Location: 685 Third Ave, 11 Fl, NY, NY 10017, United States

Job Description :The Commonwealth Secretariat is recruiting a dynamic Office Manager to lead operations at the Joint Office for Commonwealth Permanent Missions to the UN in New York. This unique facility supports small Commonwealth states in maintaining a diplomatic presence and engaging effectively at the United Nations.

Location: Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HX, UK

Job Description :The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Communications Intern to join its Communications Division (COM). This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful international work while developing professional skills across research, writing, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement. The Communications Division plays a central role in raising awareness of Commonwealth values, programmes, and events. It manages stakeholder and media relations, publications, publicity, and the Secretariat’s digital presence including its website and social media platforms. As a Communications Intern, you will support these functions by contributing to research, content development, and day-to-day operational tasks that strengthen the Commonwealth’s visibility and impact.

Location: Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HX, UK

Job Description :The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking a highly capable and creative Digital Communications Intern to support the Digital Team in producing high-quality multimedia content across web, internal, and social platforms in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging digital communicator to contribute to impactful storytelling that showcases the work and values of the Commonwealth. This is a hands-on role requiring demonstrable skills in content creation, design, photography, and video production. The successful candidate will play an active role in developing compelling digital assets, supporting campaigns, and helping to strengthen the Commonwealth’s online presence. Working closely with the Digital Team, the intern will contribute to a wide range of projects, from web features and social media content to video interviews and event coverage.

Location :Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HX, UK

Job Description :The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking an exceptional Head of Media Relations to lead its media function and strengthen the global profile of the Commonwealth and its programmes. The successful candidate will cultivate strong relationships with media outlets worldwide—across print, broadcast, digital and emerging platforms—to enhance the organisation’s reputation, visibility, and relevance as a modern, impactful international institution. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Head of Media Relations will lead and inspire the media team, ensuring excellence, timeliness, and innovation across all outputs.

Location :Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HX, UK

Job Description :The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Head of Private Sector Fundraising to help expand and diversify the organisation’s funding base. This role is central to strengthening the Secretariat’s long-term sustainability by unlocking new financing opportunities, deepening partnerships, and positioning the organisation as a trusted partner for donors, private sector actors, and development finance institutions.

Location : Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HX, UK

Job Description :The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking an accomplished leader to head its Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Section—a high-impact role shaping policy, technical assistance, and strategic engagement across the Commonwealth. Operating within the Secretariat’s Strategic Plan, you will guide a portfolio of programmes that support member countries in managing energy transitions, strengthening extractive industries governance, and advancing sustainable natural resource development. The Role As Adviser and Head of ENR, you will set the strategic direction for the Section, ensuring programmes are aligned with CHOGM mandates and deliver tangible value to governments across the Commonwealth. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee advisory services, and manage a diverse project portfolio spanning energy_transition, extractive_industries, renewable_energy, and natural_resource_governance.

Location :Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HX, UK

Job Description :The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to serve as its next Director, Governance, Strategy and Learning—a pivotal role at the centre of the organisation’s governance and strategic architecture. Working closely with the Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General's, the post-holder will drive organisational performance, strengthen accountability, and ensure that strategic priorities set by Member States translate into measurable results and meaningful impact. The Role As Director, you will be the engine behind Secretariat-wide strategy, results-based management, and institutional learning.

Location :Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HX, UK

Job Description :The Commonwealth Secretariat is seeking an exceptional legal leader to serve as its next General Counsel and Director of Legal Affairs. This is a high-profile role at the heart of an international organisation representing 56 member countries committed to peace, democracy, sustainable development, and respect for diversity and human rights. As the Secretariat’s most senior legal adviser, the General Counsel will shape legal strategy across the organisation—guiding decision-making at the highest levels, safeguarding the Secretariat’s reputation, and ensuring its work is grounded in robust public international law and international administrative law. The Role As General Counsel, you will be the Secretariat’s chief legal authority—shaping legal strategy, protecting institutional integrity, and guiding senior leaders through complex, high-stakes issues. You will lead the Office of Legal Affairs, oversee litigation and dispute resolution, and ensure the Secretariat’s policies, contracts, HR processes, and international operations are grounded in sound legal frameworks.

Location :Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HX, UK

Job Description :The Commonwealth Secretariat is looking for a bold, visionary leader to drive its global economic development agenda. If you thrive at the intersection of international finance, trade policy, and sustainable development, this is your stage. The Opportunity You’ll lead the Economic, Trade & Investment Directorate—shaping strategy, influencing global debates, and championing the needs of 56 nations, including 31 small states. As a member of the Senior Management Committee, you’ll help steer the Secretariat’s direction while guiding a team of expert economists, analysts, and advisers. This role is about impact: driving thought leadership, forging high-value partnerships, and ensuring Commonwealth perspectives land in the rooms where global decisions are made—from G20 working groups to pan-Commonwealth platforms. What You’ll Drive Strategic leadership that pushes the Commonwealth to the forefront of global economic thinking. High-level advocacy on issues like debt sustainability, investment governance, and economic transformation.

Location :Fiji

Job Description :The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) aims to improve and strengthen the climate resilience of small and other vulnerable Commonwealth countries through improving their access to climate finance. We are hiring the following position to add to our existing pool of experts. Commonwealth Regional Climate Finance Adviser – Indo Pacific As CCFAH is demand driven, the Commonwealth Secretariat recruits its Commonwealth National Climate Finance Advisers through a pool of experts which is continuously updated in response to the needs of member states.

Location : Belize

Job Description :The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) aims to improve and strengthen the climate resilience of small and other vulnerable Commonwealth countries through improving their access to climate finance. We are hiring the following position to add to our existing pool of experts. Commonwealth Regional Climate Finance Adviser – Caribbean As CCFAH is demand driven, the Commonwealth Secretariat recruits its Commonwealth National Climate Finance Advisers through a pool of experts which is continuously updated in response to the needs of member states.

Location :Mauritius

Job Description :The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) aims to improve and strengthen the climate resilience of small and other vulnerable Commonwealth countries through improving their access to climate finance. They are hiring the following position to add to our existing pool of experts. Commonwealth Regional Climate Finance Adviser – Africa As CCFAH is demand driven, the Commonwealth Secretariat recruits its Commonwealth National Climate Finance Advisers through a pool of experts which is continuously updated in response to the needs of member states.

Location : African, Asian, Caribbean and Pacific Member States

Job Description :The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) aims to improve and strengthen the climate resilience of small and other vulnerable Commonwealth countries through improving their access to climate finance. They are hiring the following position to add to our existing pool of experts. Commonwealth National Climate Finance Advisers As CCFAH is demand driven, the Commonwealth Secretariat recruits its Commonwealth National Climate Finance Advisers through a pool of experts which is continuously updated in response to the needs of member states.

Location: Mauritius

Job Description :The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) aims to improve and strengthen the climate resilience of small and other vulnerable Commonwealth countries through improving their access to climate finance. We are hiring the following position to add to our existing pool of experts. Commonwealth Thematic Climate Finance Advisers (Gender) As CCFAH is demand driven, the Commonwealth Secretariat recruits its Commonwealth National Climate Finance Advisers through a pool of experts which is continuously updated in response to the needs of member states.

Location: Mauritius

JobDescription: The Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH) aims to improve and strengthen the climate resilience of small and other vulnerable Commonwealth countries through improving their access to climate finance. They are hiring the following position to add to our existing pool of experts. Commonwealth Thematic Climate Finance Advisers (Health) As CCFAH is demand driven, the Commonwealth Secretariat recruits its Commonwealth National Climate Finance Advisers through a pool of experts which is continuously updated in response to the needs of member states.

Location: London

JobDescription: Commonwealth Secretariat invites new members to join its Audit and Risk Committee The Audit and Risk Committee (the Committee) is appointed by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Board of Governors. The Committee is advisory and assists the Board of Governors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in regard to: