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Sr Electrical Estimator

Ozone Park, NY · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

... and multiple United Nations projects. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent Position ... Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients during preconstruction * Maintain and ...

Sr Electrical Estimator

Ozone Park, NY · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

... and multiple United Nations projects. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent Position ... Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients during preconstruction * Maintain and ...

... the United Nations, Hudson Square, SoHo, NoHo, Greenwich Village, and the Meatpacking District. The candidate should possess strong communication and project management skills and a desire to ...

Electrical BIM Engineer

Ozone Park, NY · On-site

$85K - $130K/yr

... United Nations projects. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent Position Overview The ... Support senior engineers and project managers with design review, technical submittals, and shop ...

Sr Electrical Estimator

Ozone Park, NY · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

... and multiple United Nations projects. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent Position ... Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients during preconstruction * Maintain and ...

Electrical BIM Engineer

Ozone Park, NY · On-site

$85K - $130K/yr

... United Nations projects. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent Position Overview The ... Support senior engineers and project managers with design review, technical submittals, and shop ...

Borough Planner

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

... the United Nations, Hudson Square, SoHo, NoHo, Greenwich Village, and the Meatpacking District. The candidate should possess strong communication and project management skills and a desire to ...

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How much do united nations project management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for united nations project management in the United States is $102,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in United Nations project management, and why are they important?

To thrive in United Nations Project Management, you need a strong background in international development, project planning, and monitoring and evaluation, often supported by a relevant advanced degree and experience in global or humanitarian contexts. Familiarity with UN project management frameworks, results-based management (RBM) tools, and software like MS Project or SAP is typically required. Excellent intercultural communication, negotiation, and leadership skills help build consensus and manage diverse teams effectively. These competencies are crucial for delivering impactful projects that align with UN mandates and operate successfully in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

What is the difference between United Nations Project Management vs International Development Project Coordinator?

AspectUnited Nations Project ManagementInternational Development Project Coordinator
Required CredentialsProject management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2), relevant degreesRelevant degrees in development, project management certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentInternational, NGO, government settings within UN agenciesFieldwork in developing countries, NGOs, government projects
Employer & Industry UsageUnited Nations agencies, international organizationsNGOs, development agencies, international organizations
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

United Nations Project Management involves managing large-scale international projects within UN agencies, often requiring specific certifications and experience in international settings. International Development Project Coordinators focus on implementing development projects on the ground, working closely with local communities and NGOs. While both roles require project management skills and relevant credentials, UN Project Managers typically operate within a broader organizational and policy framework, whereas Development Coordinators are more field-oriented.

What is United Nations project management?

United Nations Project Management refers to the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of projects led or supported by the United Nations. Project managers in this field oversee initiatives aimed at achieving humanitarian, development, or peacekeeping goals, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to UN standards. They work with cross-cultural teams, manage resources, monitor progress, and report on outcomes to stakeholders. This role often involves collaborating with governments, NGOs, and other international organizations.

What are some common challenges faced in United Nations project management roles, and how are they typically addressed?

United Nations Project Managers often navigate complex, multicultural environments and must coordinate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and local communities. Common challenges include managing projects across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with UN protocols, and adapting to rapidly changing circumstances on the ground. These challenges are typically addressed through strong cross-cultural communication skills, rigorous planning and risk assessment, and collaboration with specialized teams to ensure projects remain on track and aligned with the UN’s objectives.
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Infographic showing various United Nations Project Management job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,682 per year, or $49.4 per hour.

Director, Development and Partnerships, UNA-USA

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Washington, DC • On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA), aprogram of the United Nations Foundation, is dedicated to educating, inspiring,and mobilizing Americans across the country to support the principles and vitalwork of the United Nations through a national network of chapters, members,advocates, students, partners, and supporters.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Development and Partnerships leads UNA-USA's fundraising, donorrelations, and partnership strategy to support long-term financialsustainability and advance the organization's mission, visibility, advocacyreach, membership engagement, national programming, and external partnerships.

Working closely with the Executive Director and UN Foundation Development, theDirector builds and manages a pipeline of donors, funders, sponsors, corporatepartners, foundations, civic organizations, educational institutions,coalitions, and other mission-aligned stakeholders. The role designs andexecutes multi-year fundraising plans; oversees campaigns, grants, donorcommunications, events, and strategic partnerships; and coordinates proposals,reporting, internal alignment, and relationship follow-through.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFundraising Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and implement multi-year fundraising plans that meet or exceedrevenue targets
  • Lead annual funds, major gifts, capital campaigns, and special initiativesaligned with UNA-USA priorities and the United Nations Foundation's strategicplan
  • Identify grant opportunities, oversee proposal development, and manage donorreporting
  • Build and maintain relationships with major donors, foundations, andcorporate partners
  • Develop compelling fundraising messages, stewardship plans, and impactreports
  • Provide tools, training, and guidance to strengthen fundraising capacityacross UNA-USA's national chapter network
  • Plan and execute fundraising events that deepen donor engagement
Donor Proposals & Reporting
  • Identify new donor prospects and cultivate long-term relationships
  • Draft and coordinate proposals, sponsorship packages, partnership briefs,donor and partner communications, presentations, reports, and otherdevelopment and partnership materials, incorporating input from relevantUNA-USA and UN Foundation colleagues
  • Maintain accurate records and pipeline activity in Salesforce and otherrelevant systems, including relationship history, proposals, fundingcommitments, agreements, reporting requirements, stewardship activities, andfollow-up actions
  • Produce portfolio reports, dashboards, revenue projections, briefingmaterials, and other analyses to support decision-making, track progress,identify opportunities and risks, and inform relationship strategies
  • Coordinate internal planning for donor and partner engagement activities,events, campaigns, convenings, and related initiatives while maintainingfamiliarity with applicable UN Foundation processes, agreements, andpartnership requirements
  • Design and assess partnership opportunities, including sponsorships, programcollaborations, advocacy engagement, convenings, campaigns, and otherinitiatives, considering mission alignment, audience reach, revenuepotential, implementation requirements, and long-term strategic value
Strategic Engagement
  • Coordinate and facilitate external engagement and development conversationsfor the Executive Director, including preparing briefing materials, managingfollow-up, aligning internal stakeholders, and supporting the advancement ofpriority donor, funder, sponsor, partner, and senior stakeholderrelationships
  • Track relationship history, funding interests, partner priorities, meetingoutcomes, commitments, deadlines, and follow-up actions
  • Lead strategic follow-up and relationship management activities arising fromdonor, funder, sponsor, and partner engagements, ensuring relationships arecoordinated, professional, mission-aligned, and advanced through clear actionplans, accountability, and next steps
UN Foundation Coordination
  • Serve as the primary liaison to UN Foundation Development leadership to aligndonor strategy, prospect engagement, partnership development, portfoliomanagement, and fundraising priorities across UNA-USA and the Foundation
  • Ensure UNA-USA development and partnership activity is consistent with UNFoundation systems, policies, donor engagement norms, and institutionalpriorities
  • Share relevant pipeline, prospect, and relationship information withappropriate UN Foundation colleagues to support alignment and disciplinedrelationship management
Other Duties
  • Attend training sessions provided by UN Foundation development, agreements,finance, operations, and related teams to remain current on policies,procedures, systems, and compliance expectations
  • Support special projects, events, campaigns, convenings, and cross-functionalinitiatives as assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an individual contributor role and does not currently have directsupervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION and/or EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily the requirements listed below are representativeof the education and professional experience required

  • Bachelor’s degree in public policy, international relations, nonprofitmanagement, business, communications, philanthropy, or a related field, orcommensurate professional experience
  • Ten or more years of demonstrated experience in development, fundraising,donor relations, corporate partnerships, foundation relations, sponsorships,strategic partnerships, coalition engagement, external affairs, or nonprofitrevenue generation
  • Demonstrated experience cultivating, coordinating, and supportingrelationships with donors, funders, sponsors, corporate partners,foundations, institutional supporters, or strategic partners
  • Experience developing or coordinating partnerships that advance missionimpact, audience engagement, public visibility, advocacy priorities,convenings, programmatic goals, or revenue objectives
  • Experience managing donor or partner pipelines, including prospect research,cultivation support, proposal coordination, partnership concept development,stewardship, reporting, renewal tracking, and relationship follow-through
  • Experience working closely with senior leaders who serve as primary externalrelationship holders
  • Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and advocacy or engagementplatforms such as EveryAction preferred
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily the requirements listed below are representativeof the required skills and competencies
  • Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to prepareproposals, briefing materials, donor and partner communications,presentations, concept notes, reports, and follow-up correspondence
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to coordinatemultiple internal stakeholders around time-sensitive donor, proposal,sponsorship, and partnership opportunities
  • Strong relationship management skills across donors, sponsors, partners, andother stakeholders
  • Ability to identify and evaluate funding and partnership opportunities basedon alignment with UNA-USA priorities, stakeholder interests, audience reach,r_eputational considerations, and organizational capacity
  • Excellent judgment and discretion in managing sensitive donor, funder,sponsor, partner, and institutional information
  • Ability to work effectively across senior leadership, development, programs,advocacy, membership, communications, finance, agreements, and externalstakeholder groups
  • Ability to advance complex opportunities from concept through execution whilemaintaining clear internal alignment, accountability, and follow-through
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, GoogleDrive, and related collaboration tools
  • Ability to meet regular attendance and punctuality requirements
  • Willingness to travel periodically
  • Commitment to inclusion, collaboration, integrity, and the missions of theUnited Nations Foundation and UNA-USA
WORK ENVIRONMENT

The essential functions of this role will generally be performed in a typicalprofessional office environment with routine use of standard office equipment.Employees are expected to work on-site in accordance with UNF's hybrid workpolicy, which currently requires regular in-office presence.

LOCATION

The United Nations Foundation headquarters is located in Washington, DC. Thisposition follows a hybrid work schedule, with employees expected to work fromthe office three days per week and permitted to work remotely two days per week.

DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

The United Nations Foundation will make reasonable accommodations in compliancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

To be considered for this position, please upload both a resume and coverletter. Applications that do not include both documents will be consideredincomplete and will not be reviewed.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range ofbenefits, including:

  • a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP withHSA)
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
  • group term and supplemental life insurance
  • short-term disability
  • long-term disability
  • back-up care
  • employee assistance program

Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have12 paid holidays, 20 vacationdays, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

The United Nations Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer.

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