JOB SCOPE
Hedayah is the leading international organization dedicated to utilizing its expertise and experience to counter violent extremism and extremism in all its forms and manifestations. Established in 2012, Hedayah was founded in response to the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum (GCTF) and the wider international community's call for an independent, neutral, and multilateral center focused on dialogue, communication, capacity-building programs, research, and analysis. As a leader in the counter extremism community, Hedayah enhances understanding and shares best practices to effectively build the capacity of counter extremism actors worldwide, promoting tolerance, stability, and security.
The Senior Associate assigned to work on reporting, and outreach will play a central role in ensuring coherence, quality, and alignment of all program-related communications, reporting, and outreach across Hedayah's Programs Department. Working directly with the Director of Programs, the Senior Associate coordinates content, messaging, and documentation across different program teams to enhance internal consistency, external visibility, and stakeholder engagement. The role bridges communications, reporting, knowledge management, and program coordination, supporting strategic outreach and contributing to the effective implementation and growth of Hedayah's programs.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Strategic Coordination & Departmental Support
* Support the Director of Programs in aligning communications, reporting, and outreach efforts across all program streams.
* Coordinate contributions from program teams to speeches, presentations, talking points, briefs, and donor-facing content, or support relevant program leads in the development of such materials.
* Facilitate program, cross-program and whole of organization communication, ensuring consistency in messaging, terminology, and representation of Hedayah's work.
* Support departmental planning, timelines, and coordination of cross-departmental initiatives.
* Assist in strengthening the Programs Department's systems, processes, and internal communication flows.
* Reporting, Documentation & Data Presentation
* Draft, review, and edit a variety of program-related reports, including case studies, highlights, activity reports, donor reports, and summaries of program outcomes.
* Consolidate and analyze program implementation data in coordination with the MEL Officer to support preparation of periodic or ad hoc reports, including the Annual Impact Report.
* Ensure accuracy and clarity in the presentation of program data, indicators, and results.
* Attend and report on relevant internal and external meetings, trainings, and events to capture key insights.
* Develop high-quality documentation, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and internal quality standards.
* Communications, Outreach & Stakeholder Visibility
* Draft or update content for Hedayah's corporate website and social media platforms related to program achievements.
* Translate technical and programmatic information into engaging communications products.
* Support stakeholder visibility by developing speeches, briefings, presentations, and case studies that highlight program impact and donor contributions.
* Work with Corporate Communications to ensure alignment between program messaging and organizational branding.
* Represent Hedayah at external meetings, trainings, and events when required.
* Program Support, Research & Content Development
* Contribute to the development and execution of specific program activities, including drafting proposals and concept notes, work plans, logical frameworks, and final reports.
* Support the preparation, implementation, and follow-up of program activities, including trainings, workshops, and outreach events.
* Contribute to curriculum and content development for capacity-building programs, including presentations, facilitator notes, and related materials.
* Conduct desk research and contribute to knowledge products related to program areas.
* Engage with partners on specific aspects of program activities, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
* Develop and generate content in Arabic and English.
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://hedayah.com/job/senior-associate-programs-reporting-outreach/
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit a short cover letter and CV to recruitment@hedayah.ae (mailto:recruitment@hedayah.ae) by 15 Aug 2026.