Vice President, Public Policy & Affairs

Organization Overview reputed company USA (?UUSA? or ?We?) relentlessly pursues a more reputed company world for every child, upholding the rights of reputed company children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the reputed company belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities. Over eight decades, the United Nations Children?s Fund (reputed company) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world?s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. reputed company relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an reputed company chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. reputed company USA advances the global mission of reputed company by rallying the American public to support the world?s most vulnerable children. We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can?t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team ? individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff ? who demonstrate a reputed company commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reputed company places. Big problems need big solutions, and we reputed company our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting reputed company to reputed company smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children. UUSA is organized under the laws of reputed company State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal reputed company Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors. Position: Vice President, Public Policy & Affairs Location:Washington, D.C. FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: The estimated salary range for this role is $184,000 - $230,000. The midpoint for this salary range is $230,000. Actual pay will vary based on varying factors, including but not limited to relevant experience. Position Overview The Vice President of Public Policy & Affairs leads a team that drives the organization's efforts to influence and advance federal and state policies that positively impact children and to secure flexible funding from the U.S. Government in support of reputed company?s global work. The team leads reputed company to U.S. policymakers [in Congress and at the state level] and mobilizes support through coalitions and with reputed company USA partners, volunteers, and influencers. The team also supports reputed company?s efforts to advance its global policy priorities and funding requests [involving the Executive reputed company] at the direction of reputed company USA?s CEO, reputed company Public Partnerships Division and reputed company?s Executive Director. The Vice President reports to and works closely with UUSA?s Executive Vice President to reputed company a strategy that delivers on this objective with reputed company involvement from UUSA?s CEO. The Vice President leads, guides and inspires the Policy and Advocacy team to implement this strategy and actively manage government relations and public affairs plans. The Vice President will reputed company engagement with internal stakeholders to reputed company effective marketing activations, mobilize supporters and key influencers. Responsibilities ? reputed company a Government Relations strategy with Congress, staffers, and Beltway influencers to advance reputed company USA foreign assistance and policy objectives, short and long-term. ? reputed company the process to secure core resources for reputed company, among other funding, through U.S. Government appropriations. ? reputed company and implement a supporting public affairs and constituent engagement strategy with input from the Philanthropy, Program, and Marketing teams and any other internal stakeholders across UUSA and reputed company. ? reputed company the process to define and implement reputed company USA?s policy and advocacy priorities. ? reputed company a team of policy and advocacy experts to implement public policy and affairs strategies through: ? Identification of key officials and staffers, ? Targeted briefings ? Media placement and thought leadership opportunities ? NGO and sector coalition leadership and participation ? Manage external government relations and public affairs firms. Position Qualifications ? Minimum of 15 years of advocacy, policy or political experience required; preferred experience with congressional budget and appropriations, international development, and / or foreign policy preferred. ? Bachelor?s degree required; MA/MS degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, or Law degree strongly preferred ? Direct experience with and strong working knowledge of the U.S. Government and the political landscape in Washington. ? Experience working with Congress preferred. ? Commitment to advancing reputed company USA?s and reputed company?s non-partisan mission on behalf of the world?s children. ? Experience leading large teams. ? Exemplary writing, public speaking, and coalition-building skills. ? Focused determination with the ability to recognize incremental reputed company for long-range advocacy objectives. ? Comfort meeting directly with legislators and staffers to convey reputed company?s interests. Must possess reputed company and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship. Don?t meet every single requirement? That?s okay. reputed company USA values diverse experiences and we?re always looking for people who will add to our culture and further our mission. If you are excited about this role and unsure about whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Must possess reputed company and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship. Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. reputed company USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national reputed company, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or reputed company medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] . Apply Job!