Hire dates: 1 September 2023 to 29 March 2024 

Compensation: $5,000 per month flat rate, plus potential bonus pending fundraising efforts of the role

Time Commitment: Part time, 30 hours a week for 7 months

Experience Level: Director

About the organization

NGO Committee on the Status of Women, NY (or NGO CSW/NY) is a convener of global civil society for the annual United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and global gender equality advocacy. Each year, the annual CSW session takes place for two weeks in March at the UN headquarters in New York. 

Founded in 1972, we are a coalition of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations, and individuals concerned with gender equality and the rights and empowerment of women and girls. NGO CSW/NY's main project is organizing the annual NGO CSW Forum in order to bridge the gap between global civil society and grassroots organizations, and the official UN Commission on the Status of Women. We are a volunteer-based, non-profit (501(c)3) organization funded largely by individual contributions and foundation grants. To learn more about our work, please visit https://ngocsw.org/. 

About the job

We are looking for a high level consultant to work with us from 1 September 2023 to 29 March 2024 to support the organization of our NGO CSW Forum, and Generation Equality engagement (GEF), as well as provide general fundraising responsibilities. While the NGO CSW Forum runs parallel to and complements the UN Commision on the Status of Women (CSW), it is a separate process with separate organizers. The NGO CSW Forum is organized by and for global civil society, non-governmental organizations, individuals and feminists working for the rights and empowerment of women and girls to connect them with the official UN CSW process. The  Forum, held in a hybrid format, will engage our 50,000 global members in-person and online through hundreds of events, including informal conversation circles, regional caucuses and networking opportunities. 

Overview of responsibilities

The contractor will working under the supervision of the Executive Committee Co-Chairs and the full Executive Committee of NGO CSW/NY to achieve the following:

NGO CSW Forum - 10 to 22 March 2024

• Support the organization and implementation of the NGO CSW Forum, which will be held from 10 to 22 March 2024 outside of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
  
• Help facilitate and implement the work of the Forum Planning efforts including:
  • NGO CSW Forum Consultation Day
  • Parallel Events
  • Exhibitors
  • Handbook and Advertising
  • Conversation Circles and Regional Caucuses
  • Vienna Cafe and Member State relations
  • Orientation and Advocacy Training and NGO CSW Forum informational sessions
    
• Work with the Executive Committee Co-Chairs to support the Working Groups/ Subcommittees in preparation for CSW, including Advocacy and Research efforts.
• Co-lead the development and management of a technological platform to host the virtual engagement of global members in the hybrid NGO CSW Forum. The tech platform should be accessible for members as a resource year round.
  
• Coordinate volunteers and staff to support online and in-person events during the NGO CSW Forum, and ensure all participants in the hybrid forum feel connected, supported and informed in their engagement.
  • Spearhead the recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers for the NGO CSW Forum
  • Implement global movement building efforts
    
• Support public relations and communications for the NGO CSW Forum, including as part of the Communications Committee. Work with the Communications Secretary, Communications Intern and Office Staff to develop and implement a plan for meaningful engagement with our membership and broader civil society organizations about participation in the Forum.
  
• Work with Co-chairs to build high level partnerships with Member States, UN Women and high level UN actors to facilitate civil society advocacy in the lead up to and during CSW.

Fundraising

• The contractor will create and implement a comprehensive strategy for fundraising to ensure ongoing sustainable financial support, according to the needs of the organization.
• Money that is brought into NGO CSW/NY during the 7 month timeframe of the contract could comprise financial bonuses for the contractor. 

Ongoing Responsibilities

• Engaging with other UN coalitions and spaces dedicated to promote the gender equality agenda, continuing Generation Equality Forum (GEF) civil society engagement efforts, and other movement building initiatives as needed.

Location

This position will be based in our New York City office with the potential for remote work flexibility offered through our hybrid in-person/remote work model. The expectation is to be present in the office 2 to 3 days per week and in person full time during the CSW 10 to 22 March 2024.

Compensation

NGO CSW is committed to pay equity. Consultancy remuneration offers are determined based on experience and qualifications. Compensation for this position is $5,000 per month.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have a bachelor's and/or master's degree and 5 to 10 years of experience in nonprofit management, in roles of increasing responsibility. The candidate should have strong leadership skills, excellent project management skills, and be able to work well under pressure. Additionally, the candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to set clear priorities and possess a strong ability to build consensus amongst differing opinions.

Additional qualifications

A background in international relations, gender equality and women’s human rights, as well as experience with the United Nations is a plus.

• Proven ability to lead the organization of a global conference.
• Proven ability to develop a fundraising strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives. 
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and ability to connect and communicate with diverse cultures and people from around the world and proven ability to work in multicultural spaces.
• Proven experience of work with women’s rights and feminist civil society movements.
• Proven experience with high-level government and UN agencies representatives.
• Ability to leverage applications such as Google Workspace, Zoom and Canva.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States 
• Must be present in the New York metropolitan area and able to commute to the Office 3 days per week.
• Aligned in thought and action with NGO CSW/NY’s values: https://ngocsw.org/about-us/working-agreements/ 
• Commitment to feminist values, equity and justice: Successful candidates will be aware that race, income, age, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender and gender expression, and other identities can play, and have historically played, a role in equity disparities, including within organizations. Successful candidates will be committed to continuous learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion and how to manifest these principles in the workplace.

Benefits 

Flexible/hybrid work schedule.

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter, CV and a writing sample to apply@ngocsw.org. 

Only qualified candidates will be contacted. 

NGO CSW/NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Candidates should be aware that all NYC-based staff must provide proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by NGO CSW/NY.