Salary: Circa $93k – $113k
(We may consider offers beyond the range in exceptional circumstances)
Location: New York (USA)
Role Purpose:
The Senior Political Advisor will contribute to the Nexus Secretariat by providing strategic policy guidance on SRHR negotiations with the aid of political and analyses to provide tailored advice to UN member states in negotiations; providing strategic and substantive support to Nexus Members’ outreach efforts; managing the coordination of the Nexus Initiative’s day-to-day work in New York; building close and collaborative relationships and networks with a wide range of civil society partners, UN Member States, UN agencies; and contributing to the implementation the new Nexus Strategy, donor engagement, operations of the Nexus Secretariat.
Context of Role:
The Nexus Initiative is a government-owned, cross-regional initiative of like-minded governments committed to defending and advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), including its strong links to gender equality, at the United Nations (UN). The Nexus Initiative is supported by a small secretariat that is independently hosted at the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).
How to apply
• Download the job description linked below for full requirements of this role
• Complete the application form linked below
• Send a completed application form with a CV and covering letter to jobs@ippf.org with the job title in the subject line
About IPPF
International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global sexual and reproductive health service provider and one of the leading advocates for universal access to sexual, reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of 149 national organisations working with and for communities and individuals, and together, have delivered more than 1 billion cumulative services over the last 6 years.
We are now looking for people to join us and make our Come Together–Strategy 2028, a reality. Revolutionising IPPF, placing it in a stronger position to support SRHR for those who are left out, locked out or left behind. Come Together commits IPPF to shaping laws, policies and norms through feminist action and international solidarity; and to strengthen the federation adding new drive for real and lasting impact.
Action is urgent. We have delivered. We have stood for justice and equality. We commit to more daring and feminist action that secures choices about our bodies, sexual lives, and well-being. Everyone should enjoy a pleasure-filled and healthy sex life and a life free from violence, shame or criminalisation. We know love is love. And we come together in support of women, youth, and people who are marginalised and excluded. Through the care we deliver, the actions we take, and the solidarity we foster.
• IPPF is an equal-opportunity employer. As a leading global human rights organization focused on equality, empowerment, ending discrimination, and poverty eradication, we internally reflect social justice principles. We, as IPPF, strongly oppose racism in all its forms and resolutely go for a cultural change that will shift the existing imbalances in power and process.
• We are a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, intergenerational and diverse work environment. Applications are particularly encouraged from women, people living with HIV, people living with disability and people with diverse SOGIESC.
• IPPF is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and our safer recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment. We expect all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment, and anyone employed by IPPF agrees to sign up to our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy.
IPPF has been made aware of various fraudulent vacancy announcements circulated via e-mail from websites falsely stating that they are issued by or in association with IPPF. These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money from the recipients of such correspondence, are fraudulent, and IPPF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
