Girls First Fund is Seeking an Operations Associate (Remote) – Apply Before 1 December 2025

Location: Remote, preferably in the Global Majority World
Position Type: Full-time (Consultant/Staff, depending on location)
Reporting To: Director of Operations
Compensation: $41,000–$51,000 USD, depending on location and experience
Languages Required: English (required); French or Spanish (desirable)

About Girls First Fund

The Girls First Fund (GFF) is a donor collaborative supported by philanthropic organizations and individual philanthropists committed to community-led efforts that enable girls to live free from child marriage. The Fund emphasizes empowering locally driven organizations, engaging vulnerable girls, understanding cultural norms, and partnering with local stakeholders to create sustainable solutions.

GFF is a fiscally sponsored program of Capital for Good, a US 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Position Overview

The Operations Associate joins GFF’s Operations team to provide administrative and operational support that ensures smooth functioning of the organization and effective resourcing of grant partners. The role works closely with the Senior Operations Officer and Director of Operations to implement policies and systems that strengthen operational processes and enhance team efficiency.

This role is fully remote, with potential international travel to core GFF countries, conferences, or events.

Core Responsibilities

Grants Management:

• Assist with due diligence and compliance for grantee partners in partnership with the Programs team.
• Support administrative steps in grantmaking, including OFAC checks, monitoring grant payments, and documenting processes in the Grant Management System (GMS).
• Draft official communications to grantees and liaise with GFF’s fiscal sponsor.
• Monitor country-specific inboxes in collaboration with the Programs team to ensure smooth grant administration.

Operational Support:

• Implement and operationalize GFF policies with guidance from leadership.
• Monitor general inquiries and recruitment emails, responding or redirecting as needed.
• Manage and organize GFF SharePoint site and operational documentation.
• Support stipend payments, vendor and team onboarding, and process improvements for efficiency.

Travel and Event Logistics:

• Assist team members with travel documentation and official letters.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for retreats, workshops, events, and team-building activities.
• Coordinate translation and interpretation services to ensure language equity and inclusivity.

Other Duties:

• Participate actively in internal initiatives and team activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support GFF operations.

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Commitment to racial, social, and economic justice, with awareness of structural issues affecting collaborative work.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and think creatively.
• Passion for community-led development, gender equality, and grassroots movement building.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; fluency in other operational languages (Spanish, French, Hindi, Nepali) is an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting operational processes in a global context.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

GFF and its fiscal sponsor, Capital for Good, are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ communities are strongly encouraged. The consultancy is conditional upon successful background checks and adherence to safeguarding policies.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a brief cover letter, CV, and three references including name, position, relationship, and email. Cover letters should explain interest in the role, alignment with personal strengths and purpose, and overall worldview.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.