Senior Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
Department
Global Corporate Partnerships
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Compensation
$130,000 - $138,000
About Global Citizen
Global Citizen is the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday advocates raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy and the corporate sector. Since the movement began, $49 billion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting 1.3 billion lives. Established in Australia in 2008, Global Citizen’s team operates from New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, Geneva, Melbourne, Toronto, Johannesburg, Lagos and beyond.
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Position Overview
Global Citizen seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Senior Director, Global Corporate Partnerships, a role at the forefront of driving creative, high-impact collaborations with the world’s leading brands.
This individual will oversee a portfolio of at least three flagship partnerships. Partner deliverables include events, broadcasts, co-branded Global Citizen action journeys (content, actions, rewards), digital, marketing, employee engagement, and thought leadership.
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives with major global brands. A natural collaborator and relationship builder, you will work closely with internal teams including Policy, PR, Marketing, Editorial, Digital, Talent, Legal, and Production, as well as the Office of the CEO, to ensure every partnership delivers exceptional value and measurable impact.
As Senior Director, you will establish and execute clear delivery plans, ensuring world-class execution across your portfolio of partnerships. You will also be responsible for the renewal of the partnerships that you lead and manage. This role requires a leader who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments. You should be adept at managing campaign goals and shifting global priorities with creativity, focus, and resilience.
The successful candidate will have deep experience in partnership management, brand marketing, and digital media, with a strong understanding of CSR and ESG integration. You will be expected to develop and apply creative solutions, refine project management tools, and oversee campaigns that span the entire year, culminating in peak activations around the Global Citizen Festival, Global Citizen NOW, and additional tentpole events and campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership Leadership: 75%
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- Lead a portfolio of flagship global corporate partnerships, overseeing all aspects of strategy, delivery, and growth.
- Partner with brands to co-create breakthrough ideas and campaigns that authentically connect their purpose to Global Citizen’s mission through storytelling, digital engagement, and live moments.
- Oversee integration of partners across Global Citizen’s global event portfolio, including but not limited to the Global Citizen Festival, Global Citizen NOW, Move Afrika, and regional campaigns, ensuring cohesive brand presence and measurable impact.
- Build and maintain trusted senior-level relationships with partner executives, providing strategic counsel and visionary leadership.
- Develop and manage annual partnership plans, project timelines, and budgets.
- Oversee impact measurement and reporting, demonstrating social, business, and cultural outcomes.
- Represent Global Citizen externally at events, summits, and executive partner meetings.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed to advance partnership objectives (estimated 10% travel).
Strategic Oversight: 25%
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- Collaborate with the Vice President of Global Corporate Partnerships and senior leadership team to refine and execute Global Citizen’s corporate partnership strategy.
- Partner cross-functionally with Policy, Marketing, Digital, PR, Talent, and Production teams to ensure seamless, high-impact delivery across all channels.
- Develop and refine internal systems and tools that drive operational efficiency and partnership excellence.
- Contribute to new business and partnership renewal strategies, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Serve as a visible ambassador for Global Citizen at major global convenings, championing the role of private-sector collaboration in driving systemic change.
Experience & Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience managing major brand or corporate partnerships within the agency, entertainment, nonprofit, or corporate sectors.
- Proven track record of developing, growing, and renewing high-value partnerships with global brands.
- Experience leading diverse, high-performing teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
- Strong understanding of marketing, digital engagement, and CSR/ESG integration.
Skills & Attributes
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- Strategic thinker with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Inspiring storyteller with the ability to translate business and social objectives into powerful campaigns.
- Deep understanding of creative, digital, and experiential strategy.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
- Skilled in stakeholder management across senior internal and external audiences.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Asana, Airtable, Slack, and Keynote.
- Passionate about leveraging partnership as a force for global impact and systemic change.
- Using AI tools to work smarter and drive impact is an essential part of every role at Global Citizen. All staff must integrate AI into their daily work, whether improving workflows, analyzing information, or enhancing communication in service of our mission.
Why Global Citizen?
This is more than a partnerships role, it’s an opportunity to shape global movements that drive measurable change. You’ll collaborate with influential brands, artists, and changemakers across continents, mobilizing millions toward ending extreme poverty.
If you are a strategic, creative, and purpose-driven leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is inspired by the power of partnership to move the world forward, we invite you to join us.
More Details
- Must be authorized for employment in USA
- Global Citizen operates on a hybrid work model - 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in our NYC office and 2 days (Monday & Friday) telecommuting.
- Full-time, ongoing employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; commuter benefits; 403(b) retirement savings + employer match; generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays); paid parental leave; employee discounts; FSA/HSA; Professional Development Assistance; EAP.
- Salary Range: $130,000 - $138,000
Global Citizen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Global Citizen strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Global Citizen complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Location
New York, New York (Hybrid)
Department
Global Corporate Partnerships
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Compensation
$130,000 - $138,000
Senior Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs
Department
Shared Services & Finance
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Compensation
$145,000-$160,000 annual salary
About Global Citizen
Global Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens using their collective voice to end extreme poverty. On our platform, Global Citizens learn about the systemic causes of poverty, take action, and earn rewards as part of a global community committed to lasting change. Since 2009, Global Citizens have taken over 42.9 million actions. These actions, in combination with our high-level advocacy efforts, have led to over $49 billion being distributed to partners worldwide, impacting 1.3 billion lives in the fight to end extreme poverty.
Role Overview
Global Citizen is seeking a Senior Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs, to play a leading role within its Legal & Business Affairs team.
This position will oversee and manage key legal and business affairs matters across multiple areas of the organization, including entertainment, partnerships, compliance, and governance. The Senior Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, manage legal staff and external counsel, and drive complex projects from concept through execution.
The ideal candidate will bring seasoned legal judgment, strong business acumen, and proven leadership in managing both people and projects in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Strategy & Counsel – 35%
- Serve as a strategic legal advisor to senior management on complex business initiatives, contracts, and risk management matters.
- Lead negotiations and oversee drafting of key contracts across business units, including major talent, sponsorship, event production, and media deals.
- Advise on intellectual property, nonprofit compliance, lobbying regulations, and global partnership structures.
- Provide strategic recommendations to mitigate organizational risk while advancing business and mission objectives.
- Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring efficiency and alignment with Global Citizen’s legal priorities.
Leadership & Staff Management – 25%
- Supervise and mentor members of the Legal & Business Affairs team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and operational excellence.
- Establish and implement team priorities, workflows, and performance metrics.
- Oversee the development of internal training programs for staff on legal and compliance topics.
- Support cross-functional collaboration, ensuring legal alignment across departments including Partnerships, Marketing, Events, and Creative.
Governance, Compliance & Policy Oversight – 20%
- Oversee the organization’s global corporate governance structure and ensure compliance with U.S. and international nonprofit laws.
- Lead compliance reviews and implement risk management frameworks across all business activities.
- Provide strategic input on organizational policies, ensuring alignment with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
- Serve as a key liaison to the Board of Directors on governance and compliance matters.
Independent Project & Business Affairs Management – 20%
- Independently manage high-impact, cross-departmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and effective delivery (e.g. Global Citizen Festival).
- Lead legal workstreams for major events, campaigns, and corporate initiatives.
- Partner with leadership on long-term strategic planning for Global Citizen’s business and legal operations.
- Develop and enhance internal systems (e.g., contract lifecycle management, compliance tracking) to improve efficiency and accountability.
Requirements for Success
Education & Experience
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the New York Bar.
- 5–8 years of legal experience, including significant in-house counsel or law firm experience with emphasis on entertainment, nonprofit, or corporate law.
- Demonstrated experience managing legal teams, outside counsel, and major organizational initiatives with international experience / cross-cultural coordination.
- Expertise in nonprofit law, corporate governance, sponsorship structuring, lobbying compliance, and intellectual property.
- Familiarity with entertainment and talent contracting, particularly in music, media, and events, is highly preferred.
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and project management platforms (e.g., IronClad, SpotDraft, Asana, Airtable, GSuite).
Attributes
- Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
- Strong business judgment with an ability to balance legal risk with organizational priorities.
- Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple complex projects independently.
- Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Deep passion for Global Citizen’s mission and commitment to ending extreme poverty.
- Using AI tools to work smarter and drive impact is an essential part of every role at Global Citizen. All staff must integrate AI into their daily work, whether improving workflows, analyzing information, or enhancing communication in service of our mission.
Benefits
Why Global Citizen?
In this coming decade of action and accountability, Global Citizen will be the leading international voice, educator, and influencer that rallies humanity to take full responsibility and accountability for eradicating extreme poverty. You have a chance to contribute and make this world a better place for all.
More Details
- Must be authorized for employment in the United States
- Global Citizen operates on a hybrid work model - 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in our NYC office and 2 days (Monday & Friday) telecommuting.
- Full-time, ongoing employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; commuter benefits; 403(b) retirement savings & employer match; generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays); paid parental leave; employee discounts; FSA; Professional Development Assistance (EAP).
- Salary Range: $145k-160k (commensurate with experience).
Global Citizen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Global Citizen strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Global Citizen complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Location
New York, New York (Hybrid)
Department
Shared Services & Finance
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Compensation
$145,000-$160,000 annual salary
Senior Associate, Logistics - Office of the CEO
Department
Office of CEO
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
Compensation
$55,000 - $73,000 Annual Salary
About Global Citizen
Global Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens who are using their collective voice to end extreme poverty. On our platform, Global Citizens learn about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, take action on these issues, and earn rewards for their actions as part of a global community committed to lasting change. Global Citizens have taken over 42.9 million actions since 2009. Today, these actions, in combination with high-level advocacy work, have led to over $49 billion being distributed to our partners around the world, impacting 1.3 billion lives in the fight to end extreme poverty.
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Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Associate to support the CEO in advancing key logistics and travel priorities. This is a fast-paced, high-pressure role that will regularly involve out of office work on evenings and weekends due to travel and required advance planning efforts.
This role involves extensive travel coordination, including managing logistics, liaising with local vendors, traveling with the CEO and ensuring seamless on-the-ground execution during the CEO’s engagements. The Senior Associate will facilitate strategic planning by coordinating meeting materials, tracking action items, and drafting compelling communications for both internal and external audiences. This role will also support the general operations of the Office of the CEO, and may be assigned other tasks as time and logistics duties allow.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel and Logistics support (55%)
- Travel with, and in advance of, the CEO as requested, working closely with the Office of the CEO EA on all travel details to properly advance CEO travel.
- Oversee on-the-ground logistics and act as a liaison with local vendors on behalf of the CEO. This includes: security, accommodation, transport, etc.
- Act as a liaison between the Office of CEO and relevant internal teams and external partners as it relates to travel advance and logistics.
- Office Prioritization and Execution Support (40%)
- Support Office of the CEO operations with tasks as assigned, including but not limited to:
- Keeping our SalesForce database current information.
- Monthly reconciliation.
- Office of the CEO event production support: vetting and booking venues; manage OoCEO invitations; etc.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Be trained on all duties of the Executive Assistant and backfill the role as needed for PTO / sick time.
- Manage CEO’s schedule
- Proactively communicate scheduling needs
- Run the OoCEO project management task list
- Support Office of the CEO operations with tasks as assigned, including but not limited to:
- Support Office of the CEO operations with tasks as assigned, including but not limited to:
- Performance Reporting (5%)
- Establish quarterly and annual goal-oriented, and data-driven, stakeholder road maps and key performance indicators in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff (CoS) and relevant internal teams; ensuring all information lives in the Office of the CEO drive.
- Present quarterly plans to the Office of CEO and prepare data-driven updates for mid-quarter check-ins.
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Requirements For Success
- Willingness & ability to travel as needed (up to 50%-60%).
- Flexible availability — this role requires being available outside standard office hours.
- Confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness.
- Ability to think ahead and problem solve in-real time.
- Project management skills (hitting deadlines, preparing travel briefs, database management).
- Required to be based in the New York City area.
- Using AI tools to work smarter and drive impact is an essential part of every role at Global Citizen. All staff must integrate AI into their daily work, whether improving workflows, analyzing information, or enhancing communication in service of our mission.
Preferred Qualifications
- Competency in more than one language is beneficial.
- Mature attitude and comfortable working with high-level and public figures.
Benefits
Why Global Citizen?
In this coming decade of action and accountability, Global Citizen will be the leading international voice, educator, and influencer that rallies humanity to take full responsibility and accountability for eradicating extreme poverty. You have a chance to contribute and make this world a better place for all.
More Details
- Must be authorized for employment in the USA.
- Global Citizen operates on a hybrid work model - 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in our NYC office and 2 days (Monday & Friday) telecommuting.
- Full-time, ongoing employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; commuter benefits; 403(b) retirement savings + employer match; generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays); paid parental leave; employee discounts; FSA/HSA; Professional Development Assistance; EAP.
Global Citizen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Global Citizen strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Global Citizen complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Location
New York, New York (Hybrid)
Department
Office of CEO
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
Compensation
$55,000 - $73,000 Annual Salary
Senior Vice President, Social Strategy and Growth
Department
Office of CEO
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Compensation
$200,000 - $225,000
Description
About Global Citizen
Global Citizen is an international advocacy organization working to end extreme poverty and protect the planet. We are building the world’s largest movement of action-taking global citizens who use their collective voice to drive lasting change on issues such as equity, climate, food, education, and health.
Role Overview
Global Citizen is seeking a Senior Vice President, Social Strategy and Growth to work with the Office of the CEO team. The SVP, Social Strategy and Growth is a newly created executive role charged with driving Global Citizen’s next stage of growth through culture, creativity, and community.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the role will lead the global strategy for audience growth, personality-led content, and creator-driven storytelling — transforming how Global Citizen reaches, engages, and mobilizes millions worldwide.
This leader will unify social strategy, creator partnerships, content innovation, and monetization under one integrated vision — ensuring that Global Citizen’s mission is embedded in digital culture and that awareness translates into measurable action.
Key Responsibilities
Global Growth Leadership (40%)
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- Lead the strategic design and execution of Global Citizen’s growth ecosystem and strategy to grow to a 50m movement by end 2029.
- Establish and deliver clear KPIs for audience expansion, engagement, and monetization.
- Embed social storytelling across all Global Citizen campaigns and departments.
- Champion a data-driven, agile, and collaborative organizational culture that fuses creative excellence with measurable results.
Creative & Content Delivery (35%)
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- Oversee the creative framework for Global Citizen’s personality-led content ecosystem — from archetypes and tone to storytelling formats.
- Build and manage a global network of creators and cultural figures (staff, freelancers and ambassadors) promoting Global Citizen’s mission, values and product.
- Commission scalable digital series and experimental formats that deepen engagement across platforms.
- Lead the cross-functional “Growth SWAT” combining Creative, Product, and Data capabilities to drive continuous performance improvement.
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- Oversee all creator contracting, governance, and brand alignment — ensuring IP ownership and long-term partnership value.
Monetization & Strategic Partnerships (25%)
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- Build partnerships (cash, in-kind and barter) to scale the Global Citizen movement
- Develop and execute monetization models for creator and campaign content.
- Lead integration of co-branded and sponsored formats into campaigns and tentpole events (Global Citizen Festival, Move Afrika, GC NOW).
- Collaborate with Partnerships and Development teams to embed growth and storytelling opportunities into corporate, philanthropic, and media relationships.
Fundamental Requirements
Success Metrics
- 10M cumulative followers across GC-affiliated creators by Dec 2026.
- 3% conversion from content viewers to registered action-takers.
- 6+ major campaigns annually featuring integrated creator storytelling.
- $1M+ annual monetization or partnership value linked to creator formats.
- 30% reduction in cost per content asset through AI and automation.
Education & Experience
- Proven ability to build and scale creator-led or personality-driven content systems with measurable outcomes.
- 10+ years’ leadership experience in media, entertainment, content strategy, or creator ecosystems.
- Deep expertise in digital storytelling, social platform ecosystems, and talent management.
- Demonstrated success in P&L ownership or revenue-generating partnerships.
- Exceptional cross-functional leadership and executive presence.
- Hands on ability to create, edit, direct, tag and post. Global Citizen has a culture of excellence and urgency which means at key moments in our campaigns, everyone needs to know how to deliver.
Attributes
- Deep commitment to Global Citizen’s mission to end extreme poverty.
- Strategic thinker who blends creativity, data, and operational rigor.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and courageous leadership style.
- Ability to thrive in a high-velocity, impact-oriented environment.
- Using AI tools to work smarter and drive impact is an essential part of every role at Global Citizen. All staff must integrate AI into their daily work, whether improving workflows, analyzing information, or enhancing communication in service of our mission.
Why Global Citizen?
In this coming decade of action and accountability, Global Citizen will be the leading international voice, educator, and influencer that rallies humanity to take full responsibility and accountability for eradicating extreme poverty. You have a chance to contribute and make this world a better place for all.
More Details
- Must be authorized for employment in the United States.
- Global Citizen operates on a hybrid work model - 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) in our NYC office and 2 days (Monday & Friday) telecommuting.
- Full-time, ongoing employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; commuter benefits; 403(b) retirement savings & employer match; generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays); paid parental leave; employee discounts; FSA; Professional Development Assistance (EAP).
- Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000
Global Citizen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Global Citizen strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Global Citizen complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Location
New York, New York (Hybrid)
Department
Office of CEO
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Compensation
$200,000 - $225,000
Director, UK & Ireland Policy & Advocacy (Up to 1-Year Full-Time Fixed-Term Employment)
Department
Global Policy & Advocacy
Employment Type
Full Time Temp Fixed Term
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
£65,000 - £75,000
About Global Citizen
Global Citizen is the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday advocates raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy, and the corporate sector. Since the movement began, $49 billion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting 1.3 billion lives. Established in Australia in 2008, Global Citizen’s team operates from New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Geneva, Melbourne, Toronto, Johannesburg, Lagos and beyond.
Role Overview
The Director, UK and Ireland Policy & Advocacy represents Global Citizen in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, advancing the organization’s mission to end extreme poverty and strengthen global cooperation. Working independently but supported by Global Citizen’s European and global teams, the Director will advise on and implement strategies that build political confidence and public legitimacy for bold UK and Irish action on international development and climate. The role involves cultivating and maintaining high-level relationships across government, Parliament, civil society, and the private sector, ensuring effective engagement between UK and Irish stakeholders and Global Citizen’s European and international leadership. The Director will also drive grassroots mobilization in key constituencies, forging partnerships that extend reach and impact through local networks. In parallel, they will contribute to fundraising efforts by cultivating relationships with UK- and Ireland-based foundations, philanthropies, and corporations that align with Global Citizen’s mission.
Reporting to the Senior Advocacy Director and working closely with the General Manager, EMEA and Global Policy & Advocacy, this role suits a strategic and entrepreneurial operator—comfortable working autonomously, skilled at building alliances, and adept at bridging grassroots energy with high-level diplomacy to position the UK and Ireland as credible and forward-looking forces for sustainable development and climate resilience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Relationships and Political Engagement (40%)
- Cultivate and maintain high-trust relationships with senior figures across government, Parliament, opposition, think tanks, civil society, and the private sector to advance Global Citizen’s priorities.
- Advise on and execute engagement strategies that strengthen Global Citizen’s access and influence within key stakeholders — incl. Prime minister/Taoiseach office, FCDO/IrishAid leadership, ministers, and relevant parliamentary committees — ensuring the organization is seen as a constructive, solutions-oriented partner.
- Support and coordinate high-level engagement between UK and Irish leaders and Global Citizen’s European and global leadership, including preparation for meetings, briefings, and key advocacy moments.
- Advise on positioning UK and Irish leaders within international coalitions and multilateral fora (e.g., G7, G20, UNGA, COP) to demonstrate the safety, credibility, and political value of global leadership.
- Provide strategic insight on the UK and Irish political landscape to inform Global Citizen’s wider advocacy and campaigning priorities.
2. Local Mobilization, including Campaigning, and Partnership Building (30%)
- Design and implement local advocacy strategies in priority constituencies, building citizen engagement and amplifying voices in support of the UK’s global role.
- Identify, connect, and support local advocates, organizers, and community partners to strengthen public legitimacy for development and climate action.
- Work with partners to create visible, locally resonant moments that make international cooperation tangible and relevant in everyday life.
- Align grassroots activity with parliamentary and political cycles, ensuring that citizen engagement is timely and influential.
- Seek out and nurture collaborations with civic, youth, and faith-based networks to maximize reach and sustainability of local advocacy efforts.
3. Bridging Local and Global Strategy (20%)
- Translate Global Citizen’s global campaigns and advocacy work — including on ODA, solidarity levies, global health, nutrition, agricultural resilience, energy access, education, job creation — into UK-relevant initiatives and narratives.
- Bring UK and Irish perspectives into Global Citizen’s global agenda, connecting domestic insights with international advocacy and mobilizing UK and Irish leadership and commitments across the organization’s flagship global events.
- Coordinate Global Citizen’s participation in key domestic moments such as the 2026
UK Future of Development Conference, UK Climate Week, and identify and leverage other UK/Irish strategic moments — from business or sports partnerships to civic events — that open new avenues for engagement. - Ensure strategic alignment between local political moments and Global Citizen’s global advocacy calendar.
4. Resource Development and Strategic Partnerships (10%)
- Contribute to fundraising in support of Global Citizen’s UK, Irish, and European priorities.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with UK-based foundations, philanthropies, and corporations that align with Global Citizen’s mission and can strengthen its impact.
- Collaborate with Global Citizen teams to prepare proposals, pitches, and donor briefings, linking UK and Ireland’s efforts to global outcomes.
- Help sustain and grow Global Citizen’s network of purpose-driven allies and supporters through thoughtful stewardship and engagement.
Required Skill and Experience
- 7+ years of experience in policy, advocacy, or strategic engagement roles, ideally within government, public affairs, or international development.
- Deep understanding of the UK and Irish political and media landscape, including parliamentary processes and public opinion dynamics related to global cooperation, aid, and climate policy.
- Proven ability to cultivate and maintain trusted, high-level relationships across sectors while maintaining political neutrality and credibility.
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising or partnership development, particularly with foundations, philanthropies, or corporates in the UK and Ireland.
- Track record of, or demonstrated ability in, designing and executing advocacy or mobilization strategies that combine policy insight with grassroots legitimacy.
- Strong expertise in international development, ODA, global financial reform, and/or climate policy.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, ability to craft persuasive narratives and policy materials.
- Highly self-motivated and strategic, able to operate independently while coordinating effectively across EMEA and international teams.
- Capacity to translate strategic goals into practical action, balancing long-term influence with timely delivery.
- Collaborative and adaptable, comfortable working across functions and time zones with European and global colleagues.
- Fluency in English required; additional European languages are an advantage.
Benefits
Why join Global Citizen?
Joining Global Citizen means becoming part of a dynamic, mission-driven team working across continents to turn citizen action into political will and tangible progress. This is also a unique opportunity to engage actively with Ireland as a powerful voice for good, and help redefine the UK’s global role at a moment of renewal: the Director will play a central role in shaping the narrative, partnerships, and citizen engagement strategies that can restore Britain’s credibility and leadership in the fight against extreme poverty and climate injustice ahead of its G20 Presidency in 2027.
More Details
- Applicants must be authorized for employment in the UK.
Global Citizen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Global Citizen strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Global Citizen complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Location
London, London, City of (Remote)
Department
Global Policy & Advocacy
Employment Type
Full Time Temp Fixed Term
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
£65,000 - £75,000
Policy & Advocacy Leads, Nordics (6-Month Contract, Part-Time 3 Days/Week)
Department
Global Policy & Advocacy
Employment Type
Contractor
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
5,250 USD - 6,500 USD per month
Policy & Advocacy Lead, Nordics (6-Month Contract, Part-Time 3 Days/Week)
About Global Citizen
Global Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens who are using their collective voice to end extreme poverty. On our platform, Global Citizens learn about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, take action on these issues, and earn rewards for their actions as part of a global community committed to lasting change. Global Citizens have taken over 42.9 million actions since 2009. Today, these actions, in combination with high-level advocacy work, have led to over $49 billion being distributed to our partners around the world, impacting 1.3 billion lives in the fight to end extreme poverty.
Contract Overview
Nordic countries have a strong tradition of providing Official Development Assistance (ODA) and are known for their high levels of commitment to international development. They consistently rank among the top countries in terms of ODA as a percentage of their GNI, with Sweden, Denmark, and Norway having historically met or exceeded the 0.7% target set by the United Nations. Yet, in the wake of recent global crises, cuts to Official Development Assistance (ODA) have become a focal point of concern, particularly in Nordic countries, driven by changes to political priorities and lack or weakening of government leadership. Despite the urgent need for international cooperation and support in the face of challenges such as the pandemic, climate change, and humanitarian emergencies, there has been a disconcerting trend of diminishing financial commitments to ODA.
Global Citizen is seeking a part-time Policy and Advocacy lead for a six-month contract (with any potential renewal subject to the organization's discretion). This opportunity will be based in Stockholm with a flexibility of travelling to Oslo and Copenhagen to support Global Citizen’s ODA advocacy campaigns, with a particular focus on global health, and related campaign and events in Europe and globally, including Global Citizen Festivals, thought leadership convenings, and other tentpole moments.
Global Citizen will leverage its “pop meets policy'' advocacy model to create impact. This contractor will be responsible for supporting the execution of global, regional and country specific campaigns consisting of short term and long term goals. This may consist of digital campaigns, offline activations, thought leadership convenings and mass scale policy and live music events. This contractor will be responsible for educating local and regional audiences on the importance of health equity and put pressure on key policy decision makers to deliver on policy objectives to include strengthening local systems and capacities.
Scope of Work
The policy & advocacy lead for Nordics will be responsible for:
- Leading, supporting the design, development, and day-to-day management of a key policy and advocacy grant-funded, multi-year health and development financing campaign. This opportunity focuses on ODA-related advocacy, with a particular focus on global health, and related campaigns and events in Europe and globally to include: Reform of the global financial system, EU MFF campaign, Global Citizen Festivals, thought leadership convenings, and other tentpole moments.
- Grant management: Develop project plans, allocate resources, and track progress against established goals. Provide day-to-day oversight on health grant activities and, where appropriate, connect deliverables across GC’s broader grant portfolio in Europe.
- Donor relations: leads stewardship and cultivation of current and prospective financing, health equity and adjacent sector donors to scale GC’s impact within the region.
- Interface with governments, private sector, NGOs and internal stakeholders to advance advocacy, report back on commitments made as part of Global Citizen advocacy campaigns and tentpole moments i.e impact reporting.
- Support the digital campaigns and content teams to develop actions and content specifically crafted for Nordic countries.
- Relationship management: Organize and drive the agenda and preparation for meetings with grant sponsors and other relevant stakeholders. Manage meetings, and handle correspondence with key stakeholders.
- Supporting and advising the GPA team on managing day-to-day operations and priorities with the grantor.
- Development of policy memos, conducting research and analysis to drive policy formulation and advocacy campaign design
- Ensure effective communication, coordination and managing workflow across the global policy team, Finance, Comms & marketing, Broadcast and production and growth teams as it concerns policy and advocacy priorities related to the Norcids.
- Event management: organize at smaller events in the Nordics with key stakeholders to advance Global Citizen’s priorities
Additional Responsibilities:
Additional responsibilities may include developing briefs and talking points on policy issues aligned with Global Citizen's broader global advocacy objectives, and overseeing policy projects, ensuring timely delivery of goals, especially within the European context.
The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a matrixed organization is key. This contractor opportunity will collaborate closely with the broader Global Policy and Advocacy team, interface with governments and stakeholders, and report on campaign commitments. Expertise in project management, data management, and excellent communication skills will contribute to the impactful work of Global Citizen in defeating poverty, defending the planet, and demanding equity.
Requirements:
- Bachelors/ Masters Degree in development, economics, public health, international relations, or related fields.
- 4-7 years of Knowledge and experience with non-governmental organizations, governments, social impact, international institutions, United Nations agencies, and/ or non-profit organizations required
- Previous experience with policy work on development finance and related issues (climate finance, reform of the global financial system, taxation)
- Experience with project management
- Experience with data management, monitoring, and evaluation
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to manage projects with professionalism and discretion
- Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficient in English and Swedish. Additional languages would be an advantage
- Highly proficient in MS Office, Excel, Google Suite, Salesforce
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
More Details
- Must be authorized for employment in Sweden
Global Citizen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Global Citizen strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Global Citizen complies with the relevant country laws governing employment nondiscrimination in all our international offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Location
Stockholm (Remote)
Department
Global Policy & Advocacy
Employment Type
Contractor
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
5,250 USD - 6,500 USD per month