Open Positions
Wedu is a remote-first organisation committed to cultivating a culture of inclusive leadership and building a team that is representative of the communities we serve. Wedu’s team is primarily based in South and Southeast Asia (UTC+5 to UTC+8), and team members are expected to have at least 5 hours of overlap with this timezone each day.
We celebrate the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and talent that each person brings. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ancestry, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, disability, and beliefs.
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Programme Manager – Leadership Development
The Programme Manager will provide leadership for Wedu’s initiatives that enable women to take purposeful actions to advance their leadership and achieve their goals. They will be responsible for ensuring leadership programmes are shaped by thoughtful and evidence-informed learning design and work collaboratively to produce compelling leadership programmes which facilitate transformative learning journeys that challenge, stimulate, and inspire – preparing women leaders for the future they are aspiring to.
The Programme Manager will work in close collaboration with program and funding partners and the women leaders we serve- setting and executing programmatic strategies, providing clear communication and leading MERL processes, mobilising resources and networks, and serving as the spokesperson for these programmes as they lead impactful Women’s Leadership Academies (indicative themes include food security, climate change, and ethical supply chains). We are looking for someone who is passionate about advancing women’s leadership, has exceptional stakeholder management skills, an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset.
SALARY: USD USD 24,000-30,000 per year, plus benefits including flexible working arrangements
Regional Executive Director
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to shape our work in Asia. The Regional Executive Director will lead all aspects of our external operations, including public relations, scoping partnership opportunities, developing new programmes, and building Wedu’s profile and brand reputation by engaging external stakeholders in the gender equity ecosystem. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with our Executive Director and boards to help Wedu have impact at scale.
This full-time position is fully remote and open to anyone with the permanent right to work in a country in South or Southeast Asia. The position will be open until filled, with a start date no later than November 2023, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
SALARY: USD 40,000-50,000 per year, plus benefits including flexible working arrangements
Mentorship Programme Manager
The Programme Manager will provide leadership for Wedu’s signature mentorship initiatives, playing a pivotal role in scaling up this program within our new strategy. They will ensure the overall success of mentoring activities, spearheading strategic improvements, forging partnerships, and designing programmatic innovations to achieve mentoring impact at scale.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about advancing gender equity, have a sophisticated understanding of women’s leadership development, be skilled in programme management, excel at cultivating dynamic partnerships, and have an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset.
This full-time position is fully remote and open for all candidates based in Asia. This position is open until filled, and we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
SALARY: USD 24,000-30,000 per year, plus benefits including flexible working arrangements
Paid Internships
We provide paid internship opportunities of 3+ months for students and professionals who want to contribute their skills to help Wedu close the gender leadership gap. We work with successful applicants to design meaningful internship experiences, identifying alignment between our current needs and priorities and your skills and interests. Unless otherwise noted, all positions are remote.
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For universities and volunteer/internship placement organisations who would like to inquire further, please contact talent@weduglobal.org.
Leadership Programme Intern
We are seeking a part-time Leadership Programme Intern to support our programmes’ implementation and outreach. The intern will assist in the management and organisation of our data within programmes to make informed operational and strategic decisions. In addition, they will work closely with the Programme Team to support administrative processes and contribute to the success of the programmes by accomplishing other tasks as needed.
This position is fully remote with a priority deadline of Sunday, 8 October 2023. We will prioritise applicants who are members of Wedu’s community and are based in our priority geographic regions of South Asia and Southeast Asia.
COMPENSATION: Monthly stipend of USD 150 for a commitment of 20 hours per week for 9 months between 1 November 2023 to 31 July 2024, plus flexible working arrangements.
Community Engagement Intern
We’re looking for the next great person to join our programme team in a part-time capacity as the Community Engagement Intern. This is an excellent opportunity to build your skills and gain hands-on experience in community building, program administration, and communications while making a meaningful contribution to gender equity programming as part of a dynamic, multinational team.
The priority application deadline is Sunday, 15 October 2023.
Interested candidates are invited to complete the application form on our website. Applications for this position will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. We will prioritise applicants who are members of Wedu’s community and are based in our priority geographic regions of South Asia and Southeast Asia. Due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. If you need help with the form or have questions about this opportunity, contact community@weduglobal.org.
COMPENSATION: Monthly stipend of USD 150 for a commitment of 20 hours per week for seven months between 1 November 2023 to 31 May 2024, plus flexible working arrangements.