Call for Applications: Weaving Leadership for Gender Equality Programme

Format

• The WAVES format includes:
  • kick-off workshop (in-person, Bangkok) – introduction to key concepts and networking opportunities
  • six online learning modules – covering climate change, gender equality and leadership
  • transformative project implementation – participants design and implement a gender-focused project with mentorship from RECOFTC
  • capstone workshop (Bangkok) – reflection, knowledge-sharing and certification upon successful completion

Regional Priorities

• WAVES is open to applicants across the broader Asian region. However, priority is given to candidates from:
  • RECOFTC focal countries – Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Viet Nam
  • member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN and least developed countries or LDCs

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must:
  • have demonstrated experience in gender and social inclusion work in forestry, climate change or natural resource management
  • be affiliated with government agencies, civil society organizations, academia or the private sector, working in gender equality, forestry or climate change
  • be early-career professionals (no more than 35 years old at the time of application)
  • have employer or mentor approval to dedicate around 10 per cent of their work time to the programme
  • be ready to commit time to engage with the programme over a period of 15 months
  • have proficiency in English to participate effectively in the training
  • be willing to travel for in-person workshops

For more information, visit RECOFTC.