Director of Programs and Impact
(English and Spanish fluency required)
The deadline for applications is 12/12/2024
| Location: | Globally Remote |
| Reporting to: | Executive Director |
| Annual salary: | US$85,000 – US$120,000 |
| Contract type : | Employment Contract |
| Working hours : | Full time |
About Women’s Link
We are an intersectional feminist, anti-racist, anti-colonial, anti-ableist, and Global South-led organization, working with and for the feminist movement in Latin America and the Caribbean, East Africa, and Europe. We proudly work with more than 60 national partners across those regions and 40 regional and global coalitions and networks.
We strengthen and transform the feminist strategic litigation to break down ecosystem barriers, challenge oppressive systems, and alter power imbalances by breaking the walls of the legal sphere and bringing in those left out.
Central to our method is an intersectional approach applied through legal strategies that secure rights for women, girls, and gender-diverse people. Our priorities are gender and reproductive justice, especially access to safe and dignified abortion, and prevention of gender-based violence. Climate and racial justice are intricately linked to our work on sexual and reproductive rights and gender-based violence.
Purpose of Role
The Director of Programs and Impact will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of Women’s Link’s program work. This role is a connector—ensuring that geographies, themes, and opportunities are connected across the programs team. The director will collaborate with other organizations that also engage in legal advocacy and strategic litigation to share best practices and foster innovation. The director must be a seasoned team manager and will be on team development by managing cross-regional opportunities related to team dynamics, synergy, and leadership, as well as monitoring and evaluating impact through KPIs and learning sessions. Candidates should have expertise in at least two of the three operational regions (LAC, Europe, East Africa) and cultivate innovation through new tools and tech-driven, data-driven approaches.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement programmatic plans to enhance impact across regions and themes.
- Identify and analyze gaps in current programs, recommending improvements and new initiatives.
- Foster collaboration with external organizations engaged in legal advocacy and strategic litigation to leverage best practices and insights.
- Collaborate with the Director of Development and Communications, along with the team, to ensure alignment between programmatic, fundraising, and communications strategic goals.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance and Operations, along with the team, to ensure alignment between programmatic, finance, operations and human resources strategic goals.
- Serve as a representative of the organization to external stakeholders, including funders and the media, ensuring a clear and consistent message that aligns with the organization’s mission and values.
- Partnership strategy and alliances management across regions.
Program Management
- Oversee the execution of programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regional needs.
- Manage cross-regional opportunities and challenges, facilitating effective communication and teamwork among diverse teams and regions.
- Ensure that all program activities are compliant with legal and regulatory standards in each region.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
- Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including KPIs, to assess program performance and impact.
- Conduct regular learning sessions and retrospectives to capture insights and adapt strategies based on findings.
- Prepare and present evaluation reports to stakeholders, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
Team Development and Leadership
- Provide supervision, guidance and support for team development, fostering a culture of synergy and collaboration.
- Address team cohesion and collaboration, focusing on leadership articulation.
- Promote professional development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
Innovation and Technology Integration
- Cultivate a culture of innovation within programs, encouraging the adoption of new tools and methodologies.
- Explore and implement tech-driven and data-driven approaches to enhance program delivery and impact.
- Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies relevant to the organization’s mission and programs (human rights, gender equality and legal advocacy space.)
Qualifications and Skills
- 12 to 15 years of professional experience with demonstrated expertise in human rights and the social sector. Desired experience includes women’s rights, gender equality, regional and international law, strategic litigation and other areas relevant to specific responsibilities.
- Proven track record in program management in non-profit or international development sectors.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, with strong proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to assess program impact and effectiveness
- Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies that align with organizational goals.
- Strong operational management skills, with experience in overseeing program implementation across multiple regions.
- Familiarity with tech-driven and data-driven methodologies to enhance program delivery and impact.
- Exhibits strong leadership skills in guiding projects from inception to completion, fostering collaboration, coordinating team efforts and resources efficiently to achieve desired outcomes.
- Expertise in managing budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support project goals while maintaining financial integrity.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to address challenges and find effective solutions.
- The candidate has the capability to navigate challenging situations, adapt to changing circumstances, and make well-informed decisions under uncertainty.
- The candidate possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish, enabling them to convey ideas clearly and persuasively in various professional settings.
- The candidate upholds high standards of integrity and credibility in all professional endeavors, fostering trust and reliability among colleagues and stakeholders.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), with extensive experience leading by example in embedding the principles of intersectional feminism, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and anti-ableism in all aspects of the organization
- Experience working in diverse cultural environments and adapting approaches accordingly.
- Expertise in at least two of the three operational regions (LAC, Europe, East Africa).
Location and Working Conditions
This is a full-time global and “virtual first” position and will be developed remotely. We will consider candidates with valid work permits in their countries. The organization will conduct a feasibility analysis to determine if employment in a candidate’s country of residence is viable. This process is to ensure compliance with security, legal, operational, and logistical considerations.
Due to the international scope of our organization, candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, including availability for early morning if based Latin America/late afternoon communications and meetings if based in East Africa. Travel availability of up to 15% per year is required.
Compensation and Benefits
Women’s Link offers a generous compensation and benefits package. The salary range offered is between US$85,000 and US$120,000 gross per year, based on the country’s market conditions, and the selected candidate’s experience.
Benefits include:
- Vacations and Paid Time Off: 22 vacation days per year plus 3 days for personal affairs
- 14 days of holiday leave per year
- Health Insurance: Employer covers the health insurance of the employee according to Women’s Link policies
- Pension: Employer contribution may be available according to Women’s Link policies
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Women’s Link Worldwide does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or any status protected under applicable law in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
We strongly encourage applications from all kinds of backgrounds to be part of a team that includes racial, ethnic, and many other forms of diversity.
SPANISH
DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND IMPACT
(Fluency in English and Spanish required)
The deadline for applications is 12/12/2024
| Location: | Global Remote |
| Report to | Executive Director |
| Annual Salary | US$85,000 – US$120,000 |
| Type of Contract | Permanent |
| Working hours | Full Time |
About Women’s Link
We are an intersectional, anti-racist, anti-colonial, anti-ableist feminist organisation led from the Global South, working with and for the feminist movement in Latin America and the Caribbean, East Africa and Europe. We proudly work with over 60 national partners in these regions and with 40 regional and global coalitions and networks.
We strengthen and transform the feminist strategic litigation ecosystem to break down barriers, challenge oppressive systems, and alter power imbalances, breaking the boundaries of the legal field and including those who have been excluded.
Our method focuses on an intersectional approach applied through legal strategies that secure rights for women, girls and gender-diverse people. Our priorities are gender and reproductive justice, especially access to safe and dignified abortion, and the prevention of gender-based violence. Climate and racial justice are intrinsically linked to our work on sexual and reproductive rights and gender-based violence.
Position Overview
The Director of Programs and Impact will be responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of Women’s Link’s programmatic work. This role is key to connecting geography, issues and opportunities within the program team. The Director will collaborate with other organizations also engaged in legal advocacy and strategic litigation to share good practices and foster innovation. The Director must have excellent leadership skills in team management and will focus on team development, managing cross-regional opportunities related to team dynamics, synergy and leadership, as well as monitoring and evaluating impact through KPIs and learning sessions. Applicants are expected to have experience in at least two of the three operating regions (LAC, Europe, East Africa) and in fostering innovation through new technology-driven and data-driven tools and approaches.
Main Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
- Develop and implement programmatic plans to increase impact across regions.
- Identify and analyze gaps in current programs, recommending improvements and new initiatives.
- Foster collaboration with external organizations involved in legal advocacy and strategic litigation, leveraging best practices and insights.
- Collaborate with the Director of Development and Communications, along with the team, to ensure alignment between programmatic, fundraising and communications strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance and Operations, along with the team, to ensure alignment between programmatic, financial, operational and human resources strategic objectives.
- Represent the organization to external audiences, including funders and media, ensuring a clear and consistent message that is aligned with the organization’s mission and values.
- Manage partnership and alliance strategies at the regional level.
Program Management
- Oversee the implementation of programs, ensuring their alignment with organizational objectives and regional needs.
- Manage cross-regional opportunities and challenges, facilitating effective communication and teamwork across different teams and regions.
- Ensure that all programmatic activities comply with the legal and regulatory standards of each region.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
- Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including KPIs, to assess program performance and impact.
- Conduct regular learning sessions and retrospectives to capture insights and adapt strategies based on findings.
- Prepare and present evaluation reports to stakeholders, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
Team Development and Leadership
- Provide supervision, guidance and support for team development, fostering a culture of synergy and collaboration.
- Address team cohesion and collaboration, focusing on leadership articulation.
- Promote professional development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and abilities.
Innovation and Technological Integration
- Promote a culture of innovation within programs, encouraging the adoption of new tools and methodologies.
- Explore and implement technology-driven and data-driven approaches to improve program delivery and impact.
- Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies relevant to the organization’s mission and programs (human rights, gender equality, and strategic litigation).
Requirements and Competencies of the Position
- 12 to 15 years of professional experience in human rights and the social sector. Desired experience includes women’s rights, gender equality, regional and international law, strategic litigation and other areas relevant to specific responsibilities.
- Experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, with strong competence in analyzing and interpreting data to assess the impact and effectiveness of programs.
- Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Strong operational management skills, with experience overseeing program implementation across multiple regions.
- Familiarity with technology-driven, agile and data-driven methodologies to improve program delivery and impact.
- Demonstrates leadership skills by guiding projects from inception to completion, fostering collaboration, coordinating team efforts and resources efficiently to achieve desired results.
- Experience in budget management, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support project objectives while maintaining financial integrity.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address challenges and find effective solutions.
- Ability to navigate challenging situations, adapt to changing circumstances and make informed decisions in uncertain situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish, allowing you to convey ideas clearly and persuasively in a variety of professional settings.
- High integrity and credibility in all professional activities, fostering trust and reliability among colleagues and stakeholders.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), with extensive experience leading by example by incorporating the principles of intersectional feminism, anti-racism, anti-colonialism and anti-ableism into all aspects of the organization.
- Experience working in diverse cultural environments.
- Experience in at least two of the three operating regions (LAC, Europe, East Africa).
Location and Working Conditions
This is a full-time, global position that will be performed remotely. We will consider candidates with valid work permits in their countries. The organization will conduct a feasibility analysis to determine if employment in the candidate’s country of residence is feasible. The process seeks to ensure compliance with security, legal, operational, and logistical considerations.
Due to the international reach of our organization, candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule, including availability for early mornings if based in Latin America or afternoon meetings and communications if based in East Africa. Availability to travel up to 15% per year is required.
Compensation and Benefits
Women’s Link offers a generous compensation and benefits package. The salary range offered is between US$85,000 and US$120,000 gross per year, depending on market conditions in the country and the experience of the selected candidate. Benefits include:
Vacations and Paid Time Off:
- 22 days of vacation per year plus 3 days for personal matters.
- 14 days of leave for public holidays per year.
- Health Insurance: The employer covers employee health insurance according to Women’s Link policies.
- Pension: Employer contribution may be available depending on Women’s Link policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Women’s Link Worldwide does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), sex, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds to join a team that includes racial, ethnic, and many other forms of diversity.