Women's Learning Partnership (WLP) is an international, non-profit organization working to advance communication and cooperation among the women of the world in order to protect human rights, facilitate sustainable development, and promote peace.  WLP's programs promote women's leadership and participation in civil society, and women's equal engagement in the production and exchange of information and resources worldwide.  To accomplish this, we work in collaboration with partner organizations in the Global South.  WLP is currently working in Afghanistan, Cameroon, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. WLP provides multimedia training materials and other tools to our partners as part of our strategy to advance women's involvement in critical decision-making processes.

Job Description: WLP's Communications Associate will be based at the WLP liaison office in Bethesda, Maryland (in the Washington, DC metro area) and will be responsible for providing communications and technical support in all areas of WLP's work.  Responsibilities include:

#       Write progress reports and technical documentation.

#       Provide general communications and technical support to staff members.

Qualifications: Degree in Communications or Information Systems and minimum 2 years experience working in the non-profit sector. Commitment and dedication to advancing women's rights. Strong writing and editing skills.  Ability to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.  Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Preferred Skills:  Familiarity with women's and/or development non-profit organizations. Familiarity with Linux and Windows 98/NT systems, HTML, and database maintenance.  Creativity and flexibility.  International experience is desirable.

Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience.  Excellent medical, dental, and retirement benefits.