External Relations and Advocacy Advisor

The External Relations and Advocacy Advisor will support delivery of MSI’s External Relations and Advocacy strategy within the Chief Executive Office, working closely with fundraising and communications departments. The role contributes to MSI’s advocacy, thought leadership, fundraising, partner engagement, communications, and events to ensure MSI effectively influences global policy and funding decisions, and shares political and situational analysis, evidence and data as a generous and strategic partner to governments, donors, and the wider sector. This role will contribute to the design and co‑ordination of MSI’s external representation in key sector spaces, strengthening MSI’s visibility, reputation and influence in global and regional fora and helping to build and nurture strong relationships with key sector and donor stakeholders. This will be approximately 60% of the role. This role also includes a strong operational component (approximately 40%), supporting the smooth running of the team’s work. Responsibilities will include managing reporting processes, building and managing budgets, raising and tracking purchase orders, coordinating travel and logistics, supporting events, and working across internal functions such as finance, operations, donor compliance and IT.

Must be unequivocally pro‑choice and aligned with MSI’s mission, vision and values. Demonstrate open‑mindedness, curiosity, resilience, and a solutions‑oriented mindset. Exceptional communicator, self‑motivated, solutions‑driven, and comfortable working with diverse teams in ambiguous settings. Skills Required - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluent in English. - Ability to organise large‑scale events. - Strong collaboration across global teams and ability to manage diverse workload across time zones. - Excellent analytical and research skills, with ability to provide concise summaries of complex documents. - Ability to provide high‑quality policy analysis and translate complex information into clear recommendations. - Ability to multitask and work under pressure when needed. - Team player and self‑starter with high levels of initiative. - Highly advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, PowerPoint and Canva. - Familiarity with SRHR highly desirable. - Fluency in French desirable. Experience Required - Demonstrated experience of working and supporting diverse priorities across varied teams. - Demonstrated experience of analysing and synthesising complex documents. - Demonstrated experience of representing an organisation externally. - Demonstrated experience of initiating and maintaining support systems in an office environment. - Demonstrated experience in administrative functions including managing budgets, purchase orders, and logistics for external events.