Job Description
The Director for Visiting Delegations coordinates the Mayor's Office of International Affairs' engagement with international delegations visiting New York City agencies. The Director coordinates and facilitates meaningful exchanges between visiting delegations and City agencies to promote mutual learning, policy innovation, and international cooperation. In addition, the Senior Director serves as the office's lead liaison for an assigned geographic region, maintaining relationships with foreign governments, diplomatic representatives, and key regional stakeholders.
Specifically, the Director will:
-Coordinate vetting and logistics for receiving international delegations visiting NYC's municipal government.
-Design and facilitate exchanges between visiting delegations and City agencies that promote collaboration, policy learning, and the sharing of best practices on urban challenges and mayoral priorities.
-Work closely with IA staff assigned to regions, and coordinate with City Hall, City agencies, consulates, and external partners to ensure the successful execution of these visits.
-Serve as the office's lead relationship manager for an assigned geographic region, maintaining partnerships with foreign governments, diplomatic representatives, and other stakeholders.
About You:
-You have demonstrated experience managing high-level international delegations, diplomatic engagements, major events, or intergovernmental initiatives.
-You have strong knowledge of international affairs, diplomatic protocol, and municipal governance, with the ability to facilitate policy exchange and collaboration across institutions.
-You have experience coordinating across government agencies, foreign governments, consulates, international organizations, and external stakeholders.
-You have excellent project management, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage complex initiatives and respond effectively in fast-paced and emergency situations.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor's Degree required.
-5+ years of experience in international affairs, diplomacy, government relations, emergency management, public policy, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information
-In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.
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Qualifications
1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?
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