Assistant Director, International Food Assistance Advocacy

Alliance for Children's Rights

Assistant Director role at UNICEF USA focusing on international food assistance advocacy and policy. Engaging with U.S.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Director, Global Policy, to develop and achieve KPIs related to international food assistance advocacy under UNICEF USA’s policy and government affairs strategy.
Assist the Director, Global Policy in cultivating and maintaining effective relationships, including drafting and sharing priority messaging and updates, with U.S. policymakers to influence and advance legislation and funding related to UNICEF USA priorities on international food assistance, including support for UNICEF’s global programs work on nutrition.
Lead engagement with U.S. institutional stakeholders including select NGOs, commodity groups, and/or trade associations on policy initiatives and issues relevant to international food assistance; provide substantive participation, analysis, and information sharing (including across UNICEF USA departments and with UNICEF HQ) in representing UNICEF USA’s positions and partnerships (e.g. Child Nutrition Fund) externally with relevant partners, public interest groups, coalitions, and other organizations at working groups, partner meetings and events.
Lead in tracking and assessing tailored approaches to engage key legislators and advocate for international food assistance that help deliver impact for children, including appropriations and authorization legislation (e.g. the Farm Bill) and amendments; developing new legislative ideas; and making recommendations on UNICEF USA’s policy agenda.
In partnership with UNICEF’s Public Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Division (PPR), support organization of, and participate in as needed, Congressional staff-level meetings and other events; assist in strategizing and preparing briefing notes and other materials, including for senior UNICEF USA and UNICEF leaders and stakeholders (e.g., staff, grassroots, partners), including for meetings at key points in the agricultural appropriations process and at other points in which UNICEF presence can advance policy and/or funding outcomes.
In partnership with the Public Affairs team, assist in seeking/securing opportunities to engage on UNICEF USA’s priorities and positions with key policymakers, both inside and outside the beltway, through support for grassroots events and strategic engagement with think tanks and research institutions to ensure UNICEF USA’s position is clearly voiced in spaces that reinforce UNICEF USA as the premier partner in advocacy for children worldwide.
Provide support for a range of advocacy events, including with UNICEF, and support trainings with both internal and external audiences (in person and virtually). Collaborate across teams to draft content and socialize importance of UNICEF’s role in carrying out effective U.S. international food assistance for internal and external audiences.
Contribute to the Global Policy and Public Affairs department’s operational and strategic planning and evaluation processes including through administrative tasks like monitoring and reporting of federal lobbying efforts in Quorum.
Remain attuned to political dynamics, sensitivities, and happenings related to key Congressional committees of jurisdiction.
Backstop other team members in support of collaborative strategy development and execution.
Support other duties and initiatives as assigned. All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
A minimum of 6 years of related experience in foreign and/or federal policy and legislative affairs, issue-advocacy work, and/or civic engagement, with strong preference.
Experience working on Capitol Hill on the agriculture/food security portfolio, with working knowledge of U.S. foreign assistance.
Knowledge and experience in the legislative process and familiarity in grassroots and grasstops advocacy. Understanding of international development, humanitarian, and food assistance.
Must be highly organized and possess strong critical thinking skills.
Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with demonstrated ability to compile, organize, and analyze data.
Must be a proficient internet researcher and in Microsoft Office (Outlook- 2010 preferred, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); experience with BBCRM, Quorum, and other CRM/ stakeholder mapping and engagement tools is a plus; social media networking skills/experience a plus.
Excellent writing and presentation skills and strong public speaking skills required.
Strategic communications background and/or experience developing/editing tailored content for various audiences on a variety of platforms preferred.
Must be an excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, relationship building/management skills, and collaborative approach.
Must possess strong ability to both work well across teams and independently while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Ability to be flexible, resourceful, and demonstrate resilience under pressure while remaining results-focused.
Ability to consistently prioritize, apply sound judgment, work autonomously with attention to detail, make responsible decisions, and exercise discretion including considerations for data maintenance and privacy.
Knowledge of UNICEF's programs is a plus.
Must share a strong commitment to international humanitarian relief and embrace the mission of UNICEF USA.
Master’s degree in public policy, public affairs, international relations, political science, or related field preferred.
Experience overseas in settings where UNICEF works.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Assist the Director, Global Policy, to develop and achieve KPIs related to international food assistance advocacy under UNICEF USA’s policy and government affairs strategy.
Assist the Director, Global Policy in cultivating and maintaining effective relationships, including drafting and sharing priority messaging and updates, with U.S. policymakers to influence and advance legislation and funding related to UNICEF USA priorities on international food assistance, including support for UNICEF’s global programs work on nutrition.
Lead engagement with U.S. institutional stakeholders including select NGOs, commodity groups, and/or trade associations on policy initiatives and issues relevant to international food assistance; provide substantive participation, analysis, and information sharing (including across UNICEF USA departments and with UNICEF HQ) in representing UNICEF USA’s positions and partnerships (e.g. Child Nutrition Fund) externally with relevant partners, public interest groups, coalitions, and other organizations at working groups, partner meetings and events.
Lead in tracking and assessing tailored approaches to engage key legislators and advocate for international food assistance that help deliver impact for children, including appropriations and authorization legislation (e.g. the Farm Bill) and amendments; developing new legislative ideas; and making recommendations on UNICEF USA’s policy agenda.
In partnership with UNICEF’s Public Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Division (PPR), support organization of, and participate in as needed, Congressional staff-level meetings and other events; assist in strategizing and preparing briefing notes and other materials, including for senior UNICEF USA and UNICEF leaders and stakeholders (e.g., staff, grassroots, partners), including for meetings at key points in the agricultural appropriations process and at other points in which UNICEF presence can advance policy and/or funding outcomes.
In partnership with the Public Affairs team, assist in seeking/securing opportunities to engage on UNICEF USA’s priorities and positions with key policymakers, both inside and outside the beltway, through support for grassroots events and strategic engagement with think tanks and research institutions to ensure UNICEF USA’s position is clearly voiced in spaces that reinforce UNICEF USA as the premier partner in advocacy for children worldwide.
Provide support for a range of advocacy events, including with UNICEF, and support trainings with both internal and external audiences (in person and virtually). Collaborate across teams to draft content and socialize importance of UNICEF’s role in carrying out effective U.S. international food assistance for internal and external audiences.
Contribute to the Global Policy and Public Affairs department’s operational and strategic planning and evaluation processes including through administrative tasks like monitoring and reporting of federal lobbying efforts in Quorum.
Remain attuned to political dynamics, sensitivities, and happenings related to key Congressional committees of jurisdiction.
Backstop other team members in support of collaborative strategy development and execution.
Support other duties and initiatives as assigned. All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
A minimum of 6 years of related experience in foreign and/or federal policy and legislative affairs, issue-advocacy work, and/or civic engagement, with strong preference.
Experience working on Capitol Hill on the agriculture/food security portfolio, with working knowledge of U.S. foreign assistance.
Knowledge and experience in the legislative process and familiarity in grassroots and grasstops advocacy. Understanding of international development, humanitarian, and food assistance.
Must be highly organized and possess strong critical thinking skills.
Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with demonstrated ability to compile, organize, and analyze data.
Must be a proficient internet researcher and in Microsoft Office (Outlook- 2010 preferred, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); experience with BBCRM, Quorum, and other CRM/ stakeholder mapping and engagement tools is a plus; social media networking skills/experience a plus.
Excellent writing and presentation skills and strong public speaking skills required.
Strategic communications background and/or experience developing/editing tailored content for various audiences on a variety of platforms preferred.
Must be an excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, relationship building/management skills, and collaborative approach.
Must possess strong ability to both work well across teams and independently while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Ability to be flexible, resourceful, and demonstrate resilience under pressure while remaining results-focused.
Ability to consistently prioritize, apply sound judgment, work autonomously with attention to detail, make responsible decisions, and exercise discretion including considerations for data maintenance and privacy.
Knowledge of UNICEF's programs is a plus.
Must share a strong commitment to international humanitarian relief and embrace the mission of UNICEF USA.
Master’s degree in public policy, public affairs, international relations, political science, or related field preferred.
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Hard Skills & Tools

foreign policylegislative affairsissue advocacycivic engagementagriculture policyfood securitydata analysisstrategic communicationsinternet researchcontent development

Soft Skills

organizational skillscritical thinkinganalytical skillsdetail-orientedself-motivatedpublic speakinginterpersonal skillsrelationship managementcollaborationflexibility

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree in public policyMaster's degree in international relationsMaster's degree in political science