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Women's Leadership & Outreach Coordinator - Part-Time Job at Cherokee Federal in

Cherokee Federal, Washington, DC, United States, 20022


Women's Leadership and Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)

This position requires an active Secret clearance to be considered.

The Women's Leadership and Outreach Coordinator will coordinate and support S/GWI's active network, engagement, and outreach with women and gender leaders worldwide.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Women's Leadership & Outreach Coordinator: $90.29 per hour.

Pay commensurate with experience.

This is a Part-Time position without benefits.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Develop and maintain an active network of S/GWI-related alumnae, connecting women leaders to each other and with the Department (S/GWI, ECA, relevant Posts) for ongoing collaboration, with at least one annual event to reinforce the network.
  • Create and systemize efforts for ongoing consultations, engagement, and communication between women leaders and civil society with U.S. interagency, White House, and Congressional stakeholders and policymakers, including respective regional embassies and missions, especially in response to urgent emerging and ongoing crisis and conflict situations.
  • Identify opportunities to amplify the voices and participation of such leaders and civil society in local and national-level decision-making processes; multilateral fora; and U.S. policy, programming, and public diplomacy efforts.
  • Establish a working methods memorandum in partnership with women and girl leaders and civil society identifying the intention, frequency, and impact measurements for engagement and consultation, including division of responsibilities between S/GWI, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), and other Department stakeholders including the respective regional bureaus, embassies, and missions.
  • Support S/GWI's policy, global programs, and regional affairs teams to conduct stakeholder analyses and mapping, external consultations, and appropriate follow-up with participants - including maintaining records of recommendations and other outcomes of consultations, and tracking how recommendations are reflected in S/GWI's policies and programs.
  • Develop a comprehensive S/GWI Outreach Strategy to include external engagement objectives, key moments and policy documents for consultations, and milestones and performance metrics.
  • Manage S/GWI's database of key external stakeholders and potential consultation participants, including but not limited to the Department's Contact Record Management (CRM) system.
  • Lead institutional reform efforts identified in the Department's Action Plan for the U.S. National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality related to increasing training, guidance, and tools for meaningful consultation and engagement with women and girls to inform and shape U.S. government decision-making.
  • Identify and establish an internal tracking system for both output and outcome/impact measurements for consultations and other engagements conducted with women and girl leaders.
  • Work closely with PPD's public affairs specialists to establish and maintain a repository of quotes, stories, and perspectives from women and girl leaders on U.S. foreign policy efforts to advance gender equality.
  • Facilitate coordination across S/GWI, the Department, and interagency to advance meaningful consultations through the Department's Equity Action Plan.
  • Support other PPD tasks as needed, including but not limited to congressional engagement and broader partnerships and outreach efforts.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education and Experience:

  • Master's degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in a related field such as international relations, history, economics, management, business administration, political science, or gender studies.
  • At least 10 years of relevant professional experience.

Security Clearance:

  • Active SECRET Clearance & US Citizenship is required per our government client.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Proven ability to operate effectively in civil society, building trust, credibility, and networks with leaders and key contacts.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with expertise in external relations, outreach, and relationship management.
  • Experience developing metrics to evaluate the impact of outreach, policies, and programs.
  • Advanced knowledge of women's rights, gender equality, and foreign policy (preferred).
  • Expertise in working with civil society and women leaders on gender equality initiatives (preferred).
  • Proficiency in creating and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks.

Communication and Collaboration:

  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal); additional languages are a plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate diverse activities.
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to foster consistent, high-quality performance.

Other Requirements:

  • Must pass a drug screen and background investigation before hire.
  • Successful completion of Cherokee Federal's pre-employment qualifications.
  • The understanding this is a part-time role.
  • Travel 10% Domestic and International expected, active passport for travel required.
  • Schedule- M-F days.
  • In-Office requirements- 100% with the potential to be hybrid.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNSS is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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