Director of Global Advocacy

🕒 August 25

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $188.8k - $217.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Guttmacher Institute

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1968

🤝 Non-profit

🏥 Healthcare

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Healthcare • Social Impact

Guttmacher Institute is a nonprofit, research-driven organization that advances sexual and reproductive health and rights through evidence, policy analysis, data tools, and public education. The Institute produces global and U. S. -focused research, policy reports, interactive maps and calculators, public-use data sets, and advocacy resources related to abortion, contraception, pregnancy, and teen reproductive health. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and provides media outreach, donor engagement, and practical tools (for example, the Charley chatbot) to support access to care and inform policymakers, advocates, and the public.

📋 Description

• Lead and continuously refine Guttmacher’s global advocacy and communications strategy • Identify and engage partners around global, regional, and national policy opportunities • Monitor global political and policy developments related to SRHR and advise senior leadership • Lead contributions to shaping the post-2030 development agenda • Coordinate advocacy strategies with the Institute’s research agenda • Represent Guttmacher at international and regional conferences, intergovernmental meetings, and high-level convenings • Build relationships with UN agencies, donors, regional bodies, government delegations, and member state representatives • Develop and strengthen partnerships with NGOs, civil society networks, and advocacy coalitions • Represent Guttmacher in multi-stakeholder coalitions and collaborative advocacy initiatives • Translate research findings into data dashboards, policy briefs, advocacy toolkits, talking points, position papers, and stakeholder presentations • Engage with global and regional media outlets and identify media opportunities • Oversee participation in global advocacy campaigns, awareness events, and digital advocacy initiatives • Support policy recommendations and evidence-based positions on emerging SRHR issues • Identify and cultivate bilateral and multilateral donors • Support development of funding proposals and budgets • Supervise and mentor global advocacy staff and consultants • Oversee team workplans, workload, feedback, performance evaluations, and professional growth • Serve as a multi-evaluator for relevant policy and research staff

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in global advocacy, international policy, or a closely related field • Experience working in Africa or Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Asia-Pacific region • Substantial focus on more than one area of sexual and reproductive health and rights • Experience building and leading coalitions and multi-stakeholder partnerships in diverse regional and cultural contexts • Demonstrated success influencing SRHR policy outcomes at international, regional, and national levels • Experience engaging with United Nations processes, multilateral agencies, intergovernmental bodies, and/or national/sub-national governments and CSOs • Deep and current network of relationships across the global SRHR field • Ability to translate research evidence and data into advocacy narratives, campaigns, and policy-facing materials • Prior leadership experience directing teams and managing staff • Organizational skills, including integrated workplans and advocacy initiatives • Financial management skills, including budget development, oversight, and reporting • High standards of professionalism, excellence, accountability, and confidentiality • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience cultivating and maintaining a strategic media list and serving as a public spokesperson and media representative • Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and cultivate an inclusive team culture • Master’s degree in public policy, international relations, human rights, public health, international development, or related field required • Up to 30% international travel required annually

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Vacation time • Personal time • Sick time • Paid parental leave • Tuition reimbursement • Commuting subsidy • 401(k) with employer match • Training and support for success and professional growth

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