. Responsibilities & Duties: Provide administrative support to programs and internal teams Draft and edit communications (e.g. program reports, grant reports, social media posts) Assist in maintaining web content and executing social media strategies Facilitate effective internal communications Support logistical coordination of Sahiyo programs and events as needed Requirements: Proven experience as a Communications Assistant or similar role Understanding of media relations and digital media strategies Proficient in Google Docs, MS Office; familiarity with design software (e.g. Canva, Photoshop, InDesign) and content management systems is a plus, Experience with Excel and data manipulation is a plus Solid editing and researching skills Excellent communication abilities (oral and written) Ability to multitask on different projects Strong attention to detail Organizational skills Desired Qualities: Experience working in the field of gender violence, FGM/C, or related field. Experience working with a variety of different cultures To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Ms. Mariya Taher at mariya@sahiyo.com no later than Wednesday, August 1st, 2018. The email subject line should state “Application: Communications Assistant.” To view a pdf version of this job description, click here.
Part-time Admin Assistant Position Available in Mumbai
Administration position currently available in Mumbai, India. The individual should be able to commit to 30 hours per month for 7 months (August 1, 2017, until March 31, 2018) in this role. This position is a great opportunity for someone to learn how organizations/advocates engage in work to end Female Genital Cutting. By working towards an FGC-free world, the aim is to recognize and emphasize the values of consent and a child’s/woman’s right over her own body and to enable a culture in which female sexuality is not feared or suppressed but embraced as normal. If interested, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume to info@sahiyo.com. Please note that the candidate is expected to be able to work independently/remotely, and communicate regularly with Supervisors. The program assistant should: Be comfortable coordinating logistics for events, including the hiring of vendors, scouting event locations, assisting with writing MOUs/Contracts for Vendors, managing volunteers. Be able to write relevant and insightful content for reporting requirements, including collating feedback for events, writing events descriptions for social media, newsletter, and grant reporting. Be able to carry out basic financial management tasks, including reviewing the budget, managing bills, keeping track of expenses, submit and reconcile expenses reports. Be familiar with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, WordPress, Google+, and basic social media management. Be able to liaison with contractors, vendors, supervisors on a regular basis via email, phone, at the time of any on-site activity, and in-person regularly. Other related tasks as deemed necessarily Requirements Be able to travel locally for events and other logistical meetings/tasks Hardworking, driven, energetic, results-oriented, and independent Adhere to supervisor’s mission, vision, and values Desire to learn about FGC, with a focus on engaging with the community in a sensitive manner Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular) Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work Attention to detail and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task To view pdf of the Job Description, click Administrative Assistant Job Description.
Part-time Translator Job Opportunity in Mumbai
Looking for an individual willing to assist in translation between Gujarati and English, with a preference for those also able to speak Lisan al-Dawat, for the month of July in Mumbai and surrounding provinces. The translator will be working closely with two student researchers from the University of North Carolina and Trinity College Dublin who will be conducting research on the Dawoodi Bohra community via interviews with different members of the Dawoodi Bohra community. Familiarity with the community and culture of Dawoodi Bohras is strongly preferred, as ideally, the translator would help the student researchers by helping coordinate interviews and acting as a liaison between community members and researchers. Pay will start at ₹ 250 / hour, with an average of 10-15 hours per week of work available. Pay and hours are very flexible. To express interest or for further information, please email CV to: mgfmumbai@gmail.com