Director, Clean Shipping, Ocean and Climate The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $131,000 (USD).
Overview The Director for Clean Shipping will lead the UN Foundation’s 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.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Essential Functions
Coordinate strategy development for UNF's clean shipping initiative under supervision of the Senior Director
Lead implementation of key aspects of UNF’s shipping decarbonization work, working closely with the Senior Director and other team members
Lead key relationships with partners, inside and outside the UN system, on shipping-related activities
Develop and implement collaborations and partnerships with governments, civil society, the private sector, and foundations on clean shipping and related issues
Manage relationships with contractors and sub-grantees related to clean shipping issues and workplan
Provide research and write memos, assessments, briefing documents, talking points, and testimony to support decisions and engagement of UNF leadership on shipping issues
Plan and convene meetings, workshops, and consultations to support the development of UNF’s clean shipping initiative
Coordinate with UNF colleagues to develop and execute on UNF’s communications priorities and goals as appropriate
Represent UNF at external meetings and professional gatherings
Manage grants and contracts, including negotiating with subgrantees and contractors and managing internal processes, working with UNF’s Climate and Environment and finance/contracts teams as needed
Other duties as assigned
Selection Criteria
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in climate policy, political science, economics, or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
In-depth familiarity with a range of shipping and climate change issues, forums, and actors
Strategic thinker with proven ability to take ideas into action with a range of partners
Self-starter with good judgment; proven ability to drive multiple aspects of projects from inception to implementation within a limited timeframe
Creative thinker and problem solver eager to build new initiatives and partnerships
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, relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills
Strong communications, research, and project and event management skills
Willingness to travel at least 30%
Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy
Benefits & Compensation
For full-time, U.S. 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 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
commuter subsidy
back-up care
employee assistance program
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