Executive Director – USA

Co-winner of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) works in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster in 60 countries. For more than 40 years, our experts have worked tirelessly alongside people with disabilities and marginalized communities to help them meet their basic needs, improve their living conditions, and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Founded in 1982, the HI Network now has more than 5,000 staff worldwide. Eight national associations, based in Belgium, Canada, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, provide overall support for our global activities.

Our programs reduce and address the consequences of disabling accidents and diseases; clear landmines and unexploded ordnance and prevent related accidents through education; respond quickly and effectively to natural and civil disasters in order to limit serious and permanent injustices and assist survivors with social and economic reintegration; and advocate for the universal recognition of the rights of people with disabilities through national planning and advocacy and for the elimination of landmines and cluster munitions.

Humanity & Inclusion (U.S.) is an independent U.S.-based affiliate of the HI Federation, headquartered in Lyon, France. Humanity & Inclusion (U.S.) has an office in Silver Spring, Maryland and a staff of 16. Our mission is to support the work of the HI Network by mobilizing both private and public financial support, representing Humanity & Inclusion with national and international institutions based in the U.S., raising the organization’s profile and advocating for policies integral to our mission, including U.S. accession to the anti-personnel landmine, cluster munition and rights for people with disabilities treaties.

The interdependence between HI US and the HI Federation is reflected in the dual-line reporting of the US Executive Director, who is jointly recruited and assessed by the President of the HI US Board of Directors and the Global Managing Director of the HI Federation.

Elements of the job :

• Resource Acquisition – work closely with HI US board, staff and Federation staff in the development and implementation of fundraising activities aimed at the identification, cultivation and stewardship of major donors, as well as expanding the scale of the planned giving program. Oversee the continued growth of the portfolio of US Government grants and contracts, as well as identify new fundraising opportunities that will provide a steady stream of revenue to the organization.
• Advocacy, communications and public relations – serve as the primary spokesperson for HI US, advocating for the mission and work of the organization, building relationships with stakeholders critical to the success of HI. Represent the organization with the US government and in national and international forums , media and networks to enhance the visibility, image, influence and impact of HI US and the HI Network.
• Governance – work closely with the HI US Board to fulfill the mission of HI both in the US andglobally, and support to the board in its fiduciary oversight role assuring that sound policies andmanagement practices are in place and that collaboration with the Federation is productive andcollegial.
• Financial management – ensure that HI US financial resources are wisely managed; manage theannual budget process and assure compliance with all financial management and accountingrelated policies.
• Staff and operations – Provide oversight of internal operations including staff management, aswell as other operational elements (financial, legal, IT, facilities) guided by best practices,efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Travel requirements – Several trips per year to Lyon, France are anticipated, as well as one or twofield visits. Some domestic travel may be required.