Senior Director, Global Policy and Solutions

TL;DR

Senior Director, Global Policy and Solutions (Public Policy): Leading a global team to develop scalable and high-impact policy solutions for humanitarian crises with an accent on strategic engagement with global policymakers. Focus on bridging the gap between program expertise and policy outputs to drive systemic change and funding reforms.

Location: New York, NY. Must be based in the US and physically in the office at least 3 days a week.

Salary: $200,000 - $225,000

Company

One of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO) helping people devastated by conflict and disaster in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities.

What you will do

• Lead the Global Policy and Solutions team, managing a diverse group of policy experts to ensure cohesive strategies across global markets.
• Develop influence strategies in partnership with the CEO, Leadership Board, and Board of Directors to advance the IRC's profile and funding goals.
• Engage with senior policymakers globally to drive systemic change and identify priority policy windows of opportunity.
• Oversee the development of signature policy products, including annual analyses of conflict and resettlement accelerators.
• Collaborate with Communications and the President's Office to craft high-impact op-eds, speeches, and briefings.
• Mentor the global policy team and uplift diverse policy voices within the organization.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Public Policy, Law, International Relations, or a related field.
• Significant experience working on humanitarian and/or development issues.
• Proven track record of effective engagement in high-level policy forums and with think tanks.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to ideate and solve complex problems.
• Outstanding writing and communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into coherent narratives.
• Location: Must be based in New York, NY, with a requirement to be in-office at least 3 days a week.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive US benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous leave policy: 20-25 paid time off days, 10 sick days, and 10 US holidays.
• 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching.
• Commitment to Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) in both culture and policy solutions.
• Employee Assistance Program providing counseling and care in times of crisis.