Director, Government Relations

3 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada WADA - World Anti-Doping Agency Full time

Job Title: Director, Government Relations

Job Summary:

The Director, Government Relations will lead the Agency's relations with Governments and intergovernmental organizations worldwide. This role is responsible for developing mutually beneficial relationships between WADA, Governments and intergovernmental institutions in support of clean sport, ensuring Governments are aware of their obligations and responsibilities in the field of anti-doping and actively contribute to WADA's mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and implement WADA's Government Relations strategy, in alignment with WADA's broader stakeholder engagement strategy;
  2. Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships between WADA, Governments and intergovernmental institutions;
  3. Support WADA's President and Director General from both an operational and strategic standpoint in their interactions with Governments and intergovernmental institutions;
  4. Lead and coordinate the implementation of WADA's partnerships established with governmental entities, to ensure the expected objectives are reached, in alignment with WADA's partnerships strategy;
  5. Identify and build other potential partnerships where relevant;
  6. With the support of regional offices, proactively identify governmental issues that may arise globally which could impact progress in the protection of clean sport and propose measures to address them;
  7. Identify and coordinate relevant actions or events to be undertaken with Governments and intergovernmental organizations in line with WADA's strategic priorities;
  8. Inform internally on all matters related to Governments and intergovernmental institutions as required and as relevant;
  9. Develop and maintain relationships with governmental authorities of WADA's host countries, in collaboration with regional offices for their respective hosts and with the Office of the Director General for the headquarters in Montreal, Canada;
  10. Represent WADA at various governmental forums to support and convey WADA's vision;
  11. Manage the Government Relations team and ensure it maintains relevant data and knowledge, including an accurate and updated database of all governmental contacts and meetings attended.

Qualifications and Skills:

  1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in international relations, law, politics, management, sports management, communications or other relevant field;
  2. Minimum five years experience and knowledge in the field of anti-doping within a government, intergovernmental institution, National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) or other relevant organization;
  3. Minimum five years experience and knowledge in working with governmental entities and/or international organizations;
  4. Excellent oral and written skills in English; Additional languages would be an asset;
  5. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to speak with audiences at all levels;
  6. Capacity to develop and maintain constructive and lasting relationships with stakeholders;
  7. High level problem-solving skills;
  8. Autonomy and sense of organization and prioritization;
  9. Speed, efficiency, and flexibility in executing tasks;
  10. Precision;
  11. Periodic work in the evening or on weekends;
  12. Availability for business travel;
  13. Fit with organizational culture: Teamwork, team spirit and love of sport;
  14. Aligned with WADA core values: Integrity, Openness and Excellence.

What We Offer:

  1. Working with great colleagues, for a good cause;
  2. Retirement plan (RRSP) contribution very competitive;
  3. Group Insurance 100% premium covered by WADA;
  4. Annual wellness subsidy;
  5. Professional development and growth opportunities;
  6. Hybrid work environment;
  7. Reimbursement of monthly internet costs (capped amount per month) after probation period.

About Us:

WADA is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and has regional offices in Cape Town, South Africa; Lausanne, Switzerland; Montevideo, Uruguay; Tokyo, Japan and the office of the President in Warsaw, Poland. As of March 2024, the Agency employs approximately 181 employees and is represented by 58 nationalities. We value the diversity of our employees - current and future - that, as a global team, endeavor every day to protect the rights of clean athletes worldwide.

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