Country: United States of America
Closing date: 07 Jan 2015
Starting Date: 19 January 2015
Location: New York
Paid Full-Time Contract Position with Benefits
Program Overview
The Transparency, Accountability, and Participation Civil Society Platform (TAP) is an informal coalition of CSOs working together for the past year to ensure that good governance is at the heart of the United Nations' Post-2015 framework. TAP's conception of "accountable governance" is framed by notions of rule-of-law, transparency, accountability and citizen participation, as well as respect for human rights. Within this proposal, the term accountable governance will be used as shorthand, incorporating the abovementioned ideas. TAP includes institutional members, including, among others, Transparency International, the International Budget Partnership, CAFOD, Save the Children, Integrity Action, The Ploughshare Group, Development Initiatives, Publish What You Fund, Global Witness, United Nations Association of the USA, and Plan International.
TAP is advocating for:
- A stand-alone goal on governance, transparency and accountability within the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Transparent and accountable mechanisms for, and citizen participation in the implementation and monitoring of the SDGs.
Organizational Overview
The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) will be the host organization for TAP, which entails accepting and managing grant funds and hosting the project staff.
WFUNA is a global nonprofit organization working for a stronger and more effective United Nations. Established in 1946, we represent and coordinate a membership of over 100 United Nations Associations and their thousands of members. We are the largest international network of people supporting and engaging with the United Nations.
We work to build a better world by strengthening and improving the United Nations, through the engagement of people who share a global mindset and support international cooperation – global citizens.
Our organization has offices at the United Nations in both New York and Geneva. www.wfuna.org
Position Overview
TAP is currently seeking a Deputy Coordinator who will support the TAP Coordinator in the administrative management of the coalition, as well as in advocacy, communications and knowledge management for the issue of transparency and accountability in the Post-2015 agenda. The contract will run through January 31, 2016.
- He/she also will have general WFUNA staff duties.
- He/she reports to TAP's Coordinator
- He/she must be available to interview for the position between January 8, 2015 and January 13, 2015.
- The position is based in WFUNA's New York office.
- To apply the applicant must have a valid U.S. work permit for the contract duration.
- Position is dependent on pending funding.
Responsibilities
- Nurture and secure consensus among TAP's membership around goals, objectives and tactics
- Assist TAP'S Coordinator in monitoring the Post-2015 negotiations
- Assist in the generation and sharing of knowledge products, reports and relevant information from New York regarding developments that affect the Post-2015 agenda and TAP's goals
- Support the TAP Coordinator and members with research, technical advice, proofreading, fact checking and other activities to develop TAP position papers, op-ed pieces and other public documents
- Manage communications and IT related platforms needed to support TAP's work, such as list-servers, Google Docs, cloud-based file storage and back-up
- Coordinate relevant meetings, conference calls and events; generate agendas, minutes, power point presentations, talking points, or other written materials needed to advance TAP coordination and advocacy
- Liaise with global civil society networks, coalitions and forums focused on global development, governance and transparency
- Support media outreach; prepare press kits, submit and follow-up on op-eds, trade journal articles, etc.
- Serve as officer manager providing necessary resolution of any IT/CT issues, accounts payable, supplies, equipment purchases, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator and WFUNA's Secretary-General
Skills & Qualifications
- 2-3 years experience working in advocacy, outreach, event planning and administration
- Knowledge of the United Nations system and political processes
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with partner organizations
- Knowledge of governance issues and interest in sustainable development
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in international relations or a related field
- Experience using social media networks and media tools
- Fluency in English necessary, knowledge of French/ Spanish a plus
Personal Characteristics
- High energy, results-oriented
- Ability to involve and motivate key stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Well-organized and thorough with close attention to detail and follow-through
- Works well in a small office environment and thrives in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
- Adaptive and flexible
How to apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to tap2@wfuna.org.
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