Director, Policy & Advocacy

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Every Mother Counts (EMC)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Renumeration: $120,000-$120,000 / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 23/09/2024
  • Location: United States 
Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Health
EVERY MOTHER COUNTS
Motivated by the belief that maternal health is a human right, Every Mother Counts (EMC) works to advance evidence-based strategies to address the global maternal health crisis and improve maternal health outcomes and the experience of care for all. EMC supports community-centered care and workforce development by raising awareness, investing in community-led solutions, and advocating for critical systems change.

THE ROLE
Strategy Development:
• Develop and Execute a Strategic Vision: In partnership with the VP, Programs & Impact, create and implement a strategic framework that outlines EMC policy and advocacy priorities, role in maternal health policy space, and strategies to advance policy changes that improve maternal health.
• Center Equity in Policy Engagement: Identify policy opportunities that center the needs of marginalized pregnant individuals and those most impacted by maternal health disparities.

Maternal Health Policy Expertise:
• Drive Policy Impact: Oversee a comprehensive policy and advocacy strategy, including monitoring, analysis, and advocacy efforts to advance the organization’s mission.
• Develop Informative Resources: Lead the creation of educational materials and advocacy tools such as reports, policy briefs, fact sheets, and blog content.

Working with Community-Based Organizations:
• Advance Intersectional Advocacy: Build and cultivate strong, inclusive relationships across diverse movements, prioritizing partnerships with underrepresented communities. Center the voices, priorities, and needs of those most impacted by policy outcomes in coalition building and shared initiatives.
• Develop a Global Policy and Advocacy Framework: In collaboration with the VP, Programs & Impact and Director, Grantmaking, lead the exploration and creation of a comprehensive policy and advocacy strategy that identifies and leverages common ground between the policy and advocacy priorities of US and global grantee partners and provides strategies and tools that can be applied to local contexts.

Supervision and Leadership:
• Lead and Develop Team: Oversee the Policy & Advocacy team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support for professional growth.
• Drive Team Performance: Develop, implement, and delegate clear work plans to achieve organizational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will bring equity-focused values alignment, intellectual curiosity, and a strong work ethic. Additional ideal qualifications include:

• 8+ years of experience in public policy or advocacy experience at the national, state or local levels advancing maternal health, reproductive health, or related issues;
• MPH, JD, or proven/equivalent professional experience
• Extensive subject matter expertise on the maternal health policy landscape in the U.S., e.g. policy levers to advance midwifery care, doula care, birth centers, Medicaid coverage of maternal health services, and more.
• Experience collaborating or working with community-based organizations.
• Intuitive, action-oriented team member with strong project and time management skills.
• Experience in a growth-stage environment; willingness to "roll up sleeves" to create and implement new systems, processes, and tools.
• Track record of collaboration across an organization’s various departments.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching team members.
• Strong interest in contributing to an organizational culture that values personal connection and face-to-face interaction.

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