The Program Officer is a full-time, in-person position based in New York, USA, supporting the organization’s New York and Geneva offices in the coordination and implementation of global activities, as well as related administrative responsibilities.

Duties:

Assist in planning Global Centre events and in-person programming, including drafting concept notes and invitations, monitoring RSVPs, arranging travel for participants and speakers, coordinating with event venues and vendors, maintaining detailed records of event spending and other logistical responsibilities.
Work with the senior leadership on preparing grant applications and reports to donors. Maintain a calendar for implementing the Global Centre’s annual program of work and reporting. As necessary, liaise with funders and their representatives.
Responsible for supporting the office’s stakeholder engagement efforts by facilitating meetings, communications and maintaining networks. This includes:
Coordinating and scheduling meetings between the Global Centre’s Executive Director and a range of external partners and stakeholders. Creating preparatory materials for senior leadership ahead of meetings with external stakeholders.
Coordinating communications and activities across networks for which the Global Centre serves as Secretariat, including the Global Network of R2P Focal Points and the International Coalition for the Responsibility to Protect. Responsibilities in this regard include maintaining databases, assisting with the organization of network meetings, managing communications and social media accounts and engaging with new members.
Perform general administrative tasks and other related duties in support of the office.
Maintain contacts databases and other relevant administrative records.
Prepare and send official correspondence to governments, high-level UN representatives and partner organizations.
Perform background research and writing on an as-needed basis.
Skills/Qualifications:

1-3 years relevant experience in an office setting.
A relevant higher degree in a field connected to the work of the Global Centre, including political science, international relations, international law, human rights, etc.
Experience in event planning and program logistics.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meetings, and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, international environment with shifting priorities. Ability to work independently while collaborating with team members in multiple offices.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage professionally with governments, UN representatives, civil society organizations and other stakeholders.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and shared workspaces such as Box and GoogleDocs. Experience with mail-merge and familiarity with Adobe programs and Miro is a plus.
Proficiency in English required, but additional language proficiencies are a plus, particularly another official UN language (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or Chinese).

Interested applications should submit a cover letter and CV/Resume