Program Officer for Youth and Network Coordination - (US-NY-New York - 10292)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: C:141518
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RELIGIONS FOR PEACE is the world's largest and most representative multi-religious coalition advancing common action among the religious communities for peace. Headquartered in New York and accredited to the United Nations, Religions for Peace works through more than seventy inter-religious councils and groups, networks of religious youth and women of faith, and a World Council of religious leaders comprising the world's largest and most representative coalition of religious communities. Religions for Peace creates effective multi-religious partnerships to transform violent conflict, eradicate poverty, promote just and harmonious societies, and protect the earth.

The Program Officer shall assist and report to Director of IRC Development and Field Coordination (IRC Director) in the overall administration and coordination pertaining to the global IRC program. Under the supervision of the IRC Director, the Program Officer shall also assume major responsibility for coordination of the Global Youth Network.

Specific Duties include:
* assist IRC Director in overall administration of field offices
* assist IRC Director in overall supervision of programs and projects by field offices in close coordination with Department of Programs
* assist IRC Director in religious diplomacy related to formation and development of IRCs, particularly in the absence of field presence
* assist IRC Director in networking functions (contacts with and visits to national and regional IRCs, contacts with global and regional structures of faith communities), particularly in an absence of field presence and in situations where global interventions are necessary
* assist IRC Director in mainstreaming women's and youth networks into national, regional and global RFP structures
* support and advise the International Youth Committee (IYC) and regional youth networks in organization and program development
* facilitate communications with and between IYC and regional networks
* develop strategies and support actions to mainstream youth networks into national, regional and global Religions for Peace structures
* maintain and develop relations with youth organizations in the respective faith communities and with non-religious youth networks
* work with regional networks to develop proposals for funding

Minimum Qualifications:
* 3-5 years experience in an international organization with affiliates and/or field offices.
* Excellent written and oral communication, as well as interpersonal skills.
* Advanced skills in administration and coordination.
* Skills in working with multi-cultural and multi-religious communities around the world.
* Knowledge of religious communities and the public role of religions in international affairs.
* Ability and willingness to travel internationally
* Advanced computer skills
* A masters degree preferred.