Recruiting“Advocacy Researcher ”＆“International Advocacy Specialist or Manager”

2024.08.31

Research has always been an important and indispensable part of Taiwan Equality Campaign(TEC). Through qualitative and quantitative research on Taiwanese society, we plan and formulate advocacy directions and narratives. Since the legislation of same-sex marriage, TEC has conducted annual social attitude surveys to understand whether society has become more friendly toward the LGBTQ+ community. In different projects, we also use various research methods, such as focus groups, questionnaires, and interviews, to understand the situation of LGBTQ+ individuals in the political environment and workplaces, guiding the next steps for each project.

In addition, international advocacy is also a key focus of TEC. Whether it’s participating in international LGBTQ+ organization conferences, visiting different countries to learn about their LGBTQ+ policies, or attending online or Physical workshops, our international work is not only about sharing Taiwan’s experience but also about building connections and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights on a regional and international scale. For example, at the end of 2023, we formed the "East Asia Alliance for Anti-discrimination" with partners from Japan and South Korea, aiming to expand the energy of the LGBTQ+ movement in East Asia through this alliance.

We want to invite you to join us in these important endeavors!

If you are interested in developing and coordinating gender-related research and surveys, or if you are passionate about international LGBTQ+ advocacy, we welcome you to join the Taiwan Equality Campaign and help us #TakeActionForEveryoneUnique!

✸ Advocacy Researcher ✸

Requirements

  1. A master’s degree in Law, Political Science, Sociology, Gender Studies, or related fields, with coursework in social science research methods.
  2. At least one year of relevant research experience in gender, politics, or law.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Proficiency in English communication and writing.
  2. Experience working with or engaging with international organizations.

Responsibilities after joining the team

  1. Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research: This includes conducting our annual social attitude survey (questionnaire confirmation, monitoring survey execution, and post-survey analysis), and research surveys for various projects (e.g., organizing focus groups and collecting questionnaires on different topics), assisting in planning and executing research, and providing related analysis.
  2. Collect public opinion and research current gender issues: Gather information on gender issues and research developments domestically and internationally, select topics suitable for public introduction or future advocacy, and conduct further research.
  3. Assist with domestic and international gender advocacy work: Support ongoing advocacy by collecting relevant information, or assist in gathering information for international advocacy.
  4. Other organizational collaboration tasks: Participate in planning and executing tasks for events like the annual same-sex marriage anniversary, or assist with other project activities, such as public lectures, participating in parades, setting up booths at events, etc.

✸ International Advocacy Specialist / Manager ✸

Requirements

  1. Proficiency in English (fluent in listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
  2. At least one year of international work or exchange experience in human rights, gender issues, or related fields.
  3. Project management skills.

Responsibilities after joining the team

  1. Coordinate and execute international advocacy work: Execute existing international advocacy projects (including current advocacy plan implementation, coordinating East Asia Alliance for Anti-discrimination meetings, planning overseas visits, liaising with funding bodies, drafting reports, etc.), and plan and convene regular work meetings.
  2. Plan and apply for international advocacy programs: Assist the organization in developing and discussing the 2025 international advocacy program, and write related grant applications.
  3. Other organizational collaboration tasks: Participate in planning and executing tasks for events like the annual same-sex marriage anniversary, or assist with other project activities, such as public lectures, participating in parades, setting up booths at events, etc.

—— Manager-specific Responsibilities ——

  1. Plan and coordinate international advocacy strategy: Assist the organization in discussing and planning the work direction for international advocacy for the next one to three years (including international advocacy vision, work items, and expected work goals).
  2. Develop the organization's international advocacy capabilities: Help other colleagues in the organization develop international advocacy skills by sharing work experiences, providing language training, and offering other skills related to international advocacy.

● TEC is this kind of team

  1. Our organizational culture: We rely on and believe in each other, viewing each other as partners rather than colleagues.
  2. We value the quality of our colleagues' work and life, discussing not only work matters but also feelings. (Sometimes it gets too noisy lol, but we also respect everyone’s boundaries).
  3. Since everyone’s work is diverse and different, we actively share work progress, maintain horizontal connections within the organization, and seek help from other partners when encountering problems!
  4. We provide opportunities for everyone to try and challenge what they want to do!

● We hope team members possess the following qualities

  1. Agree with the platform’s mission, understand LGBTQ+ issues, and are willing to continue learning about related new knowledge.
  2. Willing to communicate and collaborate extensively with others (colleagues, groups, enterprises, the general public), with good written and verbal communication skills.
  3. Passionate about taking on new challenges, open to cross-sector collaboration, and able to learn independently.

● Salary and Work Environment

  1. Salary: Researcher starting from NT$40,000, International Advocacy Officer from NT$38,000 to NT$40,000, International Advocacy Manager from NT$45,000 (full-time position, including labor and health insurance and pension, with upward adjustments based on experience and education).
  2. Work location: Taiwan Equality Campaign Office (near MRT Taipower Building Station, Taipei City).
  3. Working hours: Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (flexible work hours, with at least 6 hours overlapping with the scheduled work hours).
  4. * Working hours for the International Advocacy Officer/Manager may be arranged differently if there is a time difference or other work schedules due to overseas business trips.

● Employee Benefits

  1. Physical and mental care: Group insurance, annual health check, travel and training subsidies.
  2. Support system: Monthly individual supervision and quarterly group supervision mechanisms, as well as internal training courses planned according to colleagues’ wishes and needs to assist in smooth work progress.
  3. Frequent opportunities to watch LGBTQ+ related movies in advance.

Interested candidates, please send the following information to equallovetw@equallove.tw by Oct. 15th. Please set the subject line as "Position_Your Name," and we will contact you as soon as possible!


✸ Advocacy Researcher ✸
Required Information: CV (including a brief self-introduction, previous work experience, and contact information for two references)

✸ International Advocacy Specialist / Manager ✸
Required Information: English cover letter, along with a bilingual CV (including a brief self-introduction, previous international advocacy experience, and contact information for two references)