Anti-Racism Advisor at International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)

Deliverables

Leadership and Coordination

• Coordinate the delivery and implementation of the specific objectives set out in IPPF’s Anti-Racism Programme of Action, including monitoring, evaluation and learning in line with the Theory of Change and planned objectives
• Advise the Director Leadership Team (DLT) and Regional Senior Management Teams (SMT) to create momentum and collaborate to implement initiatives that will deliver tangible outcomes, ensuring that anti-racism and decoloniality are embedded into ways of working within the Secretariat
• Engage specialist technical expertise to inform the development of initiatives

Project Management

• Develop a plan of activities to deliver the Programme, ensuring the plan is a live document and is formally reviewed on an annual basis
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact
• Manage the design, development, roll out and reporting of Secretariat training on Anti-racism and inclusion

Organisational Integration and Coordination

• Coordinate, monitor and report to and manage work through the Board of Trustees Committee, ensuring they are updated and there is accountability
• Collaborate with the internal communications team to create and implement a comprehensive internal communications plan for the Anti-Racism & Decoloniality Road Map and related projects
• Keeping abreast of good practice, policy and legislation in relation to Anti-Racism and broader equalities areas to ensure the action plan is robust and relevant.

Cross-Organizational Collaboration

• Establish and maintain relationships with staff, member associations, and external partners working on anti-racism work, fostering collaboration and mutual support
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure IPPF’s anti-racism work is aligned and complements inclusion activities related to gender, SOGIESC, Age and Disability
• Work as part of the POC team to ensure that racial equity principles are embedded in all internal HR policies and practices
• Guide the Secretariat rollout of the Anti-Racism Programme of Action, ensuring alignment with IPPF’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
• Support regions in integrating anti-racism initiatives into budgets and plans

Co-ordination of the Anti-Racism Working Group (ARWG)

• Oversee and collaborate with the Secretariat Anti-racism Working Group, dedicated to the effective coordination and implementation of anti-racism initiatives that consider the different regional needs, perceptions and realities within the Secretariat
• Provide all administrative and secretariat support to the ARWG including meeting invites, agendas and minutes, and ensure actions are carried out between meetings
• Work collaboratively with the group to ensure activities, actions and outcomes are co-produced, and that there is a collective responsibility for progressing the work of the group
• Work with the group to review the Terms of Reference, group structure and membership on a regular basis to ensure the group is fit for purpose

Essential Skills

What you're good at

• Project Management, stakeholder Management and mobilising teams to support the development of measurable initiatives to drive and embed cultural change and inclusion within an organisation.
• Building trust and working collaboratively with all levels and key stakeholders across a complex organisation
• Organisation, with ability to plan, set goals, and manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-moving environment
• Ability to identify and engage external experts to inform the direction of the work.
• Presenting and facilitating productive discussions. Influencing skills will be essential for this role
• Attention to detail - ability to provide quick turnaround and updates for multiple requests, while maintaining strong reputation of high-quality work
• Display discretion when handling confidential/sensitive information

Your experience

• At least 3 years’ experience of leading or supporting measurable inclusion or anti-racism work in a global organization
• Demonstrable experience managing multi-stakeholder projects.A proven track record in turning concepts and strategy into actionable plans with measurable impact
• Track record of working successfully with diverse, multicultural and multilingual groups
• Knowledge of the international humanitarian and development sector