Advocacy Coordinator

14 months fixed term contract

Competitive salary based on location

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

The Advocacy Coordinator will support a multi-country advocacy project funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) aiming to support IPPF Member Associations (MAs) on national advocacy, providing small country grants that will encompass cross-regional learning on the priority topics of the IPPF Advocacy Common Agenda. As part of an international team of passionate SRHR advocates, you will coordinate and provide support to this advocacy programme, with a focus on learning, knowledge sharing and communication.  

You have a proven track record of multi-country grant and programme management, as well as strong project management, learning and knowledge sharing, writing and communication for a range of audiences. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with fluent English are essential. Other languages are desirable. You have a graduate degree or equivalent experience in disciplines relevant to the job functions and competencies such as social, political sciences, programme management, communication.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website www.ippf.org or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ Tel: 020 7939 8298 or email jobs@ippf.org Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: Sunday 22 August 2021, 23:59

Interviews: remotely – online

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.

Note that this position can be located in one of IPPF’s Secretariat Regional Offices (London, Brussels, Kuala Lumpur, Nairobi, New Delhi or Tunis). Before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you currently possess the right to work for the country in one of the IPPF Secretariat Office locations listed above. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We expect candidates to support bodily autonomy and women’s rights to choose safe abortion.

Please see attachments for the job description and application form.