Consultant - Policy Development

Summary of Position: Assists in developing positions and implementing INTA policy development and strategies with a specific focus on Geographical Indications, political issues such as Public Health, and Research projects. Manages assigned special projects in the subject areas noted above. Serves as staff liaison to assigned committees and subcommittees of the Advocacy Group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration and Planning:

• Participates in and contributes to the development and execution of strategic and short-range planning strategies and action plans designed to enhance the attainment of department and Association goals.
• Works with the Director of Policy Development and related managers to maintain departmental quality performance expectations, including timeliness, quality, policy, and objectives.
• Assures that the planned goals and objectives for all assigned projects, assigned committees, and/or subcommittees are achieved within established time frames.
• Works with other department members to select members for placement on committees and/or subcommittees.
• Participates in the planning and scheduling of committee meetings throughout the year.
• Searches and maintains Central Files about the topics within assigned committees and/or subcommittees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

External Relations Duties:

• Serves as staff liaison to assigned committees and subcommittees of the Advocacy Group.
• Makes recommendations and participates in developing Association policies and positions regarding Brand Restrictions and Geographical Indications.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation and regulations regarding assigned issue areas and refers such matters to the appropriate committees and/or subcommittees for consideration.
• Assists in identifying and developing INTA positions towards Geographical Indications and Brand Restrictions.
• Researches and drafts position papers, testimony, reports, speeches, and correspondence related to assigned issue areas.
• Creates and maintains departmental contact lists.
• Identifies and develops government relations opportunities for the Association, including representing the Association at various conferences and forums.
• Works with the Association’s African/Middle East/International Organizations, Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, India, Latin America, and Washington representatives to serve as the Association’s liaison with legislators and government executive agencies.
• Responds to routine, as well as substantive written and telephone inquiries from members of the Association concerning assigned issue areas.
• Draft articles for the INTA website and Bulletin. Also, consult with website and bulletin editors on the placement of stories in assigned issue areas written by association members.
• Assists the Education Department in identifying topics and speakers regarding assigned issue areas for roundtables, forums, and programs during the Annual and Leadership Meetings.
• From time to time, contributes to the Association and other commercial publications on assigned issue areas.

Position Requirements:

• Law degree.
• Postgraduation in IP.
• 5 years or more in IP-related fields.
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  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice