Organization Overview

UNICEF USA (UUSA) is a private, independent, U.S. nonprofit that exists to deliver impact for children. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children. We are driven by a shared objective that every child is healthy, educated, protected, and respected. Headquartered in New York City, UNICEF USA has nearly 300 employees across the U.S. with nine regional offices. This year, UNICEF USA raised over $1B in private sector support, advanced legislation, and secured government resources to deliver impact for children. For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org.

Position: Director, Foundation Partnerships

Location: Nationwide/Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: NYC's minimum salary for this position is $92,000. This may be adjusted to reflect the cost of labor of a candidate’s work location, if outside of NYC.

Position Description

Reporting to the Managing Director of Foundation Partnerships, the Director will be responsible for proactively growing and securing new partnerships with leading U.S. private foundations and institutions. The Director will contribute to and implement UNICEF USA’s strategy to grow partnerships with leading U.S. Foundations and will be responsible for achieving aggressive revenue targets and overall Foundation Partnerships team’s annual goals.

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

• Develop, manage and expand grants/grant-based initiatives to effectively leverage partners in support of UNICEF’s work

• Identify external opportunities to leverage the UNICEF brand and programmatic expertise

• Under the team’s leadership, grow projects and relationships that will allow the team to flexibly pursue and diversify high-impact opportunities for increasing support to UNICEF

• Develop and manage 3-4 direct reports toward growth and strengthening partnerships

• Provide guidance and advice to grant managers on grant agreements, sub-awards, and contracts for non-UNICEF implementing partners, scopes of work, budgets, and reporting forms

• Provide oversight and quality assurance to funding proposals and reports being submitted to external partners

• Represent UNICEF USA at meetings and conferences to remain appraised of global development trends and issues and explore new opportunities for engagement.

• Identify and develop new strategic and collaborative funding opportunities/initiatives with current and potential partners.

• Demonstrate and deploy strong knowledge of UNICEF’s global role as it relates to the programmatic work areas defined above, in writing and in person.

• Collaborate with UNICEF USA departments on cross-organizational special projects, and initiatives, and lead special projects, as appropriate.

• Work closely with UNICEF colleagues and work to ensure partnership terms are in compliance with UNICEF processes and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree strongly preferred in international development, international relations, global/public health, public policy/advocacy, economics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience, with a focus on developing and managing complex partnerships with leading U.S./international institutional funding partners and in private foundation grants, cultivation, and management desired, and a demonstrated track record of successfully achieving funding for/administering the large-scale project.

• Knowledge of, and preferably direct experience with, grant-making rules, regulations, and policies of U. S. private foundations as well as federal grant-making institutions; familiarity with current global health/development issues, UN agencies.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, excellent communication, and entrepreneurial thinking. Must be able to formulate strategies and concepts and influence others. Ability to build relationships with diverse individuals, and direct experience engaging with senior-level decision makers and influential individuals in foundations/philanthropy community.

• Significant business development and relationship-building skills, and proven ability to meet revenue targets.

• Direct experience in data and monitoring, technology for development a plus.

• Demonstrated management experience desirable.

• Some travel required, within the U.S. and internationally.

• Must demonstrate UNICEF USA Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org.