Director of Programs and Impact

Position description

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 ecosystem to break down 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

• 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

 

Application instructions

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