Manager, Humanitarian Response

About the Opportunity 

The CGI Humanitarian Response team applies the CGI approach to mobilize partners in the CGI community to direct resources for response, recovery, and resilience in crisis-affected communities.  

CGI is looking to fill the position of Manager, Humanitarian Response to support the continuing expansion of this community and its efforts. This position is under the supervision of the Director of Humanitarian Response. Responsibilities include communication with current and prospective partners, and implementation of the CGI humanitarian response strategy, stewarding partners through the Commitment development process, and identifying opportunities to amplify the work and approaches of Humanitarian Response community members. 

Successful candidates for this role will have a background in humanitarian aid and response, will have a global perspective and large professional network, familiarity with the humanitarian landscape, and will be focused on  engaging on challenges facing a diverse set of constituencies around the world. Additionally, they will have strong relationship project management experience, people skills, emotional intelligence, plus an intuition for bringing different people and actors together to forge partnerships, and an ability to support execution of high-level events. 

​​​The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global and emerging leaders to create and implement solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. CGI works with partners to drive action through its unique model. Rather than directly implementing projects, CGI facilitates action by helping members connect, collaborate, and develop Commitments to Action — new, specific, and measurable projects and programs that address global challenges. Learn more here. ​​ 

Core Responsibilities  

Management of Existing and Support in Developing New Commitments to Action: 

• Steward a portfolio of existing and new Commitments to Action focused on specific, solutions-oriented humanitarian response initiatives. 

• Identify, support and advise on emerging trends in the humanitarian response space that could be applicable to support existing and shape future Commitments to Action. 

• Provide targeted support to Commitment-maker partners, including leading timely communication, document review and coordination, and support to partners in the lead up to and during the CGI annual meeting in September 2025. 

Support of Humanitarian Response related Action Networks: 

• Help drive the CGI Action Network model and implementation for the CGI Ukraine Action Network and Haiti Action Network. 

• Support high-level strategic partnerships with key Action Network stakeholders. 

• Manage related databases for all Action Networks. 

• Help lead Action Network logistics, communication and related events. 

Support the development and growth of a diverse community of organizations focused on humanitarian response 

• Forge new partnerships across the CGI community and unlock new resources for the network. 

• Proactively recruit organizations to join the CGI network and attend CGI events. Examples of target organizations include Fortune 500 companies, large philanthropic institutions, local and community-based organizations, and other global development and philanthropic organizations.  

• Partner and coordinate with the broader CGI team to turn project and investment ideas into specific project plans, providing partner recommendations, sharing best practices, and driving network resources to yield tangible outcomes. 

Help develop programming to support the goals of the CGI Humanitarian Response team 

• Identify and advise on emerging trends in the humanitarian response space that could be applicable for Commitments to Action and/or programming for CGI convenings. 

• Provide informed insight and perspective on programming and sessions for the CGI annual meeting, including speaker recommendations, session content, and detailed agenda and briefings as necessary. 

• Work closely with colleagues across CGI focus area teams to support interdisciplinary programming and partnerships. 

• On an as-needed basis, support the development of public or private events/ panel discussions, both in-person and virtual, to advance the development of Commitments to Action. Examples of programming could include:
  • Developing private roundtable discussions on specific topics to drive issue awareness and identify partnership opportunities;
  • Helping to create public-facing panels and discussions at CGI or partner events to elevate issues and partners and/or create the platform for announcing new Commitments to Action. 

Minimum Qualifications  

What we’re looking for: 

• Bachelor's Degree required 
• At least 6 years of professional experience in the field in positions of increasing responsibility. At least 1 of those years must have included either managing people and/or managing projects to completion.  

Compensation & Benefits 

Our best estimate of the compensation range for this opportunity is $70,000  - 75,500K annually, depending on the experience you bring. This role is not eligible for overtime pay. This range is based on NYC market rates and may be adjusted if you will be working remotely.  We look forward to discussing our compensation pricing strategy, and your expectations, throughout the interview process. Please also note, the Clinton Foundation prides itself on offering a generous benefits package at little to no cost to employees -  take a look at our benefits page, so you can get a full picture of our total rewards offerings. 
 

About the Clinton Foundation 

Building on a lifetime of public service, President Clinton established the Clinton Foundation on the simple belief that everyone deserves a chance to succeed, everyone has a responsibility to act, and we all do better when we work together. For nearly two decades, that premise has energized the work of the Foundation in overcoming complex challenges and improving the lives of people across the United States and around the world. 

As an operating foundation, we work on issues directly or with strategic partners from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors to create economic opportunity, improve public health, and inspire civic engagement and service. Our programs are designed to make a real difference today while serving as proven models for tomorrow. The goal of every effort is to use available resources to get better results faster – at the lowest possible cost. 

We firmly believe that when diverse groups of people bring resources together in the spirit of true cooperation, transformative ideas will emerge to drive life-changing action. 

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