United Nations Foundation · 2 days ago
Executive Director, UNA-USA
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $198K/yr
15+ years expThe United Nations Foundation is seeking an Executive Director for UNA-USA, a grassroots movement supporting the work of the United Nations. The Executive Director will lead a team of advocates, develop advocacy campaigns, and enhance partnerships to strengthen U.S.-UN relations.
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Responsibilities
Lead UNA-USA and set a strategic vision centered on cultivating and motivating a new generation of American advocates for a strong U.S. relationship with the UN
Develop UNA-USA as a platform for innovative and impactful opportunities for Americans of all ages to take action in support of the UN
Develop and oversee strategy for UNA-USA advocacy agenda in coordination with Better World Campaign and strategic communications goals of the UN Foundation
Develop and implement strategy to grow UN champions in key communities across the U.S. and develop strategy for overall expansion and maintenance of UNA-USA chapters (campus and community)
Establish and maintain external partnerships with relevant grassroots and grasstops organizational partners, policymakers, and other influential stakeholders to strategically enhance UNA-USA’s agenda in the United States
Build strong relationships with United Nations officials, U.S. government officials dealing with UN issues and NGO leaders working to advance UN causes to build awareness of and add value to UNA-USA programming
Serve as UNA-USA’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public and oversee UNA-USA’s external communications, ensuring brand integrity, and serve as a representative to the media
Lead strategy and execution for UNA-USA fundraising, including representing UNA-USA in high-profile meetings with potential donors and working with UNF executive leadership to identify and manage the stewardship of high net-worth donors and corporate sponsors
Provide oversight to the coordination of UNA-USA’s annual events, including Global Engagement Summit at the United Nations, Global Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, and UN Day and International Women’s Day
Provide oversight on special UNA-USA programs, including UNA-USA Youth Observer to the UN, member delegates to the Commission on the Status of Women and UNA-USA events during UN conferences
Maintain a strong relationship with the UNA-USA National Council and UNA-USA members and supporters
Develop and administer annual business plans and budgets for UNA-USA and manage UNA-USA staff to ensure effective and accountable execution
Provide regular reports/updates both for internal and external purposes on the success of UNA-USA
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in international relations or related field, or equivalent, required
At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience mobilizing Americans of all ages to take action in support of causes in the political domain, with experience working in international affairs, foreign policy, or related organizations, highly desirable. Candidates without minimum years will be considered if they can demonstrate experience leading dynamic, politically salient campaigns or advocacy initiatives
At least ten years of progressively responsible experience working leading and managing dynamic teams for results
Visionary leader to drive sustainable funding and expand UNA-USA's mission
Proven ability to chart short- and long-term strategies for grassroots advocacy and campaign initiatives, deliver results, and adjust to changing and complex conditions
Self-starter with excellent judgment; proven ability to drive multiple aspects of projects from inception to implementation within limited time frame
Very strong skills working in coalition and teams – collaborator; diplomat; problem solver; relationship-builder; strong inter-personal skills; 'roll-up-your-sleeves' leader
Strong and effective communicator, experience in external public speaking/media, and ability to be effective with range of audiences, including media, potential funders, organizational partners, citizen advocates, and internal teams
Strong written communication skills and proven experience developing written materials (analyses, reports, talking points, etc.) for senior executives and members of boards of directors
Strategic financial planning, fiscal oversight and risk management
Experience working with high profile individuals and partners
Proven bipartisan experience navigating complex political landscapes
Ability to work with diverse constituencies, including community leaders, volunteers, business executives, UN/government officials and donors, with multicultural and international experience a strong plus
Stress tolerance and resilience; sense of humor; attention to detail; and ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities
Commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations
Benefits
A choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
Group term and supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Back-up care
Employee assistance program
12 paid holidays
20 vacation days
10 sick days
3 personal days
8 weeks of family leave care
Company
United Nations Foundation
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Funding
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$0.2MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Elizabeth Cousens
President & Chief Executive Officer
Shenae Burgess
Chief Financial Officer
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