An excellent opportunity has arisen for an International Relations Advisor to join a well-established organisation specialising in Business and Financial sector.
Responsibilities:
Engaging with diplomatic representatives and foreign offices to strengthen international relationships and create opportunities for member organisations to expand globally.
Representing the organisation at local, EU and international forums, including industry and business networks as required.
Supporting business councils and working groups with research, follow-ups, and actions on international affairs, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.
Monitoring relevant markets and managing the end-to-end process of identifying interested companies, stakeholders, and international partners, including governments and trade offices.
Staying informed of national, EU, and global developments, conducting horizon scanning, and planning for future trends.
Undertaking initiatives to promote commercial and economic relationships with international partners.
Preparing content for diverse audiences, including briefs, background papers, and speaking notes on international affairs.
Assisting the communications team with planning and delivering events such as seminars, roundtables, conferences, and other stakeholder engagements, including drafting press releases and publications.
Collaborating across internal teams to ensure strategic alignment, coordination, and effective stakeholder engagement.
Requirements
Experience in policy analysis, project and stakeholder management within an international organization
Good communication, public speaking, presentation and writing skills
Business acumen, able to network and develop relationships
Excellent command of written and spoken Maltese and English. An additional language would be considered an asset
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, commerce, international relations, political science, international law or similar