26 Advocacy jobs in Saudi Arabia

Overview

يتولى محلل أول سياسات مسؤولية دعم السياسات من خلال معرفة السياق الاقتصادي والاجتماعي ومتابعة التغيرات، وتحليل السياسات ذات الأولوية بالتعاون مع الشؤون الاقتصادية والقانونية وأصحاب المصلحة، والتفاعل مع المبادرات ذات الصلة لتنفيذ ودعم بيئة المنافسة وممارساتها بشكل فعال

• معرفة السياق الاقتصادي والاجتماعي ومتابعة التغيرات في السياسات التي تؤثر على بيئة المنافسة وممارساتها بشكل مباشر أو غير مباشر
• المشاركة في ورش عمل مع الشؤون الاقتصادية والشؤون القانونية ومعرفة المجالات التي قد تتأثر فيها المنافسة لدعم السياسات بشكل فعال
• مراجعة الأنظمة والسياسات وتطوير الأدلة والادوات الخاصة بتقييم المنافسة
• إعداد التقارير الدورية عن أعمال إدارة دعم السياسات
• العمل على جمع المدخلات والتوصيات حول السياسات من الدراسات الاقتصادية والقانونية والشكاوى الواردة للهيئة والابلاغ عن الحالات التي قد تتطلب دعم
• تحليل السياسات ذات الأولوية بناء على معايير كمية ونوعية، ومعرفة الأشخاص المعنيين، وما هو مطلوب من الدعم، والوقت المطلوب لتنفيذه
• التفاعل مع أصحاب المصلحة في مبادرات وتداخلات دعم السياسات بحسب الخطط المعدة، وأخذ محضر الاجتماعات
• المساعدة في لجان الدعم ذات الصلة (مثل هيئة الخبراء) والعمل مع الإدارات المعنية لمعرفة التوجه في تقديم المرئيات لدعم بيئة المنافسة وممارساتها
• رصد تقدم التعديلات في السياسات والأنظمة وإخبار المرؤوسين المباشرين بالتداعيات

• بكالوريوس في في الاقتصاد أو علوم السياسات أو القانون أو إدارة الأعمال أو ما يعادلها في تخصصات ذات علاقة.
• خبرة في مجالات ذات صلة من سنتين فأكثر

ملاحظة: يرجى إرفاق السيرة الذاتية المحدثة

Posted On: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Description

Job Purpose

The Social Services Specialist is responsible for supporting patients and their families by providing guidance, counseling, and assistance with social, emotional, and practical needs during their hospital experience. The role ensures high-quality patient-centered care, enhances patient satisfaction, and serves as a key link between patients, families, and hospital staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families to help them cope with illness, hospitalization, or treatment.
• Assess patients' social, financial, and psychological needs and coordinate appropriate support services.
• Assist patients and families in understanding hospital policies, procedures, and available services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans that address social aspects of care.
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and hospital departments to ensure smooth care delivery.
• Support patients in accessing community resources, financial aid, or government services when needed.
• Handle patient complaints or concerns with empathy and professionalism, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when required.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
• Promote patient rights, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and contribute to improving the overall hospital experience.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Previous experience in hospital or healthcare settings is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of patient rights, medical confidentiality, and healthcare regulations in Saudi Arabia.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Bilingual (Arabic & English) preferred.

Languages

About Dallah Hospital

Dallah Hospital is one of the leading healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia, offering advanced medical services with a strong focus on patient-centered care. The Radiology Department plays a vital role in delivering accurate diagnostic services that support physicians in providing the highest quality healthcare.

Job Purpose

The Social Services Specialist is responsible for supporting patients and their families by providing guidance, counseling, and assistance with social, emotional, and practical needs during their hospital experience. The role ensures high-quality patient-centered care, enhances patient satisfaction, and serves as a key link between patients, families, and hospital staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families to help them cope with illness, hospitalization, or treatment.
• Assess patients' social, financial, and psychological needs and coordinate appropriate support services.
• Assist patients and families in understanding hospital policies, procedures, and available services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans that address social aspects of care.
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and hospital departments to ensure smooth care delivery.
• Support patients in accessing community resources, financial aid, or government services when needed.
• Handle patient complaints or concerns with empathy and professionalism, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when required.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
• Promote patient rights, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and contribute to improving the overall hospital experience.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Previous experience in hospital or healthcare settings is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of patient rights, medical confidentiality, and healthcare regulations in Saudi Arabia.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Bilingual (Arabic & English) preferred.

Key Skills

• Patient advocacy and support
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
• Cultural competence and empathy
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Team collaboration within multidisciplinary settings

Overview

ODPP is seeking expressions of interest for multiple AO2 Legal Support Officer vacancies across Queensland. Permanent and fixed-term temporary flexible full-time opportunities are available over the next 12 months. Legal Support Officers assist Crown Prosecutors and Legal Officers to prepare and present matters to the Court.

Please note this is a continuous recruitment pool to fill various permanent and fixed-term temporary vacancies across the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Applications will remain current for 12 months. Applicants must complete the provided questionnaire and nominate their preferred location/s. If you are required for an interview, we will contact you directly.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) represents the State of Queensland in criminal cases. The ODPP's significant responsibility is to prosecute criminal matters in the High Court of Australia, Court of Appeal (Qld), Supreme Court, Mental Health Court, District Court, the Childrens Court of Queensland and the Magistrates Court (in limited locations and matters).

Multiple AO2 Legal Support Officer roles are available on permanent and fixed-term temporary flexible full-time basis.

Legal Support Officers provide administrative support to Legal Officers and Crown Prosecutors in preparing matters to be presented to the Court.

• obtaining additional statements from witnesses
• liaising with stakeholders including other government departments and legal practitioners
• attending to court related filing

Some intra state travel may be required.

For more information, including the key responsibilities and how to apply, please see the role description linked below.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

ODPP is seeking expressions of interest for multiple AO2 Legal Support Officer vacancies across Queensland. Permanent and fixed-term temporary flexible full-time opportunities are available over the next 12 months. Legal Support Officers assist Crown Prosecutors and Legal Officers to prepare and present matters to the Court.

Please note this is a continuous recruitment pool to fill various permanent and fixed-term temporary vacancies across the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Applications will remain current for 12 months. Applicants must complete the provided questionnaire and nominate their preferred location/s. If you are required for an interview, we will contact you directly.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) represents the State of Queensland in criminal cases. The ODPP's significant responsibility is to prosecute criminal matters in the High Court of Australia, Court of Appeal (Qld), Supreme Court, Mental Health Court, District Court, the Childrens Court of Queensland and the Magistrates Court (in limited locations and matters).

Multiple AO2 Legal Support Officer roles are available on permanent and fixed-term temporary flexible full-time basis.

Legal Support Officers provide administrative support to Legal Officers and Crown Prosecutors in preparing matters to be presented to the Court.

• obtaining additional statements from witnesses
• liaising with stakeholders including other government departments and legal practitioners
• attending to court related filing

Some intra state travel may be required.

For more information, including the key responsibilities and how to apply, please see the role description linked below.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

ODPP is seeking expressions of interest for multiple AO2 Legal Support Officer vacancies across Queensland. Permanent and fixed-term temporary flexible full-time opportunities are available over the next 12 months. Legal Support Officers assist Crown Prosecutors and Legal Officers to prepare and present matters to the Court.

Please note this is a continuous recruitment pool to fill various permanent and fixed-term temporary vacancies across the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Applicants must complete the provided questionnaire and nominate their preferred location/s. If you are required for an interview, we will contact you directly. About the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) represents the State of Queensland in criminal cases. The ODPP's significant responsibility is to prosecute criminal matters in the High Court of Australia, Court of Appeal (Qld), Supreme Court, Mental Health Court, District Court, the Childrens Court of Queensland and the Magistrates Court (in limited locations and matters).

About Your Opportunity
Multiple AO2 Legal Support Officer roles are available on permanent and fixed-term temporary flexible full-time basis.

Legal Support Officers provide administrative support to Legal Officers and Crown Prosecutors in preparing matters to be presented to the Court.

Duties include:
obtaining additional statements from witnesses, liaising with stakeholders including other government departments and legal practitioners, and attending to court related filing.

Some intra state travel may be required.

For more information, including the key responsibilities and how to apply, please see the role description linked below.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 th April 2026

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Would you like to be part of a public policy team focused on increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services (AWS)* services cloud amongst enterprises, public sector and regulated industries (e.g., financial services and healthcare) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Do you have government affairs experience and have the technology public policy experience necessary to help further advance Amazon as a leading cloud platform provider in the Kingdom?
Amazon Web Services is the leading provider of cloud computing services, providing IT infrastructure offerings such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services and more. We are looking for a talented, innovative individual to represent AWS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before policymakers. The successful candidate will proactively build relationships with key policymakers, IT decision makers and executives in government and other relevant organizations and help prioritize international, national, and regional government public policy issues faced by AWS customers. You will address policy risks to AWS customers as well as advance strategic business opportunities and initiatives in the IT services industry. This position will also support AWS’s participation in key business associations that are critical to advancing AWS public policy and business objectives. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS’s business, and interface directly with the business units in the region.

Key job responsibilities
This Riyadh-based government affairs and policy position, which will also participate in the Amazon Europe, Middle-East & Africa Public Policy team, shall:
- Develop, lead and implement Saudi Arabia government affairs advocacy objectives and policy/political priorities for Amazon Web Services (AWS);
- Represent key policy positions directly and through industry associations to the governments and local authorities to enable a transparent and innovation friendly regulatory environment for the growth of AWS customers;
- Work collaboratively and transparently with the AWS business units to ensure alignment between core business priorities, public policy goals and “go to market” strategies;
- Assess and communicate potential regulatory issues and government sector market segment (revenue) opportunities and threats, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and policy positions, and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives;
- Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including senior government officials, regulators, industry association and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company’s public policies;
- Determine, maintain and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations on behalf of AWS, and ensure appropriate utilization of high judgment, high integrity outside consultants.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. The responsibilities require that candidates be willing and able to make frequent trips, within Saudi Arabia and the Middle-East.

- Relevant experience representing a large company or organization (e.g. trade or industry association) on policy advocacy and government affairs matters with policymakers and government stakeholders at the national and local levels.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry.

- Excellent understanding of the country’s political landscape at a national, provincial and local level. Able to dive deep on political, legislative and regulatory trends that may impact AWS businesses, and to synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
- A strong understanding of IT issues in the country (such as cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, cyber security, data protection, trade, taxes, and e-commerce).
- Demonstrated track-record of achieving meaningful changes to the legislative and regulatory environment through public policy advocacy.
- Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. A strong track record of engaging with government ministries and agencies in ICT, financial services, health, energy regulators, and policy makers at the executive and working levels.
- Inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, and able to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
- Effective research and analytical skills to develop and support policy positions.
- Effective time-management skills, including ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams.

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