Head, Policy and Government Relations

About the Role

The Head of Policy and Government Relations will provide strategic leadership in shaping MSI Reproductive Choices' policy, advocacy, and government engagement agenda. This role is responsible for influencing public policy, fostering strategic partnerships, strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring that the organization's mission and programs are well-represented in national, regional, and global policy dialogues. The position is critical in advancing the organization's impact by ensuring an enabling environment for program delivery, resource mobilization, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Analysis & Advocacy

• Lead the development and implementation of MSI's policies and advocacy strategy at national and regional levels
• Conduct analysis of laws, policies, and regulations affecting SRHR, family planning, maternal health, and gender equity that align with MSI's mission
• Identify policy opportunities and threats affecting MSI's work and propose strategic responses
• Produce and disseminate policy briefs, advocacy toolkits, and position papers on reproductive health priorities

Government & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison with government ministries and agencies (including Federal and State Ministries of Health, National Assembly Committees on Health, and regulatory authorities)
• Advocate for policy reforms and increased public funding for reproductive health and family planning
• Strengthen relationships with parliamentarians, civil society, community leaders, donors, and private sector actors
• Represent MSI in coalitions, technical working groups (TWGs), and reproductive health advocacy platforms at national and state levels

Strategic Leadership & Representation

• Provide high-level representation of MSI in national, regional, and international forums
• Ensure alignment of policy and government relations activities with organizational strategy
• Support the Country Director and senior management in policy-related matters