APWLD Hiring Programme Associate for Labour & Migration Programmes | Earn $1,200 Monthly + Benefits

The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) is inviting applications for the position of Programme Associate for Labour & Migration Programmes. This full-time opportunity is open to women from Asia and Pacific countries who have experience in women’s human rights, migration, labour rights, development work, and social movements.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic feminist organization working to strengthen women’s leadership, support grassroots movements, and advance Development Justice across the Asia-Pacific region. The position offers a salary of USD $1,200 per month, additional allowances, benefits, and a renewable two-year contract.

Applications close on 10 August 2026.

About Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)

APWLD is a feminist network and organization committed to advancing women’s human rights and supporting movements led by women and marginalized communities across Asia and the Pacific.

The organization works with grassroots groups, activists, and movements to challenge inequality, strengthen women’s organizing power, and advocate for policies that promote social, economic, and environmental justice.

Through research, advocacy, capacity building, and movement support, APWLD works toward a world where women can fully exercise their rights and participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives.

About the Programme Associate Role

The Programme Associate will support APWLD’s Labour Programme and Migration Programme, working closely with programme officers, members, and partner organizations.

The Migration Programme focuses on ensuring women migrants have access to human rights, information, leadership opportunities, and collective organizing spaces. It supports initiatives such as feminist organizing training, participatory research, advocacy, and migrant movement building.

The Labour Programme works to advance women workers’ rights, including access to decent work, fair wages, and participation in labour movements.

The successful applicant will contribute to programmes that support women workers and migrants throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Responsibilities

The Programme Associate will provide support across several areas, including:

• Assisting with planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programme activities.
• Supporting training sessions, research activities, campaigns, consultations, and advocacy initiatives.
• Coordinating communication with network members, partners, and grassroots organizations.
• Supporting logistics for meetings, workshops, and international events.
• Assisting participants with travel arrangements, visas, finance coordination, and event preparation.
• Supporting documentation of programme activities and preparing reports.
• Helping develop knowledge resources, publications, and advocacy materials.
• Assisting with programme narrative reports and financial reporting for donors and partners.

Eligibility and Required Qualifications

APWLD is looking for candidates with experience and commitment to feminist movements, women’s rights, labour rights, and migration issues.

Applicants should have:

• A demonstrated commitment to women’s human rights in Asia and the Pacific.
• Knowledge of political, economic, and social issues affecting women in the region.
• Two to three years of experience in development work, human rights, migration, labour movements, or social movements.
• A degree in social sciences, law, human rights, development studies, women’s studies, or related fields.
• Experience supporting programme coordination and administrative tasks.
• Research skills, including qualitative, quantitative, legal, or desk research.
• Ability to analyze social, economic, and development policies.
• Experience working with grassroots organizations and communities.
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills.
• Project management knowledge, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Good computer skills, including online collaboration platforms such as Google Suite.
• Availability to travel internationally when required.

Salary and Benefits

APWLD provides a competitive benefits package for this position, including:

• Monthly salary of USD $1,200.
• Monthly work-from-home allowance of USD $130.
• Health allowance and insurance.
• Social security contributions.
• Employee provident fund contributions.
• 13th-month salary.
• Two-year renewable contract.
• Four-month probation period.

The selected candidate will work remotely from their home country.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about:

• Women’s rights and gender equality.
• Labour rights and decent work.
• Migration justice.
• Feminist advocacy.
• Community organizing.
• Human rights research and policy.

Candidates who have experience working with civil society organizations, grassroots movements, advocacy networks, or international development programmes are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Interested applicants must submit an online application form along with:

• Updated resume.
• Cover letter explaining relevant experience and addressing the selection criteria.
• Reference letter confirming previous work experience.
• Writing sample demonstrating knowledge of labour, migration, women’s rights, or development policies.

Examples of suitable writing samples may include:

• Research papers.
• Articles.
• Programme reports.
• Advocacy statements.
• Project plans.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 28 August 2026.

Final Thoughts

The APWLD Programme Associate position provides an opportunity for an experienced development professional to contribute to meaningful regional work supporting women migrants, workers, and grassroots movements.

With remote working arrangements, competitive benefits, and the chance to work alongside a respected feminist human rights network, this role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals committed to advancing equality, justice, and women’s empowerment across Asia and the Pacific.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply before the 10 August 2026 deadline.

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