Government Relations Adviser

Remote, Worldwide

Under the supervision of the Chief, Protocol, and Liaison Services, the Government Relations Adviser is responsible for communicating, advocating for, and promoting the strategic interests of the IYF in key inter-governmental and inter-agency forums, and support official communications, and developing partnerships with government agencies. In addition, the Adviser keeps IYF management apprised of key developments in inter-governmental bodies and ensures that delegations to inter-governmental bodies are properly briefed on IYF matters as they negotiate legislation of strategic interest to IYF.

Responsibilities

Support DPLS Chief in coordinating IYF’s participation in global working groups of an inter-disciplinary nature to ensure IYF’s position is fully developed and reflected in the relevant discussions;

Analyze, together with IRC/BER/NAC colleagues, outcomes from IYF interventions to ensure that the operational dimension is appropriately reflected in relevant policy-making fora;

Ensure that relevant actors in the IYF (BoM/ExO/RAs) are fully informed and consulted and their views reflected in relevant discussions and outcomes;

Contribute to the review and analysis of...