UNESCO: National Programme Officer (multiple countries)

“JobNational Programme Officer, Social and Human Sciences Sector, UNESCO, Paris, France (but positions are based in  multiple countries). Deadline: varies.

Multiple positions available in different countries:

Sri Lanka, deadline: 8 July 2024. Must be a national of Sri Lanka.

Interventions for this project will be guided by the data for Sri Lanka from UNESCO’s Framework for Enabling Intercultural Dialogue which shows that whilst many of the preconditions for intercultural dialogue to thrive towards peacebuilding objectives are strong in the country, comparing favourably to the world average – including horizontal equality, freedom of expression, and governance and citizenship – challenges remain in critical areas, including as relates to inclusion and representation, social cohesion, and to a lesser extent leadership and organization.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, deadline 5 July 2024. Must be a national of Uzbekistan.

Quito, Ecuador, deadline 8 July 2024. Must be a national of Ecuador.

The focus of the Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) at UNESCO is to foster inclusive societies and economies, and to ensure the ethical development of emerging technologies, including of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In November 2021, UNESCO’s Member States adopted the Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, a global standard aimed at leveraging the positive impact of AI while addressing its inherent risks. Getting AI governance right is one of the most consequential challenges of our time, and countries around the world are now in the process of implementing the Recommendation, with UNESCO supporting them through various capacity-building efforts. In addition, SHS strives to accomplish its fundamental humanist mission that calls for enhancing the efforts against racism and discrimination, deploying the power of sports for social inclusion, promoting intercultural dialogue and supporting youth empowerment and gender equality. SHS collaborates with Member States to advance UNESCO’s 2017 Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers, focusing on the protection of scientists and enhancing the science-policy nexus via the Management of Social Transformation (MOST) programme.

IIE: Program Officer, Fulbright, Western Hemisphere (USA/Hybrid)

“JobSenior Program Officer, Fulbright Student & Scholar Programs, Western Hemisphere – Latin America, Caribbean & Canada (USA/Hybrid), The Institute of International Education (IIE), Washington, DC. Deadline: Open until filled, posted 28 May 2024.

This position will work with the Fulbright Program Management department. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the United States Government. Fulbright was founded in 1946 with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Led by the U.S. Government in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright offers an expansive suite of life-changing international academic and cultural exchange opportunities.

The Senior Program Officer, Fulbright Student Programs is responsible for program deliverables for specified countries or programs within the Western Hemisphere region, in addition to playing a leadership role in managing budgets for the region as well as overseeing contracts and awards made directly with U.S. embassies, Fulbright Commissions, institutions and other organizations. This individual will support the implementation of the contractual services for the Fulbright Program, including country-specific budgets and program policies, working closely with their counterparts at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Fulbright Commissions and U.S. Embassies overseas, and internal teams within the larger Fulbright team at IIE to enable programmatic success.

Other positions with IIE available here.

Florida International U: Program Manager (Italy)

“JobProgram Manager, Florida International University, Genoa, Italy. Deadline: 6 July 2024.

The Florida International University in Genoa program, with 19 years of operation in Genoa and approximately 700 participating students as of summer 2024, is searching to fill the position of Program Manager. The program manager’s primary responsibilities are the day-to-day operations of FIU in Genoa, including but not limited to: coordination of the activities and use of the program center, participation in group activities and trips, arranging student and faculty housing, addressing the legal requirements of the program, managing the maintenance of the physical facilities, and availability in case of emergency.

Genoa is a port city between sea and mountains, with a layered history of medieval, Renaissance, modern and contemporary conditions offering a rich context for life and learning experiences. FIU has semester and summer FIU faculty-led programs in architecture, social sciences, and hospitality and tourism management, as well as a semester program for undergraduates of any major with courses in political science, European history and art history taught by Italian professors.

Foundation for International Education: Institutional Relations Manager (USA but Remote)

“JobInstitutional Relations Manager, Foundation for International Education, London, UK (position is remote but USA-based). Deadline: open until filled.

The Institutional Relations Manager serves as a member of FIE’s US-based Institutional Relations Team and applies in-depth program development and marketing skills to meet the needs of current FIE partners, grow new and existing partnerships, and develop new affiliations. The successful candidate will enjoy the challenges of developing existing and building new relationships, meeting deadlines, achieving goals, being responsive to the needs of colleagues, maintaining awareness of US higher education developments, and contributing to FIE’s growth and business development. This role is fully remote in the US.

Na’atik Language and Cultural Institute: Language School Library Activities Coordinator 2024-25 (Mexico)

“JobLanguage School Library Activities Coordinator for 2024-25 school year, Na’atik Language and Cultural Institute, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico. Deadline: 15 July 2024.

Purpose of role: To take ownership of our small trilingual library, promoting literacy and the love of reading among our English, Spanish and Maya students. To deliver library based ESL classes to children and young adults. To develop and manage a schedule of extracurricular and intercultural activities in the library.

Specific activities:

  • Welcoming and orienting students to the library, its programs, and its resources
  • Collaborating with English teachers to create a curriculum of accessible library-based English as a second language classes which complement the students’ regular classes.
  • Creating and promoting an extra-curricular program of activities in the library for English language students
  • Promoting library programs for students and parents
  • Managing volunteers from the local community and our Spanish and Maya language immersion (MaS) program
  • Working with the English teachers and MaS program to create and promote intercultural activities amongst students
  • Maintaining the library catalog and managing all aspects of circulation
  • Promoting the borrowing of books, encouraging students to select level and interest appropriate reading materials
  • Maintaining all library resources and materials
  • Working with our Communications and Fundraising Manager as needed to promote the library to the local community and to maintain funding and in-kind donations
  • Organizing and assisting with special events and field trips
  • Teaching substitute English classes, when necessary

NYU Center on International Cooperation: Program Director (Researcher), Prevention, Peacebuilding, and Protracted Crises (USA)

“JobProgram Director (Researcher), Prevention, Peacebuilding, and Protracted Crises, Center on International Cooperation, New York University, NY, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 27 May 2024.

The NYU Center on International Cooperation (CIC) seeks a dynamic, innovative Director for its Prevention, Peacebuilding, and Protracted Crises program to drive and shape the center’s work around peace and security, humanitarian policy, and their role in the multilateral order. The ideal candidate should be an adept and credible leader with a practical background in peacebuilding and crisis management, and a proven track record of implementing impactful initiatives. The Director should have proven experience and knowledge of the United Nations (UN) system (with a focus on the UN, regional organizations, humanitarian actors, and the international financial institutions), solid practical and theoretical expertise on conflict and crisis prevention, resolution, post-conflict recovery and reconstruction, and humanitarian assistance (including field experience), and a commitment to elevating the voices of small- and mid-level powers in international debates. They should also have a strong interest and ability in leading data-driven analysis. Finally, the candidate should have proven expertise in navigating the complexities of field research in challenging environments, adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct, risk management, and responsiveness. This position links together two areas of CIC’s work – prevention and peacebuilding, and humanitarian crises, and reports to the Executive Director.

Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding: Senior Event Coordinator (USA)

“JobSenior Event Coordinator, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, New York, NY, USA. Deadline: 8 July 2024.

Tanenbaum promotes justice and builds respect for religious difference by transforming individuals and institutions to reduce prejudice, hatred, and violence. As a secular and non-sectarian non-profit, Tanenbaum works to promote religious peacebuilders who help counter extremism and violence in armed conflicts, and tackles religious bullying of students, harassment in workplaces, and disparate health treatment for people based on their beliefs.

The Senior Event Coordinator will report to the Director of Development to execute special events to recruit, cultivate and steward a diverse donor community. The Senior Event Coordinator is a goals-oriented, hands-on professional. They are a strategic and a concrete thinker with proven ability to independently implement and evaluate strategies and achieve measurable goals. They are a skilled communicator, with strong event planning skills and a track record in producing results in Development. The right candidate is able to maximize optimal functioning to meet departmental goals.

Institute for Study Abroad: Regional Director of Operations, Europe (Remote)

“JobRegional Director of Operations, Europe, Institute for Study Abroad (Remote, within IFSA’s Europe Portfolio of UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic. Deadline: 8 July 2024

The Regional Director of Operations, Europe position serves as the key managerial leader for the IFSA Europe portfolio. Supervising a team of country-based directors (team of 5-7), the RDO, Europe will be responsible for the strategic development and leadership of all IFSA programs in IFSA’s Europe region including: overseeing the team’s day-to-day program administration; providing academic and cultural support to staff; relationship management with host universities and other partners; and overseeing the development and evolution of academic curriculum and co-curriculum.

Institute for Study Abroad, a US-based nonprofit organization, creates global learning environments to help students gather the critical perspectives, knowledge, and skills essential for future success. 

Stimson Center: Two Positions in South Asia Program (USA)

“JobTwo positions are available with the South Asian Program, Henry L. Stimson Center, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 17 May 2024).

  1. Research Associate or Analyst (South Asia Program)
    The Henry L. Stimson Center (Stimson), a nonpartisan global security think tank located in Washington, DC, seeks a Research Associate or Research Analyst for our South Asia Program. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this role ensures that our practices support our mission-driven work, align with Stimson’s vision, values, strategic goals, standards of conduct, and operational objectives, and demonstrate our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.
  2. Program Assistant (South Asia Program)

    The Henry L. Stimson Center (Stimson) also seeks a Program Assistant for our South Asia Program. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this role ensures that our practices support our mission-driven work, align with Stimson’s vision, values, strategic goals, standards of conduct, and operational objectives, and demonstrate our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.