Meda in the US

Lead government relations strategies, monitor policy developments, and build partnerships with public and private stakeholders to advance MEDA's strategic goals. | Requires a master's degree and over 10 years of experience in government relations, strategic partnerships, or business development, with proven success in securing partnerships and policy outcomes. | Job Description: • Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of government relations strategies that align with MEDA’s strategic priorities. • Monitor public policy, legislative developments, and government funding opportunities that impact MEDA’s programs and strategic goals. • Represent and contribute to positioning MEDA across G7, G20 relevant working groups. • Serve as MEDA’s relationship manager for priority bilateral and multilateral government partners, in coordination with country and global program leadership. • Identification and mapping of for-profit corporations who align with MEDA’s strategic priorities. • Lead private sector engagement strategies to secure partnerships that drive new business development and resource mobilization. • Develop tailored engagement plans that integrate corporate social impact goals with MEDA’s mission and strategic goals. • Identify new market trends, sector opportunities, and collaboration models with businesses, foundations, investors, and institutional donors. • Contribute to the preparation of concept notes, proposals, and partnership briefs tailored to government and private sector audiences. • Support and contribute to contract negotiations in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Program teams. Requirements: • Master’s degree in Public Policy, International Development, Business Administration, or related discipline. • 10+ years’ experience in government relations, strategic partnerships, or business development roles in international NGOs, multilateral organizations, or cross-sector settings. • Proven track record of securing partnerships, funding, or policy outcomes with public and private stakeholders. • Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and coalition-building capabilities. • Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith statement, values and goals. • Ability and willingness for frequent travel to developing countries. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits: • Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the selection process