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Director of Government Affairs Jobs in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA at Quonset Development Corporation
JOB SUMMARY:The Director of Government Affairs leads Edesia’s U.S. and globaladvocacyefforts, reporting to the VP of Strategic Partnerships. This role develops and implements strategicadvocacyinitiatives to strengthen partnerships with U.S. government agencies, UN organizations, NGOs, international donors, and influencers in the food security space. Bybuilding relationshipswith key stakeholders, the Director will work to advance Edesia’s mission, influence policy changes, and secure sustainable support for global nutrition and food assistance programs.
Additionally, the Director will actively engage in critical conversations to increase Edesia’s visibility and impact within the sector. The role includes a strategic sales component to secure funding commitments and expand the organization’s donor base. Throughadvocacy, relationship management, and targeted outreach, the Director will ensure Edesia is positioned as a trusted partner and leader in addressing global food insecurity challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:The Director of Government Affairs will be responsible for:
Leading the development and execution of U.S. and globaladvocacystrategies to advance Edesia’s mission by increasing awareness and funding for preventing and treating malnutrition. Shape legislation, influence policy, and provide actionable insights to guide organizational priorities while advising the CEO on emerging trends.
Developing strong relationships with U.S. Congress, UN agencies, USAID,advocacygroups, and NGOs to drive organizational goals. Collaborate with consultants and alliances to secure sustained USAID funding and champion preventive healthcare approaches.
Strategizing and leading engagement activities—such as round tables, Co-Dels, Staff-Dels, and webinars—to advanceadvocacyobjectives. Collaborating with the Communications team to produce compellingadvocacymaterials, host VIP visits, and represent Edesia at key events to amplify visibility and influence.
Proactively pursue high-impact partnerships, translating policy influence and stakeholder relationships into sustainable growth for Edesia’s products and services while positioning the organization as a trusted leader in preventing and addressing malnutrition.
Monitoring global humanitarian, development, and nutrition trends to identify emerging opportunities, new markets, and partnerships. Buildcollaborative, pre-competitive relationships and gather actionable industry intelligence to strengthen Edesia’s position.
Ensuring strict compliance with lobbying and regulatory standards while delivering timely risk assessments to theleadershipteam.
Participating in field visits, as needed, to strengthen relationships and gather insights that informadvocacyefforts.
Demonstrating commitment to equal employment opportunities and affirmative action programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in international relations, public policy, public health, nutrition, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in government relations, public policy, oradvocacy, ideally in a relevant sector (e.g., public health, nutrition, international development).
Demonstrated experience working with U.S. government (e.g. Congress, Administration), agencies (e.g., USAID, USDA) and/or international bodies (e.g., UNICEF, WFP) and strong understanding of their funding processes and programs.
Established network within government and regulatory bodies, with proven success in securing funding and advancingadvocacygoals.
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Title: Director of Government Affairs
Company: Quonset Development Corporation
Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
Category: Government, Non-Profit & Social Impact
