International Road Mobility Technical Affairs

Our client, a worldwide NGO, global leader on ensuring road transport is safe, efficient and green, is looking for a Manager International Technical Affairs (based in Geneva - Switzerland) that will play a critical role in leading outreach on technical affairs, while developing trust-based relationships with global organisations.
**Description**: The position is Global (Worldwide)

As a principal technical expert, the incumbent will be expected to anticipate global policy trends on environmental and safety relevant technical regulations, set technical priorities and propose effective strategies enabling sustainable operations for transport operators at an international level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Green Compact Study (60%)
- Project management, including engagement with the external project partner(s),
- Coordinate members' input and facilitate exchange with the external partner(s) around the 5 Pillars of the Green Compact: 1. Alternative Fuels, 2. Efficient Logistics, 3. Collective Passenger Transport, 4. Vehicle Efficiency, 5 Driver Training,
- Monitor progress on 6 regional reports and give advice to external partner(s) on key data and assessment methodologies,
- Work closely with the external partner(s) on building data partnerships and engaging with delegations, members and relevant external stakeholders to support the data gathering necessary for developing the regional reports,
- Implement the project plan, including meeting deadlines for deliverables and milestones,
- Prepare and present regular updates on the Green Compact evidence gathering to statutory bodies, namely the passenger and goods transport Councils,
- Develop and draft CO2 mitigation and carbon neutrality action pathways in line with project findings,
- Support any potential follow up on implementation of study recommendations in relevant regions, including dissemination, testing and providing insights on study results,
- Support the Director Global Advocacy in organising roundtable debates to discuss study findings with international stakeholders and developing global policy initiatives based on the global Green Compact report.

2. Technical Affairs Commission (20%)
- Set up and manage the Technical Affairs Commission, including regular face-to-face or virtual meetings,
- Develop a technical working programme based on regional and global needs,
- Implementation of the technical working programme and anticipate ad-hoc members' needs for support on technical issues,
- While acknowledging a specific EU agenda headed by the Brussels delegation, cooperate with delegations and regional representatives to ensure that technical positions and standards are consistent and built on global initiatives and group's global positions,
- Assess and discuss environmental topics from a technical point perspective and with a view to support global advocacy, and regional advocacy, upon the region’s request, suggest or give input to positions and build a trustful discourse with international regulators on technical matters,
- Draft global and international position papers and, if required by the regions, support group's delegations in preparing regional position papers, or provide technical know-how and input upon request,
- Manage the global technical agenda at UNECE, specifically Working Party 29 (and related working groups), provide technical analysis and make policy recommendations, incl. on vehicle and safety regulations.

3. Global Advocacy Coordination & Representation with International group's Regional offices (20%)

The purpose of the role is to develop group's global positions and work with international stakeholders, and technical regulatory authorities outside of the EU, including North America, South and East Asia, to anticipate technical needs and issues valid worldwide with a view to position the group as an important global player on relevant technical levels, including but not limited to:

- Vehicle regulations
- Safety regulations
- Emission standards, including on pollutants and CO2
- Automated driving
- Vehicle to X communication
- Trade affairs from an environmental perspective
- Well-to-wheel emissions
- CO2 measurement in mobility and logistic chains
- CO2 pricing
- Refueling Infrastructure needs around use cases
- Build strategic alliances with relevant international stakeholders and regulators on technical matters and collaborating with the regions and develop relations with passenger and goods transport members worldwide,
- Lead the global environmental campaign, including, facts and figures to be used for marketing and communication purposes,
- Ensure regular communication with internal and external stakeholders,
- Key account and stakeholder management with suppliers, vehicle and component manufacturers,
- Work closely with the market intelligence team of the group,
- Create technical competence within the organisation, disseminate knowledge and help to develop the group Intelligence Platform and market intelligence offer of