Director, Communications and Partnerships, Family Planning 2030

The salary for this position is $103,000 to $134,000

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

As a strategic partner of the United Nations, the United Nations Foundation brings together fresh thinking and diverse voices around innovative ideas to drive progress and tackle problems. Sometimes we work behind-the-scenes, shaping negotiations and connecting experts, advocates and decision-makers. Other times we drive public awareness and involvement through communications, campaigns, and convenings. Over the years we’ve developed a diverse and dynamic portfolio of capabilities, tools, and platforms to help the UN build a better world for everyone, everywhere.

FP2030 is the only global partnership dedicated exclusively to advancing rights-based family planning. The partnership brings together governments, civil society, multilaterals, donors, the private sector, and other stakeholders to expand access to voluntary, rights-based family planning information and services. By situating family planning at the intersection of global health, development, and gender equality agendas, FP2030 works to support the rights of women and girls to decide freely and for themselves whether, when, and how many children to have. FP2030 also serves as a platform for convening, coordination, information sharing, and collective action across the broader sexual and reproductive health and rights community. FP2030 is hosted by the UN Foundation based in Washington, DC.

JOB SUMMARY

The Communication and Partnership (C&P) Director is a senior member of the FP2030 Executive Team based at the UN Foundation (UNF). FP2030 is in the process of finalizing a new strategy and the C&P Director will lead in shaping and executing the communications strategy for the globally connected and country driven partnership and will oversee the quality of internal and external communications. He/she reports to FP2030’s Executive Director and will work very closely with the Chief Operating Officer and key leaders and managers across the country and program portfolios. The Director will serve as a shared resource for internal and external partners, as well as within the Global Communications and Engagement team at UNF.

The ideal candidate is an experienced communications professional with a proven track record of building and executing successful, global and country communications strategies and campaigns to drive growth and increase community engagement to accelerate impact. The candidate will also oversee the communications aspects of FP2030’s: “Made Possible by Family Planning” to raise more funding, spark new leadership and voices, and ignite new momentum to ensure rights-based family planning for all people everywhere.

The Communication and Partnership Director will work closely with the Executive Director and the leadership team to elevate our new strategy and advance strategic priorities, expand the reach of our brand and positioning, strengthen message alignment and support fundraising. The Director will develop a top-notch communication strategy and strategic positioning for FP2030 at the upcoming events ensuring strategic positioning and clarity of messages. FP2030 is also updating our website, and this position will oversee the critical changes needed for future fit and ensure a quality website that reflects FP2030 principles and values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is user friendly to share resources, tools and information in multiple languages across the globe.

This position is full-time, one-year term, benefits eligible, with possibility of extension. This role can be based in Washington, D.C. (hybrid schedule) or in the UK, remote.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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
• Work in close collaboration with partners to proactively identify strategic media relations opportunities and respond to media inquiries
• Oversee development of content for communications materials such as op-eds, press releases, fact sheets, talking points, and event briefings as needed
• Coordinate with the UN Foundation Global Communications & Engagement team to ensure incorporation of FP2030 events, materials and messaging across UN Foundation channels as appropriate

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Director of Communications and Partnerships, FP2030, is not a supervisory role.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION and/or EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of family planning, global health, and reproductive health, with established relationships or networks within the sexual and reproductive health community
• A keen sense of working in collaborative initiatives/partnerships and with experience soliciting and channeling input from a broad set of stakeholders
• Adept at managing processes to successfully incorporate relevant inputs while adhering to product schedule and quality standards
• Exceptional managerial and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage partnerships, staff, and consultants
• Excellent writing, editing, interpersonal, and oral communications skills
• Knowledge of strategy and implementation of new media skills including blogging, social networking and tapping online news outlets
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making and project management skills
• French and/or Spanish language skills desirable but not required
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities
• Ability to travel internationally as needed

DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

The United National Foundation will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

It is required you upload your resume and a cover letter for this position. Your application will be considered incomplete without these items. Please note that we cannot consider your application without a resume and cover letter submission.

BENEFITS AND 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
• back-up care
• employee 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.

The United Nations Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer