Disability and Sexual Violence Advocacy Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kazakhstan.

📋 Description

• Offer strategic coordination for in-country advocacy and provide technical support for Equality Now’s initiatives in Kazakhstan focusing on gender-based violence against women;

• Create an advocacy action plan for Kazakhstan for the years 2026-2027;

• Identify feasible entry points for promoting reforms in legal, policy, and practice areas related to gender-based violence;

• Liaise with pertinent authorities in Kazakhstan regarding the presentation of Equality Now’s report;

• Ensure consistent communication with relevant government agencies, UN organizations, and civil society groups;

• Formulate specific proposals tailored to Kazakhstan for reforming legislation, policies, and institutional practices concerning gender-based violence;

• Draft requests for information, including statistics on cases, practices regarding investigations and prosecutions, and the accessibility of justice processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in advocacy, legal reform, human rights, gender-based violence, sexual violence, and/or disability rights within Kazakhstan;

• Proven experience in engaging with government officials, national institutions, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders;

• Strong knowledge of Kazakhstan’s legal, policy, and institutional frameworks related to gender-based violence, sexual violence, disability rights, and access to justice;

• Experience in drafting formal correspondence, advocacy documents, policy recommendations, briefing notes, and/or legislative proposals;

• Demonstrated ability to recognize advocacy opportunities and convert them into actionable, practical, and strategically timed initiatives;

• Strong awareness of the challenges faced by women and girls with disabilities in accessing justice, protection, and support in cases of sexual and gender-based violence;

• Proficiency in Russian and/or Kazakh, along with professional working proficiency in English for reporting and correspondence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives;

• Opportunities for professional development and training;

• Supportive work environment focused on advocacy and social change;

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.