Junior Technical Affairs Adviser

• Support the Advocacy team in identifying policy trends on technical safety and environmental regulations in setting priorities and in contributing to the development of effective strategies enabling sustainable operations for transport operators.
  
  
• Monitor industry technical developments and trends and draft background papers and observations papers on relevant technical matters.
  
  
• Support the understanding of technical matter including scientific and technical input to develop our Intelligence Platform and market intelligence.
  
  
• Assume the Secretariat function for the Commission on technical affairs (CIT) which includes the organization of related meetings and the dissemination of relevant technical documents.
  
  
• Contribute to building strong alliances with third party stakeholders including the UNECE vehicle manufacturers OEMs and large transport operators.
  
  
• Participate in and report on the work of UNECE working parties and related subgroups
  
  
• Support our global campaigns with expertise.
  

Requirements

• Mechanical or automotive engineer is a must
  
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience with a vehicle manufacture original equipment manufacturer
  
• Knowledge in technical affairs of heavy commercial vehicles is a plus
  
• Work experience with the United Nations or a trade/transport association is a plus
  

• Drive for results
  
• Make things happen by being proactive
  
• Analytical problem solving and project management skills
  
• Effective communication skills in English
  
• Be accountable and actively contribute to key priorities
  
• Understand the sense of urgency
  
• Detailed oriented with focus on quality and consistent output.
  
• Fully committed to IRU and determined to reach objectives in annual Game Plan
  
  

• Inspire develop and nurture the people we work for and with
  
• Protect the environment to ensure a sustainable future for the generations to come
  
• Lead by example showing accountability & empowering others
  
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence: selfawareness empathy managing self and other emotions
  
• Collaborate crossfunctionally to ensure participation of relevant departments for IRU success
  
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality
  
  

• Be creative and curious and come with ideas.
  
• Be flexible and bounce back in challenging situations
  
• Adopt a solutionoriented mindset
  
  

• Develop industry understanding
  
• Able to build relationships with internal & external stakeholders