Job Description

Headquarters
1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006, USA

• Pay or shift range: $160,000 USD to $198,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $198,000

Organization Overview

The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) was one of the first UN Associations created in the world after the establishment of the United Nations. It has today grown into the preeminent grassroots movement of Americans who support the vital work of the United Nations, uniting 200+ chapters and a national network of tens of thousands of members and champions from communities to colleges to Congress who promote strong U.S. leadership at the UN through advocacy, youth engagement, and public outreach.

Position Overview

UNA-USA is a movement of more than 20,000 Americans and U.S. residents, located in more than 46 states and territories, who believe in the principles and values of the United Nations. UNA-USAs role is to connect our grassroots supporters with U.S. decision makers in support of a world that is just, peaceful, and prosperous on a healthy planet. The role of the Executive Director is to cultivate and motivate a new generation of advocates and champions for the UN in the United States. The Executive Director will serve as the leader of a team of 20,000 people, matching strategic vision with organizational oversight. They will be responsible for developing and overseeing advocacy campaigns that motivate and mobilize a strong USUN partnership, bolstering membership and activity in targeted geographies, leading partnerships and securing strong funding for the organizations continued growth. The leader will also closely coordinate with other programs and initiatives of the Better World Fund and the UN Foundation.

Working Relationship

The Executive Director, UNAUSA, reports to the President of the Better World Campaign & Sr. Vice President of the UN Foundation.

Collaborates directly with the Chief Operating Officer to refine strategy and ensure operational alignment.

Essential Functions

• Lead UNAUSA 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 UNAUSA 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 UNAUSA 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 UNAUSA chapters (campus and community)
• Establish and maintain external partnerships with relevant grassroots and grasstops organizational partners, policymakers, and other influential stakeholders to strategically enhance UNAUSAs 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 UNAUSA programming
• Serve as UNAUSAs primary spokesperson to the organizations constituents, the media, and the general public and oversee UNAUSAs external communications, ensuring brand integrity, and serve as a representative to the media
• Lead strategy and execution for UNAUSA fundraising, including representing UNAUSA in highprofile meetings with potential donors and working with UNF executive leadership to identify and manage the stewardship of high networth donors and corporate sponsors
• Provide oversight to the coordination of UNAUSAs annual events, including Global Engagement Summit at the United Nations, Global Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, and UN Day and International Womens Day
• Provide oversight on special UNAUSA programs, including UNAUSA Youth Observer to the UN, member delegates to the Commission on the Status of Women and UNAUSA events during UN conferences
• Maintain a strong relationship with the UNAUSA National Council and UNAUSA members and supporters
• Develop and administer annual business plans and budgets for UNAUSA and manage UNAUSA staff to ensure effective and accountable execution
• Provide regular reports/updates both for internal and external purposes on the success of UNAUSA
• Other duties as assigned

Selection Criteria

• 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 UNAUSAs mission
• Proven ability to chart shortandlongterm strategies for grassroots advocacy and campaign initiatives, deliver results, and adjust to changing and complex conditions
• Selfstarter 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; relationshipbuilder; strong interpersonal skills; rollupyoursleeves 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 & Compensation

For fulltime, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:

• 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
• shortterm disability
• longterm disability
• employee assistance program

Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

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