me too International
Director, Global Initiatives
Gender
Human Rights
Job
Location:
Remote
Remote (global)
Organisation: me too International
Pay: $120,000 USD-$145,000 USD / yearly
me too. International is a convener, thought leader, and organizer in the global movement to end sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), grounded in Black feminist principles and survivor-led healing and action.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Direction:
- Execute and build from ‘me too.’s global vision and current planning, iterating and enhancing the work along the way
- Ideate around the various prioritizations in the global strategy, based on current events across the Global South and opportunities to work with local partners
- Support the hub strategy, with a focus on setting the direction, goals, and growth of the various hubs and expansion of the network
- Lead the development and implementation of impact measurement frameworks to assess the effectiveness of global initiatives and partnerships
- Encourage and implement innovative approaches to global initiatives, leveraging new ideas and methods to address complex challenge.
Leadership and Team Development:
- Lead the global initiatives team, fostering a collaborative environment, providing direction, thought-partnership, mentoring, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and professional growth
- Provide clear direction, jointly set performance goals with the team, and conduct regular evaluations to ensure team members are meeting objectives
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards and organizational policies by all team members and partners, fostering a culture of integrity and compliance
Partnership Development:
- Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with global hub organizations and other partners; support ‘me too.’s philanthropic efforts to fund the global network by creating content for communications and reports, as well as meeting with funders
- Ascertain knowledge and understanding of the work of global hub partner organizations; stay current on the issues their local communities are facing in relation to SGBV and bring forward ideas on how the global network can support them
- Develop and implement partnership strategies that advance the organization’s global vision and expand its reach and impact
- Negotiate partnership agreements and manage ongoing relationships to ensure mutual benefit and alignment with organizational goals
Qualifications and Competencies
- A Bachelor’s degree in sociology, women’s studies, public health, development studies, or other related social sciences
- Seven years experience working on SGBV issues, especially in providing services, training and/or advocacy
- Experience in working with nonprofit organizations/NGOs, government institutions, or donor organizations
- Familiarity with issues of SGBV across the Global South
- Sensitivity and respect for diverse cultures and contexts, ensuring that all interactions and initiatives are conducted with cultural awareness and consideration for local nuances
- Strong people management experience, with the ability to empower and develop personnel in a healthy dynamic
- Commitment to excellence
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience facilitating diverse groups
- Appropriate and transparent decision-making
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Fluent in written and oral English
Contact Email: careers@metoomvmt.org
