Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Day-to-day running of healthcare client accounts.
- Conduct in-depth research on policy issues, legislative/regulatory developments, and provide analysis on the impact to the pharma/healthcare industry with recommendations for clients.
- Gather information from diverse sources, analyse data, and prepare reports and documents as per the client’s requirements.
- Assist in creating stakeholder maps, preparing briefing documents, and developing stakeholder profiles.
- Contribute to the drafting of correspondence, scheduling appointments, and maintaining database of relevant stakeholders.
- Assist in preparation of materials for advocacy efforts, such as situation analysis reports and position papers, briefing notes and presentations.
- Analyse the political and social landscape, identify key issues, and support the formulation of effective strategies and recommendations to achieve desired outcomes.
- Support project management activities, including coordinating timelines, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Play an active role in new business and helping further grow the MENA Healthcare Public Affairs team.
- Attend think tanks and other policy and industry events and provide key insights.
- Nurture client relationships, assist the management of client teams, take ownership of client and new business projects.
- Leverage senior level relationships within APCO UAE and beyond to further build client relationships.
- Assist in driving and leading internal and client meetings, offer knowledgeable observations and suggestions, establish credibility by insights shared, encourage and motivate others to communicate ideas on strategy and tactics.
AD-Hocks Assignment/reports: - As per the Direct Manager’s requests
Requirements:
- A genuine interest in the public affairs and the policy advocacy space, thriving on the variety and diversity of agency life.
- Solid understanding of public affairs, and policy advocacy.
- Robust understanding of the regulatory landscape in the MENA region.
- Able to build and maintain client relationships.
- Able to effectively use all available tools and resources to complete client tasks in a timely manner with excellent attention to detail.
- Able to build government/stakeholder relationships convincingly and methodically.
- Able to work in a team environment in a resourceful and collaborative manner with flexibility to support other team members on ad-hoc requests.
- Able to understand market insights and apply effectively.
Education and Experience
- 3-5 years related work experience.
- University graduate (Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Public Health ).
- Knowledge of the GCC and North Africa landscape.
- Prior client servicing experience.
- Prior public affairs experience - but can also support on other work with another team leads.
Competencies
- Client relationship skills
- Project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic
- Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills
- Customer service skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong command of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent presentation skills and strong command of PowerPoint.
Work Conditions
The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate:
- Remote work.
- Some travel may be required.
- Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed and allowed by local regulations.
About APCO
APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.
Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.
APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.
APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.
By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.
