Senior Government Relations Officer, Washington D.C.

Purpose of the JobThe Senior Government Relations Officer is responsible for maintaining and fostering strategic relationships with government officials and regulatory bodies to ensure Coptic Orphans' recognition and influence as a leading player in the realm of international development.Essential Functions And ResponsibilitiesEstablish, maintain, and cultivate relationships with officials and regulatory bodies to ensure Coptic Orphans' recognition and influence as a player in the realm of international development.Assist in strategizing key messages for government officials.Maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive political database encompassing all U.S. politicians, major think tanks, relevant press outlets, and influential figures.Attend regular meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington as a representative of Coptic Orphans, and provide detailed memos on each meeting and conference attended. Prepare briefing memos on high-level meetings to inform the executive director and legal director of the individuals they meet with.Represent the organization in public appearances on podcasts, radio, or other media when the Executive Director and Legal Director are unavailable.Consult and cooperate with other departments for public relations activities.Write articles on the advancement of Coptic Orphans or the Coptic Community.Monitor to ensure our actions in the USA are not having a negative effect on the work being done in Egypt. Perform other tasks as necessary.Required Education, Experience, Knowledge And SkillsFrom 3 to 5 years experience in a legal or political capacity. Must have a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited institution or international equivalent or a master's degree in Political science or similar.Ability to understand Arabic is required. Reading and writing Arabic will be highly preferred.Ability to create and present proposals that influence high-profile individuals. Must be capable of and comfortable with eloquent public speaking.Travel And Working RequirementsFrequent travel will be required.Limited to office work environment; sitting, typing, walking, and occasional lifting of boxes and luggage.Job Posted by ApplicantPro