International Relations Manager

Role Overview

This position focuses on building and overseeing international partnerships, working with foreign government bodies and global organizations, supporting diplomatic engagement, and representing the organization in international forums. The role is intended to help deepen cross-border cooperation, grow strategic alliances, and track worldwide developments that affect organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain working relationships with overseas organizations, government agencies, and strategic collaborators.
• Lead and coordinate international cooperation activities and partnership initiatives.
• Prepare, review, and manage follow-up for MoUs, cooperation agreements, and official international communication.
• Attend and represent the organization at meetings, conferences, workshops, and other international gatherings.
• Handle communication with embassies, global institutions, and foreign stakeholders.
• Track international trends, policy changes, and sector best practices relevant to the organization.
• Produce briefing documents, analytical reports, presentations, and executive summaries for senior leadership.
• Assist in carrying out international projects and cross-border programs.
• Support coordination between internal departments on matters involving international engagement.
• Keep accurate records of international agreements and monitor their execution.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline is required.
• A master's degree will be considered an advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience is required.

Required Skills

• Strong written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of diplomacy and international relations
• Exposure to international organizations and public sector entities
• Understanding of agreements, MoUs, and cooperation structures
• Relationship management and stakeholder coordination
• Project planning and cross-team coordination
• Research, analysis, and issue tracking
• Business report and presentation preparation
• Negotiation and persuasive communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Experience

• Background working with government bodies, regulators, or international organizations.
• Experience handling strategic partnerships and international cooperation programs.
• Experience coordinating multinational projects and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with diplomatic etiquette and international engagement practices.