Enviornment Project Co-ordinator, London NW3

£28,000 per annum plus attractive benefits package
Contract until 31 December 2013

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of girls and young women around the world? Are you interested in working with a global education and advocacy organization?

The Environment Project Co-ordinator  will help develop and implement strategies for the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts’ Global environment programme, you will manage significant funded environment projects, working with our Member Organizations and girls and young women across at least 20 countries, you will co-ordinate WAGGGS’ international lobbying effort and support our UN teams in several countries. 

We are looking with someone with excellent project management and advocacy experience, with extensive knowledge of environmental issues and institutions.  You will show great initiative and creativity and will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to manage complex relationships in a global environment.

With ten million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from 145 countries, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is the largest voluntary movement dedicated to girls and young women in the world. We support girls and young women to develop their full potential as responsible citizens of the world, focusing on leadership development and active citizenship.  These are delivered through our innovative global education, community action and advocacy programmes.

You must be fluent in English and able to work in the UK.

For application details please visit www.wagggsworld.org/en/about/jobsopportunities.

Closing date: Friday, 17 February 2012