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American Friends Service Committee · 2 months ago

Director of Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DGDEI)

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker religious organization that promotes lasting peace with justice. The Director of Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DGDEI) is responsible for developing and leading the global DEI strategy, providing guidance to leadership teams, and driving cultural transformation within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement a multi-year global DEI strategy aligned with AFSC’s strategic plan

Ensure a focus on cultural diversity, structural racism, gender equity, disability rights, LGBTQ+ inclusion, religious tolerance, and the legacy of colonialism and imperialism

Support an organizational culture centered around restorative justice, anti-oppression and decolonization

Actively participates as member of Senior Leadership team

Review DEI policies throughout the organization

Engage with Quaker Coalition for Uprooting Racism

Design and implement DEI training programs for staff, managers, and governance members

Oversee the development of contextual DEI training materials tailored for U.S. and international audiences

Provide updates and strategic guidance to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as needed

Directly supervise the International Diversity Equity & Inclusion Specialist (IDEIS), ensuring alignment with strategic DEI goals

Conduct performance reviews and annual work planning for supervised staff

Serve as staff liaison to the Committee on Equity, Justice, and Belonging in Governance (CEJBC)

Work with CEJBC to introduce and revise DEI policies through the consultative approval process

Support the establishment and sustainability of employee affinity groups

Lead efforts to bring accountability for restorative justice through Black Thriving Initiative

Oversee the Global DEI Service Center to ensure accessible resources for all staff in multiple languages

Collaborate with the Sr Director of HR to integrate DEI principles into staff and governance orientation programs

Assist the Sr Director of HR with developing key DEI-related questions for staff pulse checks and satisfaction surveys, to analyze feedback and identify strategic solutions

Build collaborative relationships across the organization specifically with HR ensuring strong partnership and respecting roles & function

Empowering staff across organization to voice and engage in DEI concerns in appropriate and established process and practice and channels

Lead the Language Justice Working Group (LJWG) and oversee follow-up on action items

Develop and distribute a quarterly global DEI newsletter, including diversity calendar events and program updates

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

Upon request, provides resources to the Sr Director of HR and DGS regarding conflict resolution

Manage the annual DEI budget and oversee the DEI SPIF fund when funded

Regular attendance and punctuality are required

Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures

Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Global DEI strategyLeadership advisingStrategic planningData analysisDEI training programsBudget oversightU.S. EEOC lawsSupervisory experienceMicrosoft OfficeCultural sensitivityCommunication

Required

Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field required

Minimum 10 years in a nonprofit or NGO setting, leading DEI or related initiatives

At least 3 years serving in leadership advising capacity position

Deep knowledge of global diversity issues, U.S. structural racism, critical race theory, and colonial/imperial history

Proven experience in strategic planning, organizational change management, and budget oversight

Strong data analysis and reporting skills related to DEI progress tracking

Direct experience working with global compliance and U.S. EEOC laws

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and training

Supervisory experience managing DEI-focused teams

Ability to work across multiple time zones and cultural landscapes

Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel

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

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