Policy & Congressional Engagement Lead — Global Health

the Global Fight; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Generous paid time off and federal hol

Hybrid work schedule in DC office

Resumo da oferta

Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is seeking an Associate Policy Director to drive congressional engagement, policy research, and operational support. You will build relationships with policymakers, prepare briefing materials, and coordinate major events with partners on a fast‑paced schedule.

You will report to the Policy Director and collaborate with the CEO and policy and operations teams.

Qualificações

• 3-5 years of experience in government relations, policy advocacy, Capitol Hill, or global health or development.
• Working knowledge of Congress, including the appropriations process, and familiarity with U.S. global health programs and the Global Fund.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise products for a range of audiences, occasionally on short deadlines.
• Highly organized and able to manage many meetings, events and deadlines at once.
• Comfortable proactively building relationships with Hill staff, faith and private sector partners and international colleagues.
• Communicative, collaborative and entrepreneurial with the ability to work independently or “manage up” as the situation demands.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree in public health, international affairs or public policy is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule and manage meetings with House and Senate offices, both in DC and in-district.
• Build and maintain relationships with personal office, committee and leadership staff across Congress.
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points and leave-behinds tailored to Members and staff.
• Track and analyze congressional engagement and identify targets for education and cultivation.
• Research and track legislation, hearings and oversight related to global health and foreign assistance.
• Generate and submit targeted appropriations requests for funding for global health programs.
• Support short- and long-term research and analysis projects on the Global Fund and related health issues.
• Develop policy briefs, internal memos, and published content to support Friends’ objectives.
• Plan and manage Capitol Hill events, receptions, dinners and convenings.
• Coordinate visits by leadership of Global Fund and partner organizations.

Conhecimentos

Policy advocacy

Capitol Hill

Writing skills

Organization

Relationship building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree (preferred)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is seeking an Associate Policy Director to drive congressional engagement, policy research, and operational support. You will build relationships with policymakers, prepare briefing materials, and coordinate major events with partners on a fast‑paced schedule.

You will report to the Policy Director and collaborate with the CEO and policy and operations teams.