District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$139k–$157k/yr
Who are we? Malala Fund is working for a world where all girls can learn and lead. Malala Fund advocates for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education, invests in local education leaders…
Skills: Global Policy, Advocacy Strategy, Education Financing, Debt Justice, Strategic Leadership
District of Columbia, United States • Hybrid
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The Director leads the global advocacy strategy for education financing and the Debt Justice Initiative to increase sustainable funding for girls' education. They manage senior-level relationships with governments and international financial institutions while overseeing a team of policy professionals.
Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in social science, economics, or a related field. They are required to have demonstrated success in leading multidimensional advocacy initiatives and substantive expertise in development financing.
Who are we?
Malala Fund is working for a world where all girls can learn and lead. Malala Fund advocates for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education, invests in local education leaders and amplifies the voices of girls fighting for change. Learn more at malala.org.
What does this team do?
Malala Fund’s Education Financing workstream works to increase sustainable public funding for girls’ education by advancing global policy and advocacy efforts to increase sustainable public funding for girls’ education. Its current focus is the Debt Justice Initiative, a key part of our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Unlocking Potential, which addresses how the global debt crisis limits governments’ ability to invest in girls’ education.
We work at the intersection of sovereign debt, education financing and girls’ rights to help unlock resources for 12 years of free, safe, quality education for every girl. Through evidence-based policy, strategic partnerships and advocacy with governments and international financial institutions, we push for reforms that protect education budgets today while building a fairer international financial system for the future. Our work is grounded in the perspectives of girls and the priorities of our national civil society partners, particularly in Nigeria and Pakistan.
What does this position do?
Reporting to the Chief of External Affairs, the Director, Global Policy and Advocacy (Education Financing) leads Malala Fund’s Debt Justice Initiative and provides the strategic leadership for this work. As Malala Fund’s senior technical lead on global education financing and international financial architecture, the Director: shapes advocacy strategy; builds relationships with senior decision-makers in governments and international financial institutions; and positions the organisation as a leading voice in development finance debates. The Director also leads a team of policy and advocacy professionals, works closely with country teams and other departments across the organisation, and translates complex financial and policy issues into compelling advocacy strategies that advance girls’ right to secondary education.
Location
Candidates from London, Washington, D.C. and New York will be considered.
Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership of Global Education Financing Advocacy workstream
2. External Representation and Government Relations
3. Team and Organizational Leadership
4. Organizational Culture
What you bring to us and the role!
What you need to apply:
Supervisory Responsibilities
Travel Required
Up to 15% travel may be required depending on base location.
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Malala Fund is an equal opportunity employer and inclusive organization who welcomes employees from under-represented and intersectional communities including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We seek people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, ages, experiences and identities to provide a wide range of perspectives, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.
Malala Fund is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the safety and dignity of all of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organization, including staff, partners, grantees, and the communities in which we work
Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation, harassment, or discrimination of any kind by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is safe, respectful, and free from harm. To uphold this commitment, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.
Working for a world where every girl can learn and lead.
Malala Fund is working for a world where all girls can learn for 12 years and lead without fear. Learn more at malala.org
Working for a world where every girl can learn and lead.
Malala Fund is working for a world where all girls can learn for 12 years and lead without fear. Learn more at malala.org
