External Relations & Advocacy Advisor at MSI Reproductive Choices

External Relations & Advocacy Advisor at MSI Reproductive Choices

About MSI

MSI Reproductive Choices stands as a globally recognized leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare. Our mission centers on the fundamental belief that access to choice is a universal right. We offer an extensive range of services, including contraception, safe abortion care, and essential post-abortion treatment, all delivered with unwavering compassion, accessibility, and excellence. Our organization currently employs approximately 10,000 professionals operating in 36 countries worldwide. Our strength stems from locally led, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented MSI teams, who are deeply committed to providing high-quality, client-focused care within their communities. As a social enterprise, we prioritize sustainable service delivery, operational efficiency, and resilient funding models to ensure that the women and girls we support today will continue to have access to essential choices in the future. Access to reproductive choice is undeniably transformative. It empowers individuals to achieve educational and professional aspirations, while also enabling them to provide for their existing families. Most importantly, it grants the fundamental right to shape one’s own future, fostering a more equitable and inclusive society.

About the Role

The External Relations and Advocacy Advisor will assist in executing MSI’s External Relations and Advocacy strategy within the Chief Executive Office, collaborating closely with fundraising and communications teams. This position plays a key role in advancing MSI’s advocacy efforts, thought leadership, fundraising initiatives, partner engagement, communications, and events, ensuring the organization effectively shapes global policy and funding outcomes. Additionally, the role involves sharing political and situational analysis, evidence, and data as a collaborative and strategic partner to governments, donors, and the broader sector. This position will play a key role in shaping and managing MSI’s external presence across critical industry platforms, enhancing its visibility, credibility, and impact within international and regional forums. Additionally, it will involve cultivating and maintaining robust partnerships with essential sector leaders and donor organizations, which will account for roughly 60% of the responsibilities. This position also encompasses a significant operational focus (approximately 40%), ensuring the team’s workflow remains efficient and effective. Key duties will involve overseeing reporting procedures, developing and administering budgets, initiating and monitoring purchase orders, arranging travel and logistical arrangements, assisting with event coordination, and collaborating with internal departments such as finance, operations, donor compliance, and IT.

About You

It is essential that every member of our team fully embraces and demonstrates a strong commitment to our organizational mission, vision, and values. We will only consider applications from candidates who firmly support a pro-choice stance. Our core values serve as fundamental guiding principles, offering clear direction and shaping our approach to work, collaboration, and alignment as a unified organization—‘One MSI’. To thrive within our team, members must genuinely embrace these values and embody them in every aspect of their roles. We seek accomplished, driven professionals from varied backgrounds who align with our mission and prioritize tangible outcomes. Dedicated to equal opportunity, we actively cultivate an inclusive environment where all employees can engage meaningfully and contribute to our shared success. Our ideal candidates embody open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive problem-solving approach, paired with a steadfast dedication to fostering equity and ensuring the well-being of our team and clientele. We are looking for highly skilled communicators who demonstrate strong self-motivation, a solutions-oriented approach, and a shared commitment to MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial philosophy. Your dedication should extend to advancing social change within a sustainable impact framework, spanning both local and international contexts. Additionally, you must thrive in collaborative environments with diverse teams while effectively navigating ambiguous situations.

To qualify for this position, the following skills are required:

Fluent in both verbal and written English communication, with exceptional proficiency in articulating ideas clearly and effectively. Proven capability in planning and executing events on a grand scale. Collaborates effectively with a global team and adeptly handles a demanding, multifaceted workload while consistently meeting strict deadlines across various time zones. Proficient in analytical thinking and research, with a strong capacity to distill intricate documents into clear, concise summaries. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in conducting thorough policy analysis and distilling intricate details into concise, actionable recommendations tailored for varied stakeholders. Exhibits outstanding written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in conveying insights to diverse audiences. Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple tasks concurrently and perform effectively in high-pressure situations. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment while independently driving tasks forward with a strong sense of motivation and proactivity. Individuals must possess expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Canva to be considered for this role. Highly desirable is a strong background in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Fluency in French, desirable.

For this position, the following qualifications and experience are required:

Experienced in collaborating with and providing support to cross-functional teams with competing priorities. Experienced in evaluating and interpreting intricate documentation, with a proven ability to distill key insights and integrate information from diverse sources. Provided proof of representing an organization in external interactions. Accomplished in establishing and sustaining comprehensive support frameworks within corporate office settings. Experienced in overseeing administrative operations such as budget management, procurement of purchase orders, and coordination of logistics for external events. Formal education/qualification: Relevant professional experience may substitute for formal education in fulfilling the role’s requirements.

Location: London, UK (with a minimum in-office requirement of two days per week) or at any of the countries where MSI implements its programs.

Full-time: The position requires a commitment 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. For international applicants, compensation will be determined based on local salary benchmarks. Salary band: BG 7.

Closing date for applications is 30th July at midnight (BST). Interviews could be conducted in advance for standout applicants. Internal employees from MSI country programs will be integrated into the existing local salary framework. The role will adhere to the country’s established terms and conditions.

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