Director, Global Initiatives

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as the Director of Global Initiatives, where you will lead impactful projects focused on survivor justice. This role requires a strategic leader with exceptional communication and project management skills, ready to cultivate partnerships and drive innovative solutions. You will work closely with diverse communities, ensuring ethical practices and cultural sensitivity while building a global network. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors, particularly women and girls of color in the Global South, all within a supportive and inclusive remote work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Wellness stipend

Home office reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive remote work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in SGBV issues, especially in direct service and advocacy.
• Strong people management experience with a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global initiatives team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Develop and implement partnership strategies to advance the organization's vision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sociology or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Digital tools for project management

Job description

We are seeking a Director of Global Initiatives to join our team, leading the work of ‘me too.’s global network, to support and sustain our work. The Director will build on the work that’s been done to-date, add direction in the global network development and launch, and oversee the strategies that fortify the vision. The Director will have the skill to think at a high-level, and also work granularly on a day-to-day basis. This role is entrepreneurial, as are all of ‘me too.’s roles, and it has a special need for someone who can dig-in at both a strategic level, and an execution and tactic level, with grace and ease.

This role requires exceptional leadership, communication skills, and project management mastery. It also demands an individual who is solution-oriented and enjoys thought-partnership with teammates. As ‘me too.’ has an existing body of work and strategic vision, this leader will need to not only join a set of priorities, campaigns, projects, and initiatives currently in-progress, but also embrace that vision and lead a team around it. The Director of Global Initiatives must be someone who checks their ego at the virtual door, and leans-in to relationship-development with charisma and joy.

We are looking for someone who understands the work of survivor justice, and who has experience working with survivors of SGBV globally, in particular women and girls of color in the Global South. This includes having experience working in direct service and rapid response in local communities, as well having led broad-ranging partnership development across various cultures and communities. We will need the individual to show their experience in building global programming successfully.

Strategic Direction:

1. Execute and build from ‘me too.’s global vision and current planning, iterating and enhancing the work along the way.
2. Ideate around the various prioritizations in the global strategy, based on current events across the Global South and opportunities to work with local partners.
3. Support the hub strategy, with a focus on setting the direction, goals, and growth of the various hubs and expansion of the network.
4. Lead the development and implementation of impact measurement frameworks to assess the effectiveness of global initiatives and partnerships.
5. Encourage and implement innovative approaches to global initiatives, leveraging new ideas and methods to address complex challenges.

Leadership and Team Development:

1. Lead the global initiatives team, fostering a collaborative environment, providing direction, thought-partnership, mentoring, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and professional growth.
2. Provide clear direction, jointly set performance goals with the team, and conduct regular evaluations to ensure team members are meeting objectives.
3. Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
4. Ensure adherence to ethical standards and organizational policies by all team members and partners, fostering a culture of integrity and compliance.

Partnership Development:

1. Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with global hub organizations and other partners; support ‘me too.’s philanthropic efforts to fund the global network by creating content for communications and reports, as well as meeting with funders.
2. Ascertain knowledge and understanding of the work of global hub partner organizations; stay current on the issues their local communities are facing in relation to SGBV and bring forward ideas on how the global network can support them.
3. Develop and implement partnership strategies that advance the organization's global vision and expand its reach and impact.
4. Negotiate partnership agreements and manage ongoing relationships to ensure mutual benefit and alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications and Competencies

1. A Bachelor’s degree in sociology, women’s studies, public health, development studies, or other related social sciences; Master’s degree is preferred.
2. Seven years of experience working on SGBV issues, especially in providing services, training and/or advocacy.
3. Experience in working with nonprofit organizations/NGOs, government institutions, or donor organizations.
4. Familiarity with issues of SGBV across the Global South.
5. Sensitivity and respect for diverse cultures and contexts, ensuring that all interactions and initiatives are conducted with cultural awareness and consideration for local nuances.
6. Strong people management experience, with the ability to empower and develop personnel in a healthy dynamic.
7. Commitment to excellence.
8. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
9. Experience facilitating diverse groups.
10. Appropriate and transparent decision-making.
11. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
12. Proficiency in digital tools for project management, online collaboration, and virtual communication.
13. Ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
14. Passion for me too. International's mission and values.

Language and Location:

1. Candidate must be available to work hours in accordance with US staff, and can be based across the Global South.
2. Fluent in written and oral English.
3. Preferred fluency in Spanish; proficiency in French is a plus.

Competitive salary and benefits package, including unlimited paid time off, a wellness stipend, and home office reimbursement. Opportunities for professional development and growth. A supportive remote work environment.

How to Apply

Candidates from the Global South are especially encouraged to apply and/or Queer, BIPOC, and Global South candidates especially encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should use this form to submit their resumes, cover letters, and portfolios of relevant work. If you have any questions, please email [e-mail], indicating Director, Global Initiatives in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

me too. International is committed to workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. ‘me too.’ does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. We have created an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees, which we are committed to maintaining.