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U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual Volume 1
Organization and Functions
1 FAM 330
BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATION AFFAIRS (IO)
(CT:ORG-306; 04-02-2013)
(Office of Origin: EUR-IO/EX)
1 FAM 331 ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AFFAIRS
1 FAM 331.1 Assistant Secretary Responsibilities
(CT:ORG-167; 04-24-2007)
The Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs:
(1) Reports directly to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (P);
(2) Provides guidance and support for U.S. participation in international
organizations, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, human rights,
economic and social affairs, technical agencies, international development,
U.S. citizen employment in international organizations, and international
conferences. The Assistant Secretary leads in the development,
coordination, and implementation of U.S. multilateral policy and formulates
and implements U.S. policy toward international organizations, with
particular emphasis on those organizations which make up the United
Nations (UN) system;
(3) Has responsibility for Department of State functions with respect to details
and transfers of Federal employees to international organizations and
accreditation of delegations to international organizations and conferences;
and
(4) Has substantive and coordinating responsibility for 1 FAM 330, Bureau of
International Organization Affairs (IO).
1 FAM 331.2 Organization
(CT:ORG-189; 07-15-2008)
An organization chart of the Bureau of International Organization Affairs (IO) is
found at 1 FAM Exhibit 331.2.
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1 FAM 331.3 Authorities
(CT:ORG-223; 11-02-2009)
Authorities are as follows:
(1) 22 U.S.C. 2651a and 2656, general authorities of the Secretary of State for
the conduct of foreign relations and management of the Department;
(2) United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (Public Law 79-264), as amended;
(3) International Organizations Immunities Act (Public Law 79-291), as
amended (22 U.S.C. 288 et seq.);
(4) United Nations Environment Program Participation Act of 1973 (Public Law
93-188);
(5) United Nations Peacekeeping Forces in the Middle East (Public Law 94-37,
as amended);
(6) National Defense Authorization Act, FY 1994 (Public Law 103-160);
(7) Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY 1994-95 (Public Law 102-236);
(8) E.O. 10206 of January 19, 1951, concerning peaceful settlement of
disputes;
(9) Presidential Delegation of Authority to the Secretary of State, June 10,
1948, redelegated March 6, 1953, concerning authority to approve
attendance at international conferences;
(10) Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; sections 301, 621, and 636, as amended
(22 U.S.C. 2221, 2381, and 2396);
(11) Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, Public Law 109-435, as of
2006, Section 405, “International Postal Arrangements”; and
(12) Other authorities, as appropriate.
1 FAM 332 OFFICES REPORTING TO THE
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
1 FAM 332.1 Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
(CT:ORG-232; 11-03-2010)
The Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary performs the duties of the Assistant
Secretary in the latter's absence, has responsibility for the Office of the Executive
Director, the Office of International Conferences, the Office of Management Policy
and Resources, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant
Secretary.
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1 FAM 332.2 Deputy Assistant Secretaries
(CT:ORG-232; 11-03-2010)
The deputy assistant secretaries assist the Assistant Secretary in developing policy
and coordinating management and operational activities of the bureau.
1 FAM 332.3 Special Assistant
(CT:ORG-232; 11-03-2010)
The special assistant assists the Assistant Secretary with policy coordination,
paper flow, and travel, as directed.
1 FAM 332.4 Staff Assistant
(CT:ORG-232; 11-03-2010)
The staff assistant acts as staff aide to the Assistant Secretary and that officer’s
principal subordinates, directing the flow of action and information documents to
and from them, ensuring coordination and completion of action.
1 FAM 333 OFFICE DIRECTORS
1 FAM 333.1 Executive Director, Joint Executive Office
(EUR-IO/EX)
(CT:ORG-161; 09-11-2006)
The Executive Director of the Joint Executive Office (EUR-IO/EX) supports the
Bureau of International Organization Affairs (IO) and the Bureau of European and
Eurasian Affairs (EUR). See 1 FAM 116, Executive Director.
1 FAM 333.2 Office of Human Security (IO/HS)
(CT:ORG-265; 04-17-2012)
The Office of Human Security (IO/HS):
(1) Supports implementation of U.S. policy initiatives on human security in the
UN system as a whole, including the agencies in New York, Geneva,
Nairobi, and Rome;
(2) Coordinates U.S. relations with the United Nations system on issues of
economic growth and sustainable development policy, including issues
related to financing for development, internationally agreed development
goals and statistical indicators, food security, global health and population,
the wellbeing of children, urbanization, and the needs of countries in
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special situations. IO/HS engages relevant offices in the Department of
State and other U.S. Government agencies to promote active U.S.
participation in and use of multilateral organizations and ensures those
organizations are advancing U.S. interests in economic development and
human security;
(3) Manages U.S. participation in the UN General Assembly’s Second
Committee and the Economic and Social Council. IO/HS coordinates the
contribution of other offices in IO when their functional issues are
addressed in these bodies;
(4) Manages U.S. relations, in collaboration with U.S. missions to the UN, with
UN bodies and funds and programs that promote economic growth,
including the UN conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the UN
Development Program (UNDP), the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the UN
Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat), the UN Office for Project
Services (UNOPS), the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN Capital
Development Fund (UNCDF), the International Development Law
Organization (IDLO), and the International Trade Center (ITC);
(5) Supports U.S. policy and programs to improve global food security through
multilateral organizations, including the three UN agencies headquartered
in Rome, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food
Program (WFP), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development
(IFAD). IO/HS supports U.S. engagement on global health issues in the UN
system, including World Health Organization (WHO), Pan American Health
Organization (PAHO), the International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC), the Joint UN Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), and the other
agencies formed to address specific health threats, such as the Global Fund
to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, and the Global Alliance on
Vaccines and Immunizations;
(6) Engages with the NGO community on global health issues and their
contribution to the UN agenda; and
(7) Evaluates programs and budgets of the UN and other multilateral agencies
within its area of functional responsibility. IO/HS represents the United
States in the governing bodies of these organizations, presents U.S.
policies and positions, coordinates monitoring activities in the field, and
promotes accountability, transparency and results-based management.
1 FAM 333.3 Office of Management Policy and
Resources (IO/MPR)
(CT:ORG-306; 04-02-2013)
a. The Office of Management Policy and Resources (IO/MPR) is responsible for the
formulation and implementation of U.S. policies regarding the broad range of
administrative and/or management issues with respect to UN system agencies
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and other international organizations. The responsibility entails the monitoring
of, and participation in, both the activities of international organizations and the
internal U.S. Government budget and/or legislative process.
b. IO/MPR is divided into three units responsible for:
(1) Providing guidance to, and sometimes serving on, U.S. delegations dealing
with the budget and financial matters in international organizations, as well
as coordinating with EUR-IO/EX, Bureau of Budget and Planning (BP),
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress on justifying U.S.
Government funding to these organizations;
(2) Providing guidance to, and sometimes serving on, U.S. delegations dealing
with human resources, compensation, oversight, ethics, procurement,
strategic planning, and other administrative matters in international
organizations; and
(3) Promoting U.S. citizen employment in international organizations and
assisting U.S. citizens in pursuing employment with these organizations.
1 FAM 333.4 Office of International Conferences
(IO/C)
(CT:ORG-189; 07-15-2008)
a. The Office of International Conferences (IO/C):
(1) Manages U.S. participation in multilateral conferences, including the
selection, accreditation, and instruction of U.S. delegations;
(2) Obligates representational funds to certain U.S. delegations in furtherance
of U.S. objectives and funds the travel of some delegates; and
(3) Manages administrative services and facilities for U.S. delegations to
international conferences abroad, and for conferences hosted by the United
States.
b. More detailed information on the subject of international conferences may be
found in 2 FAM.
1 FAM 333.5 Office of Public Affairs and Outreach
(IO/PAO)
(CT:ORG-223; 11-02-2009)
a. The Office of Public Affairs and Outreach (IO/PAO):
(1) Guides and coordinates bureau interaction with foreign and domestic
media, and serves as focal point for preparation and delivery of bureau
press guidance, statements, and media notes;
(2) Oversees the bureau’s public diplomacy programs, including development
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and coordination of budget and program priorities with IO missions,
relevant bureaus, and the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public
Affairs;
(3) Conducts the IO bureau’s domestic outreach program focusing on
communicating U.S. priorities in multilateral fora to nongovernmental
organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions;
(4) Develops and implements strategic and performance planning for the
bureau and its missions regarding U.S. participation in international
organizations;
(5) Coordinates the bureau’s relationship with Congress and liaises with the
Bureau of Legislative Affairs; and
(6) Prepares two annual book-length reports to Congress: United States
Participation in the United Nations and Voting Practices in the United
Nations.
b. For responsibilities of the Office of Public Diplomacy (IO/PPC/PD), see 1 FAM
114.2-1, Bureau Public Diplomacy Offices.
1 FAM 333.6 Office of Peace Operations, Sanctions and
Counterterrorism (IO/PSC)
(CT:ORG-232; 11-03-2010)
The Office of Peace Operations, Sanctions and Counterterrorism (IO/PSC):
(1) Formulates and implements policy toward UN peacekeeping operations, UN
sanctions, and UN counterterrorism efforts;
(2) Manages the U.S. contributions to the budgets of peacekeeping operations;
(3) Provides guidance to the U.S. Mission to the United Nations (USUN) on
introduction, monitoring, and termination of sanctions; and
(4) Provides guidance to USUN on counterterrorism issues and is responsible
for oversight of these operations and policy coordination on these issues
with other U.S. Government agencies, other offices within the Department
of State, the United Nations and its member governments; it is also
responsible for regular reporting to and consultations with Congress.
1 FAM 333.7 Office of Human Rights and Humanitarian
Affairs (IO/HRH)
(CT:ORG-276; 07-13-2012)
The Office of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs (IO/HRH):
(1) Coordinates U.S. participation in the UN bodies dealing with human rights,
democracy promotion, women's issues, indigenous issues, and social
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affairs, including the UN General Assembly Third Committee; the Human
Rights Council and its universal periodic review process; the UN
Commission on the Status of Women; the Permanent Forum on Indigenous
Issues; and the UN Commission on Social Development;
(2) Manages the overall U.S. relationship, in collaboration with U.S. missions to
the UN and relevant Department bureaus and offices, with the UN entities
that address issues relating to human rights, women's empowerment and
gender equality, and democracy promotion, particularly the Office of the
High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UN Women, and the UN
Democracy Fund (UNDEF).
(3) Coordinates instructions and guidance to U.S. missions in New York and
Geneva on human rights, women's issues, democracy promotion,
humanitarian, and social issues;
(4) Promotes implementation of U.S. human rights policies through multilateral
diplomacy with UN member states and through the UN system, including
by promoting reform of the UN's human rights mechanisms;
(5) Promotes implementation of U.S. policies concerning democracy
promotion, aging, disabilities, indigenous peoples, and women’s
empowerment and gender equality through multilateral diplomacy with UN
member states and through UN bodies and institutions such as the UN
Democracy Fund and UN Women;
(6) Takes the lead to ensure successful implementation of reforms to enhance
the UN's efforts to promote gender equality and the empowerment of
women, including by coordinating U.S. participation in the UN Women
Executive Board, coordinating monitoring activities relating to UN Women,
and promoting accountability, transparency and results-based
management of UN Women.
(7) Promotes and implements U.S. policies in the area of humanitarian
assistance, and through diplomatic efforts in the UN context;
(8) Takes the lead to promote the effectiveness of the UN humanitarian
system, including by coordinating with and supporting the Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA);
(9) Promotes U.S. policies concerning the UN's efforts in the area of disaster
preparedness/risk reduction, including through engagement with the UN
International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR);
(10) Engages with the NGO community on human rights, humanitarian, and
women's issues and their contribution to the UN agenda; and
(11) Participates in the interagency review process of human rights treaties
(e.g., Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against
Women, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the
Convention on the Rights of the Child) for possible U.S. ratification.
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1 FAM 333.8 Office of Global Systems (IO/GS)
(CT:ORG-232; 11-03-2010)
a. The Office of Global Systems (IO/GS) is the primary State Department contact
with IO missions in Geneva, Vienna, Montreal, and Nairobi, and provides policy
leadership and coordinates U.S. participation in 36 international organizations,
including:
(1) Geneva (International Telecommunication Union (ITU), World Intellectual
Property Organization (WIPO), and World Meteorological Organization
(WMO));
(2) Vienna (International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), UN Office on Drugs
and Crime (UNODC), Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), Commission
for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPC), the Preparatory
Commission for the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO),
UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), UN Scientific Committee on
Effects of Atomic Energy (UNSCEAR), and the Wassenaar Arrangement);
(3) Montreal (International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO));
(4) London (International Maritime Organization (IMO));
(5) Paris (International Bureau of Weights and Measures (IBWM) and
International Organization of Legal Metrology (IOLM));
(6) Nairobi (UN Environmental Program (UNEP));
(7) Postal Organizations (Universal Postal Union (UPU, Bern); Caribbean Postal
Union (CPU); and Postal Union for the Americas, Spain, and Portugal
(PUASP)); and
(8) Organizations in other locations (Colombo Plan (Sri Lanka) and
International Hydrographic Organization (Monaco)).
b. IO/GS is responsible within the Department for coordinating U.S. engagement
on a wide range of environment issues in the UN Environmental Program, UN
General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, various UN commissions
and other multilateral bodies as necessary. This work requires extensive
interagency coordination to ensure that U.S. policy is clearly and accurately
articulated in multiple fora and that the right U.S. Government technical
experts are engaged.
c. IO/GS serves as the main point of contact in the Department of State for UN
agencies on science and technology (S&T) for development, collaborating
closely with the Office of Science and Technology Advisor to the Secretary
(STAS). IO/GS is responsible for S&T issues addressed in the UN, particularly
in the UN Commission on Science and Technology (CSTD), including planning,
coordinating and implementing U.S. policy within the CSTD, as well as
negotiating intergovernmental agreements consistent with Circular 175
procedures, leading preparations for and attending the annual meeting in
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Geneva, and identifying S&T initiatives worthy of U.S. support.
d. IO/GS has lead responsibility, within the U.S. Government, for formulation,
coordination, and oversight of foreign policy related to international postal
services and other international delivery services. IO/GS heads U.S.
delegations to international postal organizations, including the UPU, PUASP, and
CPU, and provides support for a postal Federal Advisory Committee.
e. IO/GS works closely with other Department of State bureaus and offices, other
U.S. Government departments, private organizations, and Congress, as
necessary, and serves on U.S. delegations to meetings of international
organizations for which it has responsibility.
1 FAM 333.9 Office of United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization Affairs
(IO/UNESCO)
(CT:ORG-232; 11-03-2010)
The Office of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Affairs (IO/UNESCO) performs two distinct, but closely coordinated functions,
under separate leadership, sharing technical and administrative staff:
(1) The UNESCO Policy Office, led by an office director, formulates and
implements U.S. policy towards UNESCO and its five areas (sectors):
Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Information and
Communications, and Culture; and is the main point of contact for the U.S.
Mission to UNESCO located in Paris, France;
(2) IO/UNESCO works closely with other Department of State bureaus and
offices, the White House, other U.S. Government agencies, private
organizations, and the U.S. Congress, as necessary, and serves on the U.S.
delegations to UNESCO meetings; and
(3) The Executive Secretariat of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, led
by a commission executive director, is the executive office of the
commission. The national commission is a Federal Advisory Committee to
the Department of State, which is tasked with issuing expert advice to the
Department on issues pertaining to UNESCO. The Executive Secretariat
serves as a liaison with civil society on matters related to UNESCO.
1 FAM 333.10 Office of UN Political Affairs (IO/UNP)
(CT:ORG-167; 04-24-2007)
a. The Office of UN Political Affairs (IO/UNP) develops and implements U.S. policy
on political issues in the UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly.
b. IO/UNP coordinates policy formulation on thematic issues at the UN, such as
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cooperation with regional organizations, arms control, international criminal
tribunals, civilians in armed conflict, and uses of outer space.
c. IO/UNP coordinates Department of State participation in the annual meetings of
the UN General Assembly.
d. IO/UNP is responsible for certain UN institutional and reform issues, U.S.
responsibilities as the host country, and UN issues involving U.S. dependent
areas.
1 FAM 333.11 Office of Policy, Regional and Functional
Organizations (IO/PRF)
(CT:ORG-223; 11-02-2009)
The Office of Policy, Regional and Functional Organizations (IO/PRF):
(1) Conducts systematic policy reviews on multilateral issues;
(2) Focuses on coherence and direction in U.S. Government engagement in the
multilateral system as a whole, in particular between the UN and regional
organizations, non-UN global organizations, as well as nongovernmental
functional organizations and international NGOs; and
(3) Works closely with regional bureaus and participates in inter-agency policy
discussions on multilateral engagement involving varying multilateral
architecture.
1 FAM 334 THROUGH 339 UNASSIGNED
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1 FAM EXHIBIT 331.2
BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION
AFFAIRS (IO)
(CT:ORG-276; 07-13-2012)
Assistant Secretary of
International
Organization Affairs
(IO)
Deputy Assistant Principal Deputy Deputy Assistant Deputy Assistant
Secretary Assistant Secretary Secretary Secretary
Office of UN Office of Office of Global Office of Human
Political Affairs International Systems Rights and
(IO/UNP) Conferences (IO/GS) Humanitarian
(IO/C/P) Affairs
(IO/HRH)
Office of Peace Office of Human
Operations, Office of the Security
Sanctions, and (IO/HS) Office of Public
Executive Director
Counterterrorism Affairs and
Joint Executive
IO/PSC) Outreach
Director Office of UN (IO/PAO)
(EUR-IO/EX) Educational,
Office of Policy, Scientific, and
Regional, and Cultural
Functional Office of Organizations
Organizations Management, (IO/UNESCO)
(IO/PRF) Policy, and
Resources
(IO/MPR)
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