Vice President Of Strategy & Growth

About PAI

 PAI is a nonprofit, civil society organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded almost 60 years ago, we work to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all people through U.S. and global advocacy, partnerships with multisectoral institutions and the funding of community-based organizations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

 PAI envisions a world where all people can fully realize their sexual and reproductive health and rights to achieve health equity, economic well-being, and gender equality. We believe that equitable progress for sexual and reproductive health and rights is central in achieving urgent and sustained gains for the health, equality and prosperity of women, youth, and at-risk communities around the world.

PAI advocates on the global stage and works with policymakers in Washington, D.C., to drive supportive and expansive U.S. foreign aid and policy for sexual and reproductive health care. We also provide flexible funding and strategic and technical advocacy support to community-based, women-led, youth-led and youth-focused organizations in over 30 countries, so local advocates can advance sexual and reproductive health investment and policy priorities in their own countries and communities.

PAI has embarked upon a new era of impact and excellence. We are committed to sharing our strengths, elevating the achievements of peer civil society organizations around the world, and using evidence, data and policy insights to hold U.S. and global decision-makers accountable.

In the face of ongoing threats to sexual and reproductive health and rights in the United States and around the world, PAI and our network of advocates are not only tackling these threats, but also advancing an agenda for progress where rights can be respected and realized. We are excited to bring on new team members who are inspired by our mission and are committed to community-led advocacy, policy accountability, and collective action to demand, protect, and advance sexual and reproductive health care for all. To learn more visit pai.org

About the Role

The Vice President (VP) of Strategy & Growth oversees the organization’s progress against its strategic plan, develops external partnerships, leads C-Suite-level institutional donor engagement alongside the President & CEO, guides multi-year partnership and restricted donor proposal development and grant activation, identifies and advises the President & CEO on external visibility and engagement opportunities in line with institutional priorities, co-leads annual and mid-year programmatic and Department planning and actively and visibly positions PAI in line with donor, bi-lateral and multi-lateral institutions and mechanisms and the SRHR movement’s needs and opportunities.

The VP will supervise two to four staff and report to the President & CEO. In addition, the VP will support PAI’s engagement in high-level external committees and commissions and extend relationships with leadership of key grant partner institutions in Asia, East Africa, West Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean. The VP must be able to work effectively across multiple departments and bring exceptional communications and problem-solving skills, strong financial, operational and organizational management experience and enthusiasm to a range of organizational and donor requirements and PAI’s mission and mandate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead institutional donor engagement and strategy development to secure and activate multi[1]year partnerships leveraging PAI’s technical heft, experience and leadership in the sector.

• Work closely with PAI’s President & CEO to advance critical C-Suite level donor conversations and commitments, while also ensuring PAI’s visibility with institutional donors working in SRHR, gender equality, climate change, human rights, youth empowerment and health equity.

• Work closely with Programs Department and key sub-grant partners to elevate collective achievements, strengths and opportunities for new program development, stakeholder engagement and institutional positioning.

• Lead vision and strategy for PAI’s 60th anniversary (2025) to ensure cohesive and aligned communications, organizational positioning and donor engagement stewardship in partnership with Development Department.

• Lead the development and launch of PAI’s next strategic plan and annual organizational and operational plans, engaging with Department Leadership, PAI partners and other internal and external stakeholders to inform long-term goals, assess donor, US policy and SRHR landscape’s implications on PAI, our model and our mission.

• Responsible for working with Departments to track key performance indicators (KPI’s) related to PAI’s current strategic plan and develop KPIs for PAI’s next strategic plan (2026- 2030), strategic initiatives and program effectiveness.

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment of departmental goals with the organization’s strategic objectives.

• Advise on external CEO/PAI visibility and engagement opportunities.

• Oversee the conceptualization and successful activation of new grant and program priorities alongside Programs Department leadership.

• Leverage PAI’s assets and identify opportunities and approaches to effectively leverage PAI’s assets and strengths to the trends and needs in the field and donor institutions.

• Provide oversight and support for the implementation of key organizational strategic initiatives for PAI’s positioning and organizational effectiveness in the United States and globally.

• Supervise 2 – 4 staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• At least 15 years of related public health experience and/or non-profit/government Experience, including 5 years in an executive leadership role, 10 years within the SRHR, gender equality or global health sectors.

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• Demonstrated experience supervising Departments and advancing organizational priorities.

• Demonstrated understanding of SRHR, gender, human rights and global health issues.

• Demonstrated fundraising strategy and high-level donor and global stakeholder engagement experience.

• Ability to travel internationally and domestically approximately 20 - 30% of the time and remain abroad for up to one to two weeks at a time for special initiatives and donor commitments.

• Notable experience in leading large, cross-functional programs and initiatives.

• Experience leading, cultivating, and developing complex, multi-dimensional programs and donor partnerships.

• Superb leadership and management skills.

• Ability and confidence to make decisions with significant, broad implications for the management and operations of multiple departments or an organization.

• Ability to effectively hold direct reports and cross-department teams accountable to achieve agreed-to goals and commitments, and organizational norms.

• Proven track record in activating major, multi-year, multi-stakeholder grant programs.

• Demonstrated ability to track and understand donor and sector strategic priorities to inform strategies and organizational visibility.

• Ability to communicate complex information effectively in writing to global and national high[1]level leaders and stakeholders, major donors and foundations, and external partners across key functional areas.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships with representatives of various sectors, including funders, CSO partners, academic institutions and/or bi-lateral and multi-lateral agencies.

• Ability to represent an organization before a variety of diverse audiences and in a wide range of situations.

• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain databases.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and deal effectively with multiple time[1]sensitive priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to bridge PAI’s strengths and organizational imperatives with donor interests with the SRHR sector’s needs to demonstrate our leadership, relevance and institutional heft.

Salary and Benefits:

 This position is based in Washington, D.C., the salary range for this role is $180,000 to $190,000 USD, plus benefits. The final offer for a successful candidate will be determined by a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations. PAI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision care, direct contribution 403(b) retirement plan, and flexible spending account.

Other Information:

Please note, the position is on a hybrid work schedule currently. Three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays during PAI’s business hours, are required in the PAI office in Dupont Circle with two days working from home.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be subject to a background check.

PAI believes it is strengthened by the diversity of its staff, and welcomes such diversity, including race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, educational attainment, disability, and veteran status. PAI welcomes applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and strongly encourages people of color and persons with disabilities to apply. PAI actively cultivates an institutional culture that reflects the values of respect, equity, and inclusion that it seeks to amplify in its work. PAI offers a competitive benefits package.