Stakeholder Engagement Regional Analyst (Europe, East Europe and Central Asia)

Job Summary:

The dynamic Global Stakeholder Engagement (GSE) Analyst will support ICANN’s outreach efforts to encourage greater awareness and participation in ICANN. This role involves relationship building, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance ICANN’s regional engagement strategy and ensure alignment with ICANN’s Strategic Plan.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND RESEARCH

●Support relationship management and communication strategies with diverse stakeholder groups.

●Represent ICANN at external engagement activities, aligning with organizational objectives.

●Conduct research and analysis on regional developments affecting the Internet and ICANN.

●Monitor community participation, identify engagement gaps and trends, and draft papers in line with ICANN’s Strategic Plan.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & EVENT COORDINATION

●Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing regional stakeholder engagement initiatives, events, and meetings (virtual and in-person).

●Manage event logistics, sponsorship processing, and partnership administration.

●Maintain project documentation, track departmental tasks and deadlines, and provide timely updates to stakeholders.

●Draft reports, take meeting notes, and oversee communication and engagement tools for community projects.

INTERNAL COORDINATION & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

●Collaborate effectively with the GSE team on day-to-day operations.

●Support the development and implementation of the Europe Regional Engagement Plan.

●Collaborate across teams and departments to align engagement efforts with ICANN’s mission and strategic goals.

●Assist in responding to stakeholder inquiries and other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

●Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with diverse stakeholders.

●Keen interest in and/or familiarity with ICANN, the Domain Name System (DNS), new technologies, Internet governance, and multi-stakeholder engagement.

●Strong research and analytical abilities.

●Proficiency in social media and digital platforms for stakeholder engagement.

●Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and cultures in an international, multi-stakeholder environment.

●Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective scheduling management.

●Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a willingness to learn new tools such as Salesforce and other stakeholder management platforms.

Education and Experience Requirements:

●Bachelor’s degree required with 3 to 5 year of experience. Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Communications, Digital Policy, Public Policy, or a related field with 1-2 years of experience.

●Previous experience in stakeholder engagement, digital policy, intergovernmental or international organization: internship, volunteer work, or entry-level position.

Languages:

●Fluency in written and spoken English and one additional European language is required.

●Additional language fluency will be highly advantageous, with strong preference for a fluent Russian speaker.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

●Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

●Work is performed in a normal office environment.