[Hiring] Senior Director, International Development Executive Advisor @Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

Role Description

Provide enterprise leadership for the organization's global growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, and advancing international development opportunities that expand mission impact and strengthen long-term sustainability. The International Development Executive Advisor builds and manages a robust pipeline of markets, partners, and funding sources; leads due diligence and negotiation; oversees launch and performance of international partnerships and programs; and serves as a senior advisor to leadership on global opportunities, risks, and operating models.

• Set and execute a multi-year international development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, values, and growth goals.
• Develop and steward strategic relationships with international stakeholders (e.g., NGOs, foundations, corporate partners, governments, and peer networks).
• Evaluate new markets and partnership opportunities through structured discovery, feasibility assessments, and risk-based due diligence.
• Design scalable partnership and program models (e.g., replication, licensing, joint initiatives) that balance mission outcomes, financial sustainability, and local context.
• Oversee financial planning for international initiatives, including budget development, forecasting, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership with demonstrated ability to translate vision into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong business acumen, including financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Strong Artificial Intelligence (AI) knowledge with the ability to integrate into operations.
• Experience building and managing complex licenses and partnerships; strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of international development practices, cross-cultural leadership, and operating effectively across diverse geographies.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to assess risk, prioritize, and make sound decisions with incomplete information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and partner-facing communications.
• Bi-lingual with fluency in English and Korean language.
• Strong project/program management and process improvement skills; ability to develop scalable playbooks and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, international relations/development, public administration, finance, or a related discipline required.
• Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MPA, MA in International Development) preferred or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in international development, global partnerships, market expansion, strategy, or related leadership roles; including 5+ years leading teams and managing budgets.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing growth strategies, forming partnerships, and delivering measurable results in complex environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to bridge performance metrics to operational and mission impact.
• Experience working across functions and time zones; ability to build alignment among diverse stakeholders.
• Nonprofit, social enterprise, or network/affiliate-model experience preferred.

Benefits

• Sedentary work with periodic travel (30-40%), including international travel, as business needs require.
• Occasional lifting to 25 pounds and rarely up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and using a computer are required; walking and standing occasionally.