Global: Project Manager – Gender and Climate Change WEDO

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 [email][email protected] We regret that we cannot respond to phone calls.

Deadline for applications is January 27, 2008.