Executive Board Coordinator & Communications Lead

UN News; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Women in New York seeks a capable professional to support the Executive Board Secretariat, coordinating scheduling, documentation, and interagency governance processes. The role includes drafting briefing notes, coordinating documentation, and managing communications for high-level meetings.

The incumbent will assist in organizing field visits, coordinating with DGACM and other service providers, and supporting advisory committee activities, ensuring timely and accurate governance support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in political sciences, social sciences, international relations, public administration, law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences or other related areas is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Proficiency in computers and standard office software including Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparations for Executive Board meetings and governance processes.
• Draft briefing notes, meeting records, reports, summaries, and correspondence for internal and external audiences.
• Manage communications and information management, including content for social media and the Executive Board website.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Planning

Coordination

Education

Master’s degree in political sciences or related

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

UN Women in New York seeks a capable professional to support the Executive Board Secretariat, coordinating scheduling, documentation, and interagency governance processes. The role includes drafting briefing notes, coordinating documentation, and managing communications for high-level meetings.

The incumbent will assist in organizing field visits, coordinating with DGACM and other service providers, and supporting advisory committee activities, ensuring timely and accurate governance support.