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At Rise Up, we envision an equitable world where all people have the opportunity to live healthy lives, gain an education, achieve economic mobility, and fulfill their potential. In this world, women, girls, and their allies have the power and resources to lead us into a future where everyone can thrive.

Rise Up partners with women, girls, and allies who are transforming their communities and countries as part of a global movement for justice and equity. We build power with these local leaders as they work for equity in education, health, and economic opportunity to create a better future for all.

Since 2009, Rise Up’s powerful network of 800 leaders has successfully advocated for over 185 new and improved laws and policies, positively impacting more than 160 million people around the world.

Rise Up is based at the Public Health Institute (PHI), a leader in public health and development for over 50 years. PHI is Rise Up’s fiscal sponsor and a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a vision of creating healthy communities where individuals reach their highest potential. PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 “Best Nonprofit Organizations to Work For” by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.

Current Opportunities

PROGRAM MANAGER AFRICA (FULL-TIME, PERMANENT POSITION): The Program Manager Africa helps expand Rise Up’s programming in Africa to advance gender equity and justice by providing Rise Up leaders training, funding, and connection to a global network to help them achieve meaningful, lasting change. The Program Manager leads programmatic management across Rise Up Africa programs and closely coordinates with the Associate Director of Programs and other Rise Up stakeholders.

GRANTS & CONTRACTS COORDINATOR (FULL-TIME, PERMANENT POSITION): The Grants & Contracts Coordinator will be a key member of Rise Up’s Operations, Finance and Administration team (OFA). Reporting to the Rise Up Grants & Contracts Manager, the Grants & Contracts Coordinator plays a crucial role in coordinating operational and administrative aspects of agreement management and grantmaking practices in collaboration with PHI Central department.

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (NEW TIME-LIMITED OPPORTUNITY): The Development Associate plays a critical role in supporting the Development team’s efforts to achieve its fundraising goals, with a focus on growing individual giving revenue. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and possesses outstanding communication skills. This is a time-limited, full-time, fully remote position that is expected to work for 7 months starting in November 2024.