Assistant Director, Policy & Programs International Office

Responsibilities

• Monitor political and social activity across seven key countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
• Support the Director in presenting advocacy positions to government officials, diplomats, and civil society stakeholders.
• Produce drafts of position papers, briefing documents, talking points, and communication materials.
• Research and identify areas of potential impact to organize conferences, panel discussions, and background briefings.
• Manage social media presence, specifically leading the Central Europe Institute Twitter account.
• Enhance the CEI webpage and draft press releases to support regional advocacy efforts.
• Identify and develop relationships with key potential partners and stakeholders throughout the region.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience in a Government Institute, Think Tank, Diplomacy, NGO, or similar field.
• Native proficiency in at least one of the following: Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Latvian, or Estonian.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and Google Suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

About the Company

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving. With an unparalleled reach spanning six continents, AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries to counter antisemitism and act as allies.