GSA is Hiring! EU Operations Coordinator

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The GSA is hiring a full time EU Operations Coordinator to lead region-based policy advocacy, promotion, member outreach, and fundraising activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Policy Advocacy

• Develop and execute an advocacy strategy with members and partners to achieve identified policy objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with political leaders, government agencies, policy institutions, and others.

Promotion and Outreach

• Research, design, and lead a marketing campaign to promote shea in food and cosmetic industries.
• Develop and maintain relationships with research institutions and a variety of EU media outlets.
• Coordinate publication of news articles.
• Identify and engage new EU members.
• Recruit partners to support GSA sustainability program.
• Manage and produce annual EU Trade and Industry Conference.

Fundraising

• Identify and pursue fundraising opportunities via private foundations, government agencies, international donors, and crowdfunding campaigns.
• Coordinate with GSA technical staff to submit proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Minimum of two years experience in international development, sustainable supply chains, policy advocacy, and/or non-profit work.
• Passion and commitment for women’s empowerment in Africa.
• Highly motivated and creative problem solver.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with public and private institutions.
• Ability to learn and quickly assimilate diverse technical information.
• Proven ability to organize, work independently, and achieve quantifiable results.
• Concise and convincing written and verbal communication ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and day-to-day operations simultaneously.
• Must currently hold EU citizenship or EU work permit.

Other

The EU Operations Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the GSA managing director.  The annual salary is approximately €40,000.  This position is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious junior level employee seeking challenging growth opportunities.  To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to jfunt[at]globalshea.comby August 28, 2015.

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