External Relations and Advocacy Consultant at MSI Reproductive Choices

External Relations and Advocacy Consultant at MSI Reproductive Choices

MSI Reproductive Choices stands at the forefront of global sexual and reproductive healthcare, recognized as a leading provider in the field. We uphold the principle that access to choice is a fundamental right for every individual. Our mission encompasses a comprehensive range of services, including contraception, safe abortion care, and essential post-abortion treatment. With unwavering dedication, we ensure the delivery of compassionate, accessible, and high-quality healthcare to all those we serve. Our organization currently employs approximately 10,000 professionals across 36 countries worldwide. Our achievements stem from the locally led, entrepreneurial, and results-focused nature of our MSI teams, who are deeply committed to providing high-quality, client-centered care within their communities. Operating as a social enterprise, we prioritize sustainable delivery, operational efficiency, and resilient funding models to ensure that the women and girls we support today have lasting autonomy and opportunities in the future. Reproductive choice access is transformative, offering individuals the opportunity to achieve educational and professional milestones or sustain their existing families. It empowers people to shape their own destinies, fostering a more equitable society for all.

About the Role

The External Relations and Advocacy Advisor will play a key role in executing MSI’s External Relations and Advocacy strategy under the Chief Executive Office, collaborating closely with fundraising and communications teams. This position supports MSI’s advocacy initiatives, thought leadership, fundraising efforts, partner engagement, communications, and events to ensure the organization effectively shapes global policy and funding decisions. Additionally, the role involves sharing political and situational analyses, evidence, and data as a strategic and generous partner to governments, donors, and the broader sector. This position will play a key role in shaping and managing MSI’s external presence within critical industry arenas, enhancing the organization’s visibility, credibility, and impact in international and regional forums while fostering and sustaining robust partnerships with key sector professionals and donor entities. This responsibility will constitute approximately 60% of the role’s core functions. This position entails a significant operational focus, accounting for roughly 40% of the role, aimed at ensuring the team’s workflow remains efficient and effective. Key duties will involve overseeing reporting procedures, developing and maintaining budgets, initiating and monitoring purchase orders, organizing travel and logistics arrangements, assisting with event planning, and collaborating with internal departments such as 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 core values. We will exclusively consider applications from individuals who firmly support pro-choice principles. Our values serve as foundational principles, offering clear guidance for our organization. They establish the framework for our approach to work, our interactions with colleagues, and our commitment to operating as a unified entity—‘One MSI’. It is essential that each team member not only understands but actively embodies these values in every aspect of their role. We seek to attract exceptional, driven professionals from varied backgrounds who align with our mission and are dedicated to achieving tangible outcomes. As an equal opportunity employer, we uphold a steadfast dedication to cultivating an inclusive work environment where every individual can engage meaningfully and contribute their unique perspectives. We prioritize open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to advancing equity and protecting the well-being of both our team members and clients. We are in search of outstanding communicators who demonstrate initiative, a problem-solving orientation, and a strong alignment with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial philosophy. You must be committed to advancing social change within a context that prioritizes sustainable impact—both domestically and internationally—and possess the adaptability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams in dynamic, uncertain environments.

Qualifications and Experience

To qualify for this position, the following competencies are required: Proficient in both verbal and written communication, with a strong command of the English language. Proven capability in planning and executing major events on a large scale. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional collaborative skills with cross-functional teams worldwide, effectively managing a demanding and varied workload while consistently meeting rigorous deadlines across multiple time zones. Individuals must possess strong analytical and research capabilities, enabling them to distill intricate documents into clear, concise summaries. Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough policy analysis and distilling intricate information into actionable, easily understandable recommendations tailored to a variety of audiences. Exhibits exceptional proficiency in both written and oral communication. Demonstrated capability to effectively prioritize tasks and maintain performance standards under tight deadlines and high-pressure scenarios. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in team settings while independently driving projects forward with a proactive approach and strong initiative. Possesses an extensive proficiency in utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Canva. A strong understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is considered a significant advantage. Fluency in French is desirable. For this position, the ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and experience: Seasoned professionals with a proven track record in collaborating with and supporting a broad spectrum of priorities across multifaceted teams. Proven ability to evaluate and integrate information from intricate and multifaceted documents. Experienced in serving as an external representative for an organization. Proven track record in establishing and sustaining operational support systems within an office setting. Experienced in overseeing administrative operations such as budget management, procurement of purchase orders, and coordinating logistics for external events. Formal education/qualification: A formal degree is not a prerequisite; relevant experience serves as the primary qualification for this position.

Location and Contract Details

Location: London, UK (with a requirement to be present on-site for a minimum of two days per week) or within any country where MSI implements its programs. Full-time: A full-time schedule of 35 hours per week, structured from Monday through Friday, is required. Contract type: Permanent. Salary: Salaries range from £34,200 to £42,750 for applicants based in the UK. For candidates from other countries, compensation will be determined within the relevant local salary framework. Salary band: BG 7. Closing date for applications is 30th July at midnight BST. Interviews for standout candidates may be scheduled prior to that date. For internal applicants from a country program in an MSI-eligible nation, compensation will align with the prevailing salary framework of that country, and all local employment terms and conditions will remain applicable.

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