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Syrian American Medical Society - SAMS

Advocacy Manager

Syrian American Medical Society - SAMS, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Department Name:

Communications – Advocacy

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. Supervisor of Position:

Director of External Communications Employment Definition:

Full Time Location of Position:

Washington, DC Key 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 days Policy 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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