Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic plan for international cooperation aligned with the organization’s mission and objectives.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on international affairs matters, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strategic partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of international cooperation efforts, including government officials, diplomatic representatives, and international organizations.
• Represent the organization at international forums, conferences, and negotiations, advocating for the organization's interests and promoting its values.
• Policy Advocacy: Gaining relevant experience in international business, monitor and evaluate international developments, trends, and policies that may impact on trade operations, investments, and economics.
• Keep up to date on political, economic and social developments at the national and international levels.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws and regulations.
• Program Development: Design and oversee international cooperation programs and projects.
• Ensure programs meet all the requirements and align with best practices in international development.
• Manage committees and work with partners to implement projects and programs.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of dedicated to international cooperation efforts.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication and quantitative skills
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in International Affairs & Corporate Communications and International Relations consulting, or related fields.
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Bilingual – English and Arabic is a must.
• Presentation-development skills; project management skills; and consultative skills (including effective questioning, critical thinking, client management, etc.)
• bachelor's degree Business Administration or International Relations any relevant qualification, would be advantageous.