Manager, Policy and Advocacy

Policies and Advocacy

• Supports GFTC’s engagement with regulators, policymakers, industry associations, NGOs, technology providers, and supply chain actors
• Tracks and analyzes relevant policy, regulatory, standards, and market developments related to food traceability, interoperability, digital systems, and supply chain transparency
• Helps develop advocacy strategies, messaging, and materials to advance GFTC priorities
• Supports participation in external meetings, workshops, consultations, and public forums
• Represents and champions GFTC initiatives with professionalism, credibility, and enthusiasm in internal and external settings

Research and Analysis

• Conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis to support GFTC initiatives, policy positions, and stakeholder engagement
• Synthesizes complex information into clear, practical insights for diverse audiences
• Applies food systems knowledge to interpret traceability challenges across supply chains, including how data, operations, regulation, and stakeholders interact
• Supports research activities, including data collection, literature review, policy review, and stakeholder input analysis

Communications, Outputs, and Content Development

• Drafts and contributes to reports, policy briefs, public comments, presentations, guidance documents, talking points, and other materials
• Translates technical and policy concepts into accessible language for industry, government, NGOs, and other audiences
• Contributes to development of traceability best practices, implementation resources, and stakeholder-facing tools
• Supports communications that build understanding of GFTC’s role, priorities, and initiatives

Project Execution

• Supports execution of GFTC projects related to traceability, policy, technology, interoperability, and food systems
• Collaborates with internal team members and external partners to deliver project outputs
• Coordinates with the Program Manager to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder follow-up
• Helps gather input and feedback to inform GFTC outputs and initiatives

Strategy Support

• Provides research, policy, and stakeholder insights to inform GFTC priorities and project development
• Contributes to proposals, concept notes, briefing materials, and supporting documents for new initiatives
• Identifies opportunities for GFTC to contribute to policy, regulatory, standards, and market discussions related to traceability

Travel Required & Work Conditions

• Travel: 20–30% (domestic and international, depending on project needs)
• Ability to work across time zones and with global stakeholders

Required Education & Experience

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience or demonstrated competency in industry, government, nonprofit, trade association, policy, advocacy, or related environments
• Experience engaging with regulators, policymakers, industry associations, or other stakeholders on advocacy, standards, regulatory, or public policy initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including industry representatives, government agencies, NGOs, technology providers, and supply chain actors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical or policy topics into clear, accessible language for a wide range of audiences
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute across projects
• Ability to represent and champion organizational initiatives with enthusiasm, credibility, and professionalism in both internal and external settings

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with global food systems, including supply chain structures, regulatory environments, or sustainability challenges
• Experience with traceability, supply chains, or data systems
• Exposure to digital tools or technology-enabled solutions
• Experience working in international or multi-stakeholder environments
• Familiarity with GS1 standards (e.g., EPCIS) a plus