The salary for this position is $94,000 - $123,000.
Position Overview
The Director for Clean Shipping will lead the UN Foundationโs strategy on decarbonizing shipping, including working with country, private sector and NGO partners on initiatives related to IMO negotiations, green corridors, clean fuel/energy uptake in the maritime sector, and just and equitable transition for the sector. The Director will work closely with the Senior Director for Ocean and Climate and other members of the department and staff across the UN Foundation, including on policy/advocacy issues, partnerships, fundraising, and staffing UNF leadership on these topics. The Director will also build and manage external partnerships and represent UNF on clean shipping-related issues publicly and privately.
This position is based in Washington, DC with the possibility of remote work if there is an ability to work hours corresponding to key staff and partners.
Essential Functions
Coordinate strategy development for UNF's clean shipping initiative under supervision of the Senior DirectorLead implementation of key aspects of UNFโs shipping decarbonization work, working closely with the Senior Director and other team membersLead key relationships with partners, inside and outside the UN system, on shipping- related activitiesDevelop and implement collaborations and partnerships with governments, civil society, the private sector, and foundations on clean shipping and related issuesManage relationships with contractors and sub-grantees related to clean shipping issues and workplanProvide research and write memos, assessments, briefing documents, talking points, and testimony to support decisions and engagement of UNF leadership on shipping issuesPlan and convene meetings, workshops, and consultations to support the development of UNFโs clean shipping initiativeCoordinate with UNF colleagues to develop and execute on UNFโs communications priorities and goals as appropriateRepresent UNF at external meetings and professional gatherings.Manage grants and contracts, including negotiating with subgrantees and contractors and managing internal processes, working with UNFโs Climate and Environment and finance/contracts teams as needed.Other duties as assigned.Selection Criteria
Benefits & Compensation
For full-time, 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 insurancevision insuranceflexible spending accounts403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contributiongroup term and supplemental life insuranceshort-term disabilitylong-term disabilityhealth club discountscommuter subsidyback-up careemployee assistance programAdditionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.
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