Director of External Relations, Strategy and Operations

The International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) is a nonprofit product development partnership (PDP) which presents a dynamic and innovative approach to preventing HIV transmission in women worldwide. IPM garners support from world-class funders — including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and numerous foreign governments — to develop and deliver a safe and effective microbicide for use by women, especially those in developing countries. 

 

The Director of External Relations, Strategy and Operations (Director) is responsible for the central coordination of a wide range of strategic and operational activities to further the goals of the External Relations department and directly on behalf of the Chief of External Relations (CER).This position coordinates internal activities with other departments and with external constituents. In addition, the Director represents the CER at meetings when required and appropriate.

The Director communicates and interacts with IPM’s highest stakeholders and should be poised, diplomatic and have the ability to understand nuanced and complex internal and external issues. Thorough knowledge of IPM’s operations, philosophy, international relations, policies and procedures is essential.

Primary operational and strategic responsibilities include, among others:

·  Managing special projects from inception to completion;

·  Collaborating with Directors and Directors to ensure integration and adoption of project outcomes;

·  Providing overall operations management to the CER and External Relations department to ensure prioritization and completion of activities;

·  Developing and monitoring the External Relations annual budget and handle internal finance items for CER sign off;

·  Writing, reviewing and copy editing a range of written materials.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

A successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in international relations, political science, public relations or other related field — graduate degree is a plus; eight (8) years related management experience in communications, public policy, health or related field; the ability to balance competing priorities and work under pressure with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills; the ability to deal productively with conflict and culturally sensitive issues; and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

To read a full job description and to apply, please visit http://ipm-web.ipm-microbicides.org/careers to view a full job description and apply.

 

Position is based at IPM headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Domestic and International Travel is required.

 

IPM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.