About the Team You Are Joining
IATA's Sustainability and Economics division collaborates with airlines, regulators, and civil society to develop and implement policies, standards, and solutions that support the sustainable development of air transport and mitigate its impact on the environment.
You will join the Net Zero Transition team, responsible for advocating for climate change-related solutions for aviation and ensuring the right options are available to airlines to support their transition plans. Our main focus areas include supporting the ramp up of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and delivering solutions to support SAF development across regions.
What Your Day Would Be Like
You will report to the Head, Net Zero Transition Programs, and your standard day could consist of technical, research, project management, and stakeholder relations/advocacy activities:
* Collect, maintain, and analyze data regarding SAF developments across the globe.
* Support the research and development of a SAF database center through deeper technology dive.
* Support IATA campaigns to accelerate the commercial deployment of SAF.
* Support the development of guidance material for internal and external stakeholders.
* Support IATA events (content and administration) regarding SAF topics.
* Coordinate, manage, and contribute to industry communication calls or events.
* Support the development of team materials for presentations (internal and external) and internal and external capacity building workshops.
* Provide reliable and timely input and advice for member airlines' queries and requests for information.
* Support the team with research and position papers for technical meetings, consultations, and industry events.
We're Looking for Someone Who
* Has 3-5 years of experience and a university degree in a science/engineering discipline.
* Has a working understanding of fuels, policy, and SAF in technical, sustainability, commercial, or policy areas.
* Is passionate about analysis and using research to develop positions and solutions to complex problems.
* Has experience in an international environment, especially engaging with UN agencies, EU Institutions, international organizations, and NGOs.
* Has excellent written and spoken English skills and strong communications skills.
* Can work on multiple tasks with fixed deadlines and changing priorities.
* Has good stakeholder management skills and collaborates well with people in a multi-cultural environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
IATA prioritizes diversity and inclusion and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to create a comfortable interview experience for all candidates.