As the Manager International & Government Affairs at Emirates Airlines, candidate will initiate, implement and manage the international and government affairs activities that support Emirates current and future policy, market access and commercial aspirations. With a geographic focus, candidate will establish and maintain key relationships and ensure an early warning system on major political and government affairs issues is in place while managing our response to such issues. Job holder will ensure consistent, high quality dialogues take place with stakeholders in key and high potential markets.

Responsibilities of Manager International & Government Affairs

• Establish and maintain high-quality relationships within a geographical remit.
• Manage this core group of relationships with a focus on key governments and maintain consistent communications.
• Implement and manage communication activities within the international and government affairs function.
• Source valuable intelligence and accurate advice involving the monitoring and analysis of international and government affairs environment with a view to determine the impact of these Emirates interests around the world.
• Oversee and contribute to departmental projects including events, event management and internally produced written material.
• Proactively and reactively manage all key issues such as legislative, public policy or political threats & opportunities including various lobbying activities.
• Focus on ensuring favorable commercial outcomes for Emirates in the areas of liberalization, market access, regulatory challenges, economic and industry policies.
• Work co-operatively with other areas of the department, airline and Group to ensure related activities across the business are well coordinated and appropriately focused.
• Manage various consultant (lobbyist) relationships and requirements externally.
• Keep Vice President International, Government and Environment Affairs and senior management well informed on relevant international political, economic, social, trade, communications, regulatory policies relating to air transport and advise Emirates’ management on their impact and magnitude on Emirates’ current and future commercial activities.
• Ensure that Emirates’ concerns and interests are adequately reflected in government decisions, whenever possible.
• Provide support to Emirates’ environmental sustainability program.
• Participate in relevant industry forums, associations and campaigns.
• Provide direction and developmental support to direct reports.

Requirements for Role of Manager International & Government Affairs

• Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to political science, international affairs, communications, or public policy.
• 10+ years’ experience in either government, public or international affairs, or lobbying and campaigning.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• In-depth knowledge of the airline industry or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Persuasion and influence skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical ability.

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