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The American Friends Service Committee seeks a full-time UN Representative, Program and Outreach to represent our organization and advance peace and justice initiatives at the global stage, based in Grand Central, Manhattan. This is an opportunity to work with a mission-driven team transforming social systems for a more equitable world.
About the Role
AFSC is a Quaker religious organization dedicated to building lasting peace with justice through practical faith in action. We engage with diverse communities and stakeholders to drive systemic change rooted in respect for human dignity. In this role, you'll serve as a bridge between AFSC and the United Nations system, advancing our advocacy initiatives and building partnerships that amplify our impact on global peace and justice issues.
What You'll Do
- Represent AFSC's mission and programs in UN forums, meetings, and multilateral engagement spaces
- Develop and coordinate outreach programs that align UN engagement with organizational priorities
- Build and maintain relationships with UN officials, diplomats, and civil society partners
- Support advocacy campaigns and mobilize coalition partners toward shared peace and justice goals
- Monitor UN policy developments and communicate their relevance to AFSC programs and strategy
- Coordinate between AFSC headquarters, field offices, and UN-based partners to strengthen program outcomes
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in UN advocacy, international relations, or NGO outreach and program work
- Strong knowledge of UN structures, processes, and decision-making bodies
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities across cultures and sectors
- Demonstrated commitment to peace, justice, and human rights
- Ability to work collaboratively in mission-driven, diverse environments
- Fluency in English; additional languages are valued
About the American Friends Service Committee
AFSC is a Quaker organization driven by the conviction that spiritual insight and human dignity guide our work toward systems that serve justice. For over a century, we've worked alongside people across backgrounds and beliefs to nurture change and build the conditions for lasting peace. Our work spans domestically and internationally, addressing root causes of conflict and inequality.
How to Apply
Ready to represent AFSC on the global stage? Apply now through this listing with your resume and cover letter.
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Working in Grand Central, Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal is a commuter rail terminal at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Grand Central is the southern terminus of the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem, Hudson and New Haven Lines, serving the northern parts of the New York metropolitan area. It also serves the Long Island Rail Road through Grand Central Madison, a 16-acre (6.5 ha) addition to the station located underneath the Metro-North tracks, built from 2007 to 2023. The terminal also connects to the New York City Subway at the Grand Central–42nd Street station. The terminal is the third-busiest
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