Director of Global Advocacy

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Full-Time Regular Full-Time Managerial New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Title: Director of Global Advocacy

Status:Full-time, Regular, Exempt

Reports to: Vice President for Global Research and Advocacy

Location
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Washington, DC or New York, NY. Candidates located outside the United States may also be considered.

Organization:

Founded in 1968, the Guttmacher Institute is a global leader in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights. Through a unique and interrelated program of high-quality research, evidence-based advocacy and strategic communications, the Institute works to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate, and promote sound policy and program development; its overarching goal is to ensure the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people worldwide.

The Institute is engaged in building a more inclusive, transparent, and equitable organization.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Global Research and Advocacy, the Director of Global Advocacy (DGA) will lead the Guttmacher Institute’s global advocacy strategy to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) worldwide. This position sits within the Institute’s International research and Global advocacy division and will lead the development of the Institute’s strategy for translating Guttmacher’s evidence base into compelling advocacy campaigns and policy narratives, and strategic engagement with global, regional, national, and sub-national level decision-makers.

The DGA will serve as one of the Institute’s primary representatives at key international forums—including at the United Nations, the World Health Assembly, and regional intergovernmental bodies—and will build and steward strategic coalitions with multilateral agencies, NGOs, international, and national level civil society organizations, and regional advocacy coalitions. They will work to mobilize financial resources to sustain and expand Guttmacher’s global advocacy footprint and will coordinate across the Global Research and advocacy division to ensure that advocacy is firmly grounded in the Institute’s scientific work.

The DGA will serve as a member of the Research Division (and Institute’s) Management Team and will also be part of the Global Management team program group, a cross-divisional body responsible for aligning Guttmacher’s global research, advocacy, and fundraising priorities.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned global health and rights advocate with deep expertise in SRHR knowledge translation and advocacy and a proven track record of influencing policy outcomes at the international level. They have a deep understanding of United Nations processes, policy processes of multilateral agencies, and have strong networks and relationships across coalitions, civil society, governments, and NGOs in diverse regional/national contexts.

They excel at strategic forecasting and planning in different areas of SRHR policy, translating complex research findings into accessible, action-oriented advocacy material, and are skilled at building and sustaining coalitions across diverse stakeholders. They are a culturally competent advocate, compelling communicator, an effective manager, and a collaborative leader who thrives in a cross-functional, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine Guttmacher’s comprehensive global advocacy and communications strategy, in partnership with the Vice President,ensuring it is grounded in the Institute’s research and aligned with institutional priorities.
• Identify, prioritize, and strategically engage with partners to identify key global, regional and, where appropriate, national policy opportunities where our high-quality,evidence-based collateral can be impactful.
• Monitor global political and policy developments related to SRHR and advise senior leadership on strategic implications and response priorities.
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