The United Nations Foundation (UN Foundation) is currently recruiting professionals for a range of career opportunities supporting global health, international development, grantmaking, advocacy, finance, partnerships and organizational operations.
The available positions are primarily based in Washington, D.C., USA, with several roles offering hybrid working arrangements. The latest vacancy listed is the Senior Director, Grantmaking Strategy, a full-time leadership position focused on strengthening the Foundation’s grantmaking practice and advancing high-impact philanthropic strategies.
The recruitment drive provides opportunities for experienced professionals interested in working at the intersection of the United Nations, global development, public health, advocacy and nonprofit management.
United Nations Foundation Career Opportunities
The United Nations Foundation is an independent organization working to support the United Nations and mobilize partnerships, resources and advocacy around major global challenges.
According to the vacancy information, the Foundation currently has nine career opportunities listed across areas including grantmaking, finance, global health, advocacy, partnerships, workplace operations, executive support and accounting.
Current and recent vacancies include:
- Senior Director, Grantmaking Strategy
- Senior Manager, Finance and Grants, Family Planning 2030
- Manager, Workplace Environment & Experience
- Director, Development and Partnerships, UNA-USA
- Senior Associate, Global Health
- Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnership, Global Health Advocacy
- Manager, Grassroots Advocacy, Global Health Advocacy
- Executive Assistant to the Vice President, People & Culture
- Senior Accountant, General Ledger, Finance
These positions cover a broad range of professional backgrounds and provide opportunities for candidates with experience in international development, global health, fundraising, finance, advocacy, management and nonprofit operations.
Senior Director, Grantmaking Strategy
The newest vacancy is the Senior Director, Grantmaking Strategy, a full-time role based in Washington, D.C.
The position is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Foundation’s grantmaking practice. The successful candidate will help ensure that grantmaking remains aligned with the organization’s mission and values while supporting creativity, strategic thinking and high-impact results.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Designing and developing new grantmaking instruments.
- Strengthening collaboration across teams.
- Building organizational grantmaking capabilities.
- Developing processes and standards for effective grantmaking.
- Supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning.
- Training teams to implement high-quality grantmaking approaches.
- Contributing to strategic decisions around philanthropic investments.
This opportunity may appeal particularly to senior professionals with substantial experience in philanthropy, grants management, international development or nonprofit strategy.
Global Health and Family Planning Opportunities
The United Nations Foundation also has opportunities connected to global health and Family Planning 2030 (FP2030).
The Senior Manager, Finance and Grants, Family Planning 2030 position supports the financial and grant-related functions of a global partnership focused on ensuring that women and girls can make informed choices about contraception and live healthy lives.
The role is based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid working arrangement.
Another opportunity is the Senior Associate, Global Health, which focuses on the Foundation’s work in pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, as well as malaria advocacy, communications and policy.
The position involves research, writing, project management, stakeholder engagement and convening activities. Candidates may work with governments, multilateral organizations, academic institutions, philanthropic partners and civil society organizations.
Global Health Advocacy and Partnerships
Professionals with experience in advocacy, fundraising and external relations can also explore the Director, Corporate & Foundation Partnership, Global Health Advocacy opportunity.
The role supports the Foundation’s global health advocacy work and involves engagement with corporate and philanthropic partners.
The Foundation’s global health advocacy portfolio includes initiatives focused on immunization, malaria elimination and broader U.S. engagement and investment in global health.
The Manager, Grassroots Advocacy, Global Health Advocacy role provides another opportunity for candidates experienced in campaign engagement, volunteer management, advocacy and partnership development.
The successful candidate would support grassroots engagement, recruit and develop volunteer activists, manage partnerships and contribute to advocacy campaigns.
UNA-USA Development and Partnerships Role
The Director, Development and Partnerships, UNA-USA is another senior-level opportunity based in Washington, D.C.
The position focuses on fundraising, donor relations and partnership development to support the long-term sustainability of UNA-USA.
Responsibilities include developing relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, sponsors, civic organizations, educational institutions and other stakeholders.
Professionals with strong fundraising, development, partnership-building and relationship-management experience may find this opportunity particularly relevant.
Finance, Administration and Operations Careers
The Foundation is also recruiting professionals for operational and financial positions.
The Manager, Workplace Environment & Experience is responsible for supporting daily workplace operations, administrative procedures, resource management, vendor relationships and office policies.
The Senior Accountant, General Ledger, Finance position focuses on accounting responsibilities including account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger and supporting audit preparation.
For candidates with executive administration experience, the Executive Assistant to the Vice President, People & Culture role provides an opportunity to support senior leadership while contributing to organizational administration and planning.
Who Should Apply?
The United Nations Foundation’s vacancies are aimed at professionals with relevant experience in their respective fields. Depending on the position, suitable applicants may come from backgrounds in:
- International development
- Global health
- Public health
- Grantmaking and philanthropy
- Finance and accounting
- Fundraising and development
- Advocacy and communications
- Partnership management
- Nonprofit management
- Human resources and organizational operations
- Project and programme management
Candidates should carefully review the individual vacancy requirements before submitting an application.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should review the official job descriptions, eligibility requirements and application instructions for each position before applying.
The vacancies are published through the United Nations Foundation’s official career portal, where applicants can access the full descriptions and submit their applications.
Applicants are encouraged to ensure that their CVs clearly demonstrate relevant professional experience, achievements and skills that correspond to the specific position.
Application deadline: Deadlines vary by position. Candidates should check the individual vacancy listing for the latest application status and closing date.
Final Note
These United Nations Foundation opportunities provide professionals with the chance to contribute to important global development priorities, including global health, pandemic preparedness, malaria prevention, family planning, grantmaking and international advocacy.
Because the vacancies cover both senior leadership and specialized professional functions, applicants should select positions that closely match their qualifications and experience.
