Director, Peace

The MacArthur Foundation is seeking an impactful and collaborative leader to serve as the inaugural Director of Peace, a new field support program to advance international peace and security. This role is time-limited for an initial period of 5 years with the possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of the program’s grant-making strategy, overseeing a portfolio that combines long-term field support with exploratory investments in emerging approaches
• Build and lead a small, high-performing team
• Cultivate partnerships across philanthropy, civil society, government, and academia
• Represent the Foundation through convenings, publications, and engagement with leaders across the international peace and security community

Requirements

• 15-20 years of experience in strategy development, program design and implementation, innovation, and collaboration, including 7–10+ years of senior leadership, supervision, and management experience
• Strategic, visionary, and process-oriented leader with a track record of designing and implementing complex, innovative, and collaborative initiatives with meaningful impact for communities and institutions
• Deep expertise in peace, international security, and/or international affairs, including knowledge of relevant research, theory, policy, and practice, with professional experience across at least two sectors (e.g., government, philanthropy, academia, think tanks, or international organizations) and a grounded understanding of non-profit and policy environments
• Humble, curious, and highly collaborative relationship-builder who works effectively across disciplines and stakeholders and demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

How to apply

Submit a CV and cover letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification, to the Perrett Laver application portal quoting reference 8569. Apply here.

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