Role Summary

RestoringVision is entering a critical phase of scaling global impact through government systems and multilateral engagement. Achieving sustainable reach at scale requires embedding vision solutions into public health systems, strengthening policy alignment, and unlocking financing through governments and global institutions.

The Director, Global Government & Multilateral Affairs will serve as the strategic and execution engine behind this effort—translating high-level access and relationships into country-level pilots, policy commitments, and funding pathways.

This role partners closely with the Chief Global Affairs Officer to ensure that global advocacy, government engagement, and multilateral positioning deliver measurable outcomes.

Location & Work Environment

This is a remote-based position; however, due to the nature of our multilateral engagement, candidates must be located in or near New York City. While the majority of work will be conducted from a home office, regular travel for in-person meetings, diplomatic briefings, and internal strategy sessions in New York City will be required.

Strategic Purpose of the Role

Drive scaling through government systems
Strengthen UN and multilateral positioning
Convert political interest into tangible commitments and financing
Support Global Summit for Eye Health follow-through
Reduce execution and reputational risk in complex political environments

[As outlined in the role justification, without this capacity, engagement risks becoming episodic, slowing scale and increasing missed opportunities.]

Key Responsibilities

1. Political Economy & Global Analysis (25%)

Conduct country-level political economy analysis across priority markets
Track global health policy trends and multilateral agendas
Provide strategic insights to inform engagement decisions

2. Global Government Engagement Strategy (20%)

Design and maintain a living global government engagement strategy
Identify priority countries, entry points, and pathways to scale
Align strategy with fundraising and programmatic goals

3. Country Engagement Execution (20%)

Develop and implement country-specific engagement plans
Support bilateral engagement with ministries and public agencies
Ensure follow-through on commitments, pilots, and partnerships

4. Multilateral Engagement (15%)

Support engagement with:
- United Nations processes (e.g., HLPF)
- WHO and World Bank
- Key global health forums
Draft concept notes, policy inputs, and negotiated text

5. Strategic Communications & Briefings (10%)

Develop high-level:
- Briefing materials
- Talking points
- Stakeholder maps
Prepare senior leadership for diplomatic engagements

6. Tracking & Continuity (5%)

Track commitments, engagements, and follow-up actions
Maintain institutional memory and engagement pipelines

7. Advisory Support (5%)

Provide light advisory input on:
- Policy positioning
- Partnership frameworks
(Legal background advantageous but not required)

Qualifications

Required

10–15 years of experiencein:
- Government affairs, diplomacy, or multilateral engagement
Deep understanding of:
- UN system and global health architecture
Demonstrated experience:
- Drafting policy, strategy, or negotiated text
- Managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Strong political judgment and discretion
Exceptional analytical, writing, and briefing skills
Ability to operate independently in high-stakes environments

Preferred

Experience in global health, development, or public systems
Experience working across Africa, India, or other LMIC contexts
Legal or policy background

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