Consultant/Producer for the NGO CSW69/B+30 Forum

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 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 forum producer to work with us from 16 September 2024 to 4 April 2025 to support the organization of our NGO CSW Forum. While the NGO CSW Forum runs parallel to and complements the UN Commission 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 producer will work under the supervision of the Executive Committee Co-Chairs and the full Executive Committee of NGO CSW/NY to achieve the following:

• Support the organization and implementation of the NGO CSW Forum, which will be held from 10 to 21 March 2025 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
• Orientation and Advocacy Training and NGO CSW Forum informational sessions
• Work with the Executive Committee Co-Chairs to support the Subcommittees in preparation for CSW
• Co-lead the development and management of a technological platform to host the virtual engagement of global members in the hybrid NGO CSW Forum.
• Spearhead the recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers for the NGO CSW Forum
• 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.
• Work with the Communications Subcommittee, Office Coordinator, and Communications Intern to develop and implement a plan for meaningful engagement with our membership and broader civil society organizations about participation in the Forum.
• Reports to Co-Chairs

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have a bachelor’s degree and 5 to 10 years of experience in nonprofit management, in roles of increasing responsibility. The candidate should have strong organizational and leadership skills, excellent project management skills, and be able to be flexible and 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, 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 able to be present in the New York metropolitan area and be in the Office a minimum of 2 days per week or more, as needed.
• 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.

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 a minimum of 2 days per week and in-person full-time during the CSW 10 to 21 March 2025.

NGO CSW/NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.