Consultant, MENA
On-siteRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi ArabiaOn-siteFull Time
Full Time
Job Summary
Conduct day-to-day client management, draft long-form content including op-eds and concept notes, and execute media relations pitches to secure placements in top-tier outlets. Lead end-to-end event delivery from programming and speaker coordination to budget tracking and risk mitigation while managing concurrent project cycles. Build and maintain professional networks with patient advocates, policymakers, and health ecosystem stakeholders across the MENA region. Plan social media campaigns and monitor community engagement performance. Fluency in Arabic and English is required; French is an advantage.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience at a PR agency, in a public health communications role, or at a health event planning organization
- Proven experience writing and placing media pieces (op-eds, press releases, thought leadership)
- Strong project management experience with significant involvement across all phases of the project cycle
- Established relationships with top-tier media and health/science journalists
- Proven ability to pitch and place stories in top-tier media
- Experience managing events end-to-end, including programming, speaker management, vendor management, and risk mitigation
- Strong track record writing concept notes, business proposals, and similar strategic documents
- Social media experience, including content creation, campaign planning, and community management
- Fluency in Arabic and English, spoken and written
- Bachelor's degree required
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in public health, communications, or a related field is a plus
- Existing relationships with, or prior professional engagement with, patient advocacy groups, academics, policymakers, or other global health stakeholders
- Familiarity with the health, life sciences, or public health sector in the MENA region
- French is an advantage
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