Petra Auer-Himberg was the Senior Adviser Member States and External Relations in the Secretary-General's Office.

Auer-Himberg's work focused on managing and developing external relations with key stakeholders, including Member States with the aim of establishing meaningful collaborations and heightening the visibility of International IDEA.

Auer-Himberg's previous work experience includes working on external relations and resource mobilization with the United Nations, as well as on gender issues with the OSCE, the Foreign Ministry of Finland and the United Nations.