SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY, 2026 - 2027
Call for Applications:
Soroptimist International Director of Advocacy
Term of Office: 01 January 2026 – 31 December 2027
Start of term: 01 January 2025 (as Soroptimist International Director of Advocacy Elect)
Dear Soroptimists
On behalf of Soroptimist International I am pleased to announce that we are inviting applications for the volunteer role, SI Director of Advocacy for the 2026–2027 biennium.
The successful candidate will commence in role on 01 January 2026, having first served as SI Director of Advocacy Elect during 2025 when she will shadow and work with the current post holder. This is a multifaceted role, leading the work of the SI Global Impact Committee and supporting the work of the Global Policy Committee. Experience of advocacy, recording and showcasing impact and the United Nations will be advantageous.
The SI Director of Advocacy works with many teams at SI, noting that these teams comprise Soroptimists and staff from around the globe. Understanding both cultural and language diversity will assist the post holder as she works with these groups to deliver key events including CSW and reach consensus on many global issues which SI addresses. As such the post holder does need to be IT literate and at ease with daily use of email, documents and presentations.
The SI Director of Advocacy is a voting member of the SI Board and a member of the SI Executive Team. She will be a member of the Soroptimist International Foundation Committee helping to guide this new charitable Foundation forward for SI. The role is key for SI and will simultaneously bring challenges and rewards. We look forward to receiving your application, details of how to apply and key dates in the process are contained in the recruitment pack.
Best Wishes to all Applicants,
Deborah Thomas
SI Global Executive Director
How to Apply:
Candidates should demonstrate their ability to execute the role by submission of their CV and supporting statement and follow the timeline given below. Please indicate your consent for your application documents to be stored on SI system (encrypted) and forwarded to the SI selection panel appointed for the process. Please include the names and contact details for references (ideally one professional and one Soroptimist) who may be contacted to provide a reference for you. Please indicate your consent to being contacted. Your application should be sent to your Federation HQ Officer by 13 November 2024.
SISEAP HQ Officer: Gabbi Kearney: hq@siswp.org
Important Dates:
Applications open: 09 September 2024
Candidates to submit applications to their Federation HQ Officer by: 13 November 2024
Interview dates: December - dates to be advised
Ratification of appointment: December 2024/ January 2025 by SI Board
Final Appointment: Succesful candidtae will be notified no later than 15 January 2025