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Islamic Relief United Nations Representative
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Job closing on 01-Jan-1970
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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 | 7 Years |
Experience Details | Qualifications Minimum of 5-7 years’ relevant and progressively more senior work experience in a related field such as external relations, lobbying or advocacy, ideally with direct experience of working alongside or within the UN system Field experience in a humanitarian context overseas is a strong plus Understanding and experience of the humanitarian and non-profit policy sector, including a firm grasp of relevant legislative processes and accompanying policy and advocacy development procedures Clear understanding of global context and issues in countries in which Islamic Relief operates Comprehensive understanding of international and UN policies, and knowledge of the humanitarian and faith-based sector in New York Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a wide range of stakeholder relationships, including high-level diplomats, politicians, major donors, foundations and journalists Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills, with the proven ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences Confident public speaker, with ability to digest information quickly and speak authoritatively on a wide range of topics Sound political judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills Strategic thinker, able to identify new opportunities and translate strategic thinking into actionable plans, outputs and tangible results Motivated self-starter able to work independently, managing own time and tasks to tight deadlines Experience in organizing issue-specific events, such as panel discussions, side events, conferences and press briefings Collaborative team player with an ability to support needs of different teams and partner offices, including programs and advocacy colleagues Commitment to Islamic Relief’s faith-based values, humanitarian principles, and our vision and mission Willing to work flexible hours as needed, including after business hours events and occasional weekends Ability to travel to Washington DC/Virginia, and conduct other overseas travel, including to field offices, as needed This is a limited term employment for the years mentioned Must be eligible to work in the United States |
Salary | £$80K–$95K Per Annum |
Language: | English |
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