Public Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor at MSI Reproductive Choices

Public Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor at MSI Reproductive Choices

About MSI

MSI Reproductive Choices stands as a global leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, dedicated to ensuring every individual has access to essential services. Our mission encompasses a comprehensive range of offerings, including contraception, safe abortion care, and critical post-abortion treatment. At the heart of our work lies a commitment to delivering compassionate, affordable, and high-quality care to all, regardless of their circumstances. Our organization currently employs approximately 10,000 professionals across 36 countries worldwide. Our achievements are rooted in the fact that our MSI teams are locally managed, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, client-focused care in their respective communities. As a social enterprise, we prioritize sustainable delivery, operational efficiency, and long-term funding models to ensure that the women and girls we support today can also make informed choices about their futures. Access to reproductive choice can profoundly transform lives, offering individuals the opportunity to achieve educational or professional aspirations. For many, it enables them to provide for and sustain their existing families, while for all, it guarantees the autonomy to shape their own futures. This fundamental right fosters a more equitable and just society for everyone.

About the Role

The External Relations and Advocacy Advisor will collaborate with the Chief Executive Office to execute MSI’s External Relations and Advocacy strategy, engaging closely with fundraising and communications teams. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing MSI’s advocacy efforts, thought leadership, fundraising initiatives, partner engagement, communications, and events to enhance MSI’s influence over global policy and funding determinations. Additionally, the role involves disseminating political and situational analysis, evidence, and data to position MSI as a generous and strategic partner for governments, donors, and the broader sector. This position will play a pivotal role in shaping and managing MSI’s external presence across critical industry platforms, enhancing the organization’s visibility, credibility, and impact in both international and regional forums. Additionally, it will involve cultivating and sustaining robust partnerships with key figures in the sector and among donors. Approximately 60% of the role’s responsibilities will be dedicated to these efforts. This position encompasses a substantial operational responsibility—approximately 40% of the role—focused on ensuring the team’s workflow operates efficiently. Key duties will involve overseeing reporting procedures, developing and maintaining budgets, initiating and monitoring purchase orders, arranging travel and logistical arrangements, facilitating events, and collaborating with internal departments such as finance, operations, donor compliance, and IT.

About You

At MSI, we place significant importance on each team member fully embracing and actively championing our organizational mission, vision, and values. We will only consider applications from candidates who firmly support pro-choice policies. Our values serve as foundational principles, offering clear guidance and shaping our approach to work, collaboration, and organizational alignment as ‘One MSI’. It is essential that team members not only embrace but actively embody these values in every aspect of their roles. We seek driven, high-performing 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 environment where all employees can engage and make meaningful contributions. Our organization values adaptability, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and a problem-solving approach, in addition to a strong dedication to fostering equity and ensuring the well-being of our team members and clients. We are in search of highly skilled communicators who demonstrate strong self-motivation, a results-oriented approach, and a deep alignment with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial philosophy. Candidates should exhibit a steadfast commitment to advancing social change within a context that prioritizes sustainable impact, both domestically and internationally. Additionally, they must be adept at collaborating effectively with diverse teams in dynamic and evolving environments.

Competencies Required

Proficient in both verbal and written English communication, with fluency as a key requirement. Proven capability to plan and execute major events on a large scale. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork with global colleagues while effectively balancing a demanding and varied workload. Must excel at meeting stringent deadlines, even when coordinating across multiple time zones. Demonstrated proficiency in analytical and research capabilities, coupled with a talent for distilling intricate documents into clear, succinct summaries. Proven ability to deliver insightful policy analysis and distill intricate information into actionable, comprehensible recommendations tailored to varied stakeholders. Exceptional proficiency in both written and oral communication, ensuring clarity and impact across diverse audiences. Demonstrated capability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and perform optimally under demanding or high-pressure situations. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also exhibiting strong self-motivation and the capacity to take independent initiative. Individuals must possess exceptional proficiency in utilizing the Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint, along with expertise in Canva. Highly desirable candidates will possess a solid understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Fluency in French is desirable.

Qualifications and Experience

Proven track record in collaborating with and supporting multifaceted priorities across diverse team environments. Analytical and synthesis skills honed through extensive experience in evaluating and integrating intricate documentation are required. Skilled in serving as an external representative for an organization. Proven track record in establishing and sustaining operational support systems within an office setting. Experience in overseeing administrative tasks such as budget management, procurement of purchase orders, and coordination of logistics for external events is required. Formal education/qualification: Relevant professional experience in the field is considered a suitable qualification for this position, eliminating the need for formal educational credentials. Please refer to the attached job description for detailed information.

Location and Working Conditions

Location: London, UK (with a requirement to work on-site for a minimum of two days per week) or within any of the countries where MSI implements its programs. Full-time: Monday through Friday, this position requires a commitment of 35 hours per week. Contract type: Permanent.

Salary

The salary for UK-based candidates ranges from £34,200 to £42,750. For international applicants, remuneration will be adjusted according to the prevailing national salary standards. Salary band: BG 7. For internal candidates originating from an MSI country program, this position will be integrated into the existing country-specific salary framework, with all local terms and conditions remaining applicable.

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