Director, International Relations
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Director of International Relations at IFPA advancing global presence in advocacy and policy strategies. Building relationships with international standard-setting bodies and coordinating engagements for policy alignment.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate regular engagement to gather feedback on policy priorities and GAPS with Global Councils and other volunteer committees and councils.
- Facilitate the involvement of volunteer leaders and Global Council members in advocacy efforts, including calls to action, engagement with policymakers, and participation in relevant events.
- Ensure Global Council and other volunteer leader committees and councils input informs global advocacy strategy and execution.
- Coordinate with IFPA’s internal subject matter experts in health and nutrition, sustainability, and supply chain to ensure policy positions are informed and aligned with global policy goals and member needs.
- Coordinate with the IFPA membership and global operations teams to ensure international policy and advocacy initiatives align with member needs.
- Support cross-functional collaboration to integrate global perspectives into IFPA’s broader policy work.
- Support the development and delivery of the annual update on Global Council advocacy activities.
- Assist IFPA communications and marketing teams in developing and coordinating international and regional content to support advocacy and policy initiatives.
- Track IFPA’s engagement in key global and regional standard-setting bodies with targeted monitoring of developments impacting Asia, North America, and Europe.
- Monitor emerging policy topics and assess their relevance to IFPA members.
- Maintain a centralized record of IFPA’s participation and influence in international forums.
- Draft and coordinate comments on proposed standards and regulatory frameworks issued prioritized global and regional bodies.
- Coordinate with IFPA internal subject matter experts to identify relevant committees, work streams, and initiatives within international standard-setting bodies.
- Act as IFPA’s main point of contact for identified global and regional bodies and partner organizations.
- Build IFPA’s visibility and credibility in international policy and regulatory spaces.
- Coordinate and lead IFPA participation in meetings, consultations, and working groups.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in international relations, public policy, agriculture, food systems, or a related field required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in international policy, advocacy, or stakeholder engagement.
- Passion for advancing global consumption of fresh produce and floral products, with a clear understanding of their role in public health, sustainability, and economic development.
- Strong understanding of global food systems, regulatory frameworks, and international institutions.
- Proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships across cultures and sectors.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-cultural, international environment.
- Excellent communication, diplomacy, and project management skills.
- Experience working with or within international standard-setting bodies is a plus.
Benefits:
- Business-related travel, including international travel, required on average 8 times per year
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