Program Officer

About Religions for Peace

World Conference of Religions for Peace Inc. (Religions for Peace) is the largest and most representative global multi-religious coalition advancing common action among religious communities for peace. Headquartered in New York City and accredited to the United Nations, Religions for Peace works through more than 90 regional and national inter-religious councils (IRCs) and groups; global, regional, national and local networks of religious youth and women of faith; and a World Council of senior religious leaders. Through these infrastructures built on the principle of religious representativity, reflecting the fabric of religious demography on those levels, Religions for Peace creates effective multi-religious partnerships to build peace, including working to stop war, end poverty and protect the earth.

Religions for Peace is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as Program Officer (PO), contributing to the implementation and coordination of projects across Religions for Peace’s five strategic priorities (Building Just, Peaceful, and Inclusive Societies; Advancing Gender Equality; Nurturing a Sustainable Environment; Championing Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion; Strengthening Interreligious Education; Fostering Multi-Religious Collaboration and Global Partnerships).

Position Overview

The Program Officer will support the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of a diverse portfolio of programs. The role will involve close coordination with implementing partners and funders, management of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes, grant reporting, and logistical and administrative support.

The PO will also contribute to institutional initiatives related to the upcoming Religions for Peace World Assembly, including impact harvesting, documentation of program successes, and coordination across thematic and regional teams.

This role will report to the Director of Programs/Deputy Secretary General, and work closely with colleagues across programs, communications, and resource mobilization.

Responsibilities

These include but are not limited to the following:

• Under the direction of the Director of Program, support the implementation and coordination of specific projects under the Religions for Peace’s five strategic priorities;
• Provide coordination, communication, and compliance with programmatic and donor requirements;
• Manage monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes for assigned projects, including collecting quantitative and qualitative data, and supporting analysis and reporting;
• Prepare high-quality narrative donor reports in collaboration with program, finance, and communications colleagues;
• Provide logistical and administrative support related to project implementation, including organizing in-person and online high-level and grassroots events, workshops, and meetings;
• Support grant management processes, including proposal development, workplan development, and budget tracking;
• Contribute to research, documentation, and knowledge products that capture program impact and lessons learned;
• Support preparations for the Religions for Peace 11th World Assembly, including impact harvesting of program successes across the global movement, coordination with networks and regional bodies, and synthesis of programmatic achievements;
• Collaborate closely with the Communications and Resource Mobilisation teams to support storytelling, case studies, and fundraising efforts;
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Religions for Peace’s mission and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field such as international relations, peace and conflict studies, theology, or a related discipline;
• Four to five years of relevant programmatic experience, ideally with an international nonprofit organization, faith-based organization, or similar institution;
• Demonstrated experience supporting program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and donor reporting, preferably including large donors such as governments and multi-lateral institutions;
• Expertise or experience in one or more of Religions for Peace’s strategic priorities;
• Strong ability to work across cultures and with diverse, multi-religious, and multi-stakeholder partners
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to draft clear and compelling reports and correspondence;
• Highly collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM systems;
• English fluency is required. Language skills or fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic is a plus.

Salary Range

65,000 – 75,000 USD (depending on qualification and experience) + generous benefits.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications, and samples of your previous work to jobs@rfp.org with the subject title “Program Officer Job Opening.”

The deadline for submission of application is 8 February 2026

Only candidates selected for the first round of interview will be contacted.