Director, Communications and Partnerships, Family Planning 2030 at United Nations Foundation | USA | $103K/yr – $134K/yr

United Nations Foundation

Director, Communications and Partnerships, Family Planning 2030

USA (Hybrid)

$103K/yr – $134K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive FP2030’s communications and partnerships efforts by shaping strategy, branding, and external engagement to advance family planning priorities.

Must-have: 8+ years in global communications strategy with country-level experience.
Lead development of FP2030’s integrated communications strategy and annual work plan.
Strong cross-functional leadership and external partnerships to raise FP2030’s credibility.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provide strategic counsel to FP2030 leadership on messaging and external positioning, including the executive director, COO, portfolio and program directors, and UNF Communication team
Shape and influence FP2030’s strategic narrative with senior country leadership, including ministers and government stakeholders, while positioning the organization as a trusted and authoritative voice among key global partners, multilateral institutions, and major funders (e.g., World Bank/GFF, UNFPA, RHSC)
Oversee development of an integrated communications strategy and an annual work plan that positions FP2030 to achieve the partnership’s strategic priorities
Oversee FP2030’s brand, organizational voice, and visual identity. Define organization-wide messaging, develop tailored narratives for specific audiences, and provide guidance and oversight to ensure alignment and consistency with FP2030’s core messaging across a range of outward-facing materials. Work collaboratively with other team leads, as well as regional communications officers, to develop language and messaging that connects FP2030’s core messaging with team specific needs
Lead communications and thought leadership strategy that elevates FP2030’s brand, increases its reach, and further establishes expertise and credibility
Oversee the changes to FP2030’s website to ensure future fit to meet the needs of a country led, regionally managed and globally connected partnership
Manage communications team members, budget, vendors, and a large and wide-ranging project portfolio
Represent FP2030 at meetings, conferences, and events focused on family planning issues as needed and oversee FP2030’s visibility through high impact events and leadership visibility
Provides creative direction and oversee production and launch of FP2030’s signature publication, the annual progress report, a compelling report on the progress of contraceptive use, the success of commitments as well as the impact of FP2030’s partnerships
Develop and manage strong relationships with external partners to facilitate their strategic engagement with FP2030’s platforms, channels, and messaging

Requirements

Master’s degree in communications, journalism, international affairs, global health, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience
8 or more years of experience in communications strategy, including work on global and country-level issues

Nice To Have

French and/or Spanish language skills desirable but not required

Benefits

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
short-term disability
long-term disability
back-up care
employee assistance program

United Nations Foundation

Since 1998, the United Nations Foundation has built novel innovations and partnerships to support the United Nations and help solve global problems at scale. We are an independent charitable organization, created to work closely with the UN to address humanity’s greatest challenges and drive global progress. Join us at www.unfoundation.org.

Founded in 1998

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

488 employees (49 in marketing)

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