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Global Advocacy Lead(m/w/x)
Shaping global aviation policy and defending member interests across regions. 15 years of experience, including 10 in government affairs or public policy, required. Collaboration with subject matter experts and briefing senior policymakers.
Requirements
- 15 years of experience, 10 in government affairs or public policy, ideally in aviation or government/regulatory setting, with specific advocacy expertise
- Policy analysis and strategic thinking
- Ability to develop and manage advocacy strategy
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audience
- Ideally experience briefing senior leadership or policymakers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
- Attention to detail and high standard of work
- Teamworking and collaboration with stakeholders
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Tasks
- Shape aviation policy and defend member interests globally
- Develop and promote advocacy positions on high-priority issues
- Ensure consistency of IATA’s advocacy positions globally and regionally
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to understand advocacy challenges
- Identify and agree on advocacy priorities at global, regional, and national levels
- Develop and manage a global advocacy strategy
- Track progress and identify interventions for strategy delivery
- Develop advocacy positions and supporting content
- Disseminate advocacy positions and materials to campaign teams
- Support business units and regional offices in advocacy campaigns
- Develop and maintain an evidence base for advocacy efforts
- Build a network of contacts with international organizations and thought leaders
- Ensure accessibility laws balance disability support and operational realities
- Focus on wheelchair handling, accessible lavatories, seating, and website design
- Lobby for harmonized digital identity and passenger data management tools
- Advocate against government regulations that impede international air travel
- Promote a competitive infrastructure and regulatory framework
- Focus on airport charges, ATM resilience, ATC fees, and ground handling costs
- Ensure cargo and customs regulations are fit for purpose
- Address security screening and customs clearance requirements
- Work with ICAO and governments on safety and security priorities
- Focus on equipage mandates, RFI, operational restrictions, and security policy harmonization
- Promote policies to accelerate SAF production and deployment
- Support robust CORSIA implementation and Net Zero 2050 goals
Work Experience
- 15 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
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Global Advocacy Lead(m/w/x)
Shaping global aviation policy and defending member interests across regions. 15 years of experience, including 10 in government affairs or public policy, required. Collaboration with subject matter experts and briefing senior policymakers.
Requirements
- 15 years of experience, 10 in government affairs or public policy, ideally in aviation or government/regulatory setting, with specific advocacy expertise
- Policy analysis and strategic thinking
- Ability to develop and manage advocacy strategy
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audience
- Ideally experience briefing senior leadership or policymakers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
- Attention to detail and high standard of work
- Teamworking and collaboration with stakeholders
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Tasks
- Shape aviation policy and defend member interests globally
- Develop and promote advocacy positions on high-priority issues
- Ensure consistency of IATA’s advocacy positions globally and regionally
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to understand advocacy challenges
- Identify and agree on advocacy priorities at global, regional, and national levels
- Develop and manage a global advocacy strategy
- Track progress and identify interventions for strategy delivery
- Develop advocacy positions and supporting content
- Disseminate advocacy positions and materials to campaign teams
- Support business units and regional offices in advocacy campaigns
- Develop and maintain an evidence base for advocacy efforts
- Build a network of contacts with international organizations and thought leaders
- Ensure accessibility laws balance disability support and operational realities
- Focus on wheelchair handling, accessible lavatories, seating, and website design
- Lobby for harmonized digital identity and passenger data management tools
- Advocate against government regulations that impede international air travel
- Promote a competitive infrastructure and regulatory framework
- Focus on airport charges, ATM resilience, ATC fees, and ground handling costs
- Ensure cargo and customs regulations are fit for purpose
- Address security screening and customs clearance requirements
- Work with ICAO and governments on safety and security priorities
- Focus on equipage mandates, RFI, operational restrictions, and security policy harmonization
- Promote policies to accelerate SAF production and deployment
- Support robust CORSIA implementation and Net Zero 2050 goals
Work Experience
- 15 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
About the Company
IATA
Industry
Transportation
Description
The company represents over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.
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