Ipas

• Provide project leadership for the project investment • Design, implement, and maintain project governance structures • Maintain a clear focus on driving project delivery and results • Establish and steward project management systems • Work closely with the Business Development team to leverage the project investment to secure additional funding • Lead and guide iterative redesign of projections, budgets, and implementation strategies • Build and positively manage excellent relationships across the Ipas Network and external sector • Develop technically sound and operationally robust project workplan • Ensure coherence across country strategies, workplans, budgets, logic models, results frameworks • Drive dynamic, results‑based management, integrating programmatic, financial, and evidence data to inform strategic decision‑making • Anticipate, mitigate and manage programmatic, financial, legal, political, and reputational risks • Ensure timely access to high-quality progress, performance and compliance information for internal stakeholders • Oversee preparation of donor-facing narrative and financial reports • Champion safeguarding and ethical programming standards

Role Description The Audacious Project Director is a senior leadership role within Ipas’s Program Support Team (PST), accountable for strategic stewardship, governance, and adaptive results-based management of the Audacious investment across implementation regions and countries. This role manages the Audacious project and helps leverage this investment to strengthen Ipas’s broader strategic plan. The Audacious Project Director will serve as a key integrator and steward of Ipas’s Audacious strategy, ensuring alignment across country strategies, budgets, logic models, results frameworks, and funding scenarios while enabling locally-led decision-making and learning. Primary Responsibilities: - Strategic and Project Results Leadership - Provide project leadership for the Audacious investment, ensuring the strategic and organization-wide value to Ipas is maximized. - Design, implement, and maintain Audacious governance structures, including project charters, decision‑rights, escalation pathways, and shared‑leadership practices. - Maintain a clear focus on driving Audacious project delivery and results. - Establish and steward Audacious project management systems. - Work closely with the Business Development team to leverage the Audacious investment to secure additional funding. - Strong collaboration with CSTO, TEX, and MERLA teams to maintain alignment and leverage cross-learning. - Lead and guide iterative redesign of projections, budgets, and implementation strategies. - Build and positively manage excellent relationships across the Ipas Network and external sector. - Project Management, Risk Management and Safeguarding - Develop technically sound and operationally robust project workplan. - Ensure coherence across country strategies, workplans, budgets, logic models, and results frameworks. - Ensure each implementing country develops and maintains a contextualized Audacious logic model. - Drive dynamic, results‑based management. - Anticipate, mitigate and manage programmatic, financial, legal, political, and reputational risks. - Ensure timely access to high-quality progress, performance, and compliance information. - Oversee preparation of donor-facing narrative and financial reports. - Champion safeguarding and ethical programming standards. - Financial Stewardship, Systems Integration & Value for Money - Provide project-level financial stewardship. - Oversee results‑based financial analysis and value‑for‑money reporting. - Ensure timely access to high-quality performance and compliance data. - Support MERLA team in ensuring Audacious reporting demonstrates efficiency and strategic use of resources. - Evidence, Learning & Results Architecture - Responsible for strong internal communication and knowledge management. - Ensure alignment of the Audacious Results Framework with long-term project outcomes. - Collaborate with the TEX team to operationalize the results framework. - Sponsor cross‑country and organization-wide functional learning agendas. - Contribute to the development of learning and communication materials. - Donor and External Relations - Collaborate with the country and global teams to support fundraising and communication strategies. - Build and steward relationships, leveraging country leadership and expertise. - Represent Ipas externally on Audacious‑related forums. Qualifications - Deep commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights, especially safe abortion and access to contraception. - Strong record of leading through shared power and influence without authority. - Demonstrated successes leading large‑scale, complex, adaptive projects. - Proven experience engaging major philanthropic or bilateral donors. - Demonstrated experience implementing results-based management. - A master’s degree in public administration, international affairs, public health, or a relevant field, or a Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience. - 12-15 years of progressive professional experience in the international nonprofit sector. - Fluency in English required; proficiency in French and/or Spanish preferred. Requirements - Organizational‑level strategic thinking and results stewardship. - Decisive, values‑grounded risk management. - Feminist leadership and shared power practice. - Complex stakeholder and donor relationship management. - Systems integration, learning, and adaptive leadership. - Clear, credible communication in high‑ambiguity environments. Benefits - 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 personal characteristics protected by law or outlined by Ipas policy. Working Environment - This position is fully remote, subject to change based on business need. - Flexibility to meet virtually in different time zones required. - Ability to travel internationally up to 30%.

Role Description This position may work remotely from any of the following countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya/Alliance locations, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Zambia. The Director of the Collaborative Fund is a key member of the global Ipas leadership team, responsible for providing strategic direction, shaping and stewarding Ipas’s grantmaking strategy in alignment with feminist, decolonial, and human-rights–based values. The Director will have oversight and operational leadership for the organization’s grantmaking programs. - Ensure that grantmaking activities—including donor-directed and unrestricted funds—are designed and delivered effectively, in alignment with Ipas’s mission, values, donor intent, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. - Demonstrate a deep commitment to the communities we serve, embody Ipas’s values, and provide strategic counsel and leadership to both global and regional teams. - Lead the design and implementation of grantmaking systems that balance donor and legal requirements with local autonomy, learning, and trust-based practices. - Actively fundraise for the Collaborative Fund to raise funds that Ipas can pass on to partners and build stronger infrastructure for the Fund itself. - Oversee due diligence processes, risk management, compliance, reporting, and workflow systems to support Ipas country nodes, grantees, and advisory bodies. - Work closely with global, regional, and functional teams to ensure consistent application of grantmaking policies while enabling local decision-making and learning. - Play a vital role in dismantling unnecessary hierarchical structures, supporting local decision-making, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. - Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, contributing to organizational strategy and ensuring grantmaking practices reflect best practices in compliance, grants management, and donor stewardship. Qualifications - A master’s degree in business, international affairs, public health or a relevant field or a Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in program, compliance, or grants management. - Eight years professional experience in the international nonprofit sector, with proven expertise in grant making, grants management, program management, compliance, and legal frameworks. - Demonstrated grants or subgrants management or compliance expertise, with a focus on mitigating risks and maintaining adherence to complex regulatory requirements. - Two years’ professional experience supporting global programs in Asia, Africa, and/or Latin America. - Fluency in English, and/or French and/or Spanish, with excellent written and oral communication skills. - Ability to travel internationally up to 10%. Requirements - Direct experience managing multi-region grants and navigating complex legal and compliance landscapes. - 3-5 Years management experience with demonstrated ability to build teams and promote collaboration. - Expertise in reproductive justice. - Expertise in feminist grantmaking. - Fluency in other languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese or others used frequently within Ipas). Benefits - This position is fully remote, subject to change based on business need. - Flexibility to meet virtually in different time zones required. - Required travel, up to 20%. Competencies - Decisive Risk Management and Problem Solving. - Feminist Leadership & Shared Power. - Communication and Collaboration. - Critical Guidance and Conflict Navigation. - Take the Work Seriously, but Not Yourself.

Role Description The Senior MERLA Advisor, Africa acts as a steward of Ipas’s global monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, and adapting (MERLA) framework for Ipas’s global strategic plan. This role works closely with Ipas network nodes across Africa to provide context-specific technical support, facilitate collaboration between nodes, and support MERLA skill strengthening initiatives. Specifically, this role primarily supports Ipas’s African country nodes to: - Onboard and mentor new MERLA hires, including in-person and remote training, guidance, and support on MERLA skills and adhering to Ipas Network Quality Standards. - Provide responsive and proactive technical assistance support to MERLA staff in African country nodes, including in-person and remote support to build MLE plans, develop research and evaluation protocols, develop and test indicators and new data collection tools, train data collectors, and liaise with other Program Evidence and TEX staff to expand project capacity. - Lead/support adaptation to local contexts of global tools, guidance, and processes for data management, analytics, donor reporting, data auditing, and data visualization and use. - Play a key role in ensuring that global monitoring and evaluation is driven by and aligns with country needs and developments in the field. - Lead and/or support across country and regional research to address evidence gaps in the field of abortion and SRHR. - May represent Ipas in regional meetings, conferences, working groups, etc. Qualifications - Masters’ degree in social science or public health discipline, or equivalent professional experience. - 8+ years’ work experience in global reproductive health programs, especially experience in MERLA. - Experience in MERLA for global health programs, especially SRHR; including experience training others in MERLA related skills and processes. - Experience managing research and/or evaluation teams. - Experience using mobile data collection apps using ODK programming, CommCare, or similar programs. - Demonstrated ability to use data for decision-making and quality improvement. - Experience with word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. - Experience with use of databases. - Experience with communicating data to various audiences and use of data visualization software (Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or others). - Fluency in English, excellent written and verbal English, ability to effectively use language translation tools when needed. - Experience working in multiple African countries. - Willingness to travel internationally, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, up to 40% time. Requirements - Proficiency in French and/or Portuguese, in addition to English. - Experience using statistical analysis computer packages (Stata, SPSS, SAS, R, or others) for inferential statistics. - Experience with qualitative data analysis and software (Dedoose, NVivo, Atlas.ti, or others). - Research and/or evaluation budgeting experience. Competencies - Supportive of a woman's right to choose and to have access to safe abortion services. - Committed to uphold the highest ethical standards in MERLA practices. - Well-organized with the ability to track multiple projects and deadlines. - Ability to work successfully in a cross-cultural, team-based, global environment. - Understanding of and commitment to gender equity and social inclusion in a local and international context. Benefits - 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.

Ubicación: Abierta a Latinoamérica (Las Américas) Rango de compensación económica $18,000 a $20,000 MXN mensuales, de acuerdo con perfil y experiencia. Propósito de la posición: Brindar soporte administrativo y de coordinación operativa al área de Fortalecimiento, asegurando la eficiencia en la gestión de requerimientos administrativos, documentales y logísticos, y facilitando la articulación entre el área programática y las áreas operativas, contribuyendo al adecuado desarrollo de las actividades y proyectos de Ipas LAC en la región.Funciones generales - Recibir, revisar y tramitar los requerimientos administrativos del área de Fortalecimiento, verificando que cuenten con la información y documentación necesarias antes de su envío a Compras, Finanzas y Logística. - Organizar, clasificar y dar seguimiento a las solicitudes administrativas, asegurando la trazabilidad y el cierre oportuno de cada proceso. - Mantener comunicación continua con las personas solicitantes para aclarar, complementar o corregir información requerida para la gestión administrativa. - Coordinar de manera operativa con las áreas de Compras, Finanzas y Logística para facilitar el avance ordenado de los procesos institucionales. - Revisar que la documentación cumpla con las políticas internas (México y US) y con los requisitos de donantes, asegurando su adecuada integración y resguardo en los sistemas institucionales. - Apoyar la conformación y control básico de expedientes administrativos relacionados con adquisiciones, contratación y logística. - Contribuir a la actualización y seguimiento de los planes de compras y logística del área de Fortalecimiento, en alineación con su plan de trabajo. - Identificar y comunicar oportunamente riesgos operativos, reprocesos o áreas de mejora en los flujos administrativos, apoyando la mejora continua de los procesos. Tiempo/tipo de experiencia - Entre 3 y 5 años de experiencia en funciones administrativas, coordinación operativa, enlace entre áreas o soporte a proyectos. - Deseable experiencia en organizaciones de la sociedad civil, organismos internacionales o proyectos de cooperación, con manejo de procesos formales de documentación y cumplimiento. 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.

• Lead the development, implementation, and expansion of community-based programming • Center and uplift state and local partners in strategic planning • Support the sustainability of community-rooted care ecosystems • Cultivate deep trust-based partnerships with grassroots organizations • Supervise one staff member in the Community Partnerships & Movement Bridging program • Collaborate across the US team and Ipas global network • Manage and track budgets in line with defined scope of work • Build and nurture relationships with global sexual and reproductive health efforts • Represent Ipas in public forums and advance U.S. Program goals

We are looking to fill this role with a qualified candidate residing and able to work in Europe. This position is mostly remote work with some required travel. The Stichting Ipas Europe Executive Director provides high level and strategic leadership to meet the goals of Ipas Europe, which are aligned with the mission of the Ipas Impact Network. The Executive Director develops the Ipas Europe strategy and action plans, with a focus on building strong partnerships and leading significant new business development efforts in Europe, aimed at achieving the Ipas Network mission. The Executive Director models a deep commitment to reproductive justice, including human rights, abortion rights, gender equity, and diversity and inclusion. S/he is the primary Ipas representative in Europe and works to maintain Ipas’s technical leadership and foster strong collaboration with diverse partners and donors in the region. The Executive Director works collaboratively with other Network nodes and promotes shared leadership, trust, and non-hierarchical approaches, learning and collaboration. S/he ensures good stewardship of funding and adherence to the Ipas Network mission, values, and standards. The Director, IPAS Europe will lead the organization’s external relations, partnerships, and resource mobilization strategy across Europe, positioning the region as a critical funding and influence hub for IPAS’s global mission. The role is responsible for deepening relationships with key European government donors while strategically expanding engagement with foundations, philanthropies, and emerging funding ecosystems to diversify and grow the organization’s resource base. As the senior representative of IPAS in Europe, the Director will cultivate high-value partnerships, unlock new funding opportunities, and elevate IPAS’s visibility and credibility across the European donor landscape. This role will steward and strengthen existing institutional relationships while proactively identifying new partners and platforms that can accelerate long-term, sustainable funding for IPAS’s work globally. Working closely with IPAS global leadership and the boards of the Europe and UK entities, the Director will also provide strategic oversight of the IPAS Europe platforms ensuring strong governance, fiduciary integrity, and institutional alignment. A key mandate of the role is to strategically mobilize and grow funding from Europe, positioning Ipas Europe as a critical platform for securing resources and channeling them effectively to advance Ipas’s programs across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Overall, the role will guide the next phase of growth for IPAS Europe—shaping a forward-looking partnerships and fundraising strategy that expands the organization’s reach, influence, and impact across the global reproductive health and rights ecosystem.Primary Responsibilities: Leadership - Position Ipas as a sector leader in reproductive justice and a partner of choice in Europe. - Ensure that Ipas Europe has a clear strategic plan, in line with the Ipas Impact Network’s global mission and global strategy. - Work closely with the Ipas Europe Board to ensure strong governance and strategic planning. - Ensure that the Ipas Europe programming meets Ipas’ global quality standards. - Build and lead an extended Ipas Europe team of partners, allies, consultants and/or staff, dedicated to fulfilling the Ipas Impact Network mission. - Model Ipas values. Management - Ensure that Ipas Europe has strong operational and management systems and practices, including work plans, budgets, and regular progress reviews. - Manage and motivate a high performing team. - Ensure compliance with donor contracts, including programmatic, operational and financial aspects. - Ensure robust financial and management systems are in place to support achievement of desired results, as well as to support good stewardship of funding and risk management. - Uphold responsibility for safeguarding the Ipas Europe reputation, physical and intellectual assets. - Ensure compliance with registration, tax, human resources, and other relevant local laws. - Manage vendors and service providers. - Work with Ipas Impact Network staff and the Ipas Europe board on fundraising initiatives and events. External relations and resource mobilization - Represent Ipas and its mission in Europe. - Lead in information gathering and sharing and advocacy for reproductive justice in the region, including advocacy with governments and other donors to increase their engagement and funding in reproductive justice. - Build partnerships and maintain robust collaboration with European donors, government agencies, embassies, corporates, impact investors, philanthropies and foundations, INGOs, local organizations, academic and educational institutions, media, and other stakeholders. - Build Ipas Network intelligence on key trends and opportunities in Europe. - Lead new business development initiatives, as per the regional strategic plan. - Oversee external communications, including the website, newsletters, and social media. Requirements: Essential skills - A deep commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights, especially abortion and contraception rights. - Demonstrated capacity to successfully advocate for reproductive health and rights, despite challenges and opposition. - Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and advance new funding opportunities and partnerships. - Established networks and proven experience in strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and partnership development within the European donor landscape. Strong track record working with government development agencies, international donors, philanthropic foundations, corporates, impact investors and new and innovative financing - with the ability to mobilize significant institutional funding flows. - Experience operating within international organizations and multi-entity structures, with the ability to navigate governance, compliance, and funding oversight requirements. - Proven success in stewardship of funds and program management, including project design, work planning, budgeting, monitoring, and problem solving. - Proven success in raising funds from government donors, foundations, and other sources including corporates, impact investors and new and innovative financing, especially those based in Europe. - Commitment to shared leadership and non-hierarchical working approaches. - Strategic relationship builder with strong stakeholder management skills. Brings an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising and partnerships, with a deep commitment to advancing women’s health and rights globally. - Able to work independently. - Professional-level fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing); Fluency in Spanish, French or Portuguese desirable. Education and experience - Masters level degree or higher preferred, in public health, medicine, international development, gender, policy, public administration, or related studies i.e. International Business Management. - Minimum of 10 years of increasing leadership and management responsibility, with passion and commitment to work in the reproductive health or rights sector. - Previous senior leadership experience, preferably in the SRHR sector and/or for an international NGO. - Understanding of SRHR and especially abortion programming in Africa, Latin America, and Asia – will be preferred. Travel Requirements: - Significant travel primarily within Europe, between 20-30% (domestic, regional, and international). - Physical Demands: Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Work Environment - This position is fully remote, subject to change based on business need. - Flexibility to meet virtually in different time zones. How to Apply The search is being led by The Taplow Group (www.taplowgroup.com). Interested applicants may submit their resume via email to apply@taplowgroupindia.com Please include “Application for the role of Executive Director - Stichting, Ipas Europe” in the subject line. The application deadline is Friday 17 April 2026. 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.

The Stichting Ipas Europe Executive Director provides high level and strategic leadership to meet the goals of Ipas Europe, which are aligned with the mission of the Ipas Impact Network. The Executive Director develops the Ipas Europe strategy and action plans, with a focus on building strong partnerships and leading significant new business development efforts in Europe, aimed at achieving the Ipas Network mission. The Executive Director models a deep commitment to reproductive justice, including human rights, abortion rights, gender equity, and diversity and inclusion. S/he is the primary Ipas representative in Europe and works to maintain Ipas’s technical leadership and foster strong collaboration with diverse partners and donors in the region. The Executive Director works collaboratively with other Network nodes and promotes shared leadership, trust, and non-hierarchical approaches, learning and collaboration. S/he ensures good stewardship of funding and adherence to the Ipas Network mission, values, and standards. The Director, IPAS Europe will lead the organization’s external relations, partnerships, and resource mobilization strategy across Europe, positioning the region as a critical funding and influence hub for IPAS’s global mission. The role is responsible for deepening relationships with key European government donors while strategically expanding engagement with foundations, philanthropies, and emerging funding ecosystems to diversify and grow the organization’s resource base. As the senior representative of IPAS in Europe, the Director will cultivate high-value partnerships, unlock new funding opportunities, and elevate IPAS’s visibility and credibility across the European donor landscape. This role will steward and strengthen existing institutional relationships while proactively identifying new partners and platforms that can accelerate long-term, sustainable funding for IPAS’s work globally. Working closely with IPAS global leadership and the boards of the Europe and UK entities, the Director will also provide strategic oversight of the IPAS Europe platforms ensuring strong governance, fiduciary integrity, and institutional alignment. A key mandate of the role is to strategically mobilize and grow funding from Europe, positioning Ipas Europe as a critical platform for securing resources and channeling them effectively to advance Ipas’s programs across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Overall, the role will guide the next phase of growth for IPAS Europe—shaping a forward-looking partnerships and fundraising strategy that expands the organization’s reach, influence, and impact across the global reproductive health and rights ecosystem.Primary Responsibilities: Leadership - Position Ipas as a sector leader in reproductive justice and a partner of choice in Europe. - Ensure that Ipas Europe has a clear strategic plan, in line with the Ipas Impact Network’s global mission and global strategy. - Work closely with the Ipas Europe Board to ensure strong governance and strategic planning. - Ensure that the Ipas Europe programming meets Ipas’ global quality standards. - Build and lead an extended Ipas Europe team of partners, allies, consultants and/or staff, dedicated to fulfilling the Ipas Impact Network mission. - Model Ipas values. Management - Ensure that Ipas Europe has strong operational and management systems and practices, including work plans, budgets, and regular progress reviews. - Manage and motivate a high performing team. - Ensure compliance with donor contracts, including programmatic, operational and financial aspects. - Ensure robust financial and management systems are in place to support achievement of desired results, as well as to support good stewardship of funding and risk management. - Uphold responsibility for safeguarding the Ipas Europe reputation, physical and intellectual assets. - Ensure compliance with registration, tax, human resources, and other relevant local laws. - Manage vendors and service providers. - Work with Ipas Impact Network staff and the Ipas Europe board on fundraising initiatives and events. External relations and resource mobilization - Represent Ipas and its mission in Europe. - Lead in information gathering and sharing and advocacy for reproductive justice in the region, including advocacy with governments and other donors to increase their engagement and funding in reproductive justice. - Build partnerships and maintain robust collaboration with European donors, government agencies, embassies, corporates, impact investors, philanthropies and foundations, INGOs, local organizations, academic and educational institutions, media, and other stakeholders. - Build Ipas Network intelligence on key trends and opportunities in Europe. - Lead new business development initiatives, as per the regional strategic plan. - Oversee external communications, including the website, newsletters, and social media. Requirements: Essential skills - A deep commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights, especially abortion and contraception rights. - Demonstrated capacity to successfully advocate for reproductive health and rights, despite challenges and opposition. - Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and advance new funding opportunities and partnerships. - Established networks and proven experience in strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and partnership development within the European donor landscape. Strong track record working with government development agencies, international donors, philanthropic foundations, corporates, impact investors and new and innovative financing - with the ability to mobilize significant institutional funding flows. - Experience operating within international organizations and multi-entity structures, with the ability to navigate governance, compliance, and funding oversight requirements. - Proven success in stewardship of funds and program management, including project design, work planning, budgeting, monitoring, and problem solving. - Proven success in raising funds from government donors, foundations, and other sources including corporates, impact investors and new and innovative financing, especially those based in Europe. - Commitment to shared leadership and non-hierarchical working approaches. - Strategic relationship builder with strong stakeholder management skills. Brings an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising and partnerships, with a deep commitment to advancing women’s health and rights globally. - Able to work independently. - Professional-level fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing); Fluency in Spanish, French or Portuguese desirable. Education and experience - Masters level degree or higher preferred, in public health, medicine, international development, gender, policy, public administration, or related studies i.e. International Business Management. - Minimum of 10 years of increasing leadership and management responsibility, with passion and commitment to work in the reproductive health or rights sector. - Previous senior leadership experience, preferably in the SRHR sector and/or for an international NGO. - Understanding of SRHR and especially abortion programming in Africa, Latin America, and Asia – will be preferred. Travel Requirements: - Significant travel primarily within Europe, between 20-30% (domestic, regional, and international). - Physical Demands: Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Work Environment - This position is fully remote, subject to change based on business need. - Flexibility to meet virtually in different time zones. How to Apply The search is being led by The Taplow Group (www.taplowgroup.com). Interested applicants may submit their resume via email to apply@taplowgroupindia.com Please include “Application for the role of Executive Director - Stichting, Ipas Europe” in the subject line. The application deadline is Friday 17 April 2026. 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.

This position may work remotely from any of the following US states: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA. Additionally, the position may work remotely from any of the following countries outside of the US: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya/Alliance locations, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, and Zambia. Compensation for this position will be determined on the prevailing market rate in the employee's country and the applicable statutory laws, in addition to Ipas's own pay philosophy and other factors, such as the employee's experience level and expertise. The Ipas Network Risk Service Node is responsible for supporting and providing resources in the areas of risk management, safety and security, internal audit, and ethics. The Network Risk Analyst plays a critical role in strengthening organizational resilience and accountability for Ipas in these areas. This position provides technical and operational support to the Network Risk function, which oversees enterprise risk management (ERM), safety and security, insurance and risk pooling arrangements, internal audit coordination and ethics. The Network Risk Analyst identifies and manages threats to an organization's strategic mission, staff safety, and programmatic impact, especially in areas where complex and/or evolving legal, political, and operational landscapes create higher risk for the organization. In addition, the role supports implementation of the organization’s risk management framework to ensure Ipas can effectively identify, assess, and mitigate risks affecting program delivery, donor compliance, safeguarding commitments, and strategic objectives in diverse and often complex operating environments.Risk Identification & Assessment - Conduct risk assessments considering political, regulatory, financial, and reputational factors in global operations. Identify knowledge gaps among staff and partners on risk, reporting, and organizational accountability - Develop tracking mechanisms to ensure compliance with policies across all offices. - Provide analysis and recommendations to inform risk mitigation plans across country offices and global teams. - Collaborate with the Network Risk Director in identifying digital and physical risk indicators, ensuring that these are managed under one unified strategy. - Partner with the Network Risk Director and BAM/IT Director to ensure physical security protocols (e.g., office access) align with digital security standards (e.g., server room protection). Risk Monitoring, Data Analysis - Maintain and update the enterprise risk register and dashboards, synthesizing operational, financial, and security data while incorporating technical risk summaries provided by the Network Risk Director. Use data visualization tools to communicate complex risk information effectively to non-technical audiences. - Prepare risk reports for senior leadership, board committees, and donors, highlighting key exposures and mitigation progress. - Ensure risk management practices align with donor requirements, international standards, and local regulations in countries of operation. - Collaborate with internal audit and program compliance teams to address risk-based findings. Network and Staff Safety & Security - Analyze risk trends across advocacy, funding, and operational areas to inform strategic planning. - Create and facilitate a network Community of Practice to strengthen safety and security within Ipas implementing areas and across the Ipas Network. - Support teams by collaborating with local HR and Risk contact to coordinate resources such as EAP crisis management when facing adverse safety and/or security concerns. Capacity Building & Awareness - Deliver trainings during onboarding, refresher cycles, and targeted learning sessions tailored to diverse audiences and local context. - Collaborate with HR, Procurement, IT, and Communications teams to integrate risk and accountability into organizational systems. Other duties as assigned. Minimum - Bachelor's degree in risk management, Finance, International Development, Public Health, or related field. - 5+ years’ experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, or internal audit, ideally within NGOs or donor-funded projects. - Proven experience creating and leading training programs - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent verbal, auditory, and written communication and stakeholder engagement abilities across diverse cultural contexts and various levels of the organization. - Ability to clearly and thoroughly present data through various collection sources (reports, risk registers, risk database) to key stakeholders, either through ad-hoc meetings or regularly scheduled trainings - Anticipating needs of the organization and programmatic teams proactively through ongoing research and best practice knowledge - Strong integrity and ability to coordinate sensitive matters with discretion, confidentiality, and neutrality. - Proficiency in risk management tools and data visualization platforms, such as Power BI. Preferred Skills: - Familiarity with reproductive health programs and global advocacy environments is highly desirable. - Strong verbal, auditory, and written communication skills in any language that is frequently used by Ipas employees (French, Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi, etc.) - Certification in Risk Management Core Competencies - Commitment to reproductive justice and gender equity principles. - Strategic thinking and ability to connect risk insights to mission-driven objectives. - Cultural sensitivity and adaptability in global contexts. - High ethical standards and integrity. 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.