Abortion access for everyone— no matter who, no matter where

Our work began in 1973, with the provision of life-saving reproductive health technology for health systems in several countries. Since then, we have experienced amazing growth and change as an organization, but our singular commitment to expand access to legal abortion has remained constant. Why? Because access to abortion is necessary to ensure reproductive justice for all.

Today, Ipas works on five continents with a comprehensive approach that centers the needs of those who seek legal abortion care. We build sustainable abortion ecosystems that address all factors impacting a person’s ability to access abortion – from individual health knowledge, to social and community support, to a trained health workforce, to political leadership and supportive laws. We train providers and work with health systems to ensure accessible, high-quality legal abortion services – including the right and ability to self-manage an abortion with pills. We conduct research with the goal of turning policy into practice. We also partner with local organizations to educate communities on reproductive health and rights, to advocate for legal abortion, and to support local champions for reproductive justice.

Ipas is seeking a visionary, collaborative leader to guide our network-based organization through its next chapter as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). They must bring an unwavering commitment to reproductive justice, bodily autonomy, and every person’s right to access safe, legal abortion care. At this critical time for reproductive health and rights, we are committed to growing our reach and realizing our core vision. We are proud to share that significant new grant support from donors to The Audacious Project will help accelerate our work globally, creating opportunities to deepen our impact and transform millions of lives.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, and together with the Network Leadership Group and the Senior Leadership Team, the President and CEO will provide the strategic, organizational, and external leadership needed to advance Ipas’s mission in an increasingly complex global environment. They will build on Ipas’s strong foundations and deep technical expertise, while continuing to evolve our decentralized global network and ensuring that Ipas remains a strong, resilient and influential organization. As a visible advocate for Ipas, they will strengthen our influence and relationships with funders, partners, and leaders across the global reproductive health and rights movement.

We are seeking an accomplished and credible senior leader with significant experience of leading in complex, international environments. They will bring strong strategic and organizational judgement, a compelling external presence, and a strong understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights, including the political and social dynamics surrounding abortion and reproductive justice. A proven track record of fundraising and donor engagement will be essential, alongside the ability to navigate complexity, build trusted relationships, and inspire confidence across a diverse global network.

Above all else, they will share Ipas’s deep commitment to reproductive justice and to ensuring that everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, can exercise their reproductive rights and access safe, legal abortion care.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification quoting reference 8665. The deadline for applications is 9:00am ET on Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Location is to be decided. While this is an international search, employment is subject to local labor laws and Ipas’s legal entity status.

The salary is commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.

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