US Partnerships and Mobilization Advisor

The Partnerships and Mobilization Advisor will lead the development and expansion of Ipas’s grassroots and advocacy partnerships with reproductive rights, health, and justice organizations (local, state, and/or regional) in Texas. The Partnerships and Mobilization Advisor will identify and support the effective use of Ipas tools and resources, based on the needs and priorities expressed by US... grassroots and advocacy partners. This may include but is not limited to: values clarification resources and materials, opposition monitoring strategies and best practices, adult blended learning methodologies. This role will provide support and fundraising to sustain and deepen Ipas’s US programming and partnerships. We are looking for candidates located in Texas. Works closely with the Ipas US program team to oversee cultivation and expansion of key partnerships, mobilization and capacity building work in Texas. Identifies and expands Ipas’s partnerships and collaboration with advocacy and grassroots organizations (local, state, and/or regional) across the state of Texas working to support reproductive rights, health, and justice. Co-leads the development and implementation of state-level partnership and mobilization strategies. Leads the organization of v strategic planning convenings (including a Strategic Abortion Ecosystem assessment), a variety of Ipas trainings, learning tours to Ipas programs, or other stakeholder meetings in collaboration with partners. Supports and coordinates training and technical assistance offerings to partners working on a range of social and gender justice issues to assist with integrating RJ and abortion content into advocacy agendas Collaborates with global teams/ Ipas LAC to gather experiences, lessons learned, and other technical materials or resources, disseminating these with an aim to support the RJ movement in Texas Represent Ipas at public events and conferences as needed. Organizes and hosts transnational shared learning training sessions for providers, grassroots groups and other partners (in person and virtual). Conducts and keeps up to date a comprehensive mapping of key partners in the state. Identifies opportunities to create public resources (policy/advocacy briefs, white papers, op-eds, etc.) or host external webinars that advance education and shape narratives around abortion access, including connecting international and domestic SRHR efforts towards reproductive justice as well as intersecting movements. Reports regularly and effectively to the Partnerships and Mobilization Manger, US Node. Other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: - 5+ years of relevant experience. · Experience and knowledge of abortion rights, reproductive justice and/or health policy issues. · Experience working or volunteering in a non-profit organization. · Track record of forming and maintaining trusted relationships with non-profit organizations and advocacy groups, as well as policymakers in Texas and throughout the region (especially with existing Ipas partners at state, regional, and national levels) · Strong understanding of movement dynamics, challenges, and opportunities within the US reproductive health, rights, and justice spaces, especially at the US/MX border. · Ability to be flexible, adapt to changes in strategy · Strong alignment with the Ipas mission. · Excellent communication and writing skills. · Ability to travel up to 30%. Preferred · Fluency in Spanish Ipas works globally to increase women’s ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights and to reduce abortion-related deaths and injuries. We seek to expand the availability, quality and sustainability of abortion and related reproductive health services, as well as improve the enabling environment. Ipas believes that no woman or girl should have to risk her life or health because she lacks safe reproductive health choices. Ipas is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, and inequity. We recruit, employ, train, promote, and compensate our personnel without regard to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, color, creed, ancestry, citizenship, caste, ethnicity, regional identity, tribal identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic protected by law or outlined by Ipas policy. Ipas acknowledges that these personal characteristics may differ in different contexts. Ipas works globally to improve access to safe abortion and contraception so that every woman and girl can determine her own future. Across Africa, Asia and Latin America, we work with partners to make safe abortion and contraception widely available, to connect women with vital information so they can access safe services, and to advocate for safe, legal abortion. We believe in a world where every woman and girl has the right and ability to determine her own sexuality and reproductive health Apply Job!