Director, International Relations

International Fresh Produce Association

Director of International Relations at IFPA advancing global presence in advocacy and policy strategies. Building relationships with international standard-setting bodies and coordinating engagements for policy alignment.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate regular engagement to gather feedback on policy priorities and GAPS with Global Councils and other volunteer committees and councils.
Facilitate the involvement of volunteer leaders and Global Council members in advocacy efforts, including calls to action, engagement with policymakers, and participation in relevant events.
Ensure Global Council and other volunteer leader committees and councils input informs global advocacy strategy and execution.
Coordinate with IFPA’s internal subject matter experts in health and nutrition, sustainability, and supply chain to ensure policy positions are informed and aligned with global policy goals and member needs.
Coordinate with the IFPA membership and global operations teams to ensure international policy and advocacy initiatives align with member needs.
Support cross-functional collaboration to integrate global perspectives into IFPA’s broader policy work.
Support the development and delivery of the annual update on Global Council advocacy activities.
Assist IFPA communications and marketing teams in developing and coordinating international and regional content to support advocacy and policy initiatives.
Track IFPA’s engagement in key global and regional standard-setting bodies with targeted monitoring of developments impacting Asia, North America, and Europe.
Monitor emerging policy topics and assess their relevance to IFPA members.
Maintain a centralized record of IFPA’s participation and influence in international forums.
Draft and coordinate comments on proposed standards and regulatory frameworks issued prioritized global and regional bodies.
Coordinate with IFPA internal subject matter experts to identify relevant committees, work streams, and initiatives within international standard-setting bodies.
Act as IFPA’s main point of contact for identified global and regional bodies and partner organizations.
Build IFPA’s visibility and credibility in international policy and regulatory spaces.
Coordinate and lead IFPA participation in meetings, consultations, and working groups.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, public policy, agriculture, food systems, or a related field required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in international policy, advocacy, or stakeholder engagement.
Passion for advancing global consumption of fresh produce and floral products, with a clear understanding of their role in public health, sustainability, and economic development.
Strong understanding of global food systems, regulatory frameworks, and international institutions.
Proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships across cultures and sectors.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-cultural, international environment.
Excellent communication, diplomacy, and project management skills.
Experience working with or within international standard-setting bodies is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Business-related travel, including international travel, required on average 8 times per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

international policyadvocacystakeholder engagementproject managementregulatory frameworksglobal food systemspolicy analysisstandard-setting bodiescross-functional collaborationcontent development

Soft Skills

communicationdiplomacyrelationship managementindependent workcollaborative workcultural awarenessleadershipstrategic thinkingfeedback facilitationevent coordination

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in international relationsBachelor’s degree in public policyBachelor’s degree in agricultureBachelor’s degree in food systems