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Director, Global Government & Multilateral Affairs

Restoring Vision, Frankfort, KY, United States


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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.

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

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%)

Briefing materials

Talking points

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 experience

in:

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

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