Senior Policy Advisor - Migrant Rights & Justice

womensrefugeecommission; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Women’s Refugee Commission in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to advance MRJ priorities, draft policy materials, and represent MRJ with policymakers, coalitions, and partners. The role emphasizes immigration issues, family separation, detention, and reproductive rights, with travel to Central America and Mexico possible.

You will lead advocacy initiatives, communicate complex policy issues clearly to diverse audiences, and work closely with the Director of Migrant Rights

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years on advocacy related to US immigration, regional migration, and gender equality.
• Policy advocacy experience, particularly in Congress.
• Strong understanding of US immigration system and policy impact.
• Expertise in MRJ core issues: family separation, detention, reproductive rights.
• Ability to design technical tools on family separation, detention, deportation, migration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Engage US administration, Congress, state/local governments and other policymakers to advance migrant protections.
• Draft reports, explainers, policy briefs, one-pagers and materials for service providers.
• Travel occasionally to Central America and Mexico for interviews and fieldwork.
• Lead or participate in coalitions and working groups on policy issues.
• Design advocacy initiatives on family separation, detention and reproductive rights.
• Draft public statements and blogs in response to breaking news.
• Manage MRJ’s social media in collaboration with communications.
• Represent WRC at meetings, conferences, and public events.
• Identify new supporters and opportunities for WRC impact.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Policy advocacy

US immigration knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Women’s Refugee Commission in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to advance MRJ priorities, draft policy materials, and represent MRJ with policymakers, coalitions, and partners. The role emphasizes immigration issues, family separation, detention, and reproductive rights, with travel to Central America and Mexico possible.

You will lead advocacy initiatives, communicate complex policy issues clearly to diverse audiences, and work closely with the Director of Migrant Rights