United States of America: Advocacy Coordinator II

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

Program Overview

The mandate of Pathfinder’s Advocacy Unit is to improve the U.S. and global policy environment in which Pathfinder and our local partners operate and our beneficiaries access services, by influencing and informing relevant policy and funding decisions, and raising Pathfinder’s profile and position among key political stakeholders.

Position Purpose

The Advocacy Coordinator works closely with the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, Senior Policy Analyst, and the Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives to support, promote and implement Pathfinder’s advocacy and public affairs initiatives in the United States and overseas.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide research support and write and produce advocacy documents and presentations, including special project papers, policy memos and briefs, board meeting memos, and other policy and informational documents for both internal and external purposes such as press releases.

· Track developments in the U.S. and global policy environment, including ongoing assessment of Congressional and Administrative and UN actions, and related legislative and implementation processes relative to international family planning and sexual and reproductive health.

· Work with the Director of Advocacy, Senior Policy Analyst, and the Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives to provide timely, policy-relevant information to increase engagement by Pathfinder headquarters and field staff in advocacy.

· Serve as cross functional liaison internally with groups such as the Pathfinder Communication’s Unit to develop and oversee advocacy content

· Contribute to advocacy fundraising activities, including proposal development and grant reporting to donors.

· Participate in all aspects of event planning and organization.

· Support the Director of Advocacy, Senior Policy Analyst, and Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives in their efforts to assist Pathfinder staff overseas with in-country advocacy.

· Support the Advocacy Unit through a range of administrative tasks, including drafting memos, copy editing, formatting, reviewing, and assisting with PowerPoint presentations and publications, organizing internal and external meetings, conducting Unit communication, including letters and announcements, and other tasks as assigned.

· Keep track of activity indicators and document activities for the annual performance reporting of the Advocacy Unit.

· Engage in cross-departmental advocacy and other unit and departmental meetings and trainings, as required.

· Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Basic Requirements

· A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field.

• A minimum of two years of public policy and/or policy advocacy experience with an advocacy organization or an organization that implements international health and development projects.
• Knowledge of U.S. politics and legislative processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to the field of contraception/family planning, sexual and reproductive health, youth health and rights, and human rights.
• Knowledge of current sexual and reproductive health technical issues and their public policy implications.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Experience in the review and synthesis of published and unpublished materials (especially relating to global health, global development, health policy, and US foreign assistance).
• Strong capabilities using Microsoft Office; experience with website content maintenance a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to prioritize deadlines and work in fast-moving environments and teams, while maintaining accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience working within the Washington, DC-based SRH advocacy and implementing community.

· Experience in public and media relations.

• Experience in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience in proposal writing and fundraising.
• Qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis skills.

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