Director of Multilateral Affairs Vacancy at International Crisis Group in New York,United States of America

Post:Director of Multilateral Affairs
Organization: International Crisis Group
Location:New York,United States of America
Salary:Very Attractive

Position: Director of Multilateral Affairs Reports to: Chief Operating Officer Location: New York Contract type: Permanent, Full Time

Purpose of the role:
As part of Crisis Group’s senior management, the successful candidate will coordinate the organization’s interactions with the United Nations and member states’ missions in New York; help formulate policy prescriptions and strategic advocacy initiatives to prevent or resolve deadly conflicts; develop and maintain a network of contacts within the UN system and permanent missions in furtherance of our goals; and otherwise act as the organization’s primary interface with the UN.

Specific responsibilities: 
• In coordination with the President and Chief Policy Advisor, works with key policy-makers in the UN Secretariat, the Security Council and influential permanent missions to build broad-based support for Crisis Group policy positions and recommendations on country-specific, regional and thematic issues;
 • Promotes Crisis Group’s visibility and impact through background briefings, advocacy memos and letters, speeches, op-eds and other means;
• Works with Programs to formulate policy recommendations and design advocacy approaches;
• Coordinates visits from Crisis Group analysts to the UN and permanent missions;
• Develops and maintains contacts at all levels within the UN system;
• Supports Crisis Group's fundraising efforts by periodically meeting with private donors and cultivating relationships with the UN missions of Crisis Group's donor governments, with the support of the development team;
• Works with relevant NGOs to promote Crisis Group recommendations and, where relevant, coordinate advocacy strategies; and,
 • Follows developments in UN policy toward conflict regions and keeps Program and Project Directors informed on a regular basis.

Requirements:
 • At least fifteen years of experience in conflict prevention and resolution, operating at senior levels in government, non-governmental organizations or multilateral institutions;
• Excellent knowledge of and access within the UN system;
• Extensive international experience, with broad knowledge of Crisis Group’s priority regions, especially Africa, and sensitivity toward the specifity of each conflict;
• Field experience in at least one region of the world;
• Understanding of the UN’s relationships with regional organisations;
 • Demonstrated writing, editing and analytical skills and ability to formulate well-targeted policy recommendations; and,
 • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including good public presentation skills, and a capacity for effective teamwork across globally-distributed offices.
How to apply:

Applications should be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter, and contact details of at least 3 referees. The cover letter should appear in the body of the email and describe relevant experience and motivation for the position.

Please send applications by email to open.positions@crisisgroup.org including "Director of Multilateral Affairs" in the subject line no later than 31 October 2013.

Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Crisis Group offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
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Closing date: 31 Oct 2013
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