Director of External Relations and Advocacy

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Islamic Relief Worldwide Full time
Director of External Relations and Advocacy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a leading humanitarian relief and development organization dedicated to saving and transforming the lives of vulnerable people worldwide.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of External Relations and Advocacy to join our dynamic team based in Birmingham, UK. The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of IRW's global advocacy work, supporting the advocacy and media efforts of our member and country offices.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in social development, communications, or a related field, and a proven track record of leading advocacy, media, and external relations in international non-profit organizations.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and delivering impactful advocacy and media strategies
  • Building and maintaining relationships with international actors, including multilateral institutions, UN bodies, government donors, and global private sector actors
  • Managing reputation and crisis communications, including dealing with adverse media coverage
  • Leading staff development and performance management
  • Ensuring a strong understanding of Islamic teachings and their relevance to key areas of the role

The postholder will be expected to work in accordance with IRW's Personal Social Media Policy and to undertake the appropriate level of training to ensure a strong understanding of safeguarding policies.

IRW is committed to preventing unwanted behavior at work and promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and screening checks.



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