Senior Manager EU Affairs

ppEmployment Type:Permanentbr/Contract Duration: /p h3Why you will love working here /h3 pAt IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to makeaviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive. /p ul libOur Values /bare not just words on a page
- they are the energy behind everything we do:bONE IATA /b
- We collaborate across teams,bTRUSTED /b-We do the right thing,bINNOVATIVE /b-We make tomorrow better,bINCLUSIVE /b-We embrace diverse perspectives. /li liWith over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry. /li liDiversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies. /li liWe encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities.

We offer
time off so you can support causes important to you. /li liWe promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off /li /ul h3About the team you are joining /h3 pReporting to the Director of European Affairs and working at IATA Brussels office, the incumbent candidate will contribute to reinforcing IATA's visibility and influence among EU Institutions, enhancing its ability to represent the interests of the airline industry, and influencing the relevant EU policy decisions. We strive to do that in a respectful, credible and trustworthy manner.br/A non-exhaustive list of areas that the Senior Manager for EU Affairs will cover include sustainability and customs and trade as well as drones and digital policy. /p h3What your day would be like /h3 pDevelop a close working relationship with key decision makers in the EU institutions (Parliament, Council and Commission) at appropriate levels. /p pEstablish a two-way channel of communication with key policy makers at the appropriate level in order to convey IATA views, provide industry facts and figures, and constructively support the development of well calibrated policy positions. /p pSupport the development of IATA positions and proactively position IATA policy asks among key decision makers. /p pAnalyze EU policy proposals and trends and collate information related to their regulatory processes affecting our industry. /p pLiaise and coordinate with the Brussels, Geneva, and Madrid teams, under the supervision of the Director. /p br/ h3We would love to hear from you if /h3 pUniversity degree, ideally in Law, Economics, Political Science, International Relations or Politics, and Economics. /p pThorough knowledge of the EU Institutions decision making processes. An existing network of contacts in the EU Institutions would be a plus; the ability to create one, a must. /p pMinimum five years’ work experience in an airline, an association or air transport regulator (Civil Aviation Authority, ECAC), or at an EU Institution or in external affairs and/or corporate advocacy in other sectors. /p pKnowledge and experience in aviation issues (such decarbonization and climate, noise reduction, customs reform and biometrics) would be an asset. /p pStrong interpersonal and networking skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. A strong team spirit is crucial. /p pAbility to write concise and clear policy analysis. Sharp analytical skills, discretion, ability to listen and create trustworthy relations with colleagues and stakeholders. /p pExcellent oral presentation skills. /p pExcellent written and spoken English is a must. Knowledge of other official EU languages would be an advantage. /p pTravel Required: Y /p /p