Policy Specialist

Job Summary

• Monitor and report on Middle East and national developments on Healthcare and Public Health policies as well as on relevant institutional activities and industry trends
• Research and become familiar with new stakeholders and potential alliances and develop strategic recommendations on engagement programs with them
• Develop and maintain Middle East stakeholder database
• Provide team and senior business partners with background research on key topics and for use in speaking engagements
• Support outreach activities, organization of advocacy strategies and projects with relevant external stakeholders, demonstrating strong project management skills
  Coordinate with Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals and Consumer colleagues on a continuous daily basis
• Support projects specific to Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, and/or Consumer
• Healthcare to ensure the implementation of impactful advocacy and policy programs.
• Work closely with colleagues in the markets to ensure they receive appropriate policy support.
• Provide assistance to respond to internal enquiries on policy issues and on public consultations
• Develop and maintain internal communication platforms and initiatives (newsletters, intranet sites, etc.)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in political science, international relations, economics, business, or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience in international public affairs work (corporate, consultancy, NGO, trade association, EU institutions)
• Deep understanding of Middle East legislative process
• Excellent understanding of healthcare policy, public health, reputation management and coalition/alliance development

Competencies

• Solid ethical behavior and mindset
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical skills, service-oriented and self-starter
• Ability to think horizontally, connecting “the dots”, seeing cross-sector opportunities and synergies
• Understanding of strategy with a strong detail –orientation in execution
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills,
• High proficiency in English and Arabic