Website: Website https://www.reproductiverights.org

Manager, Talent Acquisition

The Role:

The Manager, Talent Acquisition will support talent acquisition processes, specifically for the Africa Region and will report directly to the Senior Human Resources Manager, Africa. This role is an integral partner in recruiting, managing talent/learning and development portfolios, building candidate relationships, and frequently providing candidates with their first impression of the Center. The incumbent will be a talent acquisition subject matter expert, work effectively with internal and external clients and candidates, possess great communication skills, be flexible to shift priorities at a moment’s notice, and have a desire to grow their career focused on the talent portfolio of human resources.
The position is a six (6) month fixed-term role that may be renewable depending on funding and continued need for the position. This position will be in a hybrid model of 3 days in-office and 2 days working-from-home.

Primary Responsibilities:
Recruitment

Conduct full-cycle high-volume recruitment for roles including video screen interviews and panel interviews on both the Center’s legal and non-legal roles
Counsel with hiring managers, executives, key stakeholders on hiring process and strategies from job origination to offer creation
Engage applicants from the screening process through offer negotiation, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience
Source passive candidates for open positions to develop candidate pipelines, according to relevant job criteria
Onboard new employees into HRIS system

Recruitment Support

Work directly with candidates and hiring managers to schedule phone screens and interviews
Update candidate records and job postings in recruiting systems
Virtually usher interviews making sure panels are connected and remaining available to trouble shoot any technical issues
Provide follow-up correspondence to candidates on recruiting status via ATS and email
Track recruiting activities and provide candidate status in a weekly report
Coordinate and provide debrief materials for all interviews
Identify opportunities for improving the candidate experience and scheduling efficiency
Ensure 100% compliance with all Center guidelines
Tracking new hires to ensure they have LMS accounts set up upon their arrival
Serve as the point of contact for other HR team members, Finance, and Operations Departments during the onboarding process

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management, Human Resources Management, Organizational Management, Psychology, Sociology or other Social Science related studies is required.
At least eight years of professional-level work experience in human resources management or leading HR Operations, or in business or public administration, at an International Organization, Government or Non-Governmental Organization, Donor Agency or Embassy is required.
Proficiency in the use of HR Information Systems as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) is required. Proficiency with Greenhouse Recruiting applicant tracking system will be advantageous.
Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values.

Skills And Abilities

The incumbent must be a detail-oriented professional with a high tolerance for dealing with ambiguity in a fast paced, quickly changing work environment in addition to being able to handle frequent interruptions and a shift in priorities.
S/he must have multi-tasking skills in a highly matrix, diverse and dynamic work environment and must communicate effectively to achieve desired results.
S/he must have effective time management and a hands-on approach to move initiatives forward with detailed follow-up, follow through and commitment to bring assignments to completion, many of which will require working with urgency and a quick turnaround.
S/he will additionally champion a collaborative working environment within the HR Team and must have the ability to work well with others. The incumbent will be approachable, discrete and have exceptionally high client relationship skills as well as the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with leaders and colleagues at all levels and making skillful use of resources to deliver efficient high-quality work.
The incumbent will be required to leverage strong oral and written communication skills daily at the workplace.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At the Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Behavioral Competencies:

Develop & Manage Self & Others: Takes ownership of individual growth in order to achieve full potential; recognizes the value of team members and helps them develop their full potential while also achieving set objectives.
Collaboration (People First): Works intra- and/or cross-departmentally to support the goals and overarching strategies of the Center and its strategic plan.
Feedback (Improve & Innovate): Actively engaged in feedback cycles: Gives and requests feedback to and from peers, supervisors and direct reports about work products, behaviors, values, style, and approaches with a view on how this impacts self, other individuals, and teams.
Accountability: Follow-through on each commitment made to individual contributors, teams and partners and proactively informs others of any delays that occur along the way.

Work Competencies:

Project Management: Works effectively on project teams in order to achieve long-term project goal and objectives.
Problem Solve & Make Decisions: Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing and anticipated problems, using common sense to make timely decisions in order to reach the best solutions for the organization.
Internal/External Focus: Anticipates internal and external partner’s needs; assesses requirements and identifies new solutions that align with overall goals and objectives of the organization.
Communication & Influence: Communicates with and influences others to gain agreement and commitment to the strategic goals of the organization.

Apply via :

reproductiverights.org

November 2, 2024
Compliance Manager Advocacy Adviser, Africa

The Role:

The Compliance Manager is an integral member of the Center’s recently expanded Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Reporting to the Director of Compliance, the Compliance Manager will help ensure that the Center fulfills its legal obligations, including those required by the organization’s funders, and adheres to industry best practices.
As part of this role, the Compliance Manager will help identify, create and enhance Center policies, systems, and processes to ensure compliance with legal and grant requirements. The Compliance Manager will provide strategic input and operational support to Center staff throughout the proposal/award lifecycle. The Compliance Manager will assist in the development and rolling out of compliance trainings to build staff and partner capacity, with the goal of mitigating risk and maintaining compliance with donor requirements.

The Compliance Manager will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Center currently operates in a hybrid model, allowing staff to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel in the development and/or enhancement of Center policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and award requirements.
Review Donor and Partner funded solicitations and award terms and conditions and provide guidance on mandatory requirements and/or potential risks, including those posed by partners.
Participate in planning, designing, and executing periodic internal compliance audits and assist in response to external audits, including as related to Donor funded projects. Draft audit reports and proposed corrective action plans. Conduct follow-up of action plans and recommendations.
Participate in award kick-off meetings to ensure that donor requirements are well understood and that plans are in place to meet the requirements.
Help create and maintain a dashboard and tools to facilitate grants management compliance.
Review Center Partnership and Donor Funded Procurement Actions as necessary.
Assist in correspondence to donors, partners, and auditors.
Provide donor compliance and risk management guidance to staff and partners throughout project implementation.
Develop and conduct trainings to support the Center’s compliance programs and build staff and partner capacity.
Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
Local and International travel to locations of assignment (10%)

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, business administration, commerce, law, or related field is required.
Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a similar position at an International Organization, Non-Governmental Organization, Donor Agency, or Embassy. Experience working with restricted donors, specifically, DFID, SIDA, UN Agencies, EU-based donors, foundations, and Global Affairs Canada is a plus.
Experience with grants and partnership management, donor compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, both internal and external.
Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate issues and address issues proactively.
Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and best practices with ability to support adherence to policies and procedures among various programs/functional units for both staff and partners.
Able to juggle competing priorities, follow through on assigned tasks or projects, and exercise good judgment in consulting supervisor when needed.
Demonstrated ability in designing and delivering trainings.
Experience assisting with internal and external audits is a plus.
Flexible to make calls and meetings outside standard working hours to accommodate colleagues working in other time zones.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At the Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Behavioral Competencies:

Develop & Manage Self & Others: Takes ownership of individual growth in order to achieve full potential; recognizes the value of team members and helps them develop their full potential while also achieving set objectives.
Collaboration (People First): Works intra- and/or cross-departmentally to support the goals and overarching strategies of the Center and its strategic plan.
Feedback (Improve & Innovate): Actively engaged in feedback cycles: Gives and requests feedback to and from peers, supervisors and direct reports about work products, behaviors, values, style, and approaches with a view on how this impacts self, other individuals, and teams.
Accountability: Follow-through on each commitment made to individual contributors, teams and partners and proactively informs others of any delays that occur along the way.

Work Competencies:

Project Management: Works effectively on project teams in order to achieve long-term project goal and objectives.
Problem Solve & Make Decisions: Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing and anticipated problems, using common sense to make timely decisions in order to reach the best solutions for the organization.
Internal/External Focus: Anticipates internal and external partner’s needs; assesses requirements and identifies new solutions that align with overall goals and objectives of the organization.
Communication & Influence: Communicates with and influences others to gain agreement and commitment to the strategic goals of the organization.

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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Please complete the application below to apply. A cover letter and resume must be included in your application. Please include these application materials as attachments.

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November 2, 2024
Compliance Manager Advocacy Adviser, Africa Senior Manager, Program Finance, Africa Africa Internship Program

The Role:

The Compliance Manager is an integral member of the Center’s recently expanded Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Reporting to the Director of Compliance, the Compliance Manager will help ensure that the Center fulfills its legal obligations, including those required by the organization’s funders, and adheres to industry best practices.
As part of this role, the Compliance Manager will help identify, create and enhance Center policies, systems, and processes to ensure compliance with legal and grant requirements. The Compliance Manager will provide strategic input and operational support to Center staff throughout the proposal/award lifecycle. The Compliance Manager will assist in the development and rolling out of compliance trainings to build staff and partner capacity, with the goal of mitigating risk and maintaining compliance with donor requirements.

The Compliance Manager will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Center currently operates in a hybrid model, allowing staff to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel in the development and/or enhancement of Center policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and award requirements.
Review Donor and Partner funded solicitations and award terms and conditions and provide guidance on mandatory requirements and/or potential risks, including those posed by partners.
Participate in planning, designing, and executing periodic internal compliance audits and assist in response to external audits, including as related to Donor funded projects. Draft audit reports and proposed corrective action plans. Conduct follow-up of action plans and recommendations.
Participate in award kick-off meetings to ensure that donor requirements are well understood and that plans are in place to meet the requirements.
Help create and maintain a dashboard and tools to facilitate grants management compliance.
Review Center Partnership and Donor Funded Procurement Actions as necessary.
Assist in correspondence to donors, partners, and auditors.
Provide donor compliance and risk management guidance to staff and partners throughout project implementation.
Develop and conduct trainings to support the Center’s compliance programs and build staff and partner capacity.
Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
Local and International travel to locations of assignment (10%)

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, business administration, commerce, law, or related field is required.
Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a similar position at an International Organization, Non-Governmental Organization, Donor Agency, or Embassy. Experience working with restricted donors, specifically, DFID, SIDA, UN Agencies, EU-based donors, foundations, and Global Affairs Canada is a plus.
Experience with grants and partnership management, donor compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, both internal and external.
Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate issues and address issues proactively.
Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and best practices with ability to support adherence to policies and procedures among various programs/functional units for both staff and partners.
Able to juggle competing priorities, follow through on assigned tasks or projects, and exercise good judgment in consulting supervisor when needed.
Demonstrated ability in designing and delivering trainings.
Experience assisting with internal and external audits is a plus.
Flexible to make calls and meetings outside standard working hours to accommodate colleagues working in other time zones.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At the Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Behavioral Competencies:

Develop & Manage Self & Others: Takes ownership of individual growth in order to achieve full potential; recognizes the value of team members and helps them develop their full potential while also achieving set objectives.
Collaboration (People First): Works intra- and/or cross-departmentally to support the goals and overarching strategies of the Center and its strategic plan.
Feedback (Improve & Innovate): Actively engaged in feedback cycles: Gives and requests feedback to and from peers, supervisors and direct reports about work products, behaviors, values, style, and approaches with a view on how this impacts self, other individuals, and teams.
Accountability: Follow-through on each commitment made to individual contributors, teams and partners and proactively informs others of any delays that occur along the way.

Work Competencies:

Project Management: Works effectively on project teams in order to achieve long-term project goal and objectives.
Problem Solve & Make Decisions: Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing and anticipated problems, using common sense to make timely decisions in order to reach the best solutions for the organization.
Internal/External Focus: Anticipates internal and external partner’s needs; assesses requirements and identifies new solutions that align with overall goals and objectives of the organization.
Communication & Influence: Communicates with and influences others to gain agreement and commitment to the strategic goals of the organization.

go to method of application »

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

Apply via :

November 2, 2024
Compliance Manager

The Role:

The Compliance Manager is an integral member of the Center’s recently expanded Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Reporting to the Director of Compliance, the Compliance Manager will help ensure that the Center fulfills its legal obligations, including those required by the organization’s funders, and adheres to industry best practices.
As part of this role, the Compliance Manager will help identify, create and enhance Center policies, systems, and processes to ensure compliance with legal and grant requirements. The Compliance Manager will provide strategic input and operational support to Center staff throughout the proposal/award lifecycle. The Compliance Manager will assist in the development and rolling out of compliance trainings to build staff and partner capacity, with the goal of mitigating risk and maintaining compliance with donor requirements.

The Compliance Manager will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Center currently operates in a hybrid model, allowing staff to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Office of the General Counsel in the development and/or enhancement of Center policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and award requirements.
Review Donor and Partner funded solicitations and award terms and conditions and provide guidance on mandatory requirements and/or potential risks, including those posed by partners.
Participate in planning, designing, and executing periodic internal compliance audits and assist in response to external audits, including as related to Donor funded projects. Draft audit reports and proposed corrective action plans. Conduct follow-up of action plans and recommendations.
Participate in award kick-off meetings to ensure that donor requirements are well understood and that plans are in place to meet the requirements.
Help create and maintain a dashboard and tools to facilitate grants management compliance.
Review Center Partnership and Donor Funded Procurement Actions as necessary.
Assist in correspondence to donors, partners, and auditors.
Provide donor compliance and risk management guidance to staff and partners throughout project implementation.
Develop and conduct trainings to support the Center’s compliance programs and build staff and partner capacity.
Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.
Local and International travel to locations of assignment (10%)

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, business administration, commerce, law, or related field is required.
Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a similar position at an International Organization, Non-Governmental Organization, Donor Agency, or Embassy. Experience working with restricted donors, specifically, DFID, SIDA, UN Agencies, EU-based donors, foundations, and Global Affairs Canada is a plus.
Experience with grants and partnership management, donor compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, both internal and external.
Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate issues and address issues proactively.
Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and best practices with ability to support adherence to policies and procedures among various programs/functional units for both staff and partners.
Able to juggle competing priorities, follow through on assigned tasks or projects, and exercise good judgment in consulting supervisor when needed.
Demonstrated ability in designing and delivering trainings.
Experience assisting with internal and external audits is a plus.
Flexible to make calls and meetings outside standard working hours to accommodate colleagues working in other time zones.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At the Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Behavioral Competencies:

Develop & Manage Self & Others: Takes ownership of individual growth in order to achieve full potential; recognizes the value of team members and helps them develop their full potential while also achieving set objectives.
Collaboration (People First): Works intra- and/or cross-departmentally to support the goals and overarching strategies of the Center and its strategic plan.
Feedback (Improve & Innovate): Actively engaged in feedback cycles: Gives and requests feedback to and from peers, supervisors and direct reports about work products, behaviors, values, style, and approaches with a view on how this impacts self, other individuals, and teams.
Accountability: Follow-through on each commitment made to individual contributors, teams and partners and proactively informs others of any delays that occur along the way.

Work Competencies:

Project Management: Works effectively on project teams in order to achieve long-term project goal and objectives.
Problem Solve & Make Decisions: Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing and anticipated problems, using common sense to make timely decisions in order to reach the best solutions for the organization.
Internal/External Focus: Anticipates internal and external partner’s needs; assesses requirements and identifies new solutions that align with overall goals and objectives of the organization.
Communication & Influence: Communicates with and influences others to gain agreement and commitment to the strategic goals of the organization.

Please complete the application below to apply. A cover letter and resume must be included in your application. Please include these application materials as attachments.

Apply via :

reproductiverights.org

November 2, 2024
Legal Fellow, Legal Strategies, Innovation & Research

The Role: The Legal Strategies, Innovation and Research (LSIR) Department is looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful, and highly organized legal fellow with a commitment to reproductive rights issues to engage in a variety of legal research and writing projects. LSIR serves as the central focal point for innovation, legal strategy development, global alignment, and thought leadership within the Programs Department. The legal fellow may be based out of any of the Center’s offices where they have work authorization (Bogota, Colombia; Geneva, Switzerland; Nairobi, Kenya; New York, New York; or Washington D.C.) in a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
This fellowship will provide the successful candidate with an in-depth understanding of the key reproductive rights issues at the global and regional levels, strong legal research and writing skills, and experience using legal advocacy and international human rights law to advance reproductive rights around the world.
Primary Responsibilities: Legal Strategies, Innovation & Research Legal Fellows support the Center’s global priorities and are responsible for legal and policy analysis on a variety of global reproductive rights issues, including by:

Conducting legal and policy research and analysis on international and regional human rights law, as well as comparative national-level law;
Assisting in the development and drafting of fact sheets, articles, and other advocacy documents positioning reproductive rights as fundamental human rights;
Supporting thought leadership initiatives to advance key reproductive rights issues globally;
Conducting legal research and analysis on national-level abortion laws to advance the Center’s groundbreaking World Abortion Laws Map;
Engaging with legal experts across the Center to support the development and operationalization of legal principles on key reproductive rights topics, including abortion, maternal health, assisted reproduction and capacity and consent;
Providing technical assistance to other teams at the Center, as well as to partner non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders, and;
Using editing skills to assist with blue booking and fact-checking of reports, petitions, shadow letters, and other documents, as needed.

Qualifications: Candidates with a degree in law and knowledge of international and regional human rights law are eligible to apply. Candidates should have demonstrated interest and experience in sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equity and/or health rights. The candidate should be capable of complex legal analytical work and possess excellent writing, editing, research and oral advocacy skills.
Fluency in Spanish or French is a plus, but not required
Don’t meet every single requirement? At the Center, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Behavioral Competencies:

Develop & Manage Self & Others: Takes ownership of individual growth in order to achieve full potential; recognizes the value of team members and helps them develop their full potential while also achieving set objectives.
Collaboration (People First): Works intra- and/or cross-departmentally to support the goals and overarching strategies of the Center and its strategic plan.
Feedback (Improve & Innovate): Actively engaged in feedback cycles: Gives and requests feedback to and from peers, supervisors and direct reports about work products, behaviors, values, style, and approaches with a view on how this impacts self, other individuals, and teams.
Accountability: Follow-through on each commitment made to individual contributors, teams and partners and proactively informs others of any delays that occur along the way.

Work Competencies:

Project Management: Works effectively on project teams in order to achieve long-term project goal and objectives.
Problem Solve & Make Decisions: Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing and anticipated problems, using common sense to make timely decisions in order to reach the best solutions for the organization.
Internal/External Focus: Anticipates internal and external partner’s needs; assesses requirements and identifies new solutions that align with overall goals and objectives of the organization.
Communication & Influence: Communicates with and influences others to gain agreement and commitment to the strategic goals of the organization.

Apply via :

reproductiverights.org

November 2, 2024
Associate Director, External Relations & Advocacy, Africa

Primary Responsibilities:

Advocacy and Campaigns

Design, oversee and implement a thought leadership strategy on advocacy and communications for Africa. Additionally provide strategic direction, oversight, coordination, priority setting, strategic planning, and delivery of advocacy efforts around key themes and moments.
Design and implement campaigns that contribute to global and regional objectives and enlarge the team’s capability to communicate with locally resonant strategies and messages, evaluate results, and develop corrective strategies as needed
Provide thought leadership on program development and influencing the agenda on policy/research and campaigning initiatives.
Lead external representation for the Centre’s advocacy and policy goals; and capacity development initiatives to deepen the influencing approaches across the regional programs; and support and share key learnings and foster an environment for innovation.
Ensure quality of programs on influencing agenda across Africa with human rights mechanisms and political bodies.
Work closely with the Center’s strategic partners across all focal countries to determine their advocacy and campaigning needs, ensuring that the Centre’s advocacy support is aligned to their needs and adds value. Additionally plan and manage the advocacy calendar with key moments and events.

Strategic Communications

Lead and implement integrated strategic communications to grow the organization’s influence to shape the conversation around Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) among government and other sector audiences.
Lead and oversee the external engagement strategy for data-driven and inspiring communications content to ensure feminist, human rights and broader SRHR movement intersectional approach across internal and external communications.
Drive brand influence through innovative strategies tied to external, high-profile events which may include collaborations with partner NGOs, Conference of Parties etc.
Oversee the development of best-in-class communications and marketing assets, including print materials and digital content.
Oversight in development and implementation of media strategies, components, and growth of media relationships on behalf of the Centre.

Partnerships

Play a leading role in raising Centre’s profile in country and at the region through developing significant relationships with partners, allies, government development partners, INGOs, UN and the media.
Build a network of new relationships (SRHR and media partners, communications leaders of partner organizations and influencers) to strengthen existing relationships and expand the reach and impact of the Center’s communications and messages.
Develop and maintain the networks and working relationships with partners and stakeholders in sexual reproductive human rights.

Leadership

Promote a team culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and commitment to quality and manage the performance of Advocacy and Communication advisors in line with the Center’s Human Resources policy and organizational values.
Support fundraising efforts in collaboration with the Africa team in the development of funding proposals and advocacy related capacity statements.
Ensure proper reporting and accountability to internal and external audience such as multilateral and bilateral donors.
Expand the portfolio of trusted consultants, engage, and manage the requisition of the same as need be.

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Communications, Development Studies, Social Science or relevant field is required.
A minimum of 10 years’ of progressively responsible work experience in advocacy, project communications (developing strategic and tactical communication context specific analysis, strategy, policies, procedures, and compelling content to suit different audiences), measuring results, media engagement strategies with extensive experience cultivating and managing partnerships and relationships at an International/Non-Governmental Organization, Donor Agency, or Embassy. Experience working in a global, decentralized organization will be an advantage.
Experience working on human/women’s rights, reproductive rights and/or in the social justice sector with demonstrable expertise in advocacy and/or representation and influence at high policy levels with additional experience in research and policy analysis, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, writing and production of reports, policy briefs and publications will be an advantage.
Experience in advocacy and communications with African National Governments and African Union Organs will be an advantage.
Proven ability to manage projects workflow, including facilitating project scope, identifying goals and deliverables, planning and scheduling project timelines, and monitoring project progress and providing non-profits technical assistance, expanding, and strengthening the communications knowledge, capabilities, and resources to enhance work and improve effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for diverse and inclusive audiences including experience in translating complex or technical content into compelling communications in addition to excellent presentation and verbal communication skills including experience engaging diverse audiences that include internal and external executives, donors, local community groups and the public or equivalent.
Supervisory experience including motivating, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance of a team including senior advisors.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience of working with many internal and external partners simultaneously in multi-cultural or cross-cultural context.
Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally and work in variable weather conditions, remote locations, hazardous terrain, and physically demanding circumstances.
The required language is English, but working knowledge of other African Union languages will be an added advantage.

Apply via :

reproductiverights.org

November 2, 2024
Africa Internship Program

The Role:

The Center’s Africa program seeks an enthusiastic, resourceful, and diligent intern committed to reproductive rights issues to learn, participate in and assist in implementing its ongoing projects. Primarily, the internship is meant to provide the successful candidate with experience to use legal advocacy and international human rights law to advance reproductive rights.

This full-time internship will begin in September 2023 and will run for a period of 6 months and will be physically based at the Center’s office in Nairobi, Kenya in a hybrid model of 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.

Primary Responsibilities:

The scope of the internship includes, but is not limited to:

Assisting in conducting legal and policy research and analysis on policies, laws, and decisions that impact sexual health and reproductive rights (SRHR) within the African region as well as global international human rights law and comparative law developments likely to impact SRHR in Africa;
Supporting the Africa Program’s litigation and advocacy efforts by assisting with, among others, drafting legal petitions, correspondence, briefing papers, internal memorandums, and other advocacy documents and fact-checking sources for reports/cases. Assisting with tracking media mentions and supporting other aspects of program reporting and communication
Assisting in logistics and communications for program-related events, meetings, seminars, workshops and and reporting on the same.
Supporting other duties as may be required from time to time including administrative tasks and joint activities with other partners

Qualifications:

Recent graduate (not to exceed 1 year of since graduation) with a Master of Laws degree .. Demonstrable knowledge of international law, international human rights, women’s rights, or other related fields. Undergraduate or post-graduate international human rights law coursework will be a significant advantage.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal presentation skills.
Demonstrated interest in women’s issues and reproductive rights, including a career in reproductive rights or human rights litigation, advocacy, or research.
Must have strong analytical skills, exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal presentation skills
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Have the capability to multitask and adjust priorities as needed; and be a motivated self-starter and highly organized.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential matters appropriately.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Apply via :

reproductiverights.org

November 2, 2024
Associate Director, External Relations & Advocacy, Africa

Primary Responsibilities:

Advocacy and Campaigns

Design, oversee and implement a thought leadership strategy on advocacy and communications for Africa. Additionally provide strategic direction, oversight, coordination, priority setting, strategic planning, and delivery of advocacy efforts around key themes and moments.
Design and implement campaigns that contribute to global and regional objectives and enlarge the team’s capability to communicate with locally resonant strategies and messages, evaluate results, and develop corrective strategies as needed
Provide thought leadership on program development and influencing the agenda on policy/research and campaigning initiatives.
Lead external representation for the Centre’s advocacy and policy goals; and capacity development initiatives to deepen the influencing approaches across the regional programs; and support and share key learnings and foster an environment for innovation.
Ensure quality of programs on influencing agenda across Africa with human rights mechanisms and political bodies.
Work closely with the Center’s strategic partners across all focal countries to determine their advocacy and campaigning needs, ensuring that the Centre’s advocacy support is aligned to their needs and adds value. Additionally plan and manage the advocacy calendar with key moments and events.

Strategic Communications

Lead and implement integrated strategic communications to grow the organization’s influence to shape the conversation around Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) among government and other sector audiences.
Lead and oversee the external engagement strategy for data-driven and inspiring communications content to ensure feminist, human rights and broader SRHR movement intersectional approach across internal and external communications.
Drive brand influence through innovative strategies tied to external, high-profile events which may include collaborations with partner NGOs, Conference of Parties etc.
Oversee the development of best-in-class communications and marketing assets, including print materials and digital content.
Oversight in development and implementation of media strategies, components, and growth of media relationships on behalf of the Centre.

Partnerships

Play a leading role in raising Centre’s profile in country and at the region through developing significant relationships with partners, allies, government development partners, INGOs, UN and the media.
Build a network of new relationships (SRHR and media partners, communications leaders of partner organizations and influencers) to strengthen existing relationships and expand the reach and impact of the Center’s communications and messages.
Develop and maintain the networks and working relationships with partners and stakeholders in sexual reproductive human rights.

Leadership

Promote a team culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and commitment to quality and manage the performance of Advocacy and Communication advisors in line with the Center’s Human Resources policy and organizational values.
Support fundraising efforts in collaboration with the Africa team in the development of funding proposals and advocacy related capacity statements.
Ensure proper reporting and accountability to internal and external audience such as multilateral and bilateral donors.
Expand the portfolio of trusted consultants, engage, and manage the requisition of the same as need be.

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Communications, Development Studies, Social Science or relevant field is required.
A minimum of 10 years’ of progressively responsible work experience in advocacy, project communications (developing strategic and tactical communication context specific analysis, strategy, policies, procedures, and compelling content to suit different audiences), measuring results, media engagement strategies with extensive experience cultivating and managing partnerships and relationships at an International/Non-Governmental Organization, Donor Agency, or Embassy. Experience working in a global, decentralized organization will be an advantage.
Experience working on human/women’s rights, reproductive rights and/or in the social justice sector with demonstrable expertise in advocacy and/or representation and influence at high policy levels with additional experience in research and policy analysis, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, writing and production of reports, policy briefs and publications will be an advantage.
Experience in advocacy and communications with African National Governments and African Union Organs will be an advantage.
Proven ability to manage projects workflow, including facilitating project scope, identifying goals and deliverables, planning and scheduling project timelines, and monitoring project progress and providing non-profits technical assistance, expanding, and strengthening the communications knowledge, capabilities, and resources to enhance work and improve effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for diverse and inclusive audiences including experience in translating complex or technical content into compelling communications in addition to excellent presentation and verbal communication skills including experience engaging diverse audiences that include internal and external executives, donors, local community groups and the public or equivalent.
Supervisory experience including motivating, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance of a team including senior advisors.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience of working with many internal and external partners simultaneously in multi-cultural or cross-cultural context.
Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally and work in variable weather conditions, remote locations, hazardous terrain, and physically demanding circumstances.
The required language is English, but working knowledge of other African Union languages will be an added advantage.

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reproductiverights.org

October 30, 2024
Africa Internship Program

The Role:

The Center’s Africa program seeks an enthusiastic, resourceful, and diligent intern committed to reproductive rights issues to learn, participate in and assist in implementing its ongoing projects. Primarily, the internship is meant to provide the successful candidate with experience to use legal advocacy and international human rights law to advance reproductive rights.

This full-time internship will begin in September 2023 and will run for a period of 6 months and will be physically based at the Center’s office in Nairobi, Kenya in a hybrid model of 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.

Primary Responsibilities:

The scope of the internship includes, but is not limited to:

Assisting in conducting legal and policy research and analysis on policies, laws, and decisions that impact sexual health and reproductive rights (SRHR) within the African region as well as global international human rights law and comparative law developments likely to impact SRHR in Africa;
Supporting the Africa Program’s litigation and advocacy efforts by assisting with, among others, drafting legal petitions, correspondence, briefing papers, internal memorandums, and other advocacy documents and fact-checking sources for reports/cases. Assisting with tracking media mentions and supporting other aspects of program reporting and communication
Assisting in logistics and communications for program-related events, meetings, seminars, workshops and and reporting on the same.
Supporting other duties as may be required from time to time including administrative tasks and joint activities with other partners

Qualifications:

Recent graduate (not to exceed 1 year of since graduation) with a Master of Laws degree .. Demonstrable knowledge of international law, international human rights, women’s rights, or other related fields. Undergraduate or post-graduate international human rights law coursework will be a significant advantage.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal presentation skills.
Demonstrated interest in women’s issues and reproductive rights, including a career in reproductive rights or human rights litigation, advocacy, or research.
Must have strong analytical skills, exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal presentation skills
Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Have the capability to multitask and adjust priorities as needed; and be a motivated self-starter and highly organized.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential matters appropriately.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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reproductiverights.org

October 30, 2024
Director of Program Portfolio Management

Primary Responsibilities:

Programs Resources Development and Stewardship:

Working closely with the Development, Compliance, Finance and other relevant teams, ensure quality and functional systems, controls, tools, policies, guidelines, and processes for successful grants cycle management, from the pre-award to the closure phase, across all programs, including in internal and external program/project design, budgeting, internal approvals within the Programs Division, implementation, monitoring, reporting and learning.
Working closely with the Associate Director-Program Business Development and Innovation (PMD) as well as the Development Department, oversee programs resources development (fundraising and pipelines) including research (including on funding opportunities, comparative systems/approaches), agreeing to funding thresholds, new compliance and accountability policies or standards and supporting regions to meet these standards or policies through, among others, capacity development support, internal reviews and feedback processes.
Working closely with the Senior Programs Budget Manager (PMD) and other relevant staff/teams within and outside the Programs Division, ensure internal and external compliance and accountability for the Programs Division including functional and clear systems, tools and timelines and decision-making structures for program financial fiduciary management, reporting and compliance (such as Center/donor compliance and lobbying compliance).
In close coordination with the Development Team and respective Program Departments, support the Program Division’s quality donor engagement and reporting including by systematizing, supporting, and coordinating quality narrative reporting to donors and other development partners, ensuring clear documentation of results for strategic communication to donors and other strategic partners.

Global Programs operations Strategy development and implementation oversight:

Lead in the design, definition, and implementation of the inaugural CRR programs operations and administrations strategy, standards, protocols, and tactical plans across the Programs Division and within the Center, including ensuring functional communication, workflows, timelines, responsibilities, and decision authority.
Provide guidance and quality assurance to all program departments in developing and implementing annual plans in support of the Center’s strategic objectives and priorities.
Manage Programs financial fiduciary processes for both internal and external processes within the Programs Division (including iterative prioritization, and regular planning, budgeting, reprojections and program financial risk management).
Support the Deputy Director-Program Division in ensuring a functional and cohesive Program Management Department (PMD) team working under a clear structure and guided by workplans aligned to the Center’s strategies and document the PMD’s results/progress against targets including through effective supervision of all assigned PMD staff.
Coordinating with the Office of Strategy and Operations in ensuring human resource capacity, optimization and safety and security across the Programs Division.

Program Integration and Impact Reporting

Oversee the Program Division’s translation of the technical results from all programs work into impactful case studies/stories for internal program reporting, including to the Executive Team and the Board, including ensuring appropriate and timely internal program reporting.
Support efforts to ensure alignment between the Regions and the Center’s Strategy and support the integration of the Center’s programmatic strategies, systems, processes, and tactical plans to maximize impact.

Any other roles as may be assigned including in cross-organizational or cross-functional initiatives under the Global Operating Model (GOM) critical to the Programs Division.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant social sciences including law, public health, Management, or a related field required. Post-graduate qualifications such as master’s degree in relevant disciplines relating to law, international human rights, SRHR, international development and/or program management will be a significant advantage.
12-15 years of professional experience, with a significant part being in program portfolio management for international non-profit organizations, particularly in the SRHR or the broader human rights sector.
Demonstrated experience in program and project management, donor relations, report writing, strategy development and program risk management including highly developed experience in designing and managing complex programs.
Demonstrated experience in program/project planning, budgeting, and reporting.
Experience in organizational development and/or system/process improvement.
Excellent writing and verbal communications skills including ability to present issues clearly, concisely and logically and communicate information, however complex, to non-experts.
Professional language proficiency in English. Proficiency in Spanish and/or French would be an added advantage;
Experience effectively managing and/or collaborating across teams working in different geographies in a global organization.
Excellent IT skills.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and manage and prioritize a diverse workload;
Solutions-oriented approach with strong analytical/reasoning skills;
Must be able to work proactively and independently, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines; and,
Dependability, diplomacy, strong organizational skills, and a sense of humor are necessary.
Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values;

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reproductiverights.org

October 29, 2024