Manager International & Government Affairs - 24000062

Job PurposeAt Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. The International Affairs Department is an essential part of the Emirates Group's management team. The department helps the Group to navigate the complex global environment in which we operate and to achieve our business goals. The team is responsible for managing relationships with governments, international organizations, and other stakeholders around the world. About the role As the Manager International and Government Affairs, you 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, you 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. The Manager International and Government Affairs will ensure consistent, high-quality dialogues take place with stakeholders in key and high potential markets. What you will do 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 and opportunities including various lobbying activities, focusing on ensuring favourable commercial outcomes for Emirates in the areas of liberalisation, market access, regulatory challenges, economic and industry policies and broader environmental and sustainability issues.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. Where applicable, 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 programme.Participate in relevant industry forums, associations and campaigns.Provide direction and developmental support to direct reports.This job might be for you if you have: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.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. Salary & Benefits Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers