Director of Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DGDEI)

About the position The Director of Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DGDEI) is responsible for developing and leading AFSC's global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy in alignment with the organization's strategic plan. This position is an active member of the Senior Leadership Team and provides guidance and coaching to leadership teams across regions and departments, ensuring the integration of DEI goals into organizational policies, training, and decision-making. The DGDEI serves as a liaison to staff governance committees and plays a critical role in driving cultural transformation and fostering an inclusive workplace. Responsibilities • Develop and implement a multi-year global DEI strategy aligned with AFSC's strategic plan. • Ensure a focus on cultural diversity, structural racism, gender equity, disability rights, LGBTQ+ inclusion, religious tolerance, and the legacy of colonialism and imperialism. • Support an organizational culture centered around restorative justice, anti-oppression and decolonization. • Actively participates as member of Senior Leadership team. • Review DEI policies throughout the organization. • Engage with Quaker Coalition for Uprooting Racism. • Design and implement DEI training programs for staff, managers, and governance members. • Oversee the development of contextual DEI training materials tailored for U.S. and international audiences. • Provide updates and strategic guidance to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as needed. • Directly supervise the International Diversity Equity & Inclusion Specialist (IDEIS), ensuring alignment with strategic DEI goals. • Conduct performance reviews and annual work planning for supervised staff. • Serve as staff liaison to the Committee on Equity, Justice, and Belonging in Governance (CEJBC). • Work with CEJBC to introduce and revise DEI policies through the consultative approval process. • Support the establishment and sustainability of employee affinity groups. • Lead efforts to bring accountability for restorative justice through Black Thriving Initiative. • Oversee the Global DEI Service Center to ensure accessible resources for all staff in multiple languages. • Collaborate with the Sr Director of HR to integrate DEI principles into staff and governance orientation programs. • Assist the Sr Director of HR with developing key DEI-related questions for staff pulse checks and satisfaction surveys, to analyze feedback and identify strategic solutions. • Build collaborative relationships across the organization specifically with HR ensuring strong partnership and respecting roles & function. • Empowering staff across organization to voice and engage in DEI concerns in appropriate and established process and practice and channels. • Lead the Language Justice Working Group (LJWG) and oversee follow-up on action items. • Develop and distribute a quarterly global DEI newsletter, including diversity calendar events and program updates. • Support the Sr Director of HR in finalizing the annual HR/DEI report to the board. • Upon request, provides resources to the Sr Director of HR and DGS regarding conflict resolution. • Manage the annual DEI budget and oversee the DEI SPIF fund when funded. • Regular attendance and punctuality are required. • Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures. • Other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements • Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field required. DEI or HR certification preferred. • Minimum 10 years in a nonprofit or NGO setting, leading DEI or related initiatives. • At least 3 years serving in leadership advising capacity position. • Deep knowledge of global diversity issues, U.S. structural racism, critical race theory, and colonial/imperial history. • Proven experience in strategic planning, organizational change management, and budget oversight. • Strong data analysis and reporting skills related to DEI progress tracking. • Direct experience working with global compliance and U.S. EEOC laws. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and training. • Supervisory experience managing DEI-focused teams. • Ability to work across multiple time zones and cultural landscapes. • Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel, as • Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment. • Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology. • Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities. • Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff. • Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual. • Respect for and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, racial, gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving. • Ability to organize, plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Nice-to-haves • DEI or HR certification preferred. Benefits • Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, STD & LTD, defined benefit pension plan, 403b match, plus other benefits including vacation, PTO, sabbaticals, extended leaves, holidays, participation in unemployment and worker's compensation and social security. Apply tot his job