Executive Specialist (Public Partnerships)

TL;DR

Executive Specialist (Public Partnerships): Coordinating strategic workflows and information flows within the PPR Global Director's Office with an accent on executive support, partnership intelligence, and inter-divisional alignment. Focus on synthesizing complex data for leadership decision-making and facilitating high-level engagements across the UN system.

Location: New York, USA

Company

hirify.global works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential.

What you will do

• Manage priority workflows and information flows for the Global Director to facilitate timely decision-making.
• Coordinate high-level meetings, briefing materials, and internal communications across the Division.
• Oversee knowledge management systems to track donor engagement, partnership priorities, and divisional actions.
• Draft substantive background notes, talking points, and executive materials for senior leadership.
• Facilitate cross-divisional alignment on priority initiatives and monitor implementation of action points.
• Identify and synthesize emerging issues, risks, and opportunities requiring leadership attention.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, or a relevant field.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in external relations, public affairs, partnership management, or executive coordination.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities under pressure and coordinate across multicultural teams.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and judgement skills with political sensitivity.
• Proficiency in office software, collaboration platforms, and knowledge-management tools, including AI tools.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
• Prior experience in an executive office or field-level development/humanitarian contexts.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to hirify.global's core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development within a diverse, global organization.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package, including paid parental leave and reasonable accommodation for disabilities.
• Inclusive work environment that promotes the rights of every child.