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About the role

  • Senior Protocol Officer responsible for coordinating protocol services at IYF. Facilitate high-level visits, meetings, and ensure compliance with diplomatic protocols globally.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Chief, DPLS in ensuring harmonious working relations with Representatives of Member Countries regarding their protocol-related requirements and their accreditation vis-à-vis the host country, including the registration and accreditation of IYF personnel;
  • Arranges the facilitation of credentials for newly appointed Representatives, briefing them on the standard procedures;
  • Plan, coordinate and execute official and high-level visits/functions, ceremonies, bilateral and multilateral meetings with foreign dignitaries and special events hosted at IYF, coordinating with the Security and Interpretation Services, and liaising with Member States, where necessary;
  • Ensure the organization and provision of the necessary protocol and liaison services required for the IYF Events and other governing body meetings, committees and groups established; ensure protocol arrangements and manage operational preparations, such as invitations, table plans, seating, menus and facilities; manage and control protocol budgets and financial expenditures;
  • Support all aspects related to the IYF Awards Programmes, including maintaining relationships with stakeholders, preparing or approving correspondence, authorizing the purchase of medals, and ensuring the maintenance of the database;
  • Manage general and protocol related correspondence to/from Permanent Missions, Governments, Intergovernmental organizations and other entities; prepare and review congratulatory, appreciation, welcome and condolence letters; coordinate and ensure the effective management and verification of the database regarding the contact information of senior officials, Ambassadors and Permanent Missions;
  • Provide substantive and authoritative advice and respond to queries on protocol issues such as honorifics/titles, salutations, VIP ranking, gift exchanges and invitation letters; and
  • Perform other related activities when required.

Requirements

  • Experience and results preferred in protocol role, management, youth empowerment role, development, communications, international relations, youth studies, sport, women empowerment, youth-led organizations or another relevant field.
  • Excellent computer, internet, social media and information system skills.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Ability to assist in strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.

Benefits

  • flexible part-time commitment
  • voluntary-based position

Job title

Job type

Part Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

RemoteWorldwide

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