Governance and Nominations Support Analyst

International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)

During 2024 IFAC shifted its strategic focus to maximizing member value and experience. The Member Value Proposition (MVP) was created and is currently being embedded into all of IFAC’s activities:

• IFAC, by connecting and uniting its members, makes the accountancy profession truly global.
• IFAC member organizations are champions of integrity and professional quality and proudly carry their membership as a badge of international recognition.
• IFAC and its members work together to shape the future of the profession through learning, innovation, a collective voice, and commitment to the public interest.

IFAC has traditionally delivered member services from a centralized operating model based in New York. As part of the transformation to a new target operating model, IFAC will move to a global multi-location model, which will greatly enhance our ability to deliver value to member organizations around the world. As part of this shift, we welcome applicants from around the globe to apply and contribute to our mission.

The Governance and Nominations Support Analyst will play a key role in supporting IFAC’s overall governance processes, with a focus on nominations and appointments. This entry-level position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with data, tracking processes, and ensuring accuracy in documentation. The Analyst will collaborate closely with the Governance team to maintain systems, monitor application workflows, and provide administrative and analytical support.

In addition, this role will involve regular communication with member organizations, volunteers, and internal stakeholders to provide updates, clarify requirements, and ensure a smooth nominations process and execution of IFAC’s governance work programs. Working closely with the Manager, Governance and Nominations, this role helps to broaden and diversify IFAC’s global volunteer base.

Essential duties and responsibilities include those that are set out below. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Support the planning and execution of governance and nominations cycles, including timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.
• Assist in the coordination and logistics of Nominating Committee activities, including the annual call for nominations, review of candidate materials, and scheduling of meetings.
• Help manage the logistics for virtual and in-person Nominating Committee Board and Board subcommittee meetings, including preparing agendas, managing attendance, and compiling minutes.
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling candidate interviews and virtual meetings for the nominations process.
• Assist in collecting and consolidating feedback to support decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records of nominations and applications in IFAC’s systems.
• Monitor application status and ensure timely updates to stakeholders.
• Generate reports and dashboards to track progress and identify trends.
• Assist in preparing, requesting, collecting, reviewing, formatting, and posting materials for IFAC’s Board portal and/or IFAC website, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness for governance committees and meetings.
• Support compliance with IFAC’s governance policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure deadlines and requirements are met.
• Respond to inquiries related to nominations and governance processes.
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, international relations, or related field required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships or entry-level roles in governance, data management, or administrative support preferred).
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with survey tools and CRM systems a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience collaborating with international…