- Supports high-profile, high-level relationships with multilateral institutions and collaborating partners, including the United Nations (UN), World Health Organization (WHO), World Economic Forum, and World Heart Federation. Monitors, engages, and participates in key international meetings, including World Health Assembly and regional WHO meetings, as assigned.
- Develops organizational statements for input to the UN policy process, including the preparatory meetings of the U.S. delegation and other regional council meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
- Maintains the American Heart Association's standing and consultative status with the United Nations Economic Social Council by providing annual updates on necessary documentation and reporting.
- Serves as the American Heart Association's representative on the NCD Alliance and develops the Association's strategy for engagement and support, including global partner work in support of relevant supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Develops initiatives and opportunities to build public commitment to CVD and NCD control; to incorporate CVD and other NCDs in U.S. foreign policy and development agendas; and to encourage federal funding for global health. Represents the American Heart Association in U.S.-based global advocacy coalitions (e.g., Global Health Council and the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.
- Advocates for the inclusion of CVD and other chronic diseases in global public health programs and agendas (e.g., Sustainable Development Goals) and on the agendas of multilateral institutions (e.g., G20, World Economic Forum.
- Manages, monitors, and evaluates the creation and release of key resources, including media materials and international policy positions. As assigned, coordinates the creation of reports and research by bilateral and multilateral institutions and research organizations.
- Provides verbal and written updates and briefings on global CVD advocacy issues to the Association's leadership, partners, and funders, as needed. Identifies and helps recruit volunteer experts to advise the American Heart Association's global CVD and NCD advocacy program.
- Collaborate with American Heart Association's Mission Advancement team to develop and mobilize of funds for global advocacy initiatives.
- This position requires the ability to travel domestically and globally up to 25% and maintain a nontraditional work schedule which may involve overnight stays and/or weekends. Valid Passport needed for international travel.
- Bachelor's Degree in public policy, public health, global health, international affairs, or related field is required.
- 8 – 12 years of demonstrated work experience in global health policy, including:
- Understanding of global health issues and systems
- Executive presence and leadership
- Diplomacy and consensus building
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills interacting and engaging across multi-cultural and multilingual audiences and multi-national institutions
- Partnership/coalition engagement and management
- Acumen in diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, simultaneously
- Ability to work within and across teams in pursuit of common goals
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Advanced degree in public policy, public health, global health, international affairs, or related field
- 2-4 years of experience:
- Working in large, matrixed organization
- Funder and fundraising management
- Volunteer engagement
- Fluency in Spanish and/or proficiency in foreign language(s)
- Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That's why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
- Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.
- Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
- Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association's national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
- Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
Global Advocacy Portfolio Lead - Washington, United States - American Heart Association
Description
Overview
Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.
Under the direction of the National Senior Vice President, Federal Advocacy and in close collaboration with multiple departments, the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing the American Heart Association's global advocacy priorities and partnership engagement strategy across international governmental organizations (IGO), global nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and global and domestic coalitions focused on improving cardiovascular health around the world.
Specifically, the Global Advocacy Portfolio Lead works closely with the Office of the CEO and the Advocacy, International Business Development, Marketing and Communications, and Mission Advancement Teams to position the American Heart Association as a leader in global health and advocacy, to build support globally for the control of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and to advocate domestically for new federal policies that support global NCD prevention and control. In this highly matrixed, collaborative role, the Global Advocacy Portfolio Lead exercises the highest levels of tact, diplomacy, and independent judgement in all interactions, including those with high-level partners, and in representing the American Heart Association at global convenings.
This role is located in Washington, D.C. or New York, NY (Home Based is acceptable) .
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.
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Responsibilities
The Global Advocacy Portfolio Lead is responsible for the development and execution of the American Heart Association's global stakeholder engagement and advocacy plan. More specifically, the incumbent:
Qualifications
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Compensation & Benefits
Expected pay range will be $100,000 to $120,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.
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The American Heart Association's 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
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Location US-DC-Washington
Posted Date 2 weeks ago(3/1/2024 10:48 PM)
Requisition ID
Job Category Advocacy
Additional Locations Diversity Distribution Eastern States
Position Type Full Time
Location: DC-Washington