Director, International Relations

Role Description

The Director of International Relations is instrumental in executing IFPA’s Global Advocacy and Policy Strategy (GAPS), as well as advancing IFPA’s global presence and influence by building strategic relationships with international and regional standard-setting bodies, key associations, and IFPA’s Global Councils. This role includes a strong focus on advancing IFPA’s priorities across its three key regions—Asia, North America, and Europe—ensuring coordinated engagement and regionally relevant advocacy strategies.

• Track and coordinate IFPA’s engagement in global and regional forums.
• Serve as the main point of contact for identified international bodies.
• Manage relationships with peer associations.
• Ensure integration of global member perspectives into IFPA’s advocacy strategy.
• Work closely with IFPA leadership, internal subject matter experts, and the IFPA membership team.
• Support the development and delivery of annual Global Council advocacy updates.
• Facilitate structured engagement with IFPA staff, Global Council members, volunteer leaders, and IFPA members.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to integrate global perspectives into IFPA’s broader policy work.
• Track IFPA’s engagement in key global and regional standard-setting bodies.
• Monitor emerging policy topics and assess their relevance to IFPA members.
• Draft and coordinate comments on proposed standards and regulatory frameworks.
• 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.
• Manage relationships with key international associations and coalitions.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand IFPA’s global footprint through collaboration.

Benefits

• Business-related travel, including international travel, required on average 8 times per year.
• This is a remote position based in the United States.