Policy and Programs Manager, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS), Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS)

Georgetown University•Lexington, MA

2d•$54,616 - $100,493•Hybrid

About The Position

As a thought leader on the Women, Peace and Security agenda, GIWPS serves as a critical resource and platform for policymakers, practitioners and grassroots women peacebuilders seeking to drive progress for women and girls around the world. GIWPS partners with stakeholders – including multilateral organizations, national governments, and large foundations – to inform evidence-based WPS policy and practice via convenings, campaigns, creative communications, and advocacy. The Policy and Programs Manager will support both GIWPS’s policy advocacy work as well as its programming globally to advance the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. The Manager will support development and execution of the Institute’s policy work, providing critical analysis, research, advocacy, and writing to advance GIWPS’s interventions in crisis response efforts and policy processes. They will conduct regular meetings, briefings, and events with policymakers and track the impact of GIWPS’s advocacy on global themes as well as countries in crisis. The Manager will also lead the day-to-day implementation of donor-supported programs focused on women’s leadership, including facilitating learning and exchanges, mentorship, events, convenings, joint initiatives, participation at high-level for a, and crisis response support. The Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance, consistent progress towards workplans and grant commitments, and budget tracking. GIWPS internal candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
Strong familiarity with WPS policies and practice.
8-10 years of experience leading policy & advocacy to advance WPS and gender equity initiatives, including experience advancing inclusive approaches to crisis response, political processes, and foreign policy.
Experience facilitating partnerships with governments, diplomatic missions and multilateral organizations.
Experience working directly with grassroots women leaders, global women leaders at the highest levels including dignitaries/ministers/heads of state, and women changemakers to support their leadership in peace and security.
Demonstrated experience leading grant implementation, with strong preference for experience implementing programs funded by private philanthropy.
Ability to manage projects independently and manage multiple projects at once.
Exceptional writing and communication skills; demonstrated ability to craft and communicate complex policy analysis and recommendations in a compelling and concise manner.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excited and willing to take both initiative and direction as appropriate.
Able to demonstrate sound judgment and quick thinking in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail, deadlines, organization, and customer service are expected.
Fluency in English is required.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience working within a diplomatic mission, government, or multilateral organization preferred.
Fluency in an additional UN official language is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support development and execution of the Institute’s policy work, providing critical analysis, research, advocacy, and writing to advance GIWPS’s interventions in crisis response efforts and policy processes.
Conduct regular meetings, briefings, and events with policymakers and track the impact of GIWPS’s advocacy on global themes as well as countries in crisis.
Lead the day-to-day implementation of donor-supported programs focused on women’s leadership, including facilitating learning and exchanges, mentorship, events, convenings, joint initiatives, participation at high-level for a, and crisis response support.
Ensure compliance, consistent progress towards workplans and grant commitments, and budget tracking.
Manage staff and student assistants.