Senior Director, International Development

Role Overview

• 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.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of markets, partners, and funding sources; lead due diligence and negotiation; oversee launch and performance of international partnerships and programs; and serve 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.
• Create and maintain a prioritized international opportunity pipeline, including clear go/no-go criteria, business cases, and resourcing plans.
• Lead license/partner identification, engagement, and negotiation; draft and finalize MOUs, partnership agreements, license agreements, and related documentation in collaboration with Legal.
• Direct market entry and expansion planning, including stakeholder mapping, operating model selection, implementation timelines, and transition plans.
• Guide the development of playbooks, toolkits, and operating standards that enable consistent, high-quality execution across international partnerships and licenses.
• Oversee program and partner performance against agreed-upon objectives, budgets, and impact indicators; ensure timely reporting and course correction.
• Identify, pursue, and steward international funding opportunities (e.g., grants, philanthropy, corporate partnerships, fee-for-service arrangements) to diversify and grow revenue.
• Establish measurement frameworks to track outcomes, operational performance, and return on investment; communicate results to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Proactively monitor external factors (economic, regulatory, geopolitical, and sector trends) that affect international strategy and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Represent the organization in international forums and cultivate thought leadership that strengthens credibility, partnerships, and mission visibility.

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.
• 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.