ALLIED Executive Director

ALLIED seeks an experienced, visionary, and strategic Executive Director (ED) to lead the organisation into its next stage of growth and impact as a Global Majority-led initiative. Strong candidates will have substantial experience living and working in the Global South and with community-level organizations in the Global South.

The ED will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and high-level representation for the organisation. The successful candidate will serve as the primary external voice of ALLIED, cultivating strong relationships with donors, governments, civil society, and multilateral institutions, while fostering strong networks of support for defenders at the grassroots level. The ED will ensure that ALLIED remains responsive to the needs and priorities of defenders, while positioning ALLIED as a leading global platform advancing the interests and strength of defenders worldwide. Further, the ED will have the unique opportunity to shape the organisation’s growth.

This is a senior-level position requiring a proven ability to mobilise resources, shape and manage a team, inspire diverse stakeholders to take action, and influence policy and practice at the highest levels.