UN Foundation Senior Program Associate Job: Cultivate Global Partnerships & Drive Impact – $59,000–$65,000

Apply now to help shape the future of global collaboration and sustainable development

Are you an experienced professional looking to apply your strategic, partnership-building, and fundraising skills on a global stage? The United Nations Foundation (UNF) is hiring a Senior Program Associate for its “Our Future Agenda” initiative. This is a full-time opportunity to help advance multilateral goals through partnership engagement and resource mobilization.

🌍 Background

The United Nations Foundation supports the UN’s mission by connecting people, ideas, and resources to drive global progress. The “Our Future Agenda” program amplifies youth voices and shapes governance systems for a more inclusive, sustainable future.

This pivotal Senior Program Associate role supports the global partnerships and development portfolio, working directly with the Senior Director and cross-functional teams to cultivate partnerships and fundraise across sectors. The salary range for this position is $59,000–$65,000/year.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

Partnerships

• Research and identify potential partners (NGOs, donors, private sector)

• Support cultivation of new relationships and maintain active collaborations

• Provide logistical and communication support for partnership meetings

Stakeholder Engagement

• Organize stakeholder events and engagement activities

• Coordinate leadership representation at global forums

Fundraising

• Contribute to development of fundraising strategy

• Identify new sources of funding (grants, sponsorships, philanthropic donors)

• Assist in writing proposals, sponsorship packages, and fundraising appeals

Program & Team Support

• Maintain detailed records of partner and fundraising activities

• Collaborate across program teams to ensure strategic alignment

• Monitor and report on fundraising goals and partnership impact

United Nations Foundation – Senior Program Associate | $59,000

📚 Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field (required)

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in partnership development, fundraising, or international development support

• Experience coordinating donor or stakeholder engagement

• Prior experience with CRM, Salesforce, or similar platforms is a plus

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Comfortable supporting senior leadership and managing multiple priorities

• Passion for the UN’s mission and multilateral cooperation

💼 Job Details

• Position: Senior Program Associate

• Employer: United Nations Foundation

• Salary Range: $59,000 – $65,000/year

• Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid or Remote flexibility possible)

• Contract Type: Full-Time, Benefits Included

• Deadline: Rolling applications accepted

🚀 Apply Today

Ready to make a global impact? Apply now to become the next Senior Program Associate at the United Nations Foundation.
👉 Apply on Official UNF Website