Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator

Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, Middle East

Tracking Code 213659-025 Job Description

ICANN has an exciting new opportunity for a Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, Middle East. This position reports to ICANN’s Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, Middle East and will assist in coordinating ICANN’s engagement with regional stakeholders including governments, private sector, civil society, technical community and academia. He/she will also develop and draft position papers and outreach materials to be used in furtherance of the Global Stakeholder Engagement team’s mission and objectives in the Middle East. Finally, he/she will manage projects implemented as part of the ICANN engagement strategy in region, and will be expected to travel extensively in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the organization’s engagement in region with all stakeholders, including governments, private sector, civil society, technical community and academia.
• Work with regional stakeholders to enhance engagement and participation.
• Monitor, identify and analyze Internet-related developments, public policy issues and trends, and impact on strategy in region.
• Draft reports, position papers and communications for internal and external use.
• Lead on implementing ICANN’s engagement strategy in region.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Skills

• Ability to read, write and converse in both English and Arabic at a level sufficient to conduct job-related business transactions, knowledge of French would be a plus.
• Knowledge of the Internet, Domain Name System and multi-stakeholder approach to Internet governance, and related public policy issues.
• Understanding and working knowledge of region and its cultural differences and political dynamics.
• Strong project management skills, ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks.
• Ability to communicate complex and often controversial information, concepts, policies and positions, both verbally and in writing, to internal and external audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated.
• Ability to work in globally distributed organization.

Required Experience

• Prior international experience strongly preferred.
• 5+ years working in a regional, business and/or multi-stakeholder environment and demonstrated experience in the international arena.
• Advanced degree in international relations, policy, law, international business and/or an appropriate technical qualification required.

ICANN is a nonprofit public benefit corporation responsible for the global coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers. These include domain names as well as the addresses used in a variety of Internet protocols. Computers use these identifiers to reach each other over the Internet. Careful management of these resources is vital to the Internet's operation, so ICANN's global stakeholders (Registrars, Registries, Internet user groups, etc.) meet regularly to develop policies that ensure the Internet's ongoing security and stability. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ICANN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation,

• age or other protected characteristics and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

All resumes should accompany a well written cover letter (first impressions are everything). Tell us why you are the best person for the job. Only those with comparable skills will be contacted. No phone calls or email please.

Job Location Dubai, , United Arab Emirates Position Type Full-Time/Regular

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