Director, Policy And Communications

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is an international non-profit dedicated to defending the rights and addressing the needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons. We advocate for humanitarian policies and provide vital services.

• *Position:** Director, Policy and Advocacy and Communications
• *Location:** In-person, Arlington, VA
• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Lead and manage the Policy and Advocacy and Communications departments, including supervising staff and interns.
• Define organizational policy and advocacy direction, setting goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Conduct fieldwork, research, and write publications highlighting refugee, displaced person, and migrant issues.
• Maintain partnerships with international advocacy organizations and UN agencies.
• Direct content creation and distribution across various platforms: publications, press releases, op-eds, web content, and annual reports.
• Guide policy analysts in presenting research and recommendations for public briefings, media outlets, and issue papers.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with journalists, managing media databases, coordinating interviews, and responding to inquiries.
• Oversee social media platforms and USCRI website content.
• Collaborate with senior staff to enhance agency reputation and coordinate publicity events.
• *Qualifications:**
• Master’s degree required, preferably in International Relations, Political Science, Journalism, History, or Social Sciences.
• Minimum 7 years of supervisory and management experience in non-profit advocacy or international humanitarian sectors.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in immigration, human rights, or related fields, including media and communications work.
• In-depth knowledge of refugee, unaccompanied children, trafficking, asylum, and/or immigration issues.
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills across all media platforms.
• Strong networking, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills, fostering multicultural teamwork.
• Self-starter with sound judgment, integrity, creativity, and dedication to human rights.
• Excellent time-management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.