Job Opportunity at Save the Children in Jordan: Gulf External Engagement Manager

Save the Children is offering a job opportunity as a Gulf External Engagement Manager to join the team in Amman, Jordan. 

1. In collaboration with the Regional Advocacy Manager and Gulf team co-ordinate the external engagement strategy for the Gulf Initiative.
2. Develop & co-ordinate Save the Children’s advocacy strategy in Gulf States.
3. Support engagement with broader regional entities in MENA (League of Arab States, Organisation of Islamic Corporation, Gulf Corporation Council etc.).
4. Secure high-level external engagement and representation opportunities including at events, panels and partnership opportunities.
5. Develop policy reports, advocacy products, briefs, opinion pieces and speeches in co-ordination with the wider organisation, in order to ensure senior representatives of the Save the Children are well briefed and are able to play an effective role and advocate for the organisation.
6. In close collaboration with relevant SCI Departments and key account managers build a good understanding of strategic external engagement opportunities and keep a watching brief on key trends, so that the Gulf Initiative is able to seize strategic influencing opportunities.
7. Collaborate on key moments related to external relations closely managing coordination of the itinerary to maximise impact and ensure the optimal use of senior representative’s time.
8. Lead key partnerships and moments on behalf of the Gulf Initiative in a way that benefits the whole organisation, including managing senior level participation in key events.
9. Collaborate with with the Communications team on providing input into the Gulf initiatives internal brand and narrative to global staff.
10. Support the Campaigns team in rolling out and engaging on Save the Children’s global campaign ‘Generation Hope’.
11. Ensure their social media profile aligns with the external engagement ambition.

1. Education to master’ level, with a qualification in international development, international relations, economics, politics, law, or a related field is desirable. Education to Bachelor’s degree level is essential.
2. Proven ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively, to tailor messages to different audiences, and to distil large amounts of written information.
3. Experience of creating networks and an ability to manage diverse professional relationships, thereby securing significant new opportunities for the organization.
4. Proven track record of policy analysis, and knowledge and understanding of public and political trends and debates.
5. Experience of successfully operating in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.
6. Track record of building a social media presence.
7. Experience of managing complex itineraries and logistical arrangements.
8. Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, the definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
9. Demonstrated understanding of development, human rights, and humanitarian issues.
10. Knowledge and understanding of the MENA region, particularly the Gulf, the UN and the wider international system.
11. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic.
12. Commitment to Save the Children’s values.
13. Experience of, and willingness to travel (up to 25%), sometimes at short notice, and to work irregular hours.

About Save the Children:

Save the Children is on the ground every day and in times of crisis. It believes that every child deserves a future. Around the world, they give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. Their vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation and their mission are to achieve immediate and lasting change in children’s lives and to help children fulfill their potential.

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