Job Description

Key Result Areas:

• Oversee the partnerships framework and strategy for the Center and support engagement with partners to identify areas of collaboration and yearly activations.

• Assist the Policy and Partnerships Manager with the development of policy framework and enhance the policy agenda of the Center.

• Identify local and regional key policy stakeholders and support the Policy and Partnerships Manager in engaging with the stakeholders.

• Design and deliver training programs, in coordination with the Manager, promoting participation and representation of women in education, workforce, society, and other key areas of representation.

• Perform qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, including desk research and field work.

• Collect data for the monitoring and evaluation plan to track performance of policy, partnerships and capacity building programs that align within the overall impact framework of the Center.

• Assist the Policy and Partnerships Manager in creating and authoring annual impact reports to highlight work of the Center.

• Coordinate and participate in collaborative research projects on women’s religious education, leadership, economic and social development from the concept stage to proposal writing, research, publication, and dissemination of findings.

• Contribute to the research profile of the Center by literature review, conducting research, and publishing data-informed public facing research on the Center’s platforms.

• Work with designers and communications team on preparation of reports, presentations, and other project communication pieces.

• Work with the Policy and Partnerships Manager and Research Manager to create and activate the Center’s internationalization strategy.

• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Gender or Women studies, Islamic Studies, Political Science, Marketing and Communications, International Relations, Business Management etc.

• 6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience, 2 of which at a supervisory level.

• Experience in project implementation, program design, and organizing large- and small-scale events.

• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills, with the ability to work in dynamic environments.

• Experience in policy research and analysis, with exposure to advocacy or marketing education initiatives preferred.

• Experience building partnerships and engaging diverse stakeholders, including Muslim women, with strong relationship management and collaborative skills.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, with enthusiasm and motivation to facilitate the growth of the Center.

• Ability to make decisions and take responsibility.

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, Arabic proficiency is required.

• Proficiency in MS Office and graphic designing tools.

Desired Candidate Profile