Programme Associate, SDG 6

Edit 2 January: Please note that the deadline to apply for this job was 31 December 2019. We are therefore no longer accepting applications. Thank you to all who applied!

GWP is looking for a Programme Associate, SDG 6, to provide administrative, communicative and programmatic support to a newly developed and innovative programme that will support and engage with GWP's Regional Water Partnerships and Country Water Partnerships. The position is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and the deadline to apply is 31 December 2019.

We are looking for a business-oriented individual with knowledge of the water and development arenas, and who is active and passionate about her/his work, as well as innovative and deeply grounded in understanding the personal, political and systemic challenges that need to be met when implementing development processes.

The role requires close collaboration with GWP staff at country and regional levels, as well as with colleagues from the GWPO Secretariat and key strategic partners, particularly at UNEP-DHI. It requires good understanding of multi-stakeholder processes and ideally experience and talent in facilitating such processes.

Full details of the position are available in the Terms of Reference.

Please note that professionals with a background originally from Asian, African, Eastern European, Latin American, or Middle Eastern countries are encouraged to apply. GWP offers competitive remuneration as well as an attractive work environment, with flat hierarchies and agile decision-making, and with great opportunities for professional exposure and growth.

This is a project-based contract initially offered for 9 months. The appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 weeks after the application deadline.

Applications must be submitted in English and are accepted only through the online application system and not via e-mail. Questions can be directed to vacancy@gwp.org.

Deadline: 31 December 2019 - midnight Stockholm