About

GWP’s VISION is a water secure world. Our MISSION is to advance governance and management of water resources for sustainable and equitable development.

OUR UNIQUE VALUE: GWP mobilises action on the global water crisis through a unique combination of social capital, shared values, credibility within the global water community, bottom-up orientation, and expertise. A network of networks, we ensure the ‘voices of water’ can inﬂuence local, national, regional, and global development priorities. We are committed to our role as a neutral convener and respected for our focus on inclusiveness and sustainability.

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GWP creates and communicates information about integrated water resources management which contributes to improved water governance and, ultimately, water security.

Together with our Partners, we provide knowledge resources and capacity building activities for solving water problems.

Partner

Institutional Partners are the basis of GWP's multi-stakeholder partnership. A strong, diverse partnership can bring about the changes needed to achieve a water secure world. In this section, learn about the benefits of being a Partner and meet a few who already are. We invite like-minded organisations to join us!

GWP Regions

This is where you can find links to the websites of our Regional Water Partnerships (RWPs). RWPs are closest to the countries where we work. They share knowledge and learning across national boundaries and are expected to have an open, inclusive, and gender-sensitive policies for bringing together as wide a group of stakeholders as possible to solve water problems.

Global Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships

Edit 12 December: Please note that the deadline to apply for this position was 11 December 2019 and we are no longer accepting applications. Thank you to all who applied!

GWP is recruiting a Global Coordinator for Strategic Partnerships, who will drive mobilisation of funding and collaboration alliances for the Global Water Partnership, both for the global team and the regional water partnerships. Deadline to apply is 11 December 2019.

S/he will develop and deliver new prospects for partnerships across multilateral, bilateral, corporate and philanthropic foundations at a global level and regional levels. Directly reporting to the Executive Secretary/CEO, the Global Coordinator for Strategic Partnerships will be part of the Executive Secretary’s Office team and work in tandem with others across GWPO and Regional Water Partnerships, opening up opportunities for programmatic and regional teams’ proposals and collaborative alliances, and fostering and maintaining an effective and sustainable fundraising culture.

The Global Coordinator for Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for (i) building alliances and strategic partnerships for GWP, (ii) representation and external relations with partners and alliances, (iii) coordinating the development and implementation of a Resource Mobilisation strategy involving thematic and regional teams across the GWP community; and (iii) supporting the CEO to establish a working environment that is conducive to delivering results and fostering a spirit of collaboration.

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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 contract is initially offered for 2 years with possibility for extension. 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 2 weeks after the application deadline. Applications are accepted only through the online application system and not via e-mail. Questions can be directed to vacancy@gwp.org.

Deadline: 11 December 2019 - midnight Stockholm time

Page last edited: 12/12/2019