Home-based opportunity
Role
As a member of
the Capacity Building team, the Public Policy Support Officer supports the
implementation of ISO’s Action Plan for Developing Countries (APDC 5), with a
particular focus on delivering the Standards and Public Policy (SPP) Programme.
The Programme aims to strengthen collaboration between ISO members and
policymakers and regulators across sectors, in developing countries.
The role
contributes to advancing ISO’s efforts to position ISO and its members as key
partners in policy development and implementation, and to strengthen
collaboration with international organizations, governments, and regional
bodies on standards-related public policy issues.
Under the
guidance of the Programme Manager for Standards and Public Policy, the Public
Policy Support Officer supports project implementation, contributes to the
development of policy briefs, identifies opportunities to enhance engagement
with policymakers, and supports ISO’s strategic objectives related to increasing
the uptake and participation of policymakers in standards development.
Key responsibilities
Programme and
Policy Support
- Support the implementation of the ISO Standards and Public
Policy (SPP) Programme workplan and related activities.
- Support the full life cycle of results-based project
management for projects aimed at strengthening collaboration between ISO
members, policymakers, and regulators across sectors.
- Contribute to project design, planning, implementation,
monitoring, and reporting, including the preparation of workplans,
timelines, and results frameworks.
- Develop and coordinate project deliverables, including slide
decks, background materials, agendas, and reports for workshops and
consultations.
- Support the development of thematic policy briefs, including on
public procurement, critical and emerging technology, conformity
assessment, including conceptualization, desk research, drafting, and
coordination with internal teams and external experts.
- Collaborate closely with ISO Central Secretariat (ISO/CS)
teams to ensure the timely and effective delivery of programme activities.
- Track developments in relevant ISO technical committees and
policy-relevant standardization initiatives.
Stakeholder
Engagement and Coordination
- Conduct background research and prepare policy and analytical
briefings on government and ISO member needs, as well as emerging
regulatory trends in priority areas.
- Monitor and analyze policy, regulatory, and market
developments among governments and international organizations,
particularly in areas such as trade, critical and emerging technologies, conformity
assessment, and climate-related regulations.
- Assist in organizing workshops, consultations, and meetings
(virtual and in-person), including agenda development, participant
coordination, and follow-up actions.
- Support coordination with ISO, national standards bodies,
international organizations, and regional institutions.
- Represent ISO at relevant member or partner events.
- Prepare communication and outreach materials to highlight the
objectives, activities, and impact of the ISO SPP Programme.
Monitoring,
Reporting, and Knowledge Management
- Contribute to monitoring programme implementation and
progress against agreed objectives and indicators.
- Assist in drafting narrative reports, progress updates, and
internal briefings for management and partners.
Report to:
Programme Manager - Capacity Building