External Relations Manager

Every day 14,000 people become infected with HIV, the vast majority in the developing world. Women are particularly vulnerable: in some regions, such as Sub-Saharan Africa, women and girls make up about 60% of people living with HIV. The International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) presents a dynamic, innovative approach to preventing HIV infection, especially in developing countries. IPM is a global, nonprofit organization created to speed the development of new women-initiated products that prevent HIV infection and make them available to women worldwide.

 

The External Relations Manager (Manager) is responsible for the central coordination of a wide range of strategic and operational activities to further the goals of the External Relations department and directly on behalf of the Chief of External Relations (CER).This position coordinates internal activities with other departments and with external constituents. In addition, the Manager represents the CER at meetings when required and appropriate. The External Relations Department currently consists of: Communications, Public Policy, Resource Development and Clinical Trial Support. (External Relations also has a team in Europe, based in Brussels).

The Manager communicates and interacts with IPM’s highest stakeholders and should be poised, diplomatic and have the ability to understand nuanced and complex internal and external issues. Thorough knowledge of IPM’s operations, philosophy, international relations, policies and procedures is essential.

Primary operational and strategic responsibilities include:

·  Managing special projects from inception to completion;

·  Collaborating with Directors and Managers to ensure integration and adoption of project outcomes;

·  Providing overall operations management to the CER and External Relations department to ensure prioritization and completion of activities;

·  Developing and monitoring the External Relations annual budget and handle internal finance items for CER sign off;

·  Writing, reviewing and copy editing a range of written materials.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

A successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in international relations, political science, public relations or other related field — graduate degree is a plus; five (5) to eight (8) years related management experience in communications, public policy, health or related field; the ability to balance competing priorities and work under pressure with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills; the ability to deal productively with conflict and culturally sensitive issues; and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

If you seek a professional environment that supports innovation and flexibility and that will empower you to make a difference, please visit http://ipm-web.ipm-microbicides.org/careers to view a full job description and apply.

 

Position is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Domestic and International Travel required.

 

IPM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.