Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health Access and Equity

Job Description

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Global Programs and Advocacy, the Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health Access and Equity leads the Sexual and Reproductive Health Access and Equity Hub within the Policy and Advocacy Department of PAI.

The Director works with partners to promote universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through community-based advocacy for equitable, accountable and inclusive SRHR services, as well as through for community-based actions to build literacy about and demand for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). They shape and provide strategic oversight for a portfolio of funded partnerships with civil society partners (subgrantees) in Africa, Asia and/or Latin America and the Caribbean. They are are also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with a broad base of allies and stakeholders, including U.N. agencies, local civil society organizations and foreign governments, to engage support of PAI program issues and advance global SRHR.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Subject Expertise:

• Serve as lead subject matter expert on community-based engagement and advocacy to strengthen demand for and increase access, quality, equity and accountability of sexual and reproductive health services, with a particular focus on the rights and needs of women, young people, LGTBQIA+ and other groups experiencing discrimination and exclusion. _
• Strong skills and knowledge in power analysis, using an intersectional lens.
• Provide technical expertise to a wide range of stakeholders, including coalition partners, implementing partners, bilateral donors and civil society colleagues in low- and middle-income countries.
• Inform nimble hub strategy iteration by monitoring the health systems and SRHR landscapes, watch trends and consult with key informants, resulting in rich intelligence-gathering.
• Strengthen the strategic and programmatic linkages between PAI’s thematic hubs, in collaboration with the Vice President of Global Programs and Advocacy.
• Collaborate with the Communications Department to develop and disseminate policy-related messaging and respond to external requests for information.
• Develop and review written materials in a range of formats for different audiences.

Hub Management:

• Ensure that the thematic hub’s programmatic strategies have clear objectives, outputs and outcomes, and that those efforts are integrated and complementary across the hub and PAI.
• Ensure that the hub’s work is implemented in an efficient, effective and timely manner.
• Ensure any project and/or programmatic milestones are achieved within a given timeframe.
• Oversee the management and monitoring of the hub’s budget, including any restricted project funding.
• Work with senior staff to provide strategic direction for the hub.
• Oversee the management of small grants within the hub, including:
  • Monitoring and communicating with current subgrantees;
  • Drafting of the request for proposals; o Vetting and reviewing proposals; and o Coordinating the award of funding.

Staff Supervision and Mentorship:

• Manage the Sexual and Reproductive Health Access and Equity Team and provide effective guidance.
• Supervise, manage and motivate team members on a daily basis.
• Provide mentorship and support to staff to help build and sustain a strong culture of inclusion, growth and performance.
• Serve as the point of contact for all team members.
• Act to proactively ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration.
• Lead by setting professional examples and engaging the team to achieve goals.
• Set clear direction and performance expectations, build individual skills and assess progress for all staff supervised.

Donor Relations:

• Work with Vice President of Global Programs and Advocacy and the Development Department to support the development of donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.
• Support donor reporting efforts and identify new funding opportunities to grow and advance the portfolio of work within the thematic hub.

External Representation:

• Represent PAI using consistent PAI messaging, build strong collaborative partnerships with colleagues in other organizations and coalitions and provide subject matter expertise at domestic and international conferences, meetings, events and coalitions as needed.
• Determine relevant opportunities for staff and grantees to showcase their work and raise institutional visibility, in collaboration with the Vice President of Global Programs and Advocacy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• International development, public health, community-led development and/or advocacy experience.
• Ability to travel internationally, although travel will be infrequent and likely more domestic.
• Excellent time management, verbal/written and project management experience.
• Fluent Spanish language skills (written and spoken), as well as demonstrated experience working with CSOs, Government, UN and other partners in Latin America.

Salary Range

The salary range is $120,000 to $135,000 depending on experience.

PAI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision care, direct contribution 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending account, tuition reimbursement and professional development funds.

This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote status.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, as a condition of employment, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated. An employee is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or one week after receiving a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. All newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

Please apply at www.pai.org/jobs.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be subject to a background check.

PAI believes it is strengthened by the diversity of its staff, and welcomes such diversity, including race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, educational attainment, disability, and veteran status. PAI welcomes all applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and strongly encourages people of color and persons with disabilities to apply. PAI actively cultivates an institutional culture that reflects the values of respect, equity and inclusion that it seeks to amplify in its work.

About the Organization

About PAI

PAI is a nonprofit, civil society organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded over 50 years ago, we work to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people through U.S. and global advocacy, partnerships with multisectoral institutions and the funding of community-based organizations across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

PAI envisions a world where all people can fully realize their sexual and reproductive health and rights to achieve health equity, economic well-being and gender equality. We believe that equitable progress for sexual and reproductive health and rights is central in achieving urgent and sustained gains for the health, equality and prosperity of women, youth and at-risk communities around the world.

PAI advocates on the global stage and works with policymakers in Washington, D.C., to drive supportive and expansive U.S. foreign aid and policy for sexual and reproductive health care. We also provide flexible funding and strategic and technical advocacy support to more than 120 community-based organizations in over 36 countries so local advocates can advance sexual and reproductive health investment and policy priorities in their own countries and communities.

We achieve excellence not by simply representing different identities, but by listening to, understanding and making room for others to thrive. Diversity, equity and inclusion go beyond representation, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.

PAI has embarked upon a new era of impact and excellence. We are committed to sharing our strengths, elevating the achievements of peer civil society organizations around the world and using evidence, data and policy insights to hold U.S. and global decision-makers accountable. Despite the threats to sexual and reproductive health and rights in the United States and around the world, we know the power of advocates and are excited to bring on new team members who are inspired by community-led advocacy, accountability and collective action to demand, protect and advance sexual and reproductive health care for all.

To learn more about PAI, read our strategic plan, watch the video about our achievements and future goals and visit pai.org.