Our Vision and Mission – WomenLift Health is committed to expanding the power and influence of talented women in global health and catalyzing systemic change to achieve gender equality in leadership. We envision a world where diverse, accomplished leaders collectively transform health outcomes.

Our Work – Established in 2019, we work to advance equality in health leadership through a range of actions at the individual, institutional, and societal levels. This includes a “Leadership Journey,” which focuses on giving mid-career women the tools, along with peer, mentor and coach support, to successfully use their voice, expertise and leadership for impact. It includes pushing conversations and partnerships with health institutions, taking steps to prioritize gender equality. It also includes driving a global conversation about the importance of women’s leadership, amplifying the voices of national and global health leaders including at our annual conference, Women Leaders in Global Health.

Our Culture and Values – We are building a diverse, entrepreneurial team of people who bring unique cultural and technical perspectives and experiences. We welcome results-oriented problem-solvers of any nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability. We are a growing organization that is committed to building a culture with our partners that values:

• Collaborative leadership that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences and ensures everyone contributes to their full potential.
• Partnership grounded in humility, respect, empathy, and inclusion.
• Transformative change based upon bold, strategic thinking combined with adaptability and pragmatic action.
• Spirit of learning that ensures we are open, forward-looking, constructive, and committed to growing collectively and individually.
• Achieving impact by improving global health and gender equality.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Assistant will work under the direction of, and provide administrative and operational support to, the WomenLift Health Executive Director. The EA will be an important member of the small and nimble WomenLift Health team helping to design, build and implement the ambitious WomenLift Health strategy and work program. This position plays a vital role in team resource management, meeting planning, as well as the execution of high-level convenings.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

The Executive Assistant will work closely with the Executive Director on:

• Scheduling & Support:
  • Calendar management: Manage complex scheduling and preparation for the Executive Director, internal team meetings, as well as external meetings with partners, both virtual and in-person.
  • Meeting support: Help develop and share materials (agendas, support documents, etc.) in advance of meetings.
  • External relationships: Develop productive staff-level relationships with partners to help efficiently plan and execute meetings and events.
• Event Planning & Execution:
  • Event planning:
    • Coordinate logistics for high-level convenings and events, with high level speakers, experts, and international leaders.
    • Coordinate the logistical needs of the WomenLift Health Global Advisory Board, comprised of 20 senior global leaders who will meet once per year virtually and once per year in person at an international site that will be determined.
    • Oversee the production and distribution of appropriate materials for each event, as well as managing the logistics and event itself within budget and supporting the preparation and dissemination of meeting summaries.
  • Event staffing: Support staff in executing events, making sure logistics run smoothly and participants have required materials.
• Administrative Support
  • Logistics: Assist with travel arrangements, booking meeting space, and other logistical support as required
    • Take notes and minutes during team and Board meetings and other priority meetings
  • Compose, edit and/or draft presentation materials (Powerpoint), background documents (Word) and materials, reports and agendas for the WomenLift Health team and Global Advisory Board.
  • Submit Executive Director’s travel expenses and reimbursements.
• General Administrative Support
  • Support members of the Senior Leadership Team with travel arrangements and other forms of support as prioritized and other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY     

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 or more years of related experience in activities including project coordination, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting.
• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
• Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.

VALUED AND NON-ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY 

• Background in global health, gender equity, and leadership development preferred
• Additional language preferred, but not required

HOW TO APPLY

Please see careers page of WomenLift Health, select the appropriate position, and fill out an application form for the role you are interested in. As part of the application packet, you will be asked to submit a) your resume, b) cover letter detailing why you are interested and a good fit for the role, c) list of references, and d) one writing sample.

Hiring Statement

WomenLift Health is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.