Associate Manager, Advocacy and Engagement Based in Washington, DC, within a PSI Approved State (preferably the east coast), Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, or Uganda 10-25% international travel Work From Almost Anywhere Status = Eligible Reports to Director, Health Systems Accelerator (HSA) Who we are
PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to achieve consumer-powered healthcare — people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people's voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.
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Established in 2018, the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG) is a global coalition of partners dedicated to expanding the safe and effective practice of self-care so that individuals can better manage their own health, health outcomes are improved, and health systems are better equipped to achieve UHC. By improving the enabling environment for self-care, particularly through policy development, the SCTG aims for self-care to be institutionalized into policy and integrated into national health systems. The SCTG works with global, regional, national, and local partners to achieve this goal and the outcomes contributing to it. The SCTG Secretariat is hosted by PSI.
PSI seeks an Associate Manager, Advocacy and Engagement that will provide administrative and program management support for global partnership and coalition building, including supporting membership outreach and convening, governance coordination and advocacy campaigns to advance technical health areas.
Salary Range: $60,000 (MINIMUM) - $71,000 (MID-POINT) - $82,000 (MAXIMUM)
For US-based candidates, the annual base salary range is reflected above. *We value transparency and have provided the full salary range for this role. Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth. PSI offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health care, retirement plan, generous leave, as well as other great benefits. For more information, please ask your recruiter or visit to learn more!
*For all applicants applying outside of the US; please note that those hired outside of the US will be employed through the local PSI office. Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the local office, including payment in local currency. Your contributions Provide administrative, program management and communications support for growing program coalitions and partnerships. This could include coordinating meetings with members, collating input from members for development and dissemination of newsletters and other publications, managing member's submissions (research, communications, and advocacy), managing program websites, and planning and managing logistics for meetings and special events. (30% of Time) Manage development and execution of coalition membership engagement and outreach strategy. This could include the development and implementation of a rational, coherent coalition communications plan, organizing outreach activities, and tracking of coalition members and partners. (20% of Time) Support and collaborate with advocacy and communications staff to develop key messaging and content strategy for communications campaigns, events and priority conferences that inspire target constituencies. This could include technical content such as?digital and conference presentations, briefs, and?website copy; key marketing materials such as fact sheets, sell sheets and marketing brochures; and promoting campaign media such as videos, blog posts and other digital content. (20% of Time) Provide support to coalition governance bodies and working groups to ensure quality operations. This could include supporting coordination of governance committee and working group meetings and facilitating communication across different structures and work-streams. (20% of Time) Support strategy development and track implementation of operational work-plans, supporting the drafting of monitoring and annual donor reports. (10% of Time) Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.
What are we looking for? Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field At least 3 years of related experience. Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted. Understanding of international global health desired. Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to synthesize information for diverse audiences and build consensus. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and manage competing priorities through proactive communication and effective multi-tasking. Working knowledge of social and digital media platforms as well as social media planning and strategy. Proficient in content management systems, website design, and website maintenance. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Office 365. Excellent organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail and timeliness. Excellent collaboration, customer service, relationship building/management and consensus building skills. Able to respond calmly and confidently in any situation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to think creatively and approach tasks or problems in a new or different way Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Proficiency in second language (French, Spanish and/or Portuguese) preferred. The candidate we hire will embody PSI's corporate values: Measurement:? You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.
Pragmatism: You'll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won't be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.
Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it's the only way you'll learn and improve.
Collaboration:? You'll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won't succeed.
Trust:? You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.
Commitment: You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.
References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For domestic positions: Must be authorized to work in the United States. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
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