Global Programme Coordinator - Free Being Me

Location: Home based in the Western Hemisphere region where WAGGGS can contract for services

Hours: Part time, 21-28 hours per week, (three to four days a week)

Salary/Fee:  Dependent on location, contract and experience

Contract Type: Fixed term, 12 months

Closing Date: 06 February 2026 (17:00 GMT)

About Us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

About the Role:

This role supports the implementation of the Free Being Me programme, delivered in partnership with the Dove Self-Esteem Project (DSEP), with a primary focus on the Western Hemisphere. The Global Programmes Coordinator will work to ensure strong engagement and high-quality participation of WAGGGS Member Organisations in Free Being Me, while coordinating efforts of the Regional FBM Facilitators/volunteers to expand the programme’s reach and support its long-term sustainability across the region.

About You:

You have a relevant qualification or equivalent experience in programme or project coordination, with a proven ability in building strong relationships with stakeholders and volunteers and manage competing priorities effectively. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you work independently with sound judgement, thrive in fast-paced environments, and consistently deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.

You are fluent in Spanish and English, flexible to work occasionally outside regular hours, and demonstrate a strong commitment to WAGGGS’ values and to advancing issues affecting girls and young women globally.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please download the recruitment pack and submit your cover letter & CV via Recruitment Portal.

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter to be considered for this role. In your cover letter, please demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the following areas, using brief examples where possible:

• Coordinating and delivering projects or programmes, including managing timelines and competing priorities.
• Building effective working relationships and communicating clearly with a range of stakeholders, including volunteers.
• Working independently in a fast-paced environment, with strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Please contact Human Resources team if you have any issues applying for this position.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire people directly and have a preferred supplier list in place. We will be in touch if we need you.