External Relations and Policy Advocacy Specialist at MSI Reproductive Choices

External Relations and Policy Advocacy Specialist

About MSI MSI Reproductive Choices stands as a global leader in the provision of sexual and reproductive healthcare services. We uphold the principle that every individual deserves the freedom of choice. Our organization is dedicated to offering compassionate, accessible, and high-quality care—spanning contraception, safe abortion, and essential post-abortion services—for all people. Our organization currently employs approximately 10,000 professionals across 36 countries worldwide. Our distinctive approach stems from locally led, entrepreneurial, and results-focused MSI teams that are deeply committed to providing exceptional, client-centered care within their own communities. Operating as a social enterprise, we prioritize sustainable service delivery, operational efficiency, and resilient funding mechanisms—ensuring the women and girls we support today have the autonomy to make choices about their futures. Access to reproductive choice is transformative, holding the power to shape lives in profound ways. For some, it unlocks opportunities such as completing an education or launching a career, while for others, it ensures the ability to care for their existing families. Ultimately, it grants individuals the autonomy to chart their own path, fostering a more equitable and just society.

About the Role The External Relations and Advocacy Advisor will play a key role in advancing MSI’s External Relations and Advocacy strategy within the Chief Executive Office, collaborating closely with fundraising and communications teams. This position will drive MSI’s advocacy efforts, thought leadership initiatives, fundraising activities, partner engagement, communications, and events to ensure the organization effectively shapes global policy and funding decisions. Additionally, the role will provide governments, donors, and sector stakeholders with timely political and situational analysis, evidence, and data, positioning MSI as a generous and strategic partner. This position will play a key role in shaping and executing MSI’s external engagement strategy across critical industry forums, enhancing the organization’s profile, credibility, and impact in both international and regional settings. Additionally, it will focus on cultivating and maintaining robust partnerships with key sector leaders and donor organizations. Approximately 60% of the responsibilities will center on these strategic external relations activities. This position requires a significant operational focus, accounting for roughly 40% of the role, to ensure the team’s workflow operates seamlessly. Key duties will involve overseeing reporting procedures, developing and administering budgets, initiating and monitoring purchase orders, arranging travel and logistics, facilitating event coordination, and collaborating across various internal departments, including finance, operations, donor compliance, and IT.

About You It is essential for every member of the MSI team to fully embrace and actively support our organizational mission, vision, and values. We will only consider applications from candidates who firmly support reproductive rights. Our values serve as foundational principles, shaping our strategic vision and operational approach. They establish the framework for our work ethic, professional interactions, and unified identity as ‘One MSI’. It is essential for team members to embody these values authentically and reflect them steadfastly in every aspect of their roles. We seek driven, innovative professionals from varied backgrounds who align with our mission and are dedicated to achieving tangible outcomes. As an equal opportunity employer, we prioritize cultivating an inclusive work environment where all employees can engage and make meaningful contributions. We recognize the importance of open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and a problem-solving approach, in addition to our unwavering commitment to fostering equality and ensuring the well-being of both our team and our clients. We are in search of outstanding communicators who exhibit self-motivation, a solutions-oriented approach, and a strong alignment with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial philosophy. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a steadfast commitment to advancing social change within a framework prioritizing sustainable impact, both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, they should thrive in collaborative settings with diverse teams and adapt readily to ambiguous conditions.

To qualify for this position, the following competencies are essential: Proficient in both verbal and written communication, with a strong command of the English language. Organizes and manages events on a large scale with proficiency. Collaborate effectively with a global team while managing a demanding and varied workload efficiently to consistently meet tight deadlines across different time zones. The role demands strong analytical and research capabilities, coupled with the capacity to distill intricate documents into clear, concise summaries. Demonstrated proficiency in producing rigorous policy analysis and distilling intricate data into accessible, actionable insights tailored to varied stakeholders. Exceptional aptitude for conveying complex concepts through both written documentation and oral presentations. Capable of effectively prioritizing tasks and thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments as necessary. Results-oriented professional who demonstrates strong collaboration skills and a proactive approach, consistently taking initiative to drive projects forward. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, PowerPoint, and Canva is required. Candidates possessing a comprehensive understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) will be strongly preferred. Fluency in French, desirable.

For this position, the ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications: Experienced in collaborating with and supporting cross-functional teams to manage competing priorities effectively. Analyzed and synthesized complex documents proficiently in previous roles. Accumulated expertise in serving as an external representative for an organization is required. With a proven track record in establishing and sustaining robust support frameworks within an office setting, you bring valuable expertise to ensure seamless operational continuity. Demonstrated expertise in administrative operations, particularly in budget management, procurement of purchase orders, and coordination of logistics for external events.

Formal education/qualification Professional experience serves as the qualifying criterion for this position; formal educational credentials are not mandatory. Please refer to the detailed job description provided above.

Location: London, UK (with an expectation of on-site presence for a minimum of two days each week) or at any location within a country where MSI implements its programs.

Full-time: The position entails a full-time schedule, consisting of 35 hours per week, structured from Monday through Friday.

Contract type: Permanent.

Salary The salary range for UK-based candidates is £34,200 to £42,750, while for candidates from other countries, the compensation will be adjusted according to local salary bands. Salary band: BG 7. Closing date for submissions is 30 July at midnight (BST). Interviews could potentially be scheduled prior to this date for candidates who are deemed exceptional. For internal candidates from an MSI country program, this position will align with the established national salary framework. All applicable local terms and conditions will remain in effect.

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