NSWP Hiring Global Coordinator for Remote International Role – Apply by 13 September 2026
The Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) is inviting applications for an experienced and dynamic Global Coordinator to provide strategic leadership to its international, sex worker-led network. This is a significant remote leadership opportunity for an individual with strong experience in organisational management, advocacy, resource mobilisation and the global sex workers’ rights movement.
The position is open internationally, with NSWP particularly encouraging applications from candidates based in the Global South. The application deadline is 13 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
About NSWP
The Global Network of Sex Work Projects is a global membership organisation driven by sex worker-led organisations and networks across five regions. Its work focuses on strengthening the rights, health, safety and wellbeing of sex workers while supporting sex worker-led advocacy and movements internationally.
The Global Coordinator will join NSWP at an important stage of its organisational development and will help guide the network’s strategic priorities, partnerships, programmes and operations.
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Board of Directors and collaborate closely with the Operations and Programme Management Team and the Communications, Policy and Programme Team.
Global Coordinator Role
The Global Coordinator will have overall responsibility for providing leadership and management across the organisation. The position combines strategic oversight with operational, financial and programme responsibilities.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Supporting implementation of NSWP’s strategic plan.
- Strengthening organisational governance and systems.
- Managing Board meetings and supporting effective decision-making.
- Overseeing organisational budgets and financial management.
- Identifying funding opportunities and developing donor proposals.
- Maintaining relationships with existing donors and partners.
- Supporting recruitment, staff development and organisational culture.
- Representing NSWP at international events and policy platforms.
- Building relationships with civil society organisations, donors, academics and international agencies.
- Supporting emerging sex worker leaders to participate in global policy discussions.
- Strengthening alliances with social movements and like-minded organisations.
The role also requires the successful candidate to serve as a public representative of NSWP, including participating in media engagements and speaking at international events.
Who Can Apply?
This is a specialised leadership position requiring substantial experience within the sex workers’ rights movement. Applicants should have experience leading a national or regional sex worker-led network and possess in-depth knowledge of issues affecting sex workers globally.
Candidates should also demonstrate extensive management experience covering areas such as:
- Resource mobilisation and fundraising.
- Financial and donor budget management.
- Human resources.
- Programme management.
- Organisational development.
- Project monitoring and evaluation.
- Advocacy and partnership development.
Strong communication, public speaking, writing and presentation skills are essential. The successful candidate should also be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in an international environment.
Experience working across multilingual environments is desirable. Fluency in English is required, while knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is considered an advantage.
Eligibility Requirements
NSWP welcomes applications from people around the world and particularly encourages candidates who are based in the Global South.
Because NSWP is a sex worker-led organisation, this position is reserved for suitably qualified applicants with sex work experience. The organisation also emphasises diversity, intersectionality, gender equality and human rights in its organisational culture.
Salary and Remote Working
The role has a maximum budget of £81,200, inclusive of tax and benefits.
For candidates based in the UK, the package includes a salary of £67,000 per year, together with an 8% pension contribution and other applicable benefits.
International candidates outside the UK will work remotely as consultants in their countries of residence. NSWP has approved arrangements allowing remote candidates to work within approximately four hours either side of the UK Secretariat’s time zone.
NSWP is also an approved UK government sponsoring employer and may support a UK work visa application for a successful international candidate, subject to applicable requirements.
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Global Coordinator will have an opportunity to influence an international movement while supporting organisations and leaders working to advance sex workers’ rights around the world.
The position is particularly suited to a senior professional who combines strategic leadership with movement experience and who can work collaboratively across different countries, cultures and organisational contexts.
The successful candidate will be expected to bring strong leadership, financial responsibility, advocacy expertise and a commitment to strengthening sex worker-led organisations and networks.
Application Deadline and Interview
Applications must be submitted by Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
Interviews are scheduled to take place via Zoom during the week commencing 21 September 2026.
Interested candidates should review the complete Terms of Reference and submit their application through the NSWP recruitment process.
Apply for the NSWP Global Coordinator position
This is a fully remote international leadership opportunity with a strong focus on Global South participation. Qualified candidates with the required movement experience are encouraged to prepare their applications early and submit them before the deadline.
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