The salary range is $120,000 -$202,000.
Position Overview
The Senior Director, Ocean and Climate, leads the Climate & Environment Departmentโs efforts on ocean and climate-related issues, with a particular focus on the decarbonization of the shipping sector. Responsibilities include developing and advancing policy priorities, building and maintaining partnerships, fundraising, and staffing UNF leadership on these topics.
Essential Functions
Oversee the development and execution of all aspects โ from strategy to fundraising to budget management โ of UNFโs ocean and climate work, including a major initiative on shipping decarbonization, partnering closely with the rest of the Climate & Environment team.Build and manage a team of 2-4 staff.Collaborate with members of the Climate & Environment team on related priorities and in exploring new opportunities.Act as the point of contact with key partners, inside and outside the UN, on ocean, shipping decarbonization and climate activities.Develop and maintain collaborations and partnerships with governments, civil society, the private sector, and philanthropy on ocean and climate issues.Provide research and write memos, assessments, briefing documents, talking points, and testimony to support decisions and engagement of UNF leadership.Plan and convene meetings, workshops, and consultations to advance UNFโs ocean and climate efforts.Coordinate with UNF colleagues to develop and execute on UNFโs communications priorities and goals.Represent UNF at outside meetings and professional gatherings.Other duties as assigned.Selection Criteria
Bachelorโs degree or foreign equivalent in climate policy, political science, economics, or related field required.Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience.In-depth familiarity with a range of climate change, environment, shipping, and ocean issues.Self-starter with good judgment; proven ability to drive multiple aspects of projects from inception to implementation within a limited timeframe.Stress tolerance and resilience; a sense of humor; attention to detail; and ability to work with shifting priorities.Ability to develop, maintain, and enjoy effective working relationships with people from diverse organizations or cultures.Ability to build strong, trust-based internal and external working partnerships with internationally diverse stakeholders.Strong skills working in coalitions and teams: collaborator, problem solver, and relationship-builder with strong interpersonal skills.Strong communications, research, and project and event management skills.Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
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 program
Additionally, 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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