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United Nations Foundation · 1 day ago

Director, Agreements & Accountability Partnership

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$101K/yr - $131K/yr

8+ years exp

The United Nations Foundation is a strategic partner of the United Nations, driving progress and tackling global problems. The Director of Agreements & Accountability Partnership will manage daily operations of the AAP team, oversee agreement reviews, and enhance organizational systems while collaborating closely with leadership to improve efficiency and compliance.

CharityChild CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Guide the day-to-day processes surrounding review of contracts and agreements for the organization. As necessary, be a secondary reviewer of agreements

Provide technical backing around the negotiation of agreements to minimize organizational risk and ensure compliance

Serve as the initial focal point for agreements with complex issues and non-standard terms. Use judgment to advance said agreements for discussion or additional review with the Managing Director

Cultivate and maintain partnerships with internal peers to provide technical assistance and guidance on issues pertaining to organizational agreements, including but not limited to standard clauses, organizational practices, procurement, and applicable laws and regulations

Contextualize contract and agreement terms for staff so that they understand potential implications and risks

Contribute to and/or lead on the execution of the accountability-partnership triangle to include frequent meetings between the appropriate Agreements, Finance or Operational, and Program team members to ensure a shared understanding and holistic approach to the agreement life cycle

Lead in the development and implementation of all contracting trainings, both new hire, subject matter, and team focused

Manage a library of templates for all contracts and agreements used by the organization and the various alliances and initiatives. Work with the Managing Director on the drafting of customized templates and alternative language, as needed

Manage innovations for the AAP team, by identifying, proposing and implementing new technologies, templates, and process improvements

Champion technology adoption and process automation tools that enhance efficiency and compliance within the agreement process, including Salesforce and related systems

Conduct regular assessments of AAP systems and tools to ensure they remain efficient and user-friendly

Pilot and evaluate new systems under the Managing Director’s direction, ensuring alignment with organizational readiness and sustainability

Confirm adherence to the day-to-day application of both contracting and organizational policies, practices and procedures

Identify potential risks as they arise and propose solutions to mitigate risk, elevating more complex situations, issues and questions to the Managing Director to develop and/or align on approach

Assist with ad hoc projects, such as documenting continuity of operations practices and internal reviews on pan-organizational compliance functionality

Provide support around the Organization’s due diligence process and responds to due diligence and compliance questions as applicable

Oversee the maintenance of all reference documents

Develop and deliver periodic internal trainings and resources that strengthen staff understanding of contracting principles, compliance expectations, and integrity standards

Oversee and manage members of the Agreements & Accountability Partnership team, providing guidance, mentorship, and direction regarding workloads and prioritization to ensure smooth working relationships/communication with Alliances/teams

Identify, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Agreements and Accountability Partnership team, including agreement turnaround times, review accuracy, and stakeholder satisfaction

Ensure back-up coverage for contract review and due diligence is in place during high-volume periods, vacations, and other absences

Oversee performance management and professional development of direct reports

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Agreement managementContract negotiationDigital tools optimizationSalesforceNonprofit managementInterpersonal skillsProject managementCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree required

8-10 years of progressive experience in a related field, preferably in agreement and grant management, nonprofit management or operations

Must be comfortable working in a complex system that meets risk with a solutions-oriented outlook and bring a background in elevating overall organizational performance through innovation and creativity

Demonstrated ability to contextualize complex language to real-world examples and advise multiple stakeholders in a diplomatic manner

Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization; collaborative and inclusive, relationship builder

Demonstrated ability to drive projects from inception to implementation with a keen eye to detail