[Galac] RV: Gender & Climate Change Project Manager posting

[Paula Zuñiga]

Dear Ms. Zuniga,

We are currently searching for a Project Manager for our new Gender &
Climate Change project. Can you help disseminate this posting over the GALAC
listserv?

Thank you so much. Please let me know if you need further information.

Warmly,

 

 

Cate Owren

Program Associate

Women's Environment & Development Organization

cate en wedo.org

skype: catewedo

(212)973-0325 x206

www.wedo.org; www.misfortune500.org

P Please consider the environment before printing this email

 

 

Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO)

 

JOB DESCRIPTION


Project Manager – Gender and Climate Change


(part-time consultant)

 

 

WEDO is an international organization that advocates for women’s equality in
global policy. It seeks to empower women as decision makers to achieve
economic, social and gender justice, a healthy and peaceful planet and human
rights for all.  Our four programs are: Sustainable Development, Gender and
Governance, Economic & Social Justice, and US global policy.

 

This is a part-time consultant position for one year, commencing February
2008, with possibility of renewal pending funding. Consultant will be based
at WEDO’s office in New York, or with a partner organization in Latin
America or Africa that has reliable communications systems.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Consultant is responsible for managing WEDO’s advocacy project on gender and
climate change in four to five developing countries.  Consultant will work
as a team with the Sustainable Development Program Coordinator and be in
close communication on a daily basis.  The project manager will coordinate
the following activities in collaboration with partner organizations and
under the supervision of the Sustainable Development Program Coordinator:

 

*         Develop national assessments and recommendations on gender and
climate change in each country

*         Synthesize analysis and recommendations into fact sheets and
advocacy-focused materials

*         Organize one national launch meeting and one national event per
country

*         Coordinate communications and advocacy strategy with NGO and
government partners, shifting priorities as opportunities and challenges
emerge

*         Undertake research and writing in the area of gender and climate
change

*         Analyze lessons learned across countries and make recommendations
for future phases of project

*         Represent WEDO as needed in meetings, conference calls, etc.

*         Contribute to project planning and reporting

*         Undertake other activities related to the project as directed

 

 

Consultancy is for 3 – 4 days per week.  Heavier workload is expected during
national launch meetings and national events. International travel required.


 

REQUIREMENTS

 

*         Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Fluency in French and/or Spanish preferred

*         Academic background in international development, gender,
sustainable development, natural resource management, climate change, etc

*         At least 8 years work experience in the areas of gender and
sustainable development

*         Experience living and working in developing countries required

*         Experience in advocacy, networking, and collaborations with NGOs
and governments

*         Computer literacy required

*         Highly organized and able to meet deadlines

*         Able to take initiative 

 

 

Applicants from the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply.  WEDO is
an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political
beliefs, sexual orientation or family status.

 

Send CV, cover letter, writing sample, fee requirements, and location/timing
possibilities by email only to projmgr en wedo.org. We regret that we cannot
respond to phone calls.

 

 

Deadline for applications is January 27, 2008. 

 

 

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