Job description

Senior Advisor - International Cooperation (Environmental Conservation & Sustainable Development)

📍 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Hybrid: Office & Remote)

📅 Contract Duration: 12 Months (Part-Time)

Are you a seasoned international cooperation expert passionate about environmental conservation and sustainable development? This is a unique opportunity to shape global partnerships, influence policy, and drive impactful change in the fight against desertification and biodiversity loss.

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Advisor for International Cooperation to lead high-level strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, and global engagement efforts in support of an ambitious environmental initiative. This role will focus on strengthening international networks, securing partnerships, and aligning global commitments on land restoration, food security, and drought resilience.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for international cooperation and partnerships

✅ Represent the organization at global conferences, including COP16, to drive meaningful collaboration

✅ Foster partnerships with international organizations, research institutions, and private sector stakeholders

✅ Provide expert guidance on aligning global policies and best practices in sustainable land management

✅ Support advocacy efforts to elevate environmental conservation on international agendas

What We're Looking For

✔️ Master's degree in International Relations, Environmental Studies, or a related field

✔️ Progressive experience in international cooperation and partnerships

✔️ Proven track record in global negotiations, policy influence, and stakeholder engagement

✔️ Strong knowledge of sustainability, climate action, and biodiversity initiatives

✔️ Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills

Interested?

🌍 Make an impact on a global scale! If you're ready to leverage your expertise to drive sustainable change, apply now.

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About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let us help build a better world, together.