The Director is responsible for developing, directing, and overseeing FH’s US government relations, policy work, and advocacy agenda, in order to leverage influence on behalf of the most vulnerable. In consultation with the VP External Affairs, this role will lead strategic planning related to external policy and advocacy and will define and develop FH policy positions consistent with FH’s Heartbeat. The Director will elevate and build FH’s reputation and brand among U.S. government, the advocacy community, and other institutions in order to help position FH as a first-rate relief and development organization and partner of choice.