Senior Director Government and Multilateral Engagement - Global South

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in public sector engagement, policy, and international development, with experience advising or working alongside grassroots and locally-led organizations in navigating public sector ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Advise and support network partners and prospective partners, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America, in engaging with government ministries, local authorities, multilateral and bilateral actors to:

• Secure government funding and access to bilateral and multilateral resources
• Establish and influence enabling legal and regulatory frameworks
• Align with national and subnational education priorities for broader system influence
• Provide guidance and coaching to partners on stakeholder mapping, government relations strategy, multilateral and bilateral funding plans
• Guide partners in navigating public sector funding, calls for proposals and technical assistance mechanisms
• Support the cultivation of relationships with key bilateral and multilaterals to open funding and partnership opportunities for country-level partners
• Design and lead learning experiences, peer communities, and knowledge-sharing initiatives for partner organizations on government and multilateral engagement
• Develop tools, frameworks, and case studies that highlight effective practices and support partners in adopting them

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in government relations, international development, public administration, or a related field.
• Proven success working with or within public institutions, multilateral organizations, or bilateral donors
• Required experience supporting or partnering with grassroots and locally led organizations in developing public sector engagement strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia Pacific or Latin America
• Exceptional relationship-building, facilitation and coaching skills across cultures
• Strong understanding of policy-making, development financing, and government systems, especially in the education sector and in developing countries
• Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex political and operational environments
• Comfort working in a global, networked, and fast-paced environment
• English fluency required; additional language(s) strongly preferred