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The Policy Lead is responsible for developing and executing a fully integrated plan across the region, using all available strategies and resources, informed by data, local insights and best practices that aims to protect and further the growth of Airbnb and our community. The Policy Lead is also responsible for working in partnership with the supporting the relevant cross functional teams in identifying strategic business opportunities in the region.
Job Responsibility:
Team leadership: Lead and manage an energetic, passionate and diverse group of campaign and government relations experts
Strategy development: Develop and drive comprehensive strategies for Mexico & CCA
Communicate and drive accountability: Ensure internal stakeholders understand the campaign strategy, outcomes and benchmarks
Collaborate cross functionally: Drive and influence discussions among stakeholders to assess priorities
External Advocacy: Represent Airbnb at the most senior political levels in the region, and also as Airbnb’s primary media spokesperson in the region
Manage consultants who provide on-the-ground support
Requirements:
At least twelve (12) years experience working with complex political or regulatory issues in a relevant business or non-governmental organisation, or in a political, governmental or regulatory context
Ideally, this experience has been built in travel, urbanism or technology
Senior leadership experience, with track record of supporting and developing diverse multidisciplinary teams
At least eight (8) years of proven ability in core management skills - effective delegation, performance management, coaching and talent development
Experience of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Highly organized and able to stay on top of multiple projects simultaneously, while staying focused on key priorities and overall strategic goals
Experience developing campaigns including understanding the use of paid and earned media and mobilization to influence policy outcomes
Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues, and understand how these can be managed using a broad range of campaigning strategies
Expert communicator with great interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
Ability to communicate quickly, effectively and accurately to various audiences, and to work independently with senior internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work within tight deadlines, adjust to changes in priorities, and balance short term needs with long term strategic initiatives