Facilitator, North America

Position Title: Facilitator, North America

Location: US or Canada, fully remote

Type: Fully remote with travel to in-person meetings and events

Reports to: North America Director

Hours per week (average): 40 (full time)

Our Vision and Mission – WomenLift Health is committed to expanding the power and influence of talented women in global health and catalyzing systemic change to achieve gender equality in leadership. We envision a world where diverse, accomplished leaders collectively transform health outcomes.

Our Work – Established in 2019, we work to advance equality in health leadership through a range of actions at the individual, institutional, and societal levels. This includes a “Leadership Journey,” which focuses on giving mid-career women the tools, along with peer, mentor and coach support, to successfully use their voice, expertise and leadership for impact.

Our Culture And Values – We Are Building a Diverse, Entrepreneurial Team Of People Who Bring Unique Cultural And Technical Perspectives And Experiences. We Welcome Results-oriented Problem-solvers Of Any Nationality, Race, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Age, And Disability. We Are a Growing Organization That Is Committed To Building a Culture With Our Partners That Values:

• Collaborative leadership that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences and ensures everyone contributes to their full potential.
• Partnership grounded in humility, respect, empathy, and inclusion.
• Transformative change based upon bold, strategic thinking combined with adaptability and pragmatic action.
• Spirit of learning that ensures we are open, forward-looking, constructive, and committed to growing collectively and individually.
• Achieving impact by improving global health and gender equality.

Position Summary

WomenLift Health is seeking a Facilitator to work under the direction of the North America Director and in close collaboration with training teammates around the globe. The Facilitator will be responsible for the facilitation of WomenLift Health’s signature Leadership Journey for mid-career women in health. Through facilitated discussions, mentoring, coaching, and hands-on exercises, the Leadership Journey imparts contextualized tools & frameworks to address the individual, institutional, and societal challenges that women leaders in health face today.

Roles And Responsibilities

Proficiency WomenLift Health Curriculum

• Attend and participate in a week-long in-person Training of Trainers, which includes being immersed in the understanding and delivery of curriculum for the Leadership Journey and content for stand-alone workshops.
• Develop a solid grasp of WomenLift concepts, contexts, process, and content; become well-versed with key facilitation styles.
• Onboard other facilitators and lead future Training of Trainer convenings in region to help scale up the Leadership Journey and other learning modalities.
• Facilitate monthly virtual learning touchpoint sessions and 2 in-person 3-day learning residencies focused on key elements of our signature Leadership Journey for mid-career women in global health.
• Facilitate additional sessions for the alumnae community and broader audiences including institutional partners or audiences at conferences, virtually or in-person.
• Serve as a reliable, trusted anchor for program participants.
• Hold 1:1 office hour check-ins and respond to asynchronous communications with cohort members to offer guidance or clarity on learning content or personal/professional leadership challenges they are facing.
• Manage coaches and help maintain relationships with critical Journey stakeholders, including other facilitators, mentors, guest speakers, and health experts.

Facilitation & Community Building

• Facilitate monthly virtual learning touchpoint sessions and 2 in-person 3-day learning residencies.
• Facilitate additional sessions for the alumnae community and broader audiences.
• Serve as a reliable, trusted anchor for program participants.
• Hold 1:1 office hour check-ins and respond to asynchronous communications with cohort members.
• Manage coaches and help maintain relationships with critical Journey stakeholders.

Program Management

• Ensure program quality, smooth implementation, and that needs of the cohort members are addressed.
• Plan the agenda and experience of the in-person learning residencies.
• Meet with the leadership development teams of other regions to exchange learnings and best practices.
• Ensure program quality by informing the design of session evaluation surveys and incorporating feedback into program design and facilitation.

Content Contextualization & Development

• Work closely with regional and cross-country leadership development teams and partner organizations on the continued contextualization of the core curricula.
• Contribute to the design and facilitation of alumnae programming and community-building opportunities.
• Contribute to the design and improvement of Training of Trainers program and stand-alone workshops.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• 15+ years of work experience with minimum 5 years of facilitation experience in leadership development training.
• Demonstrated experience leading trainings in North America countries and with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience working with mid-career and/or high-ranking women leaders.
• Proven ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Outstanding communications skills.
• English fluency (written and spoken).
• Ability to travel (10-15% of time).

Facilitation Traits

• Ability to connect with and build safe spaces for women.
• Ability to lead trainings and deliver content with cultural sensitivity.
• Exhibit active listening skills, authenticity, maturity, and discretion.
• Build a psychologically safe and productive group environment.
• Deliver content in a clear and engaging way.
• Ability to leverage a variety of interactive learning tools.

Preferred (not Required) Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Background and experience in global health and gender equity.
• Certified to work with assessments.
• Experience with coaching.
• An academic or instructional background in gender, women or minority studies.
• Experience of working or participating in gender-centered programs.
• Experience in developing and contextualizing leadership training curriculum.
• Additional languages, especially Spanish.

How To Apply

To apply, submit resume and cover letter through Jobsoid link. Please also include 3 professional references and desired annual salary in USD.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees.

Hiring Statement

WomenLift Health is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs.