The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (the Campaign), a leader in the fight to reduce tobacco use and its devastating consequences in the United States and around the world, is seeking an exceptional and mission-driven Executive Vice President (EVP) to oversee its Global Tobacco Control Programs. Th Campaign is the largest non-profit advocacy organization devoted to changing public attitudes and public policies related to tobacco in order to prevent kids from using tobacco, help smokers quit, and protect everyone from secondhand smoke.
This is a compelling opportunity for a passionate, experienced advocate and executive to play a pivotal role in improving public health internationally. Around the world, a growing number of countries are standing up to the tobacco industry and taking strong action. Yet much remains to be done as tobacco use remains the world’s leading cause of preventable death, killing more than eight million people worldwide and causing more than $1.4 trillion in health care expenses and economic harm annually. The EVP will lead the Campaign’s global work going forward—efforts that have the potential to make an extraordinary difference, especially in low and middle-income countries where over 80 percent of the world’s smokers live.
The EVP is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of the Campaign’s Global Tobacco Control Programs. The EVP will provide exceptional programmatic, financial, and people management over the Global Tobacco Control portfolio, which includes programs in more than 50 countries and a staff of employees and consultants based in priority countries around the world. The EVP will ensure that the policies and programs carried out by the Global Tobacco Control Programs team fully support and are consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The EVP will lead Global Tobacco Control Programs in meeting goals and objectives in a timely manner and instill a culture of cooperative and effective work amongst the four Global Tobacco Control departments (Communications, Grants, Legal, and Research) and Country/Regional teams in order to maximize impact and outcomes.
The EVP reports directly to the President, is a member of the Campaign’s Executive Committee and Senior Leadership Team, and chairs the Global Tobacco Management team.
For more than 25 years, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has played a leading role in the global fight against tobacco. The Campaign provides funding, legal, communications, and research support to governments and non-governmental organizations to help them put in place effective tobacco control policies and works to expose and counter the deadly tactics of the tobacco industry. Since the Global Tobacco Control Programs launched, the Campaign has worked with local partners in more than 60 low- and middle-income countries to pass strong tobacco control laws that will help prevent over 35 million premature deaths and supported landmark legal and public policy victories around the world.
To date, the Campaign has supported advocates to achieve nearly 300 policy wins in every region of the World. Despite increased attacks from the tobacco industry, the Campaign has achieved major victories in countries from Mexico to Paraguay to Ukraine and more. Results include the passing of smoke-free legislation at the state level in Mexico, which led to the approval on the national level of legislation prohibiting smoking (including e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products) in indoor and public spaces and workplaces and banning tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship. The Campaign’s Global Tobacco Control Programs have also contributed to notable progress in China, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Kyrgyzstan, which can be further explored in the Campaign’s 2022 Annual Report.
Despite this progress, the global tobacco epidemic of preventable death, disease, and economic hardship to countries and families continues. Globally, the number of youth aged 13 to 15 years who smoke is estimated to be around 24 million, and 13 million use smokeless tobacco products. Tobacco companies continue to systemically advertise cigarettes to children near schools and playgrounds around the world. The number of cigarette smokers and other tobacco product users is increasing in many low- and middle- income countries due to population growth and tobacco industry marketing. The cost is multifaceted. Tobacco-related illnesses account for one in 10 adult deaths worldwide. By 2030, 80 percent of those deaths will be in low- and middle-income countries, and costs to society continue to rise.
The EVP for Global Tobacco Control Programs will have a profound impact on addressing this global public health crisis by leveraging the Campaign’s current advocacy successes in launching future tobacco control advances around the world. This is a significant moment for the Campaign and for the EVP. The momentum of new leadership, elevated recognition as a leader in the global tobacco control movement, and support of donors who are excited by novel initiatives together lay the foundation for an opportunity to change the world. By mitigating the negative impact of tobacco on children and adults in low- to middle- income countries, where over 80 percent of the world’s smokers live, the EVP will also play a role in addressing a wide range of global public health disparities.
The EVP for Global Tobacco Control Programs will lead a robust team of talented professionals, including nine direct reports, most of whom have been with the Campaign for a decade or more. Among the Global Tobacco Control Programs team are accomplished professionals in four departments (Communications, Grants, Legal, and Research) as well as remotely based Country/Regional teams, including Eurasia Programs, Africa Programs, Latin Affairs, and China Programs. The EVP will provide a bold vision and instill continued excitement and energy for the Global Tobacco Control Programs team in harnessing the power of civil society to fight tobacco use around the world.
The Campaign is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors and led by its President and CEO, Yolonda
The Campaign does not accept any government or tobacco industry funding. The Global Tobacco Control Programs receives support from Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is a proud partner in the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use. The EVP will work closely with donors in stewarding relationships and goals while serving as a thought leader in identifying creative avenues to use funds on innovative programs focused on tobacco control around the world. The EVP will also spearhead efforts to identify additional and expanded funding streams with current and new donors to support the Campaign’s trajectory of growth in impact.
For more information about the Campaign, please visit its website at www.tobaccofreekids.org.
The EVP provides overall strategic vision for the Global Tobacco Control programs, aligned with the development and implementation of annual and multi-year Tobacco Control Program strategies. The EVP is primarily responsible for the management and supervision of the Campaign’s Global Tobacco Control Programs team--including senior managers of Communications, Grants, Legal, and Research, and Country/Regional Directors--and ensuring coordination between teams. The EVP’s responsibilities include the formulation and implementation of the Campaign’s Global Tobacco Control activities, and are as follows:
The successful candidate will possess an advanced degree in a related field and significant experience in international public health and policy advocacy. The Campaign will consider the following additional factors in evaluating candidates for this important leadership role. While no single individual will possess all of the desired experiences and qualifications, the successful candidate should possess many of the following characteristics and qualities:
This position is based in Washington, DC, and is open to U.S. citizens and other applicants who already possess U.S. work authorization. The Campaign operates under a hybrid (partial remote and partial in- person/in-office) work environment. Proof of full vaccination (including booster shots) against Covid-19 is required.
The Campaign has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this important endeavor. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Inquiries, nominations, and applications, which include a current resume and a letter of interest tailored to describe how the candidate meets the desired qualifications and experience, should be sent in confidence to:
Amy Segal, Partner Sharon Hansen, Senior Associate
Olivia McVicker, Managing Search Coordinator Isaacson, Miller
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/campaign-tobacco-free-kids/evp-global
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Global Health Advocacy Incubator is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by individuals with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make CTFK’s work more inclusive. We encourage qualified applicants of all ages, racial, economic, social, cultural, sexual orientation, ability and gender expressions, national origins and veteran statuses to
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