International Air Transport Association, Intern External Affairs

Communications Support:

• You will provide support across various administrative and operational tasks, including:
  • Formatting briefings and communication that is sent to external stakeholders.
  • Support the preparation of push messages to external and internal stakeholders.
• Project Tracking: Monitor progress, track workflow execution, and support the team in developing progress reports.
• Documentation: Maintain and update briefings, presentations, and dashboards.
• Administrative Support: Provide additional assistance to internal stakeholders as required.

Research Support:

• Research policy issues, legislation, regulations and public opinion relevant to priority advocacy campaigns.
• Profile policymakers, stakeholders, coalitions and peer organizations.
• Gather data and evidence to support messaging and advocacy positions.
• Maintain campaign trackers covering stakeholder outreach and deadlines.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and flag changes to the team.
• Prepare regular status updates and dashboards on campaign progress.
• Support coalition coordination, including meeting notes and follow-up actions.
• Assist with administrative tasks for the External Affairs team.
• Assist in organizing meetings and note-taking.

• You are a recent graduate (within 1 year) with a University degree in in communications, political science, public policy, journalism, international relations or a related field.
• Have the ability to perform as an effective team player in a multicultural working environment.  
• Have organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple queries simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Have very strong analytical and problem-solving skills: able to identify, analyze and resolve issues with a strong sense of attention to details.
• Have excellent communication skills in English (verbal & written). Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).