Regional External Relations Director
International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) works in more than 145 countries and 7 secretariat offices to empower the most vulnerable women, men, and young people to access life-saving services and programmes, and to live with dignity. It is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a world-wide movement of national organisations working with and for communities.
International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global sexual and reproductive health service provider and one of the leading advocates for universal access to sexual, reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of 149 national organizations working with and for communities and individuals and, together, have delivered more than 1 billion cumulative services over the last 6 years.
We are now looking for people to join us and make our Come Together–Strategy 2028, a reality. Revolutionising IPPF, placing it in a stronger position to support SRHR for those who are left out, locked out or left behind. Come Together commits IPPF to shaping laws, policies and norms through feminist action and international solidarity; and to strengthen the federation adding new drive for real and lasting impact.
IPPF is committed to advancing human rights and ensuring that in the course of its work, it ‘does no harm’. This means protecting everyone it comes into contact with from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, people trafficking, modern slavery and bullying and harassment in the workplace.
IPPF South Asia Regional Office (SARO) is one of the six regional networks of International Planned Parenthood Federation. In the region we work in eight countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka through the Member Associations.
IPPF SARO is seeking applications from suitably experiencedindividuals for the position of Regional External Relations Director Job Description(s) attached.
About the role:
Come and join us as our new Regional External Relations Director to drive IPPF's external relations agenda across the region, advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights, building solidarity for change, and strengthening strategic partnerships that amplify the voice and impact of IPPF and its Member Associations.
The position is responsible for leading regional advocacy, external engagement, and partnership development efforts in support of Strategy 2028. Working closely with Member Associations, social movements, partners, and stakeholders, the role will position IPPF as a bold and influential leader in advancing SRHRJ, while fostering collaboration, strengthening regional networks, and ensuring the voices of the most marginalised communities are heard and represented.
How to apply:
To learn more about the role, please click on the job description link below, which provides further details on the position, responsibilities, and the skills and experience required.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 03rd July 2026
Due to the large volume of applications, we receive, only those who are shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted.
We encourage the deserving and qualifying applicants to send their applications for this vacancy at the earliest and not wait for the closing date, as we will be conducting the interviews for this profile as an when we receive the applications. This vacancy can/will be taken down if we are able to shortlist a suitable applicant before the closing date for receipt of applications.
IPPF Core Values:
- IPPF believes in the following core values and expects the applicants to exhibit these in all their work and contact with people.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context.
- Demonstrate a willingness to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy.
- Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others
- An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion
- Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work.
IPPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and fosters a culture of inclusiveness. Applications are encouraged from women, candidates living with HIV, people with diverse SOGIESC and any other diverse lived experience from all South Asian countries.
IPPF is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and this role may involve contact with these groups. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in our programs.