Advocacy Manager

Company: Syrian American Medical Society - SAMS
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Department Name: Communications - AdvocacySupervisor of Position: Director of External CommunicationsEmployment Definition: Full TimeLocation of Position: Washington, DCKey Responsibilities:Develop Advocacy

• Help develop advocacy and policy priorities within SAMS
• Regularly communicate SAMS's advocacy messages to Congressional Offices, State Department, White House National Security Council, United National Missions, United Nations agencies, Think Tanks, and to other relief organizations
• Oversee and administer the production of the organization's advocacy materials, including advocacy talking points, one-pages, and resources
• Spearhead advocacy related events such as Congressional and UN briefings, lobby days, think tank events, roundtables, and more
• Connect and collaborate with advocacy staff in the Jordan, Turkey, and Lebanon offices
• Manage all online and offline advocacy campaigns including grassroots lobby daysPolicy Development
  • Coordinate and develop policies relating to SAMS's humanitarian operations and the Syria crisis at the Congressional, administration, United Nations, and international state levels
  • Build and maintain relationships with key policy makers and departments in the US government, the United Nations, and relief organizations
  • Handle external inquiries regarding SAMS's Advocacy and policy positions from partners, policy makers, and media as necessary
  • Research and author reports, white papers, briefing memos, letters, statements, op-eds, and other advocacy materials pertaining to the crisis in Syria
  • Represent SAMS in coalitions including but not limited to: crisis Action, InterAction, American Relief Coalition for Syria, and Safeguarding Healthcare in Conflict
  • Connect with coalitions SAMS is a part of in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon to unify advocacy and policy positions
  • Consistently connect with advocacy departments within other major partner and relief organizations, UN agencies, and others to coordinate a cohesive message
  • Present on behalf of SAMS in events as requested
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