Organization Overview

UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental 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 (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF 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 relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop 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 New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.

Position: Senior Associate, Diversity, Racial Equity, and Belonging

Location: Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: The estimated salary range for this role is $60,170 - 72,200. The midpoint for this salary range is $72,200. Actual pay will vary based on varying factors, including but not limited to relevant experience.

Position Description

Reporting to the Vice President, Diversity, Racial Equity, and Belonging (DREB), this position will support the implementation of UNICEF USA’s DREB strategy, including supporting key activities, engaging staff in DREB learning, supporting team operations, and helping to advance a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Key Responsibilities/Outcomes (include But Are Not Limited To)

Program Support: Assist in the planning and execution of DREB initiatives, workshops, and events, ensuring they contribute to a culture of inclusion and equity. Serve as backup to the Vice President, DREB as needed, including at New Hire Orientation sessions.
Data Collection and Reporting: Gather, monitor, analyze, and support reporting on DREB related data including diversity metrics and KPIs, events, workshops, and other initiatives.
Communication: Support the creation and distribution of communications related to DREB initiatives; including preparing concept notes, briefs, reports, and presentations for different audiences.
Capacity Building and Event Planning: Assist in the development, planning, and evaluation of DREB workshops, and materials for staff at all levels. Assist with the planning and curation of org-wide and smaller audience events.
Resource Development: Create and maintain a library of DREB resources, including process guides and templates to promote learning and integration. Keep all resources on-brand and up to date.
Collaboration: Work closely with People and Culture department, including Professional Learning and Leadership Development, Recruitment, and People Operations teams. Support collaboration with other departments to ensure alignment and integration of DREB across UNICEF USA.
Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Design, distribute, and analyze learning and feedback surveys. Support ongoing efforts to enhance organizational culture and practices.
Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the VP of DREB, including, preparing and distributing meeting summaries, scheduling and hosting meetings, processing invoices, and/or any other follow-up tasks as needed. Ensure smooth operation of all DREB-related activities.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a strong project manager, effective collaborator, critical thinker, problem solver, excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills, and effective at building positive relationships across the organization. Additionally, they will have experience working in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional organization supporting a senior leader and high-profile projects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is required.

Experience

Experience in program support, project management, communications, or similar. Minimum of 2 years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion work within a non-profit or international organization is a plus.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and present data effectively.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management tools.
A proactive, highly motivated, self-starter with a solutions-oriented attitude.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
Deep emotional intelligence, strong self-awareness, and active listening skills.
A strong sense of empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
A commitment to anti-racism, equity, inclusion, and belonging work.
Strong passion for DEI work and willingness to learn and grow in this area.
High level of comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Commitment to delivering high quality client service with integrity, responsiveness, and pride.

Must possess current 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. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related 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 peopleandculture@unicefusa.org .

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