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Deputy Director-General and Director, Operations

London SE1

£100,000 - £115,000 per annum plus excellent benefits  

International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)

International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals. 

As Chief Operating Officer for our Central Office you will lead a large, global focused, multi-disciplinary team of committed professionals and be responsible for driving operational delivery and programme integration against organisational strategy.  Working closely with our Director-General and Senior Volunteers you will inform governance, advocacy and strategy. 

You have significant exposure at Board level to international health or development work and a proven track record galvanising large multi-disciplinary teams. You have a post-graduate management degree (MBA or MSc) or equivalent standard of education. 

You are a dynamic and empowering leader and strategist with strong political/business acumen. To influence a range of stakeholders you have proven high quality interpersonal and advocacy skills and are fluent in English. Other languages an asset. Strong written communication skills to develop policy and procedure are essential. 

CVs will not be accepted. For further information and an application form, please see our website www.ippf.org or contact Human Resources Department, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ Tel: 020 7939 8298 or email jobs@ippf.org Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. 

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: Friday 19 March 2010

Interviews: April - in London  

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity.  Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. This is a post for which IPPF will, if necessary, apply for a work permit. The granting of work permits is subject to regulation by the Border Immigration Agency.