Qualifications

The successful applicant will have an outstanding record of research and/or practice accomplishments, highly effective program building, understanding of the sexual and reproductive health landscape and future directions, appreciation of the international development field and funding mechanisms, success in resource mobilization and donor relationship management, a strong equity lens, and a compelling vision for the Institute.  While leadership in research is not a required characteristic of the next Director, appreciation of the importance of, and advocacy for, basic as well as applied research and the value of evidence-based interventions and practice is essential. All candidates should have a passion for translating evidence to impact.

The future Director is expected to develop a shared vision and goals focusing on leading the International Conference on Family Planning and the 5 core areas of the Institute. The core areas include: research, measurement and data monitoring; policy, advocacy, and community-building; scaling best practices; identifying Next Generation Leaders; and demographic futures, population, and environment. The candidate must also demonstrate the ability to align strategy and direction with diverse funder priorities while maintaining focus on the overall vision of the Institute.

Applicants should have demonstrated leadership in running a global health organization or division of a larger entity with responsibility for leading large, multidisciplinary teams. In addition, the ideal candidate will evince a commitment to fostering the careers of others and training the next generation of leaders in areas consistent with the Gates Institute's mission. Given the rich opportunities within the Bloomberg School and the Johns Hopkins University, a willingness to collaborate and advance the mission of these larger entities is strongly desired.  The successful candidate will participate fully as senior faculty in PFRH with faculty rank commensurate with experience. Doctoral degree preferred.

Application Instructions

Applications should include: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) statement of interest and vision of leadership; and 3) statement of demonstrated commitment to the principles of inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and equity in scholarship, teaching, research and practice, and ways to continue to promote and advance these principles in their leadership of the Institute.