Deputy Commissioner for Global Affairs & Diaspora Engagement

Deputy Commissioner for Global Affairs & Diaspora Engagement

The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City's economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. 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.

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. The Deputy Commissioner will:

• 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.

About You:

• You have an understanding of New York City's diasporas and their connections to the world.
• You have deep knowledge of global politics and movements.
• You have extensive experience coordinating bilateral and multilateral engagements with high-level offices.
• You have demonstrated operational capacity to support complex diplomatic initiatives.

Additional Information:

In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply. Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL - 0668A

Minimum Qualifications

- 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.

Preferred Skills

- You are multilingual and proficient, with the ability to engage effectively with international partners and New York City's diverse immigrant communities. - You have demonstrated experience working with governmental entities to organize gatherings and/or dialogues between foreign leaders and with civil society entities. - You have robust relationship management experience involving diverse groups and individuals. - You have excellent project management, facilitation, writing, and communication skills. - You can work independently, actively seek collaboration, and support colleagues in their work.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.