Director of Policy and Programs

The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security (GIWPS) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Director of Policy and Programs to advance its mission of centering women in all global policy and debates on peace and security. The Director of Policy and Programs will supervise the GIWPS Policy Team and lead the strategic development and execution of the Institute’s policy advocacy strategy, which will involve using strategic outreach to shape the policy of governments and multilateral institutions, collaborating with frontline peacebuilders and connecting them with global decision-makers, and hosting high-level convenings to shift the conversation. Additionally, they will collaborate closely with the Director of Research and Director of External Affairs to ensure synergies across teams and advance an Institute-wide strategy. Duties include but are not limited to: • In close collaboration with the Institute’s Executive Director, direct and lead the Institute’s vision and strategy to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda across country-specific portfolios and wider thematic priorities. • Design, convene, and lead engagements with global leaders and frontline peacebuilders in conflict affected and fragile states with an eye towards crafting policy recommendations directed at decision makers and other leaders, shifting options and highlighting under-appreciated impact and leadership. • Help lead the Institute’s strategy and programmatic priorities relating to the 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325 (October 2025). • In collaboration with others, translate research into policy-relevant talking points and other documents, and develop an advocacy strategy to disseminate new research to policymakers. • Supervise the Policy team, composed of staff, consultants, and students. • Manage and implement a substantial budget, liaising with current and potential funders to report on programmatic activities and impact, and to seek new funding. • Represent the Institute in public and private settings with government officials, NGOs, funders, and other stakeholders. • Build and nurture relationships with governments, multilateral organizations, civil society, and women leaders globally to ensure women’s influence in peace negotiations, and relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts. • Track, monitor, assess, and evaluate the impact of the Institute’s outreach and engagement to advance UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and related resolutions..