Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategies for cultivating and managing ACLED’s high-impact existing and prospective relationships to support ACLED’s mission and growth across the Middle East and Asia.
• Execute public relations strategies to enhance ACLED’s global profile, public image and brand recognition. 
• Expand the organization’s high-impact partnership pipeline by identifying and nurturing key relationships, based on viable audiences and contacts.
• Collaborate with partners to amplify ACLED’s messaging and position the organization as a global leader in conflict data and analysis.
• In line with our strategic plan, build selective partnerships based on our work.
• In close collaboration with the Analysis team and other internal stakeholders, support external engagement with key external stakeholders to highlight ACLED’s analytical outputs.
• Prepare ACLED staff for successful interactions with external stakeholders.
• Build a calendar of external engagements and thoroughly manage each event by drafting event briefs, collaborating with internal staff, and organizing engagements from start to finish.
• Coordinate with the Ops team where necessary to support logistics of engagements.  
• Provide cross-functional coordination across teams to ensure collaboration across departments and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Contribute to ACLED’s strategic planning and growth.
• Represent ACLED externally, showcasing the organization’s mission and impact at key events and engagements.

Qualifications

• Presence in and knowledge of networks in the Middle East and Asia
• Fluency in Arabic and English 
• 7-10 years of experience in public relations, strategic messaging, external affairs, communications, or partnerships management.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategies that elevate organizational visibility and engagement through partnerships and engagement.
• Ability and confidence to present clearly and concisely to external audiences.
• Expertise in project management, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Master’s degree or more in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.
• Availability for travel up to 15%.
• Background in political communications and/or global affairs.