SECONDEE: Regulatory Affairs Specialist

TERMS

Your current home employer remains your employer during the period where you perform your contribution to the Center.

Thus, the employer obligations will remain with your home employer including payment of all compensation, salaries, remuneration, and costs owed to you as an employee, as well as any social or employment-related taxes and all associated costs and expenses.

If interested, please reach out to your organization's point of contact with the Center. 

OVERVIEW

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply and you will be involved in work to drive regulatory change in maritime industry.

We are modest in saying that transition will not happen without regulations.

You will join the Regulatory Affairs team, which is a part of the Government, Business, and Analytics department at the center.

Chief Government, Business, and Analytics Officer > Head of Regulatory Affairs > Secondee.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Act as a subject matter expert on regulations related to the energy transition in shipping, including IMO Regulations, GHG policies, national economic plans, EU regulations, and fuel certification mechanisms.
• Lead assigned work packages in projects related to decarbonizing the shipping industry.
• Engage with stakeholders in the shipping industry (policymakers, NGOs, etc) and partners to promote decarbonization efforts.
• Develop regulatory policies and standards to support the decarbonization of the shipping industry.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory changes and advise management on potential impacts to the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the decarbonization of the shipping industry through engagement with stakeholders and the development of regulatory policies and standards.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to the energy transition in shipping, including IMO Regulations, GHG policies, national economic plans, EU regulations, and fuel certification mechanisms.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (e.g. naval engineering, energy, environmental science, or a related discipline).
• At least 2 years of experience in regulatory affairs in the shipping industry, with a focus on decarbonization efforts. Understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to the energy transition in shipping, including IMO Regulations, GHG policies, national economic plans, EU regulations, and fuel certification mechanisms.
• Expertise or previous exposure/knowledge about fuel certification mechanisms (ISCC, RSB) to comply with different sustainability requirements (e.g. RED II).
• Previous exposure or involvement in the development of regulations, policies, and standards in relevant organizations such as IMO, EU, or national regulatory bodies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the International Maritime Organization and its different committees, subcommittees, and working groups.
• Understanding of the shipping industry and its supply chain.
• Exposure to a similar role in the past is an asset but not mandatory.

• At least 2 years of experience in regulatory affairs in the shipping industry, with a focus on decarbonization efforts.

• Highly motivated.
• Can-do attitude yet humble.
• Can work independently but doesn't shy away from seeking help, if needed.
• Proactive and collaborative in approaching tasks.
• Demonstrates self-awareness to thrive in a multi-cultural, multi-lateral, cross-functional work environment.