The global youth empowerment organization Girl Up has announced a new remote job opening for an Associate, Strategic Pillars, a full-time position designed to strengthen youth-led action, leadership programming, and community engagement across its worldwide network.

The role is primarily remote, with a strong preference for candidates based in the Global South, and will support programs that currently reach more than 465,000 young leaders across 155 countries.

The position sits within Girl Up’s Strategic Pillar Youth-Led Action team and plays a key operational role in ensuring the smooth delivery of youth-focused initiatives.

Founded in 2010, Girl Up works to develop transformative young leaders advancing gender justice through advocacy, education, and community-based action. The organization is fiscally sponsored by the Global Fund for Children and continues to expand its global footprint, with a goal of reaching one million girls by 2030.

About the Associate, Strategic Pillars Role

The Associate, Strategic Pillars position supports the operational backbone of Girl Up’s youth programs. The role focuses on coordination, data management, grant support, and community engagement to ensure young activists receive consistent and effective program delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with regional teams, youth networks, and internal program staff to manage systems that enable global youth participation and leadership development.

Key Responsibilities

Youth-Led Action Support

The Associate will be responsible for supporting the execution and administration of youth-focused initiatives, including grants and community programming.

Key duties include:

Supporting youth grant administration and payment tracking
Maintaining accurate youth and club databases
Managing onboarding materials and program resources
Coordinating virtual trainings and webinars
Monitoring community platforms and updating content
Responding to inquiries through program inboxes
Ensuring documentation and reporting compliance for grantees
Supporting storytelling and impact reporting for global initiatives

Youth Leadership Programming

The role also contributes to leadership development initiatives targeting young women and youth activists.

Responsibilities include:

Supporting recruitment and onboarding of youth leaders
Assisting with Teen Advisors and global wellness programming
Managing curriculum updates and program materials
Providing administrative support to leadership networks
Offering occasional weekend support for virtual engagements

Regional Coordination and Operations

The Associate will work across multiple regions and teams to ensure smooth program implementation.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinating with regional teams across global offices
Supporting cross-functional youth programming delivery
Ensuring consistency in operational processes and reporting systems
Assisting in virtual engagement and training logistics

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants are expected to bring both technical and interpersonal strengths suited for a global remote environment.

Minimum Requirements

1–3 years of experience in program coordination, community engagement, or operations
Experience working in remote or cross-functional teams
Strong organizational and administrative abilities
Experience managing data systems, spreadsheets, or databases
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
Familiarity with digital tools and virtual platforms

Preferred Experience

Experience in youth development, feminist organizations, or grassroots advocacy
Background in virtual programming, webinars, or training coordination
Experience working across multiple time zones and global teams
Exposure to gender justice or youth empowerment initiatives

Values and Organizational Culture

Girl Up emphasizes a strong values-based work culture centered on:

Youth-centered leadership
Feminist and inclusive practice
Anti-racist and decolonizing approaches
Global collaboration and equity
Commitment to safeguarding and ethical engagement

The organization encourages applicants who are passionate about supporting youth leadership, particularly girls and young women, and who are committed to inclusive global development practices.

Compensation and Work Environment

The position offers a full-time compensation package aligned with local market conditions and organizational policy. Girl Up aims to provide competitive salaries within the top quartile of comparable organizations operating in similar fields and regions.

Additional benefits include:

Flexible remote work arrangements
Global team collaboration across regions
Supportive organizational culture focused on wellbeing
Opportunities to engage in international youth development initiatives

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to submit:

A CV or resume
A cover letter outlining relevant experience and motivation

Applicants must also respond to three reflection questions as part of the application:

What most excites you about this role?
What character trait may cause someone to fail in this role, and why?
How have you brought care and curiosity into your work? Provide examples.

Applications are submitted through the official recruitment link provided by Girl Up via the Global Fund for Children careers portal. The organization reviews applications on a rolling basis and encourages early submission, as the vacancy may close once the position is filled.

Opportunity Summary

Organization: Girl Up (Global Fund for Children)
Position: Associate, Strategic Pillars
Job Type: Full-Time Remote
Location Preference: Global South (remote)
Experience Required: 1–3 years
Focus Areas: Youth leadership, grants management, community engagement, program operations
Application Method: Online submission via official portal
Hiring Basis: Rolling applications

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