Senior Program Manager - Public Policy & Advocacy

A Senior Program Manager will support client strategy, monitor issues, manage projects, coordinate research carried out by analysts and interns and produce client-ready deliverables as assigned. Senior Program Managers will also support and monitor issues and produce relevant materials for new business development. In addition, they will support with content for thought leadership from the region. Senior Program Managers will report to AVPs/VPs and can oversee project managers and analysts.

The precise nature of activities will depend on the priorities and client work during the time of the placement, to be agreed upon. However, the responsibilities and tasks are likely to include the following:

Directly supporting and managing public affairs and research, strategy, engagement, and communication programmes for clients, including but not limited to economic policy and trade, market entries, climate change and sustainability, technology, energy, as well as related specific issues

Serving as the day-to-day contact with clients, identifying and flagging policy challenges and opportunities and providing related strategic advice.

Monitoring issues related to the client s organization or sector

Coordination of research conducted by the team

Producing first-round client deliverables

P reparation of materials for meetings, events, or other clients/stakeholders/media engagement activities

Identifying policy and market trends to pitch relevant new business opportunities

Conduct ing and overseeing research to inform pitches, and producing pitch materials

Liaising with regional and global Edelman teams and managing the rollouts of relevant plans and assets

Support in drafting thought leadership positioning notes

Basic Qualifications:

At least 6-8 years of experience in public affairs, either as a consultant, in-house corporate resource, or in relevant NGO, associations, or private firms leading work related to relevant sectors or policy areas outlined.

University degree in political science, communications, international relations, economic policy and trade, law or other relevant field

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - a positive approach with a self-learning attitude

Excellent analytical and written skills

Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple assignments

Proactive approach, and ability to network

A g ood understanding of the media landscape will be an asset

Ability to work effectively in a varied environment and with other teams

Strong command over Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), additional skills are a plus.

Interest in digital forms of communication and a good understanding of the social media landscape.