Senior Director, Humanitarian Policy, Advocacy & External Engagement
Quick answer
World Vision is hiring a Senior Director, Humanitarian Policy, Advocacy & External Engagement in New York, NY, USA, with a salary range of $117,075 - $156,100.
- Role
- Senior Director, Humanitarian Policy, Advocacy & External Engagement
- Organization
- World Vision
- Location
- New York, NY, United States of America
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $117,075 - $156,100
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
As Senior Director, Humanitarian Policy, Advocacy & External Engagement, you will lead World Vision's humanitarian policy, advocacy, and external engagement agenda, ensuring that the World Vision Partnership is well represented, influential, and connected within global humanitarian decision-making processes.
What you'll do
- Lead World Vision's humanitarian policy, advocacy, and external engagement agenda
- Provide strategic direction in identifying priorities, stakeholders, forums, and key moments for engagement
- Act as a critical bridge between Disaster Management and Advocacy & External Engagement
- Ensure alignment of humanitarian advocacy and external engagement priorities across the Partnership
- Connect global policy and influencing efforts with operational realities
- Advise senior leaders on emerging humanitarian trends, risks, opportunities, and strategic positioning
What it takes
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in humanitarian action, policy, advocacy, partnerships or related fields
- Substantial field-based humanitarian experience, including exposure to large-scale emergencies and humanitarian coordination mechanisms
- Postgraduate degree in international relations, international development, humanitarian affairs, public policy, law, political science or a related field
- In-depth understanding of the global humanitarian system, including humanitarian coordination architecture, reform processes, humanitarian principles, International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and relevant frameworks and standards
- Strong knowledge of humanitarian diplomacy, multilateral processes and policy influencing, including engagement with the United Nations system, Member States and intergovernmental bodies
- Proven ability to analyse complex humanitarian, political and policy issues and translate evidence into clear, persuasive and actionable recommendations for senior leaders and external stakeholders
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in New York, NY, United States of America.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $117,075 - $156,100.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, substantial field-based humanitarian experience, and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field.
How do I apply?
Apply online by the closing date of October 12, 2026.
What is the work schedule?
The work schedule is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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