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American Friends Service Committee · 3 months ago

International Diversity Equity & Inclusion Associate Director

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice. The International Diversity Equity & Inclusion Associate Director supports the implementation of global DEI strategies, focusing on international programs, and collaborates with the Director of Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion to develop policies, training programs, and data analysis frameworks.

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Responsibilities

In collaboration with DGDEI develop strategies, goals, and approaches for international programs, ensuring alignment with AFSC’s global strategic plan

Address issues including colonialism, imperialism, tribal identity and ethnicity, religious tolerance, and gender discrimination

Design and implement internationally focused DEI training for staff, managers, and governance

Provide support for context-specific DEI training needs across various regional teams

Provide updates and advice as requested by the Senior Leadership Team

Serve as staff liaison to the International Programs Staff Council

Ensure compliance with international diversity laws and regulatory frameworks

Support the development of employee affinity groups, ensuring equitable representation and resources

Ensures the Global DEI Service Center in Star Café is regularly updated and provides accessible resources to all staff in appropriate languages

Assist in producing the monthly global DEI newsletter, sharing key updates, initiatives, and upcoming DEI events

Collaborate with and assist the Language Justice Working Group (LJWG) in advancing language accessibility and inclusion efforts

Track and analyze global DEI progress through data collection and reporting

Supports Director of HR in finalizing annual HR/DEI report to the board

Provide updates to the Committee on Equity, Justice, and Belonging in Governance (CEJBC) and the International Programs Staff Council

Tracks multi-year Global Diversity progress and other data for staff and governance

Work with the Director of Global DEI to introduce and revise international DEI policies

Serve as a resource for conflict resolution in international teams

Assist the DGDI in managing DEI budget planning and SPIF fund allocations

Regular attendance and punctuality are required

Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures

Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

DEI strategy developmentData analysisInternational NGO experienceDEI training designPolicy developmentMultilingual communicationChange managementCultural sensitivityMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher required

Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a nonprofit or international NGO with a focus on organizational development

Lived experience outside of the U.S. required

Strong understanding of global DEI issues, including colonial and imperial histories

Knowledge of historical and current international issues such as the legacy of colonialism and imperialism, tribal identity and ethnicity, religious tolerance, and gender discrimination

Understanding of current country laws related to LGBTQ

Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in multilingual environments

Experience in data collection and analysis related to DEI

Ability to work effectively across different time zones and cultural landscapes

Experience in change management and organizational transformation

Ability to work in the evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as required

Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment

Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology

Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities

Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff

Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies

Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual

Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving

Ability to organize, plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines