Description

Position Title: Strategic Advisor, Programs and Advocacy

Job Type: Contract

Time Commitment: Full-time

Duration: 3 Months

Job Location: Greater Seattle (Remote)

Reports to: Executive Director

Start Date: ASAP

About Global Washington

Global Washington (GlobalWA) is a nonprofit organization that convenes, strengthens, and advocates for the global development sector in Washington state. As the state’s hub for global development, GlobalWA brings together a diverse network of nonprofits, philanthropists, universities, and businesses working across more than 130 countries. We envision a more vibrant, resilient, and interconnected global development community, rooted in Washington state and leading with adaptive strategies, shared learning, and local-global solidarity.

Position Summary

Global Washington seeks a Strategic Advisor, Programs and Advocacy to develop the organization’s program strategy and launch plan to meet the current moment.  This full-time contract role will primarily contribute to GlobalWA’s mission by building a comprehensive strategy and implementation roadmap for GlobalWA’s programming and advocacy efforts.

The Strategic Advisor will shape strategy, facilitate cross-sector partnerships, and develop meaningful content and convenings to support our members’ impact worldwide. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, relationship-builder, and systems thinker who understands the complexities of global development and the power of collective action.

Key Responsibilities

Program and Advocacy Strategy

• Develop a comprehensive strategy for GlobalWA’s programming and advocacy efforts, aligned with the organization’s mission and member needs.
• Assess current program offerings (e.g., annual conference, learning series, working groups) and identify opportunities for innovation, heightened relevance, and impact.
• Design a policy and advocacy framework to elevate Washington’s voice in global development at the local, state, and national levels.
• Define priority focus areas, target audiences, and success metrics for programs and advocacy over the next 12–24 months.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Consult with GlobalWA members, partners, and global development community stakeholders to surface needs, interests, and opportunities for deeper collaboration.
• Recommend strategies to foster cross-sector engagement, peer learning, and visibility within and beyond the GlobalWA network.
• Develop a member engagement plan to support collective advocacy efforts, including calls to action, informational resources, and public campaigns.

Strategy Implementation Roadmap

• Outline a phased approach to launch and sustain the new strategy, including staffing, partnerships, communications, and resourcing needs.
• Recommend tools and processes for monitoring progress, measuring outcomes, and incorporating feedback for continuous iteration and improvement.
• Provide guidance for implementation, including a proposed calendar of events, pilot initiatives, and potential funders or sponsors.

Operations

• Contribute to annual conference planning, event planning, and impact reporting.
• Support fundraising and development efforts, including grant writing and prospective donor engagement.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of professional experience in global development, public policy, nonprofit leadership, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of international development and/or global health, humanitarian response, human rights, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing public-facing programs and advocacy campaigns.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to facilitate discussions and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.
• Self-driven with proven project management and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in global development.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Washington state’s global development community.
• Experience working in a membership-based, network organization and/or start-up.
• Knowledge of funding streams relevant to global development or advocacy.
• Cross-cultural competency and experience working with partners in the Global South.

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected monthly range for this 3-month contract is $7,000 to $9,000 USD. Placement in the range will depend on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.
• This role is not eligible for benefits.