URI staff gathered at the 2023 Global Leadership Conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
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URI Multi-Region Regional Coordinator
Deadline: Friday, 20th February, 2026
Job Summary:
URI seeks to hire a Regional Coordinator for Multiregion. The Regional Coordinator (RC) will serve as a member of the URI Global Staff and work to implement the strategic priorities and guide URI development in the region in collaboration with Global Council Trustees. The Regional Leadership Team (RLT) is composed of the Regional Coordinator and the Regional Trustees.
The RLT will work collaboratively on the development of the annual budget and work plan. The RC is responsible for growing and uplifting the Cooperation Circle network, regionally and globally, to accomplish URI’s 3-part Purpose.
The RC will work in alignment with URI’s priority strategic initiatives related to network growth and vitality; building capacity and collaboration; and violence prevention and collective healing.
The RC upholds and models the Preamble, Purpose, and Principles stated in the URI Charter.
QUALIFICATIONS
Languages: Read, write, and speak English fluently. Read, write, and speak languages relevant in your
region. Additional language proficiency is a plus.
Required Computer Proficiencies: Google Suite (minimally: Google Docs, Sheets, Email, Drive, etc.), WhatsApp, Zoom, social media (Facebook, Instagram, X), and basic data management systems. Ability to use the URI’s app to advance our strategies for growth and impact.
Education: University Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred, but not required if you have equivalent experience.
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Stipend: Commensurate with experience & similar positions with non-governmental organizations in your region.
Location: The successful candidate will live in their region and will work remotely from within the
region.
Application Process: To apply, please complete this application form, no later than the end of the day on Friday, 20 February 2026.
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About URI
The United Religions Initiative (URI) is the largest grassroots interfaith network, with members and activities in more than 110 countries. URI was founded in the year 2000 as a non-profit organization.
The Purpose of URI is threefold: to promote enduring, daily interfaith cooperation, to end religiously motivated violence, and to create cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings. URI connects grassroots groups and individuals working in support of its Purpose across the globe into a vibrant network.
Group members of the network are called Cooperation Circles (CCs). There are currently over 1,190 CCs in 113 countries. These Cooperation Circles address local issues that impact their communities through community projects focused on URI's purpose.
The URI global support office and 20 regional offices on six continents support its decentralized global network of grassroots groups – providing them with training, mentoring, coaching, communications systems, and connection to a global network.