Develops and maintains partnerships with external organizations and stakeholder groups to elevate CGSs visibility and advance its goals Plans directs and coordinates strategic engagements with CGS external partners and stakeholders under the supervision of the director of communications and public affairs Manages and at times represents CGS at multilateral meetings and conferences advancing CGSs research and policy recommendations Helps to build and expand CGS visibility and impact at the local national and global levels Helps define engagement scope objectives risks and approach Ability to manage complex strategic engagements on behalf of CGS and its principals Project management and preparation in advance of engagements including preparing agendas assembling materials for distribution and drafting talking points Manages multiple initiatives and engagements simultaneously