Director of Global Partnerships

PAX sapiens; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 vacation days

8 holidays

10 sick days

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work model

Professional development funds

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PAX sapiens seeks a Director of External Engagement to lead global partnerships, oversee grantmaking, development and fundraising, and manage government engagement. The role reports to the COO and oversees a team delivering program goals in a hybrid DC-based setting.

The ideal candidate will drive cross‑functional collaboration, build strategic partnerships with donors and institutions, and ensure compliance with applicable laws while advancing PAX's mission for human security and sustainable

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or 10+ years of equivalent experience in international relations or nonprofit management.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in international relations or social impact work in nonprofit/government/private sector roles.
• Familiarity with key donors, US government entities, and international organizations working in peacebuilding and crisis management.
• History of developing or managing a fundraising strategy for social impact organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of philanthropic consortia advancing PAX's issue areas.
• Identify external donors and design grants with program staff.
• Engage with government, foundations, and private donors to secure funding.
• Lead staff and contractors to deliver program goals.
• Develop budgets and manage staff to achieve program objectives.
• Build partnerships with government officials and multilateral institutions.
• Ensure compliance with US and global laws and regulations.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Cross-cultural relationship building

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Inclusion and workplace culture

Education

Graduate degree in international relations / nonprofit management

Job description

Director of Global Partnerships

Organization Summary:

PAX sapiens is on a mission to prevent predictable global catastrophes. We use direct grantmaking and coordination tools such as convenings, conferences, and information sharing systems to advance human security and sustainable peace. In support of our mission, our focus areas include strengthening global systems for pandemic prevention, preventing nuclear war, and promoting better US-Chinese relationships in global fora specifically. We focus on hiring talented and impact-driven professionals who are passionate about driving positive change.

Primary Role:

The Director of External Engagement will drive PAX's partnerships and external relations work including the creation of philanthropic partnerships advancing PAX's mission and working with PAX program teams to oversee PAX's grantmaking work, support development and fundraising, and manage government engagement. The Director of External Engagement will establish global partnerships and help drive impact while working with our legal and compliance team to ensure that PAX external engagement complies with relevant laws. The Director of External Engagement will work to build and manage a team that will deliver these collective goals, and plan and execute budgets and activities that deliver the program goals.

Reports to:

COO

Job Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation:

The hiring range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 annually.

Benefits:

• 15 paid vacation days a year
• 8 paid holidays
• 10 days paid annual sick leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefit options for employees and family members
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work from Home/ In-office schedule
• Professional Development Funds
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance

Location:

This position is located at the PAX sapiens office in Washington, DC. The PAX office operates on a hybrid in-office/work from home model with Tuesdays and Thursdays in-office.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supporting the creation of philanthropic consortia advancing PAX's issue areas of focus

• Identify and engage with other donors interested in the same issues that PAX works on and facilitate cooperative systems of mutual support.

Grants strategy

• Work with PAX program staff to manage the identification of grantees and design grants for impact.
• Work with PAX administrative staff to oversee the execution and monitoring of grant agreements.

Development

• Work with the program teams to identify external government, foundation, and private donors who may be interested in supporting PAX work.
• Manage staff and contractors to support program teams in successful application and engagement with funders

Institutional engagement

• Develop a strategy and track PAX engagement with government officials and multilateral institutions in the United States and internationally to reduce the risk of cross-program friction and maximize potential impact.
• Build partnerships with key private sector institutions and industries as relevant to PAX mission and ambition
• Work with the compliance office of PAX to ensure compliance with U.S. and global laws and regulations (including lobbying, Foreign Agents, etc.).

Cross-functional leadership

• Support other cross-functional efforts contributing to organizational health, sustainability, and growth, contributing to planning processes, regular management and ad hoc initiatives.
• Work with other senior leaders to build and position the PAX sapiens DC office in line with the organization’s mission and ambitions.
• Program administration
• Develop and manage annual budgets sufficient to deliver the goals of the program.
• Develop and manage a staff and set of contractors sufficient to deliver the goals of the program.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Competences:

Education & Experience

• Graduate degree in international relations, nonprofit management, or other relevant topic or at least 10 years of experience in military, government, or organizational roles that demonstrate equivalent skills and capacities.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in international relations or social impact work in the nonprofit sector, in government, or in private sector government engagement roles.
• Demonstrated expert-level familiarity with the key donors, US government entities, and nonprofit organizations working in peacebuilding, crisis management, and negotiation work.
• History of developing or managing a successful fundraising strategy for organizations working on social impact.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of the key stakeholders working on conflict risk and risk reduction including donors, government agencies, and international organizations with a concentration on US, European, and East Asian actors.
• Understanding of strategic partnership building an the ability to execute strategic and goal-oriented engagement through finding true win-win partnerships with external actors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively across cultures, time zones, and geographically distributed teams.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and mission-driven workplace culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in nonprofit organizations, mission-driven organizations, or international organizations.
• Experience working with geographically distributed or international teams.
• Mandarin language proficiency is a strong plus. German and/or Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Physical Work Demands:

• Able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs regularly.

At PAX sapiens, we celebrate diversity and welcome its benefits and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.