Population Action International Seeks Atlas Corps Fellow from India



About Population Action International:

Population Action International (www.pai.org) is an independent policy advocacy group working to strengthen political and financial support worldwide for population programs grounded in individual rights. Population Action International (PAI) works to improve individual well-being and preserve global resources by mobilizing political and financial support for population, family planning and reproductive health policies and programs.

International Advocacy Fellow - Role Description:
PAI is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, resourceful and experienced nonprofit professional from India to join the team as a PAI-Atlas Corps Fellow / International Advocacy Fellow. Candidates must have 3-8 years of relevant nonprofit experience, at least a bachelor's degree, and speak and write English fluently. A bachelor's degree in international relations, international development, or public health strongly preferred.

The International Advocacy Fellow, in conjunction with the international advocacy team, will develop and implement region-specific advocacy strategies; work with organizational partners and networks; participate in international conferences, partner events, trainings and grant monitoring and evaluation; coordinate with PAI's domestic advocacy, research and communications work; travel as needed.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in achieving PAI's mid- and long-term advocacy goals to be achieved through partnerships and the financial and/or technical support of NGO partners in both developing and donor countries.
  • Assist in the implementation of specific advocacy strategies for different regions of the world (especially in India) in cooperation and coordination with internal and external key stakeholders.
  • Identify and promote new alliances and partnerships for PAI around the world, with an emphasis on India.
  • Coordinate the network of international advocacy partners identified as key to the achievement of PAI's key advocacy goals.
  • Serve as a liaison between PAI and its international advocacy partners on joint projects, coordinating with other departments (communications, research), as needed/appropriate.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of PAI strategies in relationship to international multi- and bilateral institutions and development assistance agencies of donor countries.

    • Coordination of PAI's technical support of partner NGOs in India:
  • Initiate and facilitate the discussion of innovative advocacy strategies with partners.
  • Provide guidance to partners and other groups/networks on the advocacy use of PAI's research materials.

    Coordination of PAI's financial support of partner NGOs in India:
  • Assist in discussion and review of funding proposals including development of guidelines for proposals which outline goal(s) of perspective partnerships.
  • Recommendation of grants to be made including amount, purpose and length of grant.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of all grants and on-going technical assistance projects.

    Work with all PAI departments and project teams:
  • Ensure that PAI's international partners are engaged to support and multiply the outreach of the work of PAI's departments and project teams.
  • Assist in qualitative research collection and other activities for PAI's Policy Impact Project.
Qualifications:
  • Believe strongly that improving individual well-being and preserving global resources are means to achieve social change.
  • Degree in international relations, international development, public health or similar field.
  • At least three years of field experience/service delivery in one of the following areas: youth services; reproductive heath supplies; or HIV/AIDS.
  • Background in reproductive health, women's rights and/or population.
  • Familiarity with grant-making activities helpful.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent command of the English language.
  • Proactive and flexible nature with reliable follow-through and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated capacity and initiative to solve problems with energy and positive attitude.
    • Team player with a strong sense of humor and creativity.
  • Strong ethical fiber.