Refugees Seeking Equal Access at the Table (R-SEAT), a leading global refugee-led organization (RLO), is expanding its team and inviting applications for two key roles: Communications Lead and Executive Assistant.
These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful refugee participation and help reshape global refugee responses through strategic communications and strong operational support.
Applications for both roles close on 16 January 2026.
Please note: Only applicants based in Mexico, Colombia, Lebanon, Syria, Kenya, or Uganda will be considered.
About R-SEAT
R-SEAT works to enhance the effectiveness of the global refugee system by institutionalizing meaningful refugee participation. Rather than treating refugees as passive recipients, R-SEAT supports systems that recognize refugees as leaders, advisors, and partners in decision-making.
The organization’s work is grounded in three core pillars:
- Engage: Collaborating with governments and strategic partners to establish national refugee advisory mechanisms that embed refugee participation into policy processes.
- Amplify: Shifting narratives to position refugee leaders and refugee-led organizations as credible, essential actors in shaping responses.
- Connect: Building reciprocal networks between refugees, RLOs, governments, philanthropy, and INGOs to enable learning, collaboration, and resource mobilization.
Role 1: Communications Lead
The Communications Lead will oversee and drive all communications work for R-SEAT’s fast-paced, international team. This is a senior role for a creative, tech-savvy, and strategic communicator who understands the power of narrative in driving systems change.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and producing compelling, accessible, and visually engaging communications materials
- Elevating refugee leaders and advocates with lived experience of forced displacement
- Strengthening R-SEAT’s narrative-shifting “Amplify” work through storytelling and global outreach
- Leading advocacy-focused communications across social media and other platforms
- Expanding and energizing R-SEAT’s communications presence to grow reach and influence
Essential requirements:
- Based in Mexico, Colombia, Lebanon, Syria, Kenya, or Uganda
- Strong passion for refugee issues and community-building
- High level of creativity and a strong eye for design
- Proficiency with digital tools, including design and mailing platforms
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to travel regionally (and preferably internationally)
- Strong leadership skills, initiative, and comfort working in a remote environment
Strong candidates will also have:
- Lived experience of forced displacement
- Advocacy, organizing, or movement-building experience
- Familiarity with global refugee governance frameworks, including the Global Compact on Refugees and the Global Refugee Forum
Role 2: Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant will provide high-level operational and administrative support, helping ensure that R-SEAT’s leadership and team function effectively across multiple priorities and stakeholders.
This role is well suited to an organized, responsive self-starter with strong communication skills and experience supporting senior leadership in dynamic environments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting working documents, briefs, and speaking notes
- Managing complex calendars and coordinating schedules
- Liaising professionally with diverse global stakeholders
- Providing administrative and documentation support
- Maintaining and updating contact management and CRM systems
Essential requirements:
- Based in Colombia, Mexico, Lebanon, Syria, Kenya, or Uganda
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital management tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Ability to work flexibly in a remote, fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel regionally and, when possible, internationally
Strong candidates will also have:
- Lived experience of forced displacement
- Experience supporting senior executives or operations teams
- Knowledge of regional or global forced displacement processes
What R-SEAT Offers
For both roles, R-SEAT provides:
- The opportunity to be part of a transformative, refugee-led global movement
- A full-time position with a competitive, locally benchmarked salary
- A flexible, remote-friendly working environment
- A supportive and values-driven international team committed to reimagining refugee systems
How to Apply
Applicants should apply via the designated application form and upload:
- A cover letter
- An up-to-date CV
- Contact details for two references
APPLY HERE
Application deadline: 16 January 2026
For technical issues with the application form, applicants may contact info@refugeesseat.org.
These roles offer a rare chance to contribute directly to systems change—supporting refugee leadership, strengthening global advocacy, and helping build more inclusive and effective responses for displaced communities worldwide.
