SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY WASHINGTON, DC

InterAction's Public Policy and Communication Team is seeking a Senior Director of Public Policy in Washington, DC. The position works closely with the CEO, reports to the Executive Vice President and advises InterAction's senior leadership and serves as a member of the senior leadership team. The Senior Director of Public Policy collaborates with management staff in charting the direction of the organization, assuring its accountability to all constituencies and ensuring its effective operation. The position manages the public policy team. Responsibilities: Provide overall vision and leadership for the public policy program of InterAction. Serve as a member of InterAction's Leadership Team and work closely with Interaction's Vice Presidents, Senior Directors and the Executive Office in leading InterAction. Serve as the primary public policy advisor to the CEO and Executive VP and assist the Executive Office in mobilizing InterAction members to advance InterAction's goals. Engage and work closely with the senior policy leadership of InterAction members in shaping and advancing the community's strategic goals, program and advocacy efforts. Represent InterAction at key meetings with policy makers and stakeholders. As the leader of an InterAction Team, foster team esprit and mentor individual staff members, as well as promoting collaboration with InterAction's other Teams and a "whole of InterAction" approach. Fundraise for priority initiatives and manage grants in a manner which aligns with Interaction's strategic priorities. REQUIRES: At least 10 years professional experience in public policy and government relations; Leadership experience in a coalition environment; Established network of bipartisan relationships with Congress, the administration and other policy stakeholders; Direct Hill or USAID/Administration experience or proven understanding of politics and process surrounding same; Demonstrated understanding of relief and development policy and practice from humanitarian crises to human rights, economic growth, governance and the environment; Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that result in policy change; Appreciation of role of civil society and relief and development NGOs and the challenges they currently face; Experience within an InterAction member organization a plus; Work and ability to function at the CEO level of IA members and with senior government professionals; Experience as a spokesperson; Foundation fund raising and grants management experience; Ability to convene a wide range of actors and build consensus among them; and Solid management track record including demonstrated experience in personnel and budget management. InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits. TO APPLY: Email cover letter and resume to jobapplications@interaction.org. Position is open until filled but applications received prior to June 15 are preferred and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Put "Senior Director Public Policy" on the subject line. Due to the expected volume of interest, only candidates considered will be contacted. All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States (US citizenship or "Green Card"). No phone calls please.