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Jobs & Opportunities

All external vacancies at IPPF Americas and The Caribbean Regional Office are advertised here. IPPF seeks to employ committed, talented and motivated individuals. In return, IPPF offers work that is distinctive, engaging, and diverse, and a working culture that is focused, respectful, and collaborative.

IPPF provides a competitive benefits package that enables employees to achieve a healthy work/life balance. The organization also places a strong emphasis on learning and development.

Apply directly to [email protected] and visit ippf.oxfordhr.com for more exciting opportunities. 

Please note that IPPF is unable to keep speculative CVs on file.

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jobs and opportunities

| 03 May 2023

Regional Communications, Voice and Media Senior Officer

Job/Role Title Regional Communications, Voice and Media Senior Officer Division External Relations Salary 15,876 – 35,000 USD Location Trinidad and Tobago or Mexico Responsible to Regional External Relations Director Apply to: [email protected] Role Purpose: To develop and deliver cutting-edge communications products that support the achievement of regional communications objectives and global IPPF strategy goals. Context of the Role: IPPF strategy recognises that communication is not simply a tool to promote corporate awareness and presence but is fundamental to delivering on our goals to support norm change, amplify voices and influence political and social opinion. This is a role for someone who can develop a wide range of communications products that serve varied purposes, from building organisational profile of IPPF to supporting political change objectives to contributing to norm change. The occupant will be passionate about SRHR, and realising human rights, particularly of those most excluded from these rights by societies and governments. Adhere to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Role deliverables: Organize and deliver a variety of communications products – human stories, blogs, press releases, statements, core information on IPPF etc - for use on IPPF own channels and external dissemination to support both change and positioning objectives (particularly as the new IPPF brand is rolled out). Manage social media channels, ensuring that IPPF is represented where stakeholders come, especially young people, including the creation of digital and audio-visual resources. Advise on what kind of communications can best support advocacy and campaigns on what platform, including cross sectoral campaigns run with other organisations. Work with youth networking and other staff to ensure that those whose voices are normally excluded, are able to influence and have their voices heard through IPPF communications products. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Skills A great communicator, with the ability to express themselves verbally and in writing in the language(s) of the region (English and Spanish, French is desirable). A good working knowledge and ability to communicate with colleagues in English and Spanish. Demonstrated creativity and curiosity in communications, especially in newer and emerging channels embraced by adolescents and young people. Able to bring different generations to speed on the ever-changing social media platforms and ways of communicating. A demonstrated understanding of the role of communications in positioning and in change-making. Understanding/knowledge of values based framing and narrative development based on same is an advantage, but training will be provided. Experience to amplify voices of marginalised communities in social media and other communication channels. Strong production values, Audio Video editing, and graphic design plus IT skills a plus. A savvy communicator who understands the power of the visual, and aesthetic equal to the written or spoken word to ensure greater connection to diverse audiences. Involvement in activism, campaigning or volunteerism using communications an asset. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work.   CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and to download an application form, please see below. Apply to: [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding.  

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| 03 May 2023

Regional Communications, Voice and Media Senior Officer

Job/Role Title Regional Communications, Voice and Media Senior Officer Division External Relations Salary 15,876 – 35,000 USD Location Trinidad and Tobago or Mexico Responsible to Regional External Relations Director Apply to: [email protected] Role Purpose: To develop and deliver cutting-edge communications products that support the achievement of regional communications objectives and global IPPF strategy goals. Context of the Role: IPPF strategy recognises that communication is not simply a tool to promote corporate awareness and presence but is fundamental to delivering on our goals to support norm change, amplify voices and influence political and social opinion. This is a role for someone who can develop a wide range of communications products that serve varied purposes, from building organisational profile of IPPF to supporting political change objectives to contributing to norm change. The occupant will be passionate about SRHR, and realising human rights, particularly of those most excluded from these rights by societies and governments. Adhere to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Role deliverables: Organize and deliver a variety of communications products – human stories, blogs, press releases, statements, core information on IPPF etc - for use on IPPF own channels and external dissemination to support both change and positioning objectives (particularly as the new IPPF brand is rolled out). Manage social media channels, ensuring that IPPF is represented where stakeholders come, especially young people, including the creation of digital and audio-visual resources. Advise on what kind of communications can best support advocacy and campaigns on what platform, including cross sectoral campaigns run with other organisations. Work with youth networking and other staff to ensure that those whose voices are normally excluded, are able to influence and have their voices heard through IPPF communications products. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Skills A great communicator, with the ability to express themselves verbally and in writing in the language(s) of the region (English and Spanish, French is desirable). A good working knowledge and ability to communicate with colleagues in English and Spanish. Demonstrated creativity and curiosity in communications, especially in newer and emerging channels embraced by adolescents and young people. Able to bring different generations to speed on the ever-changing social media platforms and ways of communicating. A demonstrated understanding of the role of communications in positioning and in change-making. Understanding/knowledge of values based framing and narrative development based on same is an advantage, but training will be provided. Experience to amplify voices of marginalised communities in social media and other communication channels. Strong production values, Audio Video editing, and graphic design plus IT skills a plus. A savvy communicator who understands the power of the visual, and aesthetic equal to the written or spoken word to ensure greater connection to diverse audiences. Involvement in activism, campaigning or volunteerism using communications an asset. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work.   CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and to download an application form, please see below. Apply to: [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding.  

jobs and opportunities

| 05 May 2023

People Partner

Division: People Organisation & Culture Grade: F Location: Mexico Responsible to: Regional Director – Americas & Caribbean Region and Director, People Organisation & Culture                                                                              Type of Role: This is a part-time role of 2.5 days a week Apply to: [email protected] Operating in an internal consulting model, this role will be the People Partner in a Regional Team of around 18 people based in Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago.  You will also take the role of leading the development of IPPF’s Talent Development Agenda for the Secretariat as part of the global People, Organisation & Culture community of practice.  This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a regional/global team to support Secretariat transformation and cultural change. Role Purpose: To develop and implement People Plans that support our Strategic Framework objectives, deliver optimal performance and enable an environment that engages and develops diverse talent. Context of role: As we transform the approach to People Organisation & Culture, we are looking to be more dynamic, agile and diverse. Building consistency, keeping on the ‘front foot’ of evolving people practices and bringing a proactive approach to attracting talent, people performance and development, workforce planning and enhancing the employee experience journey. Working collaboratively within the global team with the HR Operations Manager, People Partners and HR Focal points to develop processes, tools and platforms that are fit for purpose, support the Secretariat deliver the Strategic Framework and bring about visible change. Management responsibility: You will have dotted line reporting of a Senior Officer- HR & Office Admin who will provide support to the team and to you on the ground on HR admin, system, payroll. Deliverables: Develop and implement a rolling annual people plan that is part of the Secretariat People, Organisation & Culture 3-year plan and developed with the Regional Director and Senior Management Team you are working with. Devise, modify and manage the employee lifecycle journey to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience. Plan and optimise recruitment to effectively attract and secure diverse talent, pro-actively advising on approach. Supporting selection directly and/or through training/coaching recruiting managers and providing the objective validation on recruitment decisions in line with our goals and targets. Pro-actively build, adapt and evolve performance and development to ensure capability is in place to deliver, including running and advising on the calibration of performance and development in your own regional areas, working with People colleagues to be consistent. Optimise workforce planning with the Head of Corporate Services to integrate unrestricted and restricted resource ensuring within your own regional areas and in liaison with the HR Operations Manager (in the global team). Identify, mitigate, and manage people and employee relations risks. Manage and adapt the pay review cycle in line with Secretariat guidelines and working alongside People colleagues. Lead the local adaptation, modification and implementation of People Policies and Procedures in line with Secretariat framework. Build trusted relationships at all levels to deliver IPPF’s People objectives while retaining line manager accountability through training/coaching support. Recommend, devise and adapt interventions that improve engagement, wellbeing and support culture change. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. On the Talent Development side, you would take the lead on co-creating and overseeing performance & development calibration, succession planning and career pathing, induction and leadership development framework. Expertise: Qualified HR Professional with significant experience across the employee life-cycle. Experience as an HR or People Business Partner working with and pro-actively advising Senior Management Teams. Experience of advising and working across geographies and different legal jurisdictions internationally, particularly on recruitment & ER matters, would be a benefit. Track record of developing and delivering ambitious people plans and managing/delivering projects. Experience in the co-design/development of a Talent Development agenda, including the integrated development of digital modules for skills, leadership development, competences and onboarding. Qualified in the use of psychometric profiling that can be used in mult-cultural environments would be a benefit (e.g.: Hogan, 16PF). Track record of working successfully with diverse, multicultural and multilingual groups and experience of supporting teamworking in diverse environments. Creative problem-solver, who thinks ahead and pre-empts risks/issues. Understands the external dynamics, political/social/economic shifts and keeps up to date with functional/sectoral/legislative changes.   Skills: Influencing skills with demonstratable ability to both constructively challenge and support with resilience and emotional intelligence. Good judgment and decision-making distilling the key elements of a situation and context balancing the needs of the business and the needs of people. Demonstrable planning, organising skills with the ability to adapt and flex to changing circumstances and deliver at pace. Strong communication skills, verbal and written with experience of writing policies/procedures/contracts in a user-friendly way without technical jargon and in a tone of voice that supports the culture. You will need excellent English speaking/writing and Spanish.  French would also be helpful in the role. Highest integrity and confidentiality, approachable and supportive.   Your Ethos: Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work. CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and to download an application form, please see below. The application form is available in Large Print, Audio, or Braille on request via [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding.

jobs_and_opportunities

| 05 May 2023

People Partner

Division: People Organisation & Culture Grade: F Location: Mexico Responsible to: Regional Director – Americas & Caribbean Region and Director, People Organisation & Culture                                                                              Type of Role: This is a part-time role of 2.5 days a week Apply to: [email protected] Operating in an internal consulting model, this role will be the People Partner in a Regional Team of around 18 people based in Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago.  You will also take the role of leading the development of IPPF’s Talent Development Agenda for the Secretariat as part of the global People, Organisation & Culture community of practice.  This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a regional/global team to support Secretariat transformation and cultural change. Role Purpose: To develop and implement People Plans that support our Strategic Framework objectives, deliver optimal performance and enable an environment that engages and develops diverse talent. Context of role: As we transform the approach to People Organisation & Culture, we are looking to be more dynamic, agile and diverse. Building consistency, keeping on the ‘front foot’ of evolving people practices and bringing a proactive approach to attracting talent, people performance and development, workforce planning and enhancing the employee experience journey. Working collaboratively within the global team with the HR Operations Manager, People Partners and HR Focal points to develop processes, tools and platforms that are fit for purpose, support the Secretariat deliver the Strategic Framework and bring about visible change. Management responsibility: You will have dotted line reporting of a Senior Officer- HR & Office Admin who will provide support to the team and to you on the ground on HR admin, system, payroll. Deliverables: Develop and implement a rolling annual people plan that is part of the Secretariat People, Organisation & Culture 3-year plan and developed with the Regional Director and Senior Management Team you are working with. Devise, modify and manage the employee lifecycle journey to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience. Plan and optimise recruitment to effectively attract and secure diverse talent, pro-actively advising on approach. Supporting selection directly and/or through training/coaching recruiting managers and providing the objective validation on recruitment decisions in line with our goals and targets. Pro-actively build, adapt and evolve performance and development to ensure capability is in place to deliver, including running and advising on the calibration of performance and development in your own regional areas, working with People colleagues to be consistent. Optimise workforce planning with the Head of Corporate Services to integrate unrestricted and restricted resource ensuring within your own regional areas and in liaison with the HR Operations Manager (in the global team). Identify, mitigate, and manage people and employee relations risks. Manage and adapt the pay review cycle in line with Secretariat guidelines and working alongside People colleagues. Lead the local adaptation, modification and implementation of People Policies and Procedures in line with Secretariat framework. Build trusted relationships at all levels to deliver IPPF’s People objectives while retaining line manager accountability through training/coaching support. Recommend, devise and adapt interventions that improve engagement, wellbeing and support culture change. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. On the Talent Development side, you would take the lead on co-creating and overseeing performance & development calibration, succession planning and career pathing, induction and leadership development framework. Expertise: Qualified HR Professional with significant experience across the employee life-cycle. Experience as an HR or People Business Partner working with and pro-actively advising Senior Management Teams. Experience of advising and working across geographies and different legal jurisdictions internationally, particularly on recruitment & ER matters, would be a benefit. Track record of developing and delivering ambitious people plans and managing/delivering projects. Experience in the co-design/development of a Talent Development agenda, including the integrated development of digital modules for skills, leadership development, competences and onboarding. Qualified in the use of psychometric profiling that can be used in mult-cultural environments would be a benefit (e.g.: Hogan, 16PF). Track record of working successfully with diverse, multicultural and multilingual groups and experience of supporting teamworking in diverse environments. Creative problem-solver, who thinks ahead and pre-empts risks/issues. Understands the external dynamics, political/social/economic shifts and keeps up to date with functional/sectoral/legislative changes.   Skills: Influencing skills with demonstratable ability to both constructively challenge and support with resilience and emotional intelligence. Good judgment and decision-making distilling the key elements of a situation and context balancing the needs of the business and the needs of people. Demonstrable planning, organising skills with the ability to adapt and flex to changing circumstances and deliver at pace. Strong communication skills, verbal and written with experience of writing policies/procedures/contracts in a user-friendly way without technical jargon and in a tone of voice that supports the culture. You will need excellent English speaking/writing and Spanish.  French would also be helpful in the role. Highest integrity and confidentiality, approachable and supportive.   Your Ethos: Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work. CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and to download an application form, please see below. The application form is available in Large Print, Audio, or Braille on request via [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding.

jobs and opportunities

| 20 April 2023

Youth Networker

Job/Role Title Youth Networker Americas and the Caribbean Division Membership Support & Development Salary 15,876 – 25,404 USD Location Mexico/Trinidad and Tobago Responsible to Membership Support & Development Director Apply to: [email protected] Role Purpose: To promote youth-centred action in the region and connect a global community for youth participation across the Federation Note: One of the Youth Networker roles will be a Team Leader and have dual reporting into the Regional Director chairing Youth. This role will be rotative to promote equal opportunities. Context of role: This is ideally a stepping-stone development role for people starting their career in our Sector. It is anticipated to be a 2-year contract in this post. We hope on completion of the 2-years role holders will progress onto other roles within the Federation. Working with the Regional Team to bring direct involvement of youth and build regional and global platforms for youth activism and youth led accountability. Working with other Youth Networkers and the regional youth networks to build a global Youth IPPF community and contribute to wider youth movements. Being a champion for Youth centered action within the Secretariat and amplify youth voices into the work of the Secretariat Support Member Associations to develop youth networks in their location of work and foster youth centricity/ youth led programming in their local work in collaboration with Architects of Cooperation[i]. Working with and through other members of the regional team from a youth perspective. Role Deliverables: Organize youth action to ensure that the region has an IPPF youth network that is inclusive of marginalized groups, working to advance in the goals of the new strategy with Member Associations. Support Regional Youth Networks where they already exist to set and/or deliver on their plans, support set-up where they do not. Advise on how to ensure the direct involvement of youth participation and youth led accountability within the region and the member associations. Oversee and contribute to the Regional Youth Forums and Global Youth Forums. Guides and supervises the regional work for the inclusion of a youth perspective that ensures the participation and amplification of youth voices into design, evaluation and implementation of the initiatives organised by the Secretariat, for example advocacy, workshop design, communications etc. Recommends on how to create a grow pathway in the Federation, creating momentum and building engagement with regional networks, identifying and promoting younger leaderships and activism, mentoring strategies and growing opportunities. Amplifies the voice of youth within the Secretariat and how to create a safe environment that encourages/develops young people, ensures diversity, anti-racism and safeguarding of people and finances. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Key Skills/Expertise: Informed and passionate about the work of IPPF and an advocate for what we stand for. Lived experience of a marginalized group an asset. Being younger than 25 is an asset. Experience working with youth groups and amplifying voices. Ability to relate to people from different cultures and backgrounds in a positive and engaging way. Good time management, co-ordination and organising skills. Inclusive, curious and open to other’s ideas as well as coming up with and articulating their own ideas. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Competent in Microsoft Office and use of social media. Business English Preliminary (written, reading, speaking) with training to develop. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work.   IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. CVs will not be accepted. For further information and to download an application form, please see below. The application form is available via [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Closing date: May Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding. [i] Architects of Cooperation are enablers and partners of Member Associations - they listen; learn; make connections for them to develop and grow; leverage expertise that exist in Member Associations and help share that expertise with others across the Federation; Knowledgeable about country context and Member Associations capacity, they acknowledge successes, identify challenges and interrogate where progress is needed, when delivery is at risk and IPPF values undermined. Member Associations get to the nub of what individual Member Associations can benefit from and ensure they are part of driving the agenda, so that IPPF really adds the value they want, and increases their impact for people.

jobs_and_opportunities

| 20 April 2023

Youth Networker

Job/Role Title Youth Networker Americas and the Caribbean Division Membership Support & Development Salary 15,876 – 25,404 USD Location Mexico/Trinidad and Tobago Responsible to Membership Support & Development Director Apply to: [email protected] Role Purpose: To promote youth-centred action in the region and connect a global community for youth participation across the Federation Note: One of the Youth Networker roles will be a Team Leader and have dual reporting into the Regional Director chairing Youth. This role will be rotative to promote equal opportunities. Context of role: This is ideally a stepping-stone development role for people starting their career in our Sector. It is anticipated to be a 2-year contract in this post. We hope on completion of the 2-years role holders will progress onto other roles within the Federation. Working with the Regional Team to bring direct involvement of youth and build regional and global platforms for youth activism and youth led accountability. Working with other Youth Networkers and the regional youth networks to build a global Youth IPPF community and contribute to wider youth movements. Being a champion for Youth centered action within the Secretariat and amplify youth voices into the work of the Secretariat Support Member Associations to develop youth networks in their location of work and foster youth centricity/ youth led programming in their local work in collaboration with Architects of Cooperation[i]. Working with and through other members of the regional team from a youth perspective. Role Deliverables: Organize youth action to ensure that the region has an IPPF youth network that is inclusive of marginalized groups, working to advance in the goals of the new strategy with Member Associations. Support Regional Youth Networks where they already exist to set and/or deliver on their plans, support set-up where they do not. Advise on how to ensure the direct involvement of youth participation and youth led accountability within the region and the member associations. Oversee and contribute to the Regional Youth Forums and Global Youth Forums. Guides and supervises the regional work for the inclusion of a youth perspective that ensures the participation and amplification of youth voices into design, evaluation and implementation of the initiatives organised by the Secretariat, for example advocacy, workshop design, communications etc. Recommends on how to create a grow pathway in the Federation, creating momentum and building engagement with regional networks, identifying and promoting younger leaderships and activism, mentoring strategies and growing opportunities. Amplifies the voice of youth within the Secretariat and how to create a safe environment that encourages/develops young people, ensures diversity, anti-racism and safeguarding of people and finances. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Key Skills/Expertise: Informed and passionate about the work of IPPF and an advocate for what we stand for. Lived experience of a marginalized group an asset. Being younger than 25 is an asset. Experience working with youth groups and amplifying voices. Ability to relate to people from different cultures and backgrounds in a positive and engaging way. Good time management, co-ordination and organising skills. Inclusive, curious and open to other’s ideas as well as coming up with and articulating their own ideas. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Competent in Microsoft Office and use of social media. Business English Preliminary (written, reading, speaking) with training to develop. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work.   IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. CVs will not be accepted. For further information and to download an application form, please see below. The application form is available via [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Closing date: May Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding. [i] Architects of Cooperation are enablers and partners of Member Associations - they listen; learn; make connections for them to develop and grow; leverage expertise that exist in Member Associations and help share that expertise with others across the Federation; Knowledgeable about country context and Member Associations capacity, they acknowledge successes, identify challenges and interrogate where progress is needed, when delivery is at risk and IPPF values undermined. Member Associations get to the nub of what individual Member Associations can benefit from and ensure they are part of driving the agenda, so that IPPF really adds the value they want, and increases their impact for people.

jobs and opportunities

| 03 May 2023

Regional Communications, Voice and Media Senior Officer

Job/Role Title Regional Communications, Voice and Media Senior Officer Division External Relations Salary 15,876 – 35,000 USD Location Trinidad and Tobago or Mexico Responsible to Regional External Relations Director Apply to: [email protected] Role Purpose: To develop and deliver cutting-edge communications products that support the achievement of regional communications objectives and global IPPF strategy goals. Context of the Role: IPPF strategy recognises that communication is not simply a tool to promote corporate awareness and presence but is fundamental to delivering on our goals to support norm change, amplify voices and influence political and social opinion. This is a role for someone who can develop a wide range of communications products that serve varied purposes, from building organisational profile of IPPF to supporting political change objectives to contributing to norm change. The occupant will be passionate about SRHR, and realising human rights, particularly of those most excluded from these rights by societies and governments. Adhere to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Role deliverables: Organize and deliver a variety of communications products – human stories, blogs, press releases, statements, core information on IPPF etc - for use on IPPF own channels and external dissemination to support both change and positioning objectives (particularly as the new IPPF brand is rolled out). Manage social media channels, ensuring that IPPF is represented where stakeholders come, especially young people, including the creation of digital and audio-visual resources. Advise on what kind of communications can best support advocacy and campaigns on what platform, including cross sectoral campaigns run with other organisations. Work with youth networking and other staff to ensure that those whose voices are normally excluded, are able to influence and have their voices heard through IPPF communications products. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Skills A great communicator, with the ability to express themselves verbally and in writing in the language(s) of the region (English and Spanish, French is desirable). A good working knowledge and ability to communicate with colleagues in English and Spanish. Demonstrated creativity and curiosity in communications, especially in newer and emerging channels embraced by adolescents and young people. Able to bring different generations to speed on the ever-changing social media platforms and ways of communicating. A demonstrated understanding of the role of communications in positioning and in change-making. Understanding/knowledge of values based framing and narrative development based on same is an advantage, but training will be provided. Experience to amplify voices of marginalised communities in social media and other communication channels. Strong production values, Audio Video editing, and graphic design plus IT skills a plus. A savvy communicator who understands the power of the visual, and aesthetic equal to the written or spoken word to ensure greater connection to diverse audiences. Involvement in activism, campaigning or volunteerism using communications an asset. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work.   CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and to download an application form, please see below. Apply to: [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding.  

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| 03 May 2023

Regional Communications, Voice and Media Senior Officer

Job/Role Title Regional Communications, Voice and Media Senior Officer Division External Relations Salary 15,876 – 35,000 USD Location Trinidad and Tobago or Mexico Responsible to Regional External Relations Director Apply to: [email protected] Role Purpose: To develop and deliver cutting-edge communications products that support the achievement of regional communications objectives and global IPPF strategy goals. Context of the Role: IPPF strategy recognises that communication is not simply a tool to promote corporate awareness and presence but is fundamental to delivering on our goals to support norm change, amplify voices and influence political and social opinion. This is a role for someone who can develop a wide range of communications products that serve varied purposes, from building organisational profile of IPPF to supporting political change objectives to contributing to norm change. The occupant will be passionate about SRHR, and realising human rights, particularly of those most excluded from these rights by societies and governments. Adhere to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Role deliverables: Organize and deliver a variety of communications products – human stories, blogs, press releases, statements, core information on IPPF etc - for use on IPPF own channels and external dissemination to support both change and positioning objectives (particularly as the new IPPF brand is rolled out). Manage social media channels, ensuring that IPPF is represented where stakeholders come, especially young people, including the creation of digital and audio-visual resources. Advise on what kind of communications can best support advocacy and campaigns on what platform, including cross sectoral campaigns run with other organisations. Work with youth networking and other staff to ensure that those whose voices are normally excluded, are able to influence and have their voices heard through IPPF communications products. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Skills A great communicator, with the ability to express themselves verbally and in writing in the language(s) of the region (English and Spanish, French is desirable). A good working knowledge and ability to communicate with colleagues in English and Spanish. Demonstrated creativity and curiosity in communications, especially in newer and emerging channels embraced by adolescents and young people. Able to bring different generations to speed on the ever-changing social media platforms and ways of communicating. A demonstrated understanding of the role of communications in positioning and in change-making. Understanding/knowledge of values based framing and narrative development based on same is an advantage, but training will be provided. Experience to amplify voices of marginalised communities in social media and other communication channels. Strong production values, Audio Video editing, and graphic design plus IT skills a plus. A savvy communicator who understands the power of the visual, and aesthetic equal to the written or spoken word to ensure greater connection to diverse audiences. Involvement in activism, campaigning or volunteerism using communications an asset. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work.   CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and to download an application form, please see below. Apply to: [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding.  

jobs and opportunities

| 05 May 2023

People Partner

Division: People Organisation & Culture Grade: F Location: Mexico Responsible to: Regional Director – Americas & Caribbean Region and Director, People Organisation & Culture                                                                              Type of Role: This is a part-time role of 2.5 days a week Apply to: [email protected] Operating in an internal consulting model, this role will be the People Partner in a Regional Team of around 18 people based in Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago.  You will also take the role of leading the development of IPPF’s Talent Development Agenda for the Secretariat as part of the global People, Organisation & Culture community of practice.  This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a regional/global team to support Secretariat transformation and cultural change. Role Purpose: To develop and implement People Plans that support our Strategic Framework objectives, deliver optimal performance and enable an environment that engages and develops diverse talent. Context of role: As we transform the approach to People Organisation & Culture, we are looking to be more dynamic, agile and diverse. Building consistency, keeping on the ‘front foot’ of evolving people practices and bringing a proactive approach to attracting talent, people performance and development, workforce planning and enhancing the employee experience journey. Working collaboratively within the global team with the HR Operations Manager, People Partners and HR Focal points to develop processes, tools and platforms that are fit for purpose, support the Secretariat deliver the Strategic Framework and bring about visible change. Management responsibility: You will have dotted line reporting of a Senior Officer- HR & Office Admin who will provide support to the team and to you on the ground on HR admin, system, payroll. Deliverables: Develop and implement a rolling annual people plan that is part of the Secretariat People, Organisation & Culture 3-year plan and developed with the Regional Director and Senior Management Team you are working with. Devise, modify and manage the employee lifecycle journey to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience. Plan and optimise recruitment to effectively attract and secure diverse talent, pro-actively advising on approach. Supporting selection directly and/or through training/coaching recruiting managers and providing the objective validation on recruitment decisions in line with our goals and targets. Pro-actively build, adapt and evolve performance and development to ensure capability is in place to deliver, including running and advising on the calibration of performance and development in your own regional areas, working with People colleagues to be consistent. Optimise workforce planning with the Head of Corporate Services to integrate unrestricted and restricted resource ensuring within your own regional areas and in liaison with the HR Operations Manager (in the global team). Identify, mitigate, and manage people and employee relations risks. Manage and adapt the pay review cycle in line with Secretariat guidelines and working alongside People colleagues. Lead the local adaptation, modification and implementation of People Policies and Procedures in line with Secretariat framework. Build trusted relationships at all levels to deliver IPPF’s People objectives while retaining line manager accountability through training/coaching support. Recommend, devise and adapt interventions that improve engagement, wellbeing and support culture change. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. On the Talent Development side, you would take the lead on co-creating and overseeing performance & development calibration, succession planning and career pathing, induction and leadership development framework. Expertise: Qualified HR Professional with significant experience across the employee life-cycle. Experience as an HR or People Business Partner working with and pro-actively advising Senior Management Teams. Experience of advising and working across geographies and different legal jurisdictions internationally, particularly on recruitment & ER matters, would be a benefit. Track record of developing and delivering ambitious people plans and managing/delivering projects. Experience in the co-design/development of a Talent Development agenda, including the integrated development of digital modules for skills, leadership development, competences and onboarding. Qualified in the use of psychometric profiling that can be used in mult-cultural environments would be a benefit (e.g.: Hogan, 16PF). Track record of working successfully with diverse, multicultural and multilingual groups and experience of supporting teamworking in diverse environments. Creative problem-solver, who thinks ahead and pre-empts risks/issues. Understands the external dynamics, political/social/economic shifts and keeps up to date with functional/sectoral/legislative changes.   Skills: Influencing skills with demonstratable ability to both constructively challenge and support with resilience and emotional intelligence. Good judgment and decision-making distilling the key elements of a situation and context balancing the needs of the business and the needs of people. Demonstrable planning, organising skills with the ability to adapt and flex to changing circumstances and deliver at pace. Strong communication skills, verbal and written with experience of writing policies/procedures/contracts in a user-friendly way without technical jargon and in a tone of voice that supports the culture. You will need excellent English speaking/writing and Spanish.  French would also be helpful in the role. Highest integrity and confidentiality, approachable and supportive.   Your Ethos: Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work. CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and to download an application form, please see below. The application form is available in Large Print, Audio, or Braille on request via [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding.

jobs_and_opportunities

| 05 May 2023

People Partner

Division: People Organisation & Culture Grade: F Location: Mexico Responsible to: Regional Director – Americas & Caribbean Region and Director, People Organisation & Culture                                                                              Type of Role: This is a part-time role of 2.5 days a week Apply to: [email protected] Operating in an internal consulting model, this role will be the People Partner in a Regional Team of around 18 people based in Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago.  You will also take the role of leading the development of IPPF’s Talent Development Agenda for the Secretariat as part of the global People, Organisation & Culture community of practice.  This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a regional/global team to support Secretariat transformation and cultural change. Role Purpose: To develop and implement People Plans that support our Strategic Framework objectives, deliver optimal performance and enable an environment that engages and develops diverse talent. Context of role: As we transform the approach to People Organisation & Culture, we are looking to be more dynamic, agile and diverse. Building consistency, keeping on the ‘front foot’ of evolving people practices and bringing a proactive approach to attracting talent, people performance and development, workforce planning and enhancing the employee experience journey. Working collaboratively within the global team with the HR Operations Manager, People Partners and HR Focal points to develop processes, tools and platforms that are fit for purpose, support the Secretariat deliver the Strategic Framework and bring about visible change. Management responsibility: You will have dotted line reporting of a Senior Officer- HR & Office Admin who will provide support to the team and to you on the ground on HR admin, system, payroll. Deliverables: Develop and implement a rolling annual people plan that is part of the Secretariat People, Organisation & Culture 3-year plan and developed with the Regional Director and Senior Management Team you are working with. Devise, modify and manage the employee lifecycle journey to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience. Plan and optimise recruitment to effectively attract and secure diverse talent, pro-actively advising on approach. Supporting selection directly and/or through training/coaching recruiting managers and providing the objective validation on recruitment decisions in line with our goals and targets. Pro-actively build, adapt and evolve performance and development to ensure capability is in place to deliver, including running and advising on the calibration of performance and development in your own regional areas, working with People colleagues to be consistent. Optimise workforce planning with the Head of Corporate Services to integrate unrestricted and restricted resource ensuring within your own regional areas and in liaison with the HR Operations Manager (in the global team). Identify, mitigate, and manage people and employee relations risks. Manage and adapt the pay review cycle in line with Secretariat guidelines and working alongside People colleagues. Lead the local adaptation, modification and implementation of People Policies and Procedures in line with Secretariat framework. Build trusted relationships at all levels to deliver IPPF’s People objectives while retaining line manager accountability through training/coaching support. Recommend, devise and adapt interventions that improve engagement, wellbeing and support culture change. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. On the Talent Development side, you would take the lead on co-creating and overseeing performance & development calibration, succession planning and career pathing, induction and leadership development framework. Expertise: Qualified HR Professional with significant experience across the employee life-cycle. Experience as an HR or People Business Partner working with and pro-actively advising Senior Management Teams. Experience of advising and working across geographies and different legal jurisdictions internationally, particularly on recruitment & ER matters, would be a benefit. Track record of developing and delivering ambitious people plans and managing/delivering projects. Experience in the co-design/development of a Talent Development agenda, including the integrated development of digital modules for skills, leadership development, competences and onboarding. Qualified in the use of psychometric profiling that can be used in mult-cultural environments would be a benefit (e.g.: Hogan, 16PF). Track record of working successfully with diverse, multicultural and multilingual groups and experience of supporting teamworking in diverse environments. Creative problem-solver, who thinks ahead and pre-empts risks/issues. Understands the external dynamics, political/social/economic shifts and keeps up to date with functional/sectoral/legislative changes.   Skills: Influencing skills with demonstratable ability to both constructively challenge and support with resilience and emotional intelligence. Good judgment and decision-making distilling the key elements of a situation and context balancing the needs of the business and the needs of people. Demonstrable planning, organising skills with the ability to adapt and flex to changing circumstances and deliver at pace. Strong communication skills, verbal and written with experience of writing policies/procedures/contracts in a user-friendly way without technical jargon and in a tone of voice that supports the culture. You will need excellent English speaking/writing and Spanish.  French would also be helpful in the role. Highest integrity and confidentiality, approachable and supportive.   Your Ethos: Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work. CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and to download an application form, please see below. The application form is available in Large Print, Audio, or Braille on request via [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding.

jobs and opportunities

| 20 April 2023

Youth Networker

Job/Role Title Youth Networker Americas and the Caribbean Division Membership Support & Development Salary 15,876 – 25,404 USD Location Mexico/Trinidad and Tobago Responsible to Membership Support & Development Director Apply to: [email protected] Role Purpose: To promote youth-centred action in the region and connect a global community for youth participation across the Federation Note: One of the Youth Networker roles will be a Team Leader and have dual reporting into the Regional Director chairing Youth. This role will be rotative to promote equal opportunities. Context of role: This is ideally a stepping-stone development role for people starting their career in our Sector. It is anticipated to be a 2-year contract in this post. We hope on completion of the 2-years role holders will progress onto other roles within the Federation. Working with the Regional Team to bring direct involvement of youth and build regional and global platforms for youth activism and youth led accountability. Working with other Youth Networkers and the regional youth networks to build a global Youth IPPF community and contribute to wider youth movements. Being a champion for Youth centered action within the Secretariat and amplify youth voices into the work of the Secretariat Support Member Associations to develop youth networks in their location of work and foster youth centricity/ youth led programming in their local work in collaboration with Architects of Cooperation[i]. Working with and through other members of the regional team from a youth perspective. Role Deliverables: Organize youth action to ensure that the region has an IPPF youth network that is inclusive of marginalized groups, working to advance in the goals of the new strategy with Member Associations. Support Regional Youth Networks where they already exist to set and/or deliver on their plans, support set-up where they do not. Advise on how to ensure the direct involvement of youth participation and youth led accountability within the region and the member associations. Oversee and contribute to the Regional Youth Forums and Global Youth Forums. Guides and supervises the regional work for the inclusion of a youth perspective that ensures the participation and amplification of youth voices into design, evaluation and implementation of the initiatives organised by the Secretariat, for example advocacy, workshop design, communications etc. Recommends on how to create a grow pathway in the Federation, creating momentum and building engagement with regional networks, identifying and promoting younger leaderships and activism, mentoring strategies and growing opportunities. Amplifies the voice of youth within the Secretariat and how to create a safe environment that encourages/develops young people, ensures diversity, anti-racism and safeguarding of people and finances. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Key Skills/Expertise: Informed and passionate about the work of IPPF and an advocate for what we stand for. Lived experience of a marginalized group an asset. Being younger than 25 is an asset. Experience working with youth groups and amplifying voices. Ability to relate to people from different cultures and backgrounds in a positive and engaging way. Good time management, co-ordination and organising skills. Inclusive, curious and open to other’s ideas as well as coming up with and articulating their own ideas. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Competent in Microsoft Office and use of social media. Business English Preliminary (written, reading, speaking) with training to develop. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work.   IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. CVs will not be accepted. For further information and to download an application form, please see below. The application form is available via [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Closing date: May Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding. [i] Architects of Cooperation are enablers and partners of Member Associations - they listen; learn; make connections for them to develop and grow; leverage expertise that exist in Member Associations and help share that expertise with others across the Federation; Knowledgeable about country context and Member Associations capacity, they acknowledge successes, identify challenges and interrogate where progress is needed, when delivery is at risk and IPPF values undermined. Member Associations get to the nub of what individual Member Associations can benefit from and ensure they are part of driving the agenda, so that IPPF really adds the value they want, and increases their impact for people.

jobs_and_opportunities

| 20 April 2023

Youth Networker

Job/Role Title Youth Networker Americas and the Caribbean Division Membership Support & Development Salary 15,876 – 25,404 USD Location Mexico/Trinidad and Tobago Responsible to Membership Support & Development Director Apply to: [email protected] Role Purpose: To promote youth-centred action in the region and connect a global community for youth participation across the Federation Note: One of the Youth Networker roles will be a Team Leader and have dual reporting into the Regional Director chairing Youth. This role will be rotative to promote equal opportunities. Context of role: This is ideally a stepping-stone development role for people starting their career in our Sector. It is anticipated to be a 2-year contract in this post. We hope on completion of the 2-years role holders will progress onto other roles within the Federation. Working with the Regional Team to bring direct involvement of youth and build regional and global platforms for youth activism and youth led accountability. Working with other Youth Networkers and the regional youth networks to build a global Youth IPPF community and contribute to wider youth movements. Being a champion for Youth centered action within the Secretariat and amplify youth voices into the work of the Secretariat Support Member Associations to develop youth networks in their location of work and foster youth centricity/ youth led programming in their local work in collaboration with Architects of Cooperation[i]. Working with and through other members of the regional team from a youth perspective. Role Deliverables: Organize youth action to ensure that the region has an IPPF youth network that is inclusive of marginalized groups, working to advance in the goals of the new strategy with Member Associations. Support Regional Youth Networks where they already exist to set and/or deliver on their plans, support set-up where they do not. Advise on how to ensure the direct involvement of youth participation and youth led accountability within the region and the member associations. Oversee and contribute to the Regional Youth Forums and Global Youth Forums. Guides and supervises the regional work for the inclusion of a youth perspective that ensures the participation and amplification of youth voices into design, evaluation and implementation of the initiatives organised by the Secretariat, for example advocacy, workshop design, communications etc. Recommends on how to create a grow pathway in the Federation, creating momentum and building engagement with regional networks, identifying and promoting younger leaderships and activism, mentoring strategies and growing opportunities. Amplifies the voice of youth within the Secretariat and how to create a safe environment that encourages/develops young people, ensures diversity, anti-racism and safeguarding of people and finances. Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role. Key Skills/Expertise: Informed and passionate about the work of IPPF and an advocate for what we stand for. Lived experience of a marginalized group an asset. Being younger than 25 is an asset. Experience working with youth groups and amplifying voices. Ability to relate to people from different cultures and backgrounds in a positive and engaging way. Good time management, co-ordination and organising skills. Inclusive, curious and open to other’s ideas as well as coming up with and articulating their own ideas. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Competent in Microsoft Office and use of social media. Business English Preliminary (written, reading, speaking) with training to develop. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work.   IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. CVs will not be accepted. For further information and to download an application form, please see below. The application form is available via [email protected] We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Closing date: May Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. An appropriate pre-employment police/DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate as part of IPPFs safer recruitment process and commitment to safeguarding. [i] Architects of Cooperation are enablers and partners of Member Associations - they listen; learn; make connections for them to develop and grow; leverage expertise that exist in Member Associations and help share that expertise with others across the Federation; Knowledgeable about country context and Member Associations capacity, they acknowledge successes, identify challenges and interrogate where progress is needed, when delivery is at risk and IPPF values undermined. Member Associations get to the nub of what individual Member Associations can benefit from and ensure they are part of driving the agenda, so that IPPF really adds the value they want, and increases their impact for people.