Policy and Advocacy (Communication) Manager - DC/MD/VA Based
Company: FHI 360
Location: Durham
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Global Policy and Advocacy Director
within the Chief Impact Office, the Policy and Advocacy
(Communication) Manager will play a crucial role in advancing FHI
360's advocacy efforts. This position is responsible for
coordinating the policy comment process, creating advocacy
materials, managing assigned projects, and organizing meetings and
events. The role supports the formulation and execution of FHI
360's advocacy objectives, developing issue positions, training
materials, and presentations for internal and external
stakeholders. The Manager monitors legislative trends, performs
analysis, and crafts key messages to enhance FHI 360's policy
impact. Additionally, this role ensures active engagement on
strategic issues, identifies opportunities for policy influence,
and fosters partnerships to strengthen the organization's advocacy
capacity.Responsibilities / Duties:Complexity & Problem
Solving:
- Contribute to the development and execution of global advocacy
strategies to support international development and foreign
assistance priorities.
- Engage with stakeholders, including policymakers, Members of
Congress, agency leaders, and NGO coalition partners, to advance
advocacy goals.
- Coordinates the USG policy and rulemaking comment process.
- Represent FHI 360 at national and international policy forums
and advocacy events.
- Support FHI 360 leadership in articulating and advancing
organizational advocacy priorities.
- Produces advocacy communications to ensure the delivery of
high-quality materials.
- Manages the development
- Develop and implement a global policy and advocacy
communications plan, including media outreach.Expertise &
Influence:
- Utilize strong consultative and negotiation skills to influence
policy decisions.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to
strategize, plan, and manage resources effectively.
- Motivate, influence, and collaborate with internal and external
stakeholders to achieve advocacy objectives.Collaboration &
Interaction:
- Establish and maintain relationships with Members of Congress,
federal officials, and other key stakeholders through joint
letters, policy briefs, legislative proposals, and meetings.
- Collaborate with knowledge management, research, evidence, and
program teams to support an evidence-based advocacy agenda.
- Work closely with the broader Impact Office, including Change
Management, Project Management, DEI, and other OCEO teams.
- Develop dissemination and communication strategies for key
advocacy messages in coordination with the external communications
team.
- Produce and manage reports, briefing papers, and presentations
for internal and external audiences.Task Management & Efficiency:
- Develop a thorough understanding of quality standards through
formalized systems documenting processes, procedures, and
responsibilities.
- Coordinate activities to meet organizational and regulatory
requirements.
- Mentor and build the capacity of junior staff and interns.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned, contributing to the
team's evolving responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge & Skills:
- Extensive experience with policy and advocacy work in
international development.
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with
diverse teams.
- Experience building alliances and coalitions addressing global
health, nutrition, humanitarian response, climate change, and other
international development issues.
- In-depth understanding of the U.S. budget and appropriations
process, as well as agencies like USAID, the State Department, and
the Development Finance Corporation.
- Proficiency with MS Office and data management systems.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and
prioritize competing demands.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to
present clear ideas and arguments.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working in a
dynamic team environment.
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
- Proactive mindset with a strong initiative.
- Exceptional written and spoken English.
- Ability to work independently and handle sensitive tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely
with and support executive staff.
- Responsiveness to internal and external requests.
- Knowledge and experience in communications related to
international public health and/or development.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and the political and
ethical issues in international development work.Minimum
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, International Relations,
Political Science, Communications, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in public policy and advocacy
communications.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to communicate
effectively with clients and senior executives at FHI 360.
- Exceptional written skills with a proven ability to translate
technical content into compelling communication materials for
policy audiences.
- Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
- Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
- Experience working with Capitol Hill and/or development
government agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with
congressional staff, U.S. Government stakeholders, partner
organizations, and media.
- Experience working with diverse, global coalitions.
- Experience engaging with philanthropic donors.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States for any
employer.
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically as
needed.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.
- We welcome candidates with other relevant certifications or
their international equivalents.TRAVEL:Anticipated travel up to
10%.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
Basedhiringsalary 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:$85,000 -
$110,000International hiring ranges will differ based on
location.#LI-DNIThis job posting summarizes the main duties of the
job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may
be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment.
Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at
any time.FHI 360 is an whereby we do not engage in practices that
discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment
based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical
or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable law.Our values and
commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any
type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments
and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment.
FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who
engages with our organization and programs and requires that all
personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this
commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment
will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including
reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360
also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
(MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian
Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from
job applicants' previous employers about any substantiated findings
of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the
applicant's tenure with previous employers. By applying, job
applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment
procedures and consent to these screening checks.FHI 360 will
consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those
with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the
requirements of applicable state and local laws.FHI 360 will never
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never request money, goods or services during the application,
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