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Director Of The Office Of The President

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The Center for Reproductive Rights. New York, NY, USA.

The Position: 

The Center for Reproductive Rights (the “Center”), a global human rights organization founded in 1992 with expertise in constitutional and international law, seeks a Director of the Office of the President to be based in its New York City headquarters.  This new position will play a central role in helping the President & CEO focus on strategic objectives and external relations as well as facilitate the smooth and effective day-to-day operation of the Office of the President. 
The Director will oversee Board affairs, and serve as the link between the senior management team and the President, coordinating teams across senior leadership, maintaining awareness of progress towards key priorities and overarching plans across the organization, and keeping the President well informed on a day-to-day basis. The ideal candidate will be both detail-oriented and highly strategic.  S/he must be an exceptional project manager, who can build strong working relationships across the organization, as well as train and lead a newly formed team and structure for the Office of the President, which includes a Manager of Scheduling and Associate.  S/he will thrive in a fast-paced environment, operating with a cool head, impeccable discretion, and sound judgment.

Organization Background:

The Director will join the team of an innovative and cutting-edge organization committed to promoting the equality, reproductive health, and self-determination of women throughout the world.  The Director will have the benefit of the Center’s many strengths:
  • A dynamic CEO whose visionary leadership has expanded the organization’s scope and tripled its budget in the last decade.
  • A compelling global human rights mission and cutting-edge legal and policy work that has a reputation for quality and excellence.
  • A growing organization that has consistently increased in budget and staff size, program impact, and global presence, with 4 new overseas offices in the last 2 years.
  • Established relationships with and the respect of NGO partners, officeholders, the private bar, opinion leaders, journalists, and academics.
  • An organizational philosophy that values, supports, and has a proven track record of best non-profit management practices.
  • An impressive and engaged Board, strong leadership team and a solid balance sheet.
The Director will be joining the Center at an exciting time for the institution and at a critical time. In 2012, the Center launched a new five-year strategic plan with bold new initiatives to go on the offense and change the discourse and policy landscape, while significantly expanding its capacity with new programing and ambitious fundraising goals.
Duration of Position: This is a permanent full-time position.
Compensation:    The Center offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits program.
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To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to resumes@reprorights.org, and indicate "Director of the OOP, Last name and Code 190" in the subject line. The cover letter and resume should be sent as attachments.
The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

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