Protocol & Strategic Engagements Specialist

Provides political, protocol and coordination support for UNFPA executive leadership in engagements with Member States and external stakeholders. The specialist prepares high-level briefs and messages, coordinates meetings, visits and missions, monitors political developments, and tracks decisions and follow-up so engagements are strategically prepared, delivered and documented.

• Prepare speeches, remarks, talking points and briefing materials for executive leadership
• Coordinate executive engagements with Member States and external stakeholders
• Prepare background information, stakeholder profiles and meeting objectives
• Coordinate protocol arrangements for high-level meetings, events, visits and missions
• Liaise with Permanent Missions, host governments and United Nations protocol counterparts
• Monitor political, partner and media developments relevant to executive engagements
• Track decisions, commitments and follow-up actions from executive meetings
• Maintain systems for executive engagement and briefing requirements

• Advanced degree in international relations, political science, diplomacy, communications, public policy, international development, law, public administration or a related field
• At least five years of relevant experience in international relations, political affairs, diplomacy, protocol, strategic communications, external relations or executive support
• Knowledge of diplomatic protocol for high-level official engagements
• Fluency in English

• Experience supporting external partners including private-sector entities, foundations or civil society
• Experience preparing media briefs, press lines or event summaries
• Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organisation
• Knowledge of the United Nations system and multilateral processes

• Protocol Coordination
• Executive Briefing
• Speechwriting
• Political Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Communications
• Event Coordination
• Research and Analysis