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International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global sexual and reproductive health service provider and one of the leading advocates for universal access to sexual, reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of 149 national organisations working with and for communities and individuals, and together, have delivered more than 1 billion cumulative services over the last 6 years. 

Role Purpose:
The Senior Political Advisor will contribute to the Nexus Secretariat by providing strategic policy guidance on SRHR
negotiations with the aid of political and analyses to provide tailored advice to UN member states in negotiations;
managing the coordination of the Nexus Initiative’s day-to-day work in Geneva; building close and collaborative
relationships and networks with a wide range of civil society partners, UN Member States, UN agencies; and
contributing to the implementation the new Nexus Strategy of the Nexus Secretariat.
Context of Role:
The Nexus Initiative is a government-owned, cross-regional initiative of like-minded governments committed to
defending and advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), including its strong links to gender
equality, at the United Nations (UN). The Nexus Initiative is supported by a small secretariat that is independently
hosted at the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

 Expertise/Skills:

Proven expertise in developing and executing impactful political advocacy strategies within multilateral fora, particularly on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender equality. 
UN & Governmental Systems Knowledge Deep understanding of UN structures and processes in Geneva, with additional insight into national government systems. 
 Strong background in working with NGOs and coalitions, with a clear commitment to SRHR, reproductive justice, intersectionality, gender equality, and human rights. 
Effective and proven negotiation and influencing capabilities, strong diplomatic and multilateral experience, ability to leverage existing diplomatic relationships and networks, particularly, in Geneva. 
Analysis Solid analytical skills and the ability to summarize and simplify complex policy information into accessible tool. Ability to interpret international legal principles to support advocacy positions and navigate complex negotiations. 
 In-depth knowledge of global political dynamics affecting SRHR and gender equality. Capable of anticipating, countering, and responding to anti-SRHR and anti-gender efforts in UN processes. 
 Strong knowledge of agreed international language on SRHR, gender and women and girls’ in UN mechanisms