Executive Engagements & Protocol Specialist

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

UNFPA in New York City seeks a Protocol and Strategic Engagements Specialist in the Political Affairs and Advocacy Branch. The role provides drafting, briefing support and coordinates high-level engagements with Member States and external partners.

You will prepare speeches and briefing notes for the Executive Director and senior leadership, ensure adherence to UN protocol, and coordinate inputs across headquarters, regional offices and country offices.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as international relations, political science, diplomacy or public policy.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in international relations, diplomacy or external relations.
• Experience preparing speeches and briefing materials for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive drafting and briefing support for executive leadership.
• Coordinate speeches, remarks, talking points and messages for the Executive Director and senior staff.
• Prepare background information, stakeholder profiles and talking points for bilateral engagements.
• Coordinate protocol requirements for high-level meetings, events and missions.
• Monitor political developments and provide concise updates for leadership.
• Maintain records of engagements and support timely follow-up actions.

Skills

Speech drafting

Briefing materials

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Event coordination

Multilateral diplomacy

Education

Advanced university degree in international relations or related field

Job description

UNFPA in New York City seeks a Protocol and Strategic Engagements Specialist in the Political Affairs and Advocacy Branch. The role provides drafting, briefing support and coordinates high-level engagements with Member States and external partners.

You will prepare speeches and briefing notes for the Executive Director and senior leadership, ensure adherence to UN protocol, and coordinate inputs across headquarters, regional offices and country offices.