Director, Global Policy & Advocacy (Education Financing)

Job overview

Director, Global Policy & Advocacy (Education Financing) is a full-time role with candidates considered from London, Washington, D.C., and New York. Compensation is not specified. Malala Fund works to advance girls’ education through advocacy, investment in local education leaders, and amplification of girls’ voices; this role leads its Education Financing workstream and Debt Justice Initiative. The director sets global advocacy strategy on education financing, builds senior relationships with governments and international financial institutions, and leads a team of two policy and advocacy professionals. The role translates complex financial and policy issues into advocacy that supports sustainable public funding for girls’ secondary education.

What you'll do

• Lead global advocacy to increase sustainable funding for girls’ secondary education
• guide evidence-based policy analysis and messaging
• coordinate across organizational and country teams
• develop government and international financial institution engagement
• position Malala Fund through media, partnerships, and high-level forums
• manage and mentor two professionals
• oversee initiative planning, budgeting, and reporting
• travel up to 15% depending on base location.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

washington dc

london

new york

malala fund

global policy

advocacy

education financing

debt justice initiative

girls’ education

government relations

international financial institutions

team leadership

up to 15% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Candidates from London, Washington, D.C., and New York will be considered; up to 15% travel may be required depending on base location.

About the employer

Malala Fund is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.