Policy Manager, International Relations

Department: Advocacy Team: External Affairs Location: London Position type: Permanent What the hiring manager says Joining the GSMA as Manager, International Relations will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to engage with a wide set of multilateral institutions, representing the perspective of a world leading organization in the tech policy space. The successful candidate will be part of a small team focused on informing global policy-making to drive socioeconomic benefits across societies through the use of mobile and mobile-enabled innovation. This is an exceptional job opportunity for someone who trusts the potential of technology to enable global progress and believes in the strategic role of the international community to help deliver it across nations. Luca Elmosi, Director of International Relations, GSMA About the GSMA The GSMA is the global organization unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and organizations from adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Outreach, Connectivity for Good, and Industry Services and Solutions. This activity includes organizing the world's largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events, advancing policy, tackling today's biggest challenges, and underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work. About the Team The External Affairs team is part of the GSMA Advocacy Department. We act on behalf of the mobile industry to maximize its impact on economies and societies through global initiatives. By doing so, we help position the mobile industry as a critical partner for digital transformation and attract the right relationships with international organizations, public and private partners around the world. For more information on our activities, please visit: https://www.gsma.com/betterfuture/ About the Role We are looking for a public policy and advocacy specialist who can support our engagement and collaboration with international institutions. The Manager, International Relations will report directly into the Director of International Relations and be part of a small team that develops and manages the GSMA’s central relationships with international, multilateral and multistakeholder organizations. The role will enhance the work of the External Affairs team by generating opportunities for GSMA to influence stakeholders within the international community, whether it is on core policy issues or to advance the industry contribution to address global challenges – as outlined by our industry purpose “Connect Everyone and Everything to a Better Future”. Your Responsibilities will include: Support the GSMA engagement with a wide range of multilateral organizations, including the UN, ITU, OECD, World Bank, G20 etc. Monitor international policy priorities relevant to the mobile sector and work to develop policy briefings and strategies to address those. Support GSMA policy campaigns for global ITU conferences including the World Telecommunications Development Conferences, the World Telecommunications Standardization Assemblies and ITU Plenipotentiaries. This includes liaison with mobile operator members to monitor Member States’ evolving positions and to develop industry policy positions and negotiating strategies. Identify opportunities to position the positive societal impact of the mobile industry with relevant multi-stakeholder initiatives – whether it is on the SDGs, climate, gender, digital inclusion, infrastructure investment. Participate as required in specific intergovernmental organizations’ working groups and regional meetings, contributing GSMA responses to consultations and input into research and policy development. Identify and secure opportunities for the GSMA and mobile industry leaders to engage at high level in global institutional events. About You You have demonstrable experience working on international public policy and regulatory issues affecting the ICT sector and/or the mobile industry specifically. You have been successful in developing relationships with government officials, ideally with prior experience participating in a complex multilateral environment. You will have a solid understanding of the functioning of multilateral organizations, inside and outside the UN umbrella. You can demonstrate knowledge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You are comfortable developing engagement strategies with external partners and mobile operator representatives. You are a strong communicator and an excellent writer (a sample of writing will be required). Other expectations of the candidate Willingness to travel internationally when the role requires. Flexibility and a can-do attitude; a strong team player who is able to collaborate in a matrix environment. Patience, resilience and perseverance in challenging negotiation situations. Capabilities: You have a Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in International Relations, Public Policy or related field. You have at least 3 years of professional experience in government affairs, public policy. Experience in influencing technology policy will be considered an additional benefit. You are fluent in English (with additional languages being a plus). Contract type Regular Worker type Employee What We Offer Working at the GSMA offers you unparalleled access to the mobile industry. We offer a chance to truly shape the direction of mobile, whatever your role. By joining the GSMA, you will be exposed to a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment, working on global solutions, genuinely fascinating and industry-changing projects and a stimulating and dynamic environment designed to enable you to flourish. In addition to architect-designed offices and competitive compensation, our benefits include fantastic learning & development opportunities, generous holiday allowances, four additional days off for professional development and many others. To learn more about the GSMA, visit our career site, our LinkedIn page and our Twitter page. Being You at the GSMA We are one of the most diverse companies you will ever come across, we care deeply about equality and inclusivity and aspire to be the best at it. Your well-being and work/life balance is important so if you prefer to work flexi-time or a day from home, just ask. We’re keen to ensure everyone is equal, represented and connected so we particularly encourage applications from all demographics. The success of the GSMA year on year will continue to be contributed by people from all walks of life. Flexible Working Here at the GSMA, we are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements supported by our BeWell programme. Our BeWell programme provides comprehensive benefits, tools and initiatives to encourage a happy and healthy working environment. If you are interested in applying for this role with a flexible working arrangement, please talk to our recruitment team. If you're currently an employee at GSMA, please apply internally using the GSMAHub by clicking on ‘Career’ in your main Dashboard. About the GSMA The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Industry Services and Solutions, Connectivity for Good, and Outreach. Connectivity for Good engages members, governments and civil society, to advance positive policy and spectrum outcomes, facilitate digital innovation to reduce inequalities in our world, and tackle todays’ biggest societal challenges such as digital inclusion, climate change and sustainability. Industry Services and Solutions underpins the technology and interoperability that make mobile work. Via our projects, working groups and promotional activities we facilitate the industry’s focus on areas such as 5G, Mobile IoT, fraud and security. And our technical services offer tools, data and resources to enable even more efficient and robust mobile experiences for users. Outreach provides the world’s largest platform, convening and informing the mobile ecosystem, at MWC Barcelona, Shanghai, Los Angeles and the M360 series, and through Mobile World Live and GSMA Intelligence with breaking news, insights and expert analysis. We invite you to find out more at gsma.com.