Deputy Commissioner for Global Affairs & Diaspora Engagement

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Mayor’s Office for International Affairs serves as the liaison between the City and New York City’s international community, which includes 193 Permanent Missions, 116 Consulates, over 70 Trade Commissions, and the headquarters of the United Nations. The Office functions as a global platform from which the City can promote its goals for a more just and equitable society, showcase the diversity of New Yorkers, and share best practices with the world. The Office also works to foster positive relations and to encourage collaboration between the international community and New York City’s agencies and local neighborhoods. New York City is not only the place where the world gathers, but the place where the world lives, with diaspora communities from every corner of the planet. As the host city to the United Nations, New York City welcomes more international visitors than any other American city and serves as the global headquarters for countless international organizations and corporations. The Deputy Commissioner will lead the office’s effort to strategically leverage these assets to advance the City's priorities and build international relationships that enrich and improve the lives of all New Yorkers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public policy, international affairs, urban planning, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of experience working on high-level international diplomacy and foreign policy.
• An understanding of New York City’s diasporas and their connections to the world.
• Deep knowledge of global politics and movements.
• Extensive experience coordinating bilateral and multilateral engagements with high-level offices.
• Demonstrated operational capacity to support complex diplomatic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leverage New York City’s global standing to advance international cooperation on major global challenges affecting New Yorkers and communities worldwide.
• Oversee the City’s engagement with the United Nations and UN Permanent Missions, positioning New York not only as a host city but as a leader in subnational diplomacy.
• Develop a strategy for sustained engagement with diaspora communities, ensuring the City’s diplomatic work reflects the experiences and priorities of New Yorkers.
• Manage and update the process for vetting international visitors, ensuring international engagements advance the City’s priorities.
• Support the office’s consular engagement program, strengthening outreach to immigrant New Yorkers, building partnerships with city agencies, and fostering cultural and economic exchanges.
• Supervise and support the Director for Economic Development in building international economic partnerships and attracting foreign investment that strengthens the city’s economy and benefits New Yorkers.
• Supervise and support the Junior Ambassadors Program, which engages 7th-9th graders across all five boroughs with the mission and work of the United Nations.
• Supervise and support the Director of Protocol, who is tasked with managing international engagements and visits with precision and adherence to international protocol standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director