Founding Director

UN Watch

. Create and lead the new UN Watch Academy .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program development and community engagement, with a strong focus on leadership cultivation and strategic partnerships. Proven ability to communicate effectively and foster relationships within academic environments to drive advocacy and impact.

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Program DevelopmentCommunity LeadershipStrategic PartnershipsCommunication SkillsAdvocacy Experience

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Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingMentorshipLeadership DevelopmentCollaborationEngagement Strategies

Industry Keywords

Campus AffairsInternational RelationsEducationDemocratic ValuesHuman Rights Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and lead the new UN Watch Academy
Take the Academy from concept to launch, shaping its strategy, recruitment, programming and long-term growth
Work closely with the Chair of the UN Watch Academy and UN Watch’s leadership and staff
Recruit a highly selective inaugural cohort of UN Watch Campus Ambassadors from leading universities in Canada and the northeastern United States
Design and lead a leadership program combining mentorship, intellectual development and active participation in UN Watch campaigns and events
Develop tailored campus work plans with each Campus Ambassador
Build alliances across communities and deliver measurable impact
Establish partnerships with relevant campus and community organizations
Develop an enduring alumni network and leadership pipeline
Sustain participants’ long-term engagement with UN Watch

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three to five years of relevant professional experience in campus affairs, community leadership, education, international relations, advocacy or a related field
A demonstrated record of building programs and networks, taking ownership and delivering concrete results
A strong understanding of the student environment at leading universities
An instinct for identifying and developing exceptional young leaders
The ability to build trusted relationships, open doors and unite people around a shared purpose
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate strategy into clear priorities, programming and execution
A strong commitment to democratic values and universal human rights, together with support for Israel
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States