Director, Adaptation & Resilience
Quick answer
The United Nations Foundation is hiring a senior Director, Adaptation & Resilience (Washington, DC) with a salary range of $101,000 to $135,000 to lead the execution of the UN Foundation’s adaptation and resilience strategy.
- Role
- Director, Adaptation & Resilience
- Organization
- The United Nations Foundation
- Location
- Washington, DC 20006, USA
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $101,000 to $135,000
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Director, Adaptation & Resilience works directly with the senior leadership of the Climate & Environment team to develop and advance the UN Foundation’s adaptation and resilience strategy.
What you'll do
- Lead the execution of UNF’s adaptation and resilience strategy
- Shape and coordinate UNF’s adaptation and resilience engagement across key international forums
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for UNF’s Adaptation Campaign Hub
- Serve as a principal point of contact for key partners
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy
- Identify, establish, and strengthen collaborations with governments, civil society organizations, private-sector entities, and philanthropic foundations
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in climate policy, political science, economics, environmental studies, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in climate policy, adaptation, resilience, or closely related fields
- Advanced knowledge of climate change, adaptation, and resilience policy
- Experience developing and implementing strategies and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research and policy analysis skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403b retirement savings plan, group term and supplemental life insurance, short-term and 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, DC 20006, USA.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $101,000 to $135,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 10 years of experience in climate policy, and excellent communication and research skills.
How do I apply?
To apply, please upload both a resume and cover letter.
Is the job remote?
The job is hybrid, with regular in-office presence required.
How to apply
Apply directly on The United Nations Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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