Discretion & Impact:

• Strong understanding of the budget and appropriations process.

• Understanding ofracial and gender inequities exacerbating disparities.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong leadership skills and project management.

• Strong consultative and negotiation skills.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to strategize, plan, and manage resources.

• Ability to motivate, influence, and collaborate with others.

• Makes decisions with a significant impact on organizational outcomes.

• Collaborates with organizational leadership.

• Drives difficult conversations.

• Advises on course corrections to achieve strategic goals.

Collaboration & Interaction:

• Establishes and maintains contacts with Members of Congress, relevant staff, and key federal officials through joint letters, policy briefs, legislative proposals, Hill outreach, scheduling, and attending joint meetings.

• Develops collaborative relationships internally and externally requiring a high degree of diplomacy and judgment.

• Engages with NGOs, research, and policy institutes, think tanks, private donors, and other key stakeholders.

• Demonstrates effective communication, diplomacy, and relationship-building.

• Aims to achieve global advocacy priorities.

Management & Supervision:

• Manages a team responsible for advancing the policy agenda.

• Oversees operations functions including finance, contracts, grants, and HR.

• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Leads business development efforts.

• Sets goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets for projects.

• Coordinates resources for ongoing projects across functional areas.

• Uses Operational Model (RACI) frameworks.

• Ensures oversight and quality assurance for technical work.

• Builds the capacity of technical teams through the development of tools and guidance.

• Primary point of contact for partners, subcontractors, vendors, collaborators, stakeholders, and donors.

• Embrace other duties as assigned, contributing to the team’s multifaceted and evolving responsibilities.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Deep understanding of the U.S. budget and appropriations process, USAID, State Department, Development Finance Corporation, and/or other relevant U.S. Government agencies.

• Strong consultative and negotiation skills.

• Exceptional written skills with the ability to translate technical content into compelling communication materials.

• Experience developing and implementing multisectoral, evidence-based advocacy strategies.

• Familiarity with racial and gender inequities and their impact on global development.

• Ability to represent communities with respect and humility.

• Experience working on Capitol Hill and at relevant government agencies.

• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with congressional staff, government stakeholders, and partner organizations.

• Experience engaging with philanthropic donors.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse teams.

• Experience building alliances and coalitions addressing global health, nutrition, food security, and resilience.

• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and data management systems.

• Ability to evaluate and assess advocacy actions and initiatives.

• Ability to manage and prioritize competing demands.

• Ability to present clear ideas and arguments.

• Flexible, adaptable, curious, dynamic, and enthusiastic team builder.

• Ability to provide and receive feedback.

• Proactive and takes initiative.

• Exceptional written and spoken English.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.

• Minimum of 12 years of previous work in public policy and advocacy with experience overseas in an international humanitarian and development organization; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience to perform job responsibilities effectively..

• Minimum of 6 years managing and leading teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s or Doctorate) in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications or their international equivalents.

Travel:

The Director, Policy and Advocacy role requires 20% travel, including both international and domestic travel, as needed.

Typical Physical Demands:

Typical office environment. Constantly uses a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Technology:

Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidate FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

US Based Hiring Salary Range: $170,000 – $229,000

International hiring ranges will differ based on location.