Tag: administrative position

US Department of State: Alumni Coordinator (Portugal)

“JobAlumni Coordinator/Established Opinion Leaders Assistant, US Embassy, Lisbon, Portugal. Deadline: none listed; announcement posted 4 October 2023.

The Alumni Coordinator and EOL (Established Opinion Leaders) Exchanges Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Established Opinion Leader Specialist and has no supervisory responsibilities. Coordinates the Mission’s exchange programs for EOL audiences including individuals and organizations such as think tanks, professional associations, civil society organizations, academic institutions. Designs, plans and implements a broad range of activities to maintain contact with alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs and official alumni groups and organizations.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a multilingual, multicultural, or multinational work environment with project management, marketing, public relations, communication, or education duties as a significant part of the job required.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Level 4 (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in English and Portuguese.

Inter-American Dialogue: Program Associate, Special Projects (USA and Hybrid)

“JobProgram Associate, Special Projects, Office of the President, Inter-American Dialogue, Washington, DC (and hybrid). Deadline: Open until filled, posted 31 August 2023.

The Inter-American Dialogue is seeking a Program Associate to join the Office of the President team. The candidate will have initiative, excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills, outstanding problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. Candidate must have the capacity to work concurrently and efficiently on multiple projects in a fast-paced office environment. Experience in event planning and gender programming is preferred. This position is based in Washington, DC, and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Other opportunities at Inter-American Dialogue can be found here.

The Inter-American Dialogue’s work spans the US, Canada, and 35 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and examines the region’s expanding global influence.

Anna Lindh Foundation: Outreach Officer (Egypt)

“JobOutreach Officer, Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation, Alexandria, Egypt. Deadline: 20 September 2023.

The Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) is seeking a creative and highly motivated individual to join the communication team as the role of Outreach Officer. The Outreach Officer will play a vital role in expanding the reach and impact of the Anna Lindh Foundation’s programmes and initiatives in line with the ALF Multiannual Work Programme 2022-2025, following the indications of the Communication Manager.

The Outreach Officer is responsible to develop and execute innovative outreach strategies, engaging with diverse stakeholders across the Euro Mediterranean to ensure the effective dissemination of ALF’s capacity building programmes, workshops, events, and networking opportunities using creative and impactful means. Additionally, this role will be responsible for ensuring that calls and programmes are reached out the right target audience.

Applicants must be nationals of one of the 42 (UfM) countries: Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritania, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, The Netherlands, Tunisia and Türkiye.

AFS: YES Abroad Specialist (USA)

“JobYES Specialist, AFS-USA, New York, NY, USA, hybrid position. Deadline: posted 11 August 2023, open until filled.

AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner organizations that work together to advance global education and foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network’s largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities.

This position is within the Sponsored Programs Department at AFS-USA, which manages several programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, providing scholarships for adolescents to participate in international exchange. Specialists focus on a specific portfolio of grant-funded program(s), which, depending on the size and scope of programs, may encompass more than one program or may mean working in tandem with other staff on some part of a larger program or project. The YES Abroad Specialist will work most closely with the Manager of Outbound Sponsored Programs, as well as other department and division staff.

This position will focus on sending American participants on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, known as YES Abroad, including designing and implementing programmatic components. Core responsibilities of the role include carrying out program requirements, such as conducting orientations, managing projects, communicating with participants and domestic and international partners, communicating with volunteers, working on participant orientations and travel/logistics, carrying out program-focused projects, and reporting to the sponsor.

WorldChicago: Executive Director (USA)

“JobExecutive Director, WorldChicago, Chicago, IL, USA. Deadline: Open until filled; posted 14 August 2023.

As Chicago’s official host for U.S. government-sponsored international visitors, WorldChicago has served over 70,000 guests from 190 countries since 1952. By connecting Chicagoans with international peers, WorldChicago promotes mutual understanding and fosters global dialogue and innovation. Citizen diplomats shape global relations one handshake at a time.

WorldChicago is dedicated to promoting citizen diplomacy through programs that connect the Chicago community with the world. Citizen Diplomacy is the idea that individuals have the right and responsibility to help shape U.S. foreign relations through person-to-person interactions with citizens of other countries.

As our world becomes more globally connected and new opportunities and challenges arise, the role of citizen diplomacy and WorldChicago has never been more important. The next Executive Director will have the opportunity to work with a motivated and professional Board of Directors and hardworking, dedicated staff to elevate the profile of WorldChicago, increase its role in promoting citizen diplomacy in the Chicago region, and develop the next generation of citizen diplomats.

The next Executive Director of WorldChicago is a dynamic leader with a deep-seated commitment to citizen diplomacy and with experience in driving growth and impact within the organization and across the country. Candidates for the position must bring a sense of creativity, innovation and a sense of collaboration with local and national partners and governments (national and foreign) to the role.

While leading this effort, the next leader must also be a steward who builds upon WorldChicago’s success while growing and evolving for the future. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who understands the power of collaboration and has extensive experience and success leading high performing teams that foster a culture of excellence, from programming to the Fellowship and exchange experience.

King’s College London: Global Mobility Officer (UK)

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Global Mobility Officer, King’s College London, London, UK. Deadline: 3 September 2023.

King’s College is seeking to recruit a proactive and flexible team-player with excellent administration skills and an intercultural sensibility to support our international partnerships worldwide and the student opportunities enabled through them. The role-holder will work with various professional services teams to provide guidance, support and direction to staff at King’s and with partners negotiating, managing and implementing mobility partnership agreements.

The role combines programme administration, day to day student support and international relationship liaison as well as some contractual negotiation and writing. Although there are no direct line-report responsibilities, the role-holder is responsible for delegating relevant tasks to Global Mobility Peer Advisors. These are a small group of students returning from abroad who work with our team to support other students.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to apply skills and knowledge of student travel and university-to-university partnerships, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in support of the international student experience. They encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role.

NCA: Chief Diversity Officer (USA)

“JobChief Diversity Officer, National Communication Association, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 9 August 2023.

The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) leads and implements a transformational agenda that infuses – throughout the National Communication Association (NCA) and in all of its work – a focus on and commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) to promote NCA’s mission to advance communication scholarship, teaching, and practice to foster a better world.

While IDEA is the priority and responsibility of the entire Association, the CDO will play a leading role in interpreting, communicating, and promulgating NCA’s IDEA Framework, which guides and supports the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of IDEA-related goals. The CDO will steer the development, execution, and assessment of these goals related to three broad areas – (1) the Association itself, (2) the field of communication, and (3) the benefits of communication for society – and ensure that these goals are woven into the fabric the organization. The CDO’s scope of work will also be informed by the IDEA strategic plan and goals and the NCA’s strategic priorities. This position will report directly to the Executive Director, serve as a member of the Senior Team, and work closely with NCA’s Executive Committee and governance groups.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights: Education Coordinator (USA)

“JobEducation Coordinator, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Deadline: 3 September 2023.

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR) is in search of an Education Coordinator to join their Education team. The ideal candidate will have experience in education, developing and presenting content to K-12 audiences, substantive historical knowledge of the American Civil Rights Movement, and the ability to engage diverse audiences. This role also requires administrative, project planning, and project management skills for success.

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is an engaging cultural center that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s ongoing struggle for human rights, whether at a local, national, or global level. 

Inter-American Dialogue: Communications Associate (USA and Hybrid)

“JobCommunications Associate, Inter-American Dialogue, Washington, DC (and hybrid). Deadline: Open until filled, posted 24 July 2023.

The Inter-American Dialogue is seeking a Communications Associate to support external communications and media relations at the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong time management and problem-solving skills and will be able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. They will lead the implementation of the Dialogue’s new strategic communications plan, create digital and print content for the organization, as well as build connections with media across the hemisphere.

Other opportunities at Inter-American Dialogue can be found here.

The Inter-American Dialogue’s work spans the US, Canada, and 35 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and examines the region’s expanding global influence.

International House UC Berkeley: Leadership Programs Supervisor (USA)

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Leadership Programs Supervisor, International House, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Deadline: open until filled.

Reporting to the Vice President of the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership Programs, you will be part of a team that is integral to the overall resident experience. You will be supporting the overall mission and goals of International House and Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership Programs. Your role will focus on programming and resident leadership. This position requires evening and weekend working hours, as needed.