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ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH
Position Description
TITLE: International Policy Manager
SCALE LEVEL: Program Manager
SUPERVISOR: Director of Public Policy
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION: Advocates for Youth, based in Washington, DC, is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health.
Since 1980, Advocates has provided
information, training, and strategic assistance to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists, and the media in the United States and the developing world.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Director of Public Policy, the International Policy Manager promotes international policies that will improve adolescent access to comprehensive
reproductive and sexual health information and services.
The Manager acts as the organization's voice on these issues on Capitol Hill and with the United Nations, foreign governments, and colleague organizations. The Manager develops policy briefs and education materials for policy makers, the media, and youth activists. The Manager also plans and conducts regular trainings for youth activists
on international policy advocacy and assists the policy department in advocacy day activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the Director of Public Policy to develop the organization's international policy agenda, including, but not limited to, issues around global AIDS, international family planning, and human rights.
Work with the Director of Public Policy to implement an international policy strategic agenda, including developing objectives, time lines, activities and budgets.
Serve as Advocates' representative on Capitol Hill and with all Senate and House committees on international policy issues that impact young people.
Monitor and manage relationships with agencies that administer U.S. foreign policy, including, but not limited to, the State Department, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the
Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC).
Monitor and manage relationships with United Nations agencies, foreign governments, embassies, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Develop policy critiques, grassroots action alerts, talking points, and other materials as needed.
Serve as organizational representative to the Global AIDS Roundtable and International Family Planning Coalition and with other like-minded coalitions.
Develop proposals and prepare grant reports related to department funding needs.
Liaise with the International Programs Division to provide policy guidance and training to the International Youth Leadership Council and International Youth Speak Out Project.
In partnership with the International Youth Leadership Council, manage organizational presence and advocacy agenda at international conferences and meetings, such as International AIDS Conferences and relevant United Nations events.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree with three to five years of programmatic or specialized experience in international legislative or U.S. foreign policy advocacy, or a Master's Degree with one to three
years of programmatic or specialized experience in international or U.S. foreign policy advocacy. Experience with international family planning or global AIDS policy would be helpful. Knowledge of the federal legislative process a must.
A demonstrated experience in policy analysis, organizational planning, communications, and program implementation. A demonstrated interest in the policy issues surrounding adolescent sexual and reproductive health at the international level.
Ability to develop big picture strategy while keeping track of details and to think outside the box. Ability to digest large amounts of information quickly and turn it into concise, user-friendly materials for the Hill, media, and colleague organizations.
Must be a self-starter, able to prioritize and meet deadlines as delineated by the Director of Public Policy. Excellent writing and interpersonal skills required. Experience conducting advocacy training and running advocacy events desired. A demonstrated capacity to work with a diverse group preferred.
A commitment to Advocates for Youth's mission and goals required.
Some international travel required.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY: Interested parties should send the following items via email to afyhr (at) advocatesforyouth.org (put International Policy Manager in subject line) or via fax to (202) 419-1448. Attention: Marcela Howell, Vice President of Policy, Communications, and Marketing:
Cover letter with salary history and requirements:
3 references
Resume
2-3 page policy writing sample
DEADLINE: November 20, 2009
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Brian Ackerman
International Policy Manager
Advocates for Youth
2000 M Street, NW Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036
Rights. Respect. Responsibility.
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