​​Manager, Training, Equal Justice Academy

Job Title: ​​Manager, Training, Equal Justice Academy (EN-9)

Organization Unit: Programme

Reports To: ​Director EJA

Supervises: This position does not supervise staff. 

Location: Remote with applicants based in the countries within +/- 5 hours from GMT.

ABOUT EQUALITY NOW: 

At Equality Now, we aspire to create a world in which women and men have equal rights under the law and full enjoyment of their human rights. Our mission is gender equality. And how we get there matters. Here are the values behind everything we do.

Founded in 1992, we are an international human rights organization that works to protect and promote the rights of all women and girls around the world. Our campaigns are centred on four program areas: Legal Equality, End Sexual Violence, End Harmful Practices, and End Sexual Exploitation, with a cross-cutting focus on the unique needs of adolescent girls. We are truly global, and we have a team of 80+ people located all around the world. We have team members in Benin, Beirut, London, Geneva, San Jose, El Salvador, Argentina, Nairobi, Tbilisi, New York and Washington, DC among others.  We offer a great experience for talented people who are passionate about equality. To work here, you’ll need to share our core values of integrity and accountability, inclusiveness, resilience, and empathy. For more information, visit equalitynow.org  

MISSION OBJECTIVE: 

The Manager, Training will support the establishment, development and scaling of the training academy to ensure excellence in training conception, delivery and impact.  This role will support the building of feminist legal capacity, strengthening advocacy ecosystems and fostering collaborative connections across regions. 

PORTFOLIO/TEAM OVERVIEW: 

The Equal Justice Academy (EJA) is a new initiative of Equality Now.  The training division, which sits within it, is designed to build feminist legal capacity and jurisprudence, strengthen advocacy ecosystems and cultivate collaborative connections across regions.  The EJA comprises four different departments, each strategically interconnected  to progress our mission through learning, with the training division focused on enabling the next generation of feminist lawyers and judges and as a consequence shaping gender-sensitive, survivor-centred laws, jurisprudence and legal processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a general outline of duties and responsibilities for this role to be undertaken in collaboration with the Director, EJA. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned or removed at the reasonable discretion of the ​Director EJA.

Purpose: Advocate through education

• Establish operational systems and accountability mechanisms for training courses under the academy
• Support identification of the target audience(s) for the training modules
• Create and refine a training system (on- and off-line) and co-create curricula that align with Equality Now’s mission and Theory of Change
• Map potential validation/certification systems for course accreditation

Engagement: Collaborate 

• Identify and work with institutions, agencies, governments, civil society and others who can help deliver and/or validate and/or institutionalise the courses for long-term sustainability and impact
• Liaise with Equality Now colleagues and partners to ensure high-quality content, evaluation frameworks and continuous positive impact and improvement that align with Equality Now’s mission and Theory of Change 
• Develop feedback loops to ensure learnings from the trainings are brought into other areas of the EJA and to Equality Now as a whole and incorporated into future work

Delivery: Manage the Project Cycle

• Ensure content is delivered in a timely way and is inclusive, intersectional, trauma-informed and grounded in international and regional legal standards
• Guide faculty, trainers and alumnae mentors to deliver transformative learning experiences
• Champion innovation in pedagogy (labs, digital platforms, self-paced content, moot courts, etc)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & TARGET SKILLS PROFILE:  

Substantive Knowledge

• Solid understanding and, preferably, direct experience of creation and delivery of training courses (off- and on-line)
• Advanced knowledge of international and human rights standards and critical thinking regarding how these could best be incorporated into training
• Knowledge of similar courses globally a plus
  
  

Communication Skills

• Fluency in English required; working knowledge of Arabic, French, Spanish and/or Russian highly desirable
• Adept at fostering cross-cultural collaboration and cultivating trust-based relationships consistent with the mission and values of Equality Now
• Strong oral advocacy and presentation skills, with experience delivering to diverse audiences including policymakers, UN bodies, donors and the media
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners, maintaining strong relationships with civil society coalitions and legal experts

Execution Skills

• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, executing and tracking across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder training initiatives, including pro bono partners, consultants, and regional teams.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Capacity to document and systematise training courses for organisational learning and donor accountability.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically.

Targeted Specialised Knowledge

• Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent certification) strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in international human rights, legal advocacy, or women’s rights law.
• Strong academic background in law, international human rights, gender studies or education/pedagogy or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

COMPENSATION:
At Equality Now, our compensation philosophy reflects our commitment to advancing the human rights of all women and girls through lasting legal and systemic change. We approach pay holistically, recognizing base salary as one component of a broader total rewards package designed to support well-being, growth, and long-term engagement.

Base Salary Range: $20,000 - $45,000 USD    
The final offer within this range will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and qualifications. Beyond base salary, Equality Now offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes health and retirement benefits, generous leave, and ongoing professional development. Our goal is to attract, retain, and empower a talented, mission-aligned team equipped to deliver on our strategic priorities with excellence and impact.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit:  and submit a resume/CV, cover letter. Deadline for applications is 24th April, 2026.

Due to the volume of applicants anticipated for this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equality Now is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Equality Now offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, savings, health and vacation benefits, and is an Equal Opportunity employer. Equality Now employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, sex, gender identity and expression, language, political or other opinion, nationality, ethnic or social origin, disability, pregnancy, mental status, HIV status, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. 

We welcome all kinds of diversity. Candidates are selected on the basis of ability, in accordance with all country and location-specific laws.