Candidates must be based in the USA, UK, or Switzerland and have the legal right to work in the location where they are applying. The successful candidate should be comfortable with a flexible, hybrid role which will include a combination of work from home and co-working space depending on location. This role will require travel.
Competitive salary and benefits package provided, including unlimited leave policy and flexible working arrangements. Benefits and compensation vary based on location. Expected salary ranges for this position are:
Rolling
ID’S OCEAN PROJECT Since 2024, we have been establishing a new project within ID, providing diplomatic support to an international collaborative working on the policy overlap between oceans and climate change – spanning ocean-based climate mitigation (offshore wind, de-carbonising shipping, protecting blue carbon, marine carbon dioxide removal), coastal resilience (near-shore protections and tenure rights for local communities over oceans) and the needs of specific regions (the arctic) in responding to a changing climate and ocean degradation. ID’s role is to set up and manage a network of champions (such as former heads of state, other politicians and diplomats, senior business leaders etc.) to amplify these issues through their meetings, speeches, media engagement and events, and to use their positions to influence outcomes that support ocean-based climate action.
We are now seeking a new diplomatic officer to support this work. Working to the Project Manager of the Ocean-Climate Project, you will help to onboard approximately 10 champions. You will work directly with these champions and help to propose their work programmes – which will be a mix of multilateral engagement, speeches and roundtables, bi-lateral meetings, and media engagement in consultation. You will ensure champions are thoroughly briefed to get the most out of their engagements, both with written and oral briefings, as well as accompanying the champions to some engagements. Supporting them with logistics will also be a key element of the role. The Champions’ work will be guided by the policy priorities of the Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance: a philanthropic initiative that is providing a surge of more than $300 million towards ocean-climate solutions. Central to your work will be maintaining strong relationships across this program (which involves more than 20 different delivery partners across six policy pillars), to ensure that the champions are well briefed on the priorities of the delivery partners, and that their engagement is providing strategic value to the program.
Independent Diplomat (ID) is a unique non‐profit venture in the world of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention. Staffed by former diplomats, international lawyers and experts in international relations, ID offers independent and confidential advice and assistance on diplomatic technique and strategy to governments, political groups, international institutions, and non‐governmental organizations. Our vision is to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable diplomatic system that responds to the needs and priorities of those most affected by crises and conflicts. ID has a strong record in multilateral diplomacy, including through our work advising the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) at the highest level since 2009. This partnership has helped support the low-lying island state in transforming itself into one of the most influential climate leaders on the international stage. We have also supported other small island developing states, including Vanuatu, to influence global cyber negotiations.
Since 2024, we have been establishing a new project within ID, providing diplomatic support to an international collaborative working on the policy overlap between oceans and climate change – spanning ocean-based climate mitigation (offshore wind, decarbonising shipping, protecting blue carbon, marine carbon dioxide removal), coastal resilience (near-shore protections and tenure rights for local communities over oceans) and the needs of specific regions (the arctic) in responding to a changing climate and ocean degradation. ID’s role is to set up and manage a network of champions (such as former heads of state, other politicians and diplomats, senior business leaders etc.) to amplify these issues through their meetings, speeches, media engagement and events, and to use their positions to influence outcomes that support ocean-based climate action. We are now seeking a new diplomatic officer to support this work. Working to the Project Manager of the Ocean-Climate Project, you will help to onboard approximately 10 champions. You will work directly with these champions and help to propose their work programmes – which will be a mix of multilateral engagement, speeches and roundtables, bi-lateral meetings, and media engagement in consultation. You will ensure champions are thoroughly briefed to get the most out of their engagements, both with written and oral briefings, as well as accompanying the champions to some engagements. Supporting them with logistics will also be a key element of the role. The Champions’ work will be guided by the policy priorities of the Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance: a philanthropic initiative that is providing a surge of more than $300 million towards ocean-climate solutions. Central to your work will be maintaining strong relationships across this program (which involves more than 20 different delivery partners across six policy pillars), to ensure that the champions are well briefed on the priorities of the delivery partners, and that their engagement is providing strategic value to the program.
The role will include:
We are a small and nimble team, and the successful candidate will bringenthusiasm and flexibility to the role. Candidates with experience and skillsin some but not all of the areas above are encouraged to apply.
Please send applications to alison.conboy@independentdiplomat.org and reference “Oceans Policy Officer” in the subject line. Applications should include a CV and a succinct letter detailing your interest in, and qualifications for the position. The CV should include the names and contact details of two references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Due to volume, all applications will not be acknowledged, but those chosen for interviews will be contacted further. The identity of applicants will be held in strictest confidence. No phone calls please.
Independent Diplomat is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on qualification and merit. Our objective is to encourage diversity and have the best available person in every job. ID’s policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy), religion, marital status, familial status, age, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other unlawful consideration.
By submitting an application for the position of Refugee Project Policy Associate at ID, you expressly consent to ID processing thepersonal data contained in your application, including, but not limited to, theinformation contained in any cover letter, curriculum vitae, resume orreferences. We will hold your information securely and use it onlyto process your application. When the post has been filled, ID will eraseyour personal data securely. For further information about ID’s Data ProtectionPolicy, including why and how we process and transfer personal data, and yourrights with respect to your personal data, please refer to our website at www.independentdiplomat.org
1-year fixed-term contract assignment with the possibility of extension.
Pay range: ETB 3,000,000 – 4,000,000 per year (remuneration may be paid in a different currency if requested).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Independent Diplomat (ID) is a unique non‐profit venture in the world of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention. Staffed by former diplomats, international lawyers and experts in international relations, ID offers independent and confidential advice and assistance on diplomatic technique and strategy to governments, political groups, international institutions, and non‐governmental organizations. Our vision is to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable diplomatic system that responds to the needs and priorities of those most affected by crises and conflicts. ID’s staff are at the forefront of some of the world’s most urgent international crises and foreign policy challenges. We are engaged in conflict resolution in areas including, but not limited to, Ukraine, Yemen, Mali, and Myanmar. Our staff are tackling major shared global threats: such as climate change and internet freedom. And we are seeking to make the system of diplomacy fairer through our effort to improve the working methods of the UN Security Council, ensure meaningful inclusion of women in peace processes, and assist refugees to lead global policy development. Our staff work day-to-day with the groups and governments with whom we partner, providing advice, negotiating support and strategy. ID currently has a presence globally with offices in New York, London, Washington D.C. and Geneva.
Independent Diplomat is recruiting a Country Officer in Ethiopia to support our Refugee Project. Launched in 2016, ID’s Refugee Project works to fundamentally change the international system of refugee policymaking to ensure the systematic and comprehensive inclusion of refugees. This work is predicated on the idea that meaningful engagement of legitimate refugee voices in policymaking and decision-making processes will enable lasting and sustainable systemic change to improve the global refugee response system, in the interest of human dignity and social justice. To do this, ID works in partnership with refugee-led organizations (RLOs) to conduct diplomacy at local, national, regional, and global levels.
The Ethiopia Country Officer will work under the supervision of the Africa Regional Project Lead to provide comprehensive support to refugee partners in country. This role is likely to include:
Lead planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of Independent Diplomat’s Refugee Project within Ethiopia. Monitor project activities, conduct field visits, and provide technical assistance to refugee-led organisations.
In coordination with the Africa Regional Project Lead, establish and maintain strong relationships with in-country stakeholders, i.e. government authorities, local NGOs, international organizations, RLOs etc. Represent Independent Diplomat at relevant meetings, conferences, and forums. Facilitate communication and coordination between local stakeholders and the regional/ global Refugee Team.
Prepare regular reports on progress, challenges, and achievements. Contribute to the development of communication and funding material.
Provide research and support to the Refugee Team. Support refugee partners in Ethiopia. Draft background briefings, policy advice, talking points, strategy notes, and op-eds for clients. Contribute to the project strategy at country/regional/global levels.
Work with refugee partners to implement Refugee Skill Up, a train-the-trainer capacity-building program that was designed in collaboration with refugee leaders around the world. Identify capacity-building needs of local partners. Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and other capacity-building activities.
Provide support on Independent Diplomat and refugee partner communications and media engagement by drafting media pieces, outreach to media contacts, and managing the team’s and partners’ social media to maximise impact.
Provide logistic and administrative support for Independent Diplomat activities in the country, when necessary.
Ensure compliance with Independent Diplomat’s policies, procedures and donor requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks to project implementation in-country.
We are a small and nimble team, and the successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and flexibility to the role.
The cover letter should:
The CV should include the names and contact details of two references.
Please submit a maximum two-page CV and one-page cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the position to mia.tong@independentdiplomat.org, indicating “[SURNAME] – Country Officer – Ethiopia” in the email subject line.
Due to a large expected number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to confirm receipt of applications or provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates. For further information about Independent Diplomat, please visit our website at: https://independentdiplomat.org/
Independent Diplomat is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on qualification and merit. Our objective is to encourage diversity and have the best available person in every job. ID’s policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy), religion, marital status, familial status, age, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other unlawful consideration.
By submitting an application to ID, you expressly consent to ID processing the personal data contained in your application, including, but not limited to, the information contained in any cover letter, curriculum vitae, resume or references. We will hold your information securely and use it only to process your application. When the post has been filled, ID will erase your personal data securely. For further information about ID’s Data Protection Policy, including why and how we process and transfer personal data, and your rights with respect to your personal data, please refer to our website at www.independentdiplomat.org
1-year fixed-term contract assignment with the possibility of extension.
Pay range: ₺ 900,000 – 1,250,000 TRY per year (remuneration may be fixed and paid in USD or a different currency if requested).
Independent Diplomat (ID) is a unique non‐profit venture in the world of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention. Staffed by former diplomats, international lawyers and experts in international relations, ID offers independent and confidential advice and assistance on diplomatic technique and strategy to governments, political groups, international institutions, and non‐governmental organizations. Our vision is to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable diplomatic system that responds to the needs and priorities of those most affected by crises and conflicts. ID’s staff are at the forefront of some of the world’s most urgent international crises and foreign policy challenges. We are engaged in conflict resolution in areas including, but not limited to, Ukraine, Yemen, Mali, and Myanmar. Our staff are tackling major shared global threats: such as climate change and internet freedom. And we are seeking to make the system of diplomacy fairer through our effort to improve the working methods of the UN Security Council, ensure meaningful inclusion of women in peace processes, and assist refugees to lead global policy development. Our staff work day-to-day with the groups and governments with whom we partner, providing advice, negotiating support and strategy. ID currently has a presence globally with offices in New York, London, Washington D.C. and Geneva.
Independent Diplomat is recruiting a Country Officer in Türkiye to support our Refugee Project. Launched in 2016, ID’s Refugee Project works to fundamentally change the international system of refugee policymaking to ensure the systematic and comprehensive inclusion of refugees. This work is predicated on the idea that meaningful engagement of legitimate refugee voices in policymaking and decision-making processes will enable lasting and sustainable systemic change to improve the global refugee response system, in the interest of human dignity and social justice. To do this, ID works in partnership with refugee-led organizations (RLOs) to conduct diplomacy at local, national, regional, and global levels.
The Türkiye Country Officer will work under the supervision of the MENA Regional Project Leads to provide comprehensive support to refugee partners in country. This role is likely to include:
Lead planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of Independent Diplomat’s Refugee Project within Türkiye. Monitor project activities, conduct field visits, and provide technical assistance to refugee-led organisations.
In coordination with the MENA Regional Project Leads, establish and maintain strong relationships with in-country stakeholders, i.e. government authorities, local NGOs, international organizations, RLOs etc. Represent Independent Diplomat at relevant meetings, conferences, and forums. Facilitate communication and coordination between local stakeholders and the regional/ global Refugee Team.
Prepare regular reports on progress, challenges, and achievements. Contribute to the development of communication and funding material.
Provide research and support to the Refugee Team. Support refugee partners in Türkiye. Draft background briefings, policy advice, talking points, strategy notes, and op-eds for clients. Contribute to the project strategy at country/regional/global levels.
Work with refugee partners to implement Refugee Skill Up, a train-the-trainer capacity-building program that was designed in collaboration with refugee leaders around the world. Identify capacity-building needs of local partners. Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and other capacity-building activities.
Provide support on Independent Diplomat and refugee partner communications and media engagement by drafting media pieces, outreach to media contacts, and managing the team’s and partners’ social media to maximise impact.
Provide logistic and administrative support for Independent Diplomat activities in the country, when necessary.
Ensure compliance with Independent Diplomat’s policies, procedures and donor requirements. Identify and mitigate potential risks to project implementation in-country.
We are a small and nimble team, and the successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and flexibility to the role.
The cover letter should:
The CV should include the names and contact details of two references.
Please submit a maximum two-page CV and one-page cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the position to mia.tong@independentdiplomat.org, indicating “[SURNAME] – Country Officer – Türkiye” in the email subject line.
Due to a large expected number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to confirm receipt of applications or provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates. For further information about Independent Diplomat, please visit our website at: https://independentdiplomat.org/
Independent Diplomat is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on qualification and merit. Our objective is to encourage diversity and have the best available person in every job. ID’s policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy), religion, marital status, familial status, age, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other unlawful consideration.
By submitting an application to ID, you expressly consent to ID processing the personal data contained in your application, including, but not limited to, the information contained in any cover letter, curriculum vitae, resume or references. We will hold your information securely and use it only to process your application. When the post has been filled, ID will erase your personal data securely. For further information about ID’s Data Protection Policy, including why and how we process and transfer personal data, and your rights with respect to your personal data, please refer to our website at www.independentdiplomat.org
Competitive benefits package provided including unlimited leave policy and flexible working arrangements. Benefits and compensation vary based on location. Expected US range: USD $45,000 – 59,520
Expected UK range: GBP £26,500 – 35,500
Applications have now closed. We are currently reviewing candidates and will contact those selected for an interview.
Independent Diplomat (ID) is a unique non‐profit venture in the world of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention. Staffed by former diplomats, international lawyers and experts in international relations, ID offers independent and confidential advice and assistance on diplomatic technique and strategy to governments, political groups, international institutions, and non‐governmental organizations. Our vision is to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable diplomatic system that responds to the needs and priorities of those most affected by crises and conflicts. The purpose of this position is to provide administrative assistance to ID project teams and to support the smooth functioning of the organization. ID is seeking a professional administrative assistant to support ID’s project and staff globally – including core offices in the US (New York and Washington DC) UK (London) and Switzerland (Geneva) – and facilitate the smooth running of operations and administration. Responsibilities will include:
Applications should include a CV and a succinct letter detailing your interest in, and qualifications for the position.
Please send applications to and reference “Global Administrative Assistant” in the subject line.
Due to volume, all applications will not be acknowledged, but those chosen for interviews will be contacted further.
The identity of applicants will be held in strictest confidence. No phone calls please.
Independent Diplomat is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on qualification and merit. Our objective is to encourage diversity and have the best available person in every job. ID’s policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy), religion, marital status, familial status, age, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other unlawful consideration.
By submitting an application for the position of Global Administrative Assistant at ID, you expressly consent to ID processing the personal data contained in your application, including, but not limited to, the information contained in any cover letter, curriculum vitae, resume or references. We will hold your information securely and use it only to process your application. When the post has been filled, ID will erase your personal data securely. For further information about ID’s Data Protection Policy, including why and how we process and transfer personal data, and your rights with respect to your personal data, please refer to our website at www.independentdiplomat.org
Independent Diplomat (ID) seeks proposals from qualified individuals, consultants, or firms to provide comprehensive human resources management services for our global operations. ID is an international diplomatic advisory group with core locations in the United States (DC, NYC), United Kingdom (London), and Switzerland (Geneva), plus a distributed workforce of consultants and employees working under Employer-of-Record (EOR) arrangements globally.
Independent Diplomat (ID) is a unique non-profit organization operating at the intersection of international relations, diplomacy, and conflict prevention. Staffed by former diplomats, international lawyers, and experts in international relations, ID provides independent and confidential advice on diplomatic technique and strategy to governments, political groups, international institutions, and non-governmental organizations. Our team of 25-30 professionals works at the forefront of urgent international crises and foreign policy challenges, including conflict resolution in Ukraine, Yemen, Mali, and Myanmar. We tackle major global challenges such as climate change and internet freedom, while working to create a more equitable diplomatic system through initiatives like improving UN Security Council working methods, ensuring women’s inclusion in peace processes, and supporting refugee participation in global policy development. ID maintains established non-profit entities with standardized benefits and payroll systems in the US, UK, and Switzerland, and currently employs personnel in seven additional countries through Employer-of-Record (EOR) and consultant arrangements. Our staff works directly with partner groups and governments, providing daily advisory services, negotiation support, and strategic guidance.
The selected provider will support the Managing Director in all matters relating to human resources across ID’s global operations, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, timeliness, transparency, and service delivery.
Proposals should include:
Please submit proposals to billing@independentdiplomat.org with the subject line “Request for Proposals: Global HR Management” Submissions should include:
Questions regarding this RFP may be directed to billing@independentdiplomat.org
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion. ID will maintain strict confidentiality throughout the selection process.
Independent Diplomat is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in all its operations. This commitment extends to our selection of service providers. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy), religion, marital status, familial status, age, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected characteristic.
By submitting a proposal, you consent to ID processing the personal data contained therein for the purposes of this RFP. We will maintain data security and confidentiality in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, available at www.independentdiplomat.org. Data from unsuccessful proposals will be securely erased once the selection process is complete.
