World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) Job Vacancy


With ten million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from 147 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. The Association delivers innovative global education
programmes, community work and advocacy action at local, national and international level, through our five regions and four World Centres.


Job Title:   UPS Leadership Development Executive

 
Partnership between WAGGGS and the UPS Foundation
WAGGGS and the UPS Foundation have shared the objective of supporting girls and young women to develop their fullest potential for 10 years. In 2015 and 2016 they will together implement a leadership and membership development project in 5 countries (Panama, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria and South Africa) across 3 regions of the world. The project aims at expanding the leadership skills and abilities ofWAGGGS Member Organisations and to recruit more members to the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting movement in all the 5 countries. In parallel, UPS is looking forward engaging ttieir employees In activities that can support the partnership at different levels.

What we are looking for
A confident professional to join our partnership management team; the role will involve supporting the implementation of the project in Nigeria, including the delivery of events and employee engagement activities under the direction of the Head of UPS Partnership and in cooperation with other WAGGGS teams as needed. The successful candidate will be able to liaise with the London based team while ensuring effective and efficient relations with the Member Organisations in Africa. In addition the person will ensure timely and detailed reporting on activities and new developments as well as support other regional activities related to the themes of the project and fund development. This is a support role, working with an international team managing one of WAGGGS biggest partnerships. The position is based in Nigeria and might require occasional travel within the country and potentially a visit to WAGGGS headquarters in London. All applicants must have the right to live and work in Nigeria.


How to Apply

For application details please visit our website
http://www.wagggs.org/en/about/jobsopportunities/upsleadershipdevelopmentexecutivenigeria where you will be able to download the information pack, application form and equality monitoring form.
  • The closing date is 5.00pm GMT on Tuesday 31 March 2015
  • Interviews week commencing 13 April 2015 by Skype or Video Conference
  • If you would like to discuss the recruitment process please give the HR team a call on +44 (0)2077941181.