Senior Program Coordinator - World Bank & Water
Boston, MA
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Company Description:

Corporate Accountability International is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging dangerous and irresponsible corporate actions around the world. Since 1977, we’ve forced corporations like Nestlė, GE and Philip Morris/Altria to stop their abusive practices. We have active and ongoing campaigns targeting the water, tobacco, food and agribusiness and oil industries.

Job Description: The Senior Program Coordinator will lead an organizing strategy to pressure the World Bank to change its policies on water privatization, as part of our Campaign Challenging Corporate Control of Water. The Senior Program Coordinator will identify advocates for public water services and systems, including economists; monitor and map World Bank structures and decision makers; and carry out tactics that will build the power necessary to change World Bank policies.

Accountability: The Senior Program Coordinator is accountable to the Campaigns Director.

Location: Campaign Headquarters, Boston – preferred location. Open to the possibility of a Senior Program Coordinator based in D.C. and commuting to Boston as needed.

Length of Commitment:  Prefer to hire as a full-time position. We would consider a 12-18 month contract.

Major responsibilities:

  • Recruit and mobilize powerful advocates for the World Bank to change its policies on water privatization.

  • Set, prepare for and hold dozens of in-person meetings with targeted people, including economists, academics, policymakers and other experts.

  • Develop tools to challenge the World Bank’s support of water privatization with targeted audiences.

  • Foster relations and coordinate strategy with allied groups.

  • Facilitate communication with Corporate Accountability International’s membership on issues related to the World Bank and corporate control of water.

  • Develop in-depth understanding of the World Bank and water privatization.

  • Regularly evaluate progress against campaign objectives, and help develop effective ongoing strategies and tactics.

  • Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.

  • Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.

 
Qualifications:  

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to corporate accountability, with a global perspective.

  • At least eight years experience as a full-time staff person in a progressive social change organization, including experience with corporate campaigning and/or international organizing.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage organizing projects, develop and implement plans, and track results.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Proven ability to work well with a diverse group of people.

  • Enthusiasm for national and international travel.

  • Familiarity with international institutions a plus.

  • Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Salary and Benefits:  

$39,000 - $50,000 depending on experience, with an excellent benefits package.

 
How to Apply:

 

Email a letter of interest, resume and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org.