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Job description
Lead Malala Fund’s global advocacy to increase sustainable funding for girls’ secondary education in low- and lower-middle income countries
Develop and leverage high-impact, evidence-based policy analysis and messaging
Ensure advocacy is strategic, agile, effective, and aligned with Malala Fund’s longer-term goals
Collaborate with senior leaders and staff across Malala Fund, including Nigeria and Pakistan country teams and development and communications teams
Brief staff, co-founders, board members, and donors on developments, opportunities, and engagements
Develop and deliver engagement strategies for governments, international financial institutions, and global stakeholders
Build and steward senior-level relationships with governments, international financial institutions, and sector partners
Position Malala Fund as a leading voice on global education financing through media engagement and strategic partnerships
Design and deliver strategic communications plans for the Debt Justice Initiative with the Senior Director of Strategic Communications
Represent Malala Fund at high-level forums, media engagements, and coalition spaces
Manage and mentor a team of two policy and advocacy professionals
Oversee internal planning, budgeting, and reporting for the initiative
Contribute to cross-team collaboration, leadership meetings, and shared initiatives
Recruit, interview, and train new staff as needed
Support staff development through mentoring, coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations
Handle employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes in accordance with organizational policy
Uphold organizational values, safeguarding standards, and an inclusive learning-organisation culture
Requirements
A postgraduate degree or equivalent in social science, economics, or a related field
Demonstrated success leading multidimensional advocacy initiatives influencing global policy frameworks and institutions
Experience leveraging diverse partnerships for collective advocacy
Substantive policy expertise in development financing and the international financial architecture
Strong working knowledge of international financial institutions and financing instruments and processes affecting low- and lower-middle income countries, including regional financial institutions
Ability to translate technical complexity into strategic positioning
Fluency in development financing language
Experience engaging and communicating with senior‑level policymakers, media, and international and national civil society partners
Keen understanding of normative and legal frameworks applying to international financial architecture relating to girls’ rights, especially education
Solid judgment and problem‑solving skills
Proven attention to detail, accuracy, and quality
Excellent team and personnel management abilities
Ability to motivate teams, build partnerships, and connect with people from varied cultural backgrounds
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to distill complex ideas and data into clear, concise messaging tailored to particular audiences
Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing team culture
Ability to handle employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes in accordance with organizational policy
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in advocacy and policy analysis for global education financing, with a strong focus on building partnerships and engaging with senior‑level stakeholders. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex initiatives, and communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Postgraduate Degree In Social Science
Advocacy Initiative Leadership
Development Financing Expertise
International Financial Institutions Knowledge
Team Management And Mentoring
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Policy Analysis
Strategic Communications
Budgeting And Reporting
Engagement Strategy Development
Performance Management
Soft Skills
Exceptional Communication Skills
Problem‑Solving Skills
Attention To Detail
Team Motivation
Cultural Competence
Industry Keywords
Global Education Financing
Collective Advocacy
Normative And Legal Frameworks
Girls'Rights
International Financial Architecture
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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