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Advocacy & Government Affairs Advisor
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Job closing on 01-Jan-1970
Negotiable
01-Jan-1970
Job Description
Name | Details |
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Closing Date | 01-Jan-1970 |
Interview/Start Date | 01-Jan-1970 |
Years of Exprerience | 3 Years |
Experience Details | Qualifications And Competencies • Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Development Studies or Political Science preferred; Graduate degree a plus. • Minimum of three years’ work experience in international policy advocacy, public affairs, government relations, or communications. Completion of a relevant graduate program will be counted as one year of work experience. • Demonstrated interests/competence with one or more of the following issues: poverty focused development assistance, food security, forced migration, displacement and refugees, climate change, women’s protection and empowerment, preferred. • Possess awareness of the congressional legislative calendar and understanding of the annual budget & appropriations process, preferred. • Prior congressional experience a plus. • Able to handle a fast-paced work setting with diplomacy and composure. • General awareness of the leading international humanitarian organizations, think tanks, multilateral organizations, and advocacy organizations. • Strong communications skills, including writing, public speaking, and social media. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, NGO representatives, and faith leaders. • Ability to attend frequent off-site meetings, after business hour events and/or weekends. • Confident and proficient user of Google Suite and MS Office. • Highly organized and self-directed. • Able to travel internationally with a valid passport. Possible travel to visit and collect beneficiary data/narratives at Islamic Relief field programs that will support DC-based advocacy activities. • Must be eligible to work in the United States. |
Salary | Negotiable |
Language: | English |
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