Manager Life Cycle Evaluation

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Duration:

IATA is committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In our Sustainability and Economics division we take a holistic approach to this challenge and seek to combine subject matter expertise with a cross-functional approach to leverage on all knowledge within the team.

Net zero for aviation requires a no-stones-unturned approach and IATA must research all options and opportunities to help bring to fruition the suite of solutions from now to 2050 and beyond. The ramp-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the key driver for our industry to be able to decarbonize but we need to ensure maturity of all other solutions related to reduced fuel burn, new energy solutions such as hydrogen or electric, carbon capture or related technologies and programs. This requires substantial work across the value chain and bringing together stakeholders and industry experts to progress research, trials, validation, and operating specifications.

Reporting to the Assistant Director Net Zero Research, you will be

part of a multifaceted team which covers all these priorities. In your specific

you will focus on assessments to analyze the environmental impacts

associated with all the stages of the entire life cycle of products, services,

and processes, i.e., from raw material through manufacturing, distribution, and

use, to the recycling or final disposal of the materials. You will be responsible for determining best practices for life

cycle evaluations, developing clear proposals to move forward as industry, as

well as tracking progress and identifying risk-mitigation solutions.

Lead the development of best practices for life cycle evaluation of SAF solutions and other net zero solutions including hydrogen, battery, direct air capture and carbon offsets

Work with Sustainability Certification Schemes to ensure alignment and global harmonization where appropriate.

Develop and maintain databases on qualification criteria and eligibility

Define availability of net zero solutions to support transition milestones

Define and maintain databases for robust offset programs

Support evaluation against different metrics including Well-to-Wake and Tank-to-Wake

Contribute to the team in a cross-functional manner regarding our ongoing research, development and tracking of relevant data, research and findings across the globe.

Coordinate with other IATA departments on cross-cutting issues and the implementation of present and future net zero solutions.

Provide subject matter support, project collaboration, and regional capacity building.

At

least 4 years of relevant experience and a university degree in a discipline

(such as engineering, mathematics, environmental studies, etc.) that will

support your contribution to the team. Key assets would be:

• Knowledge and experience of conventional and sustainable aviation in the key areas of:

Aviation fuels

Other technological solutions

Environmental sustainability schemes and criteria

• Advanced analytical capabilities.
• Experience in the development of data-driven platforms and analysis.
• Good stakeholder contacts and credibility within the SAF industry.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Any additional languages would be an advantage
• A sympathetic and collaborative management style with strong emphasis on upskilling colleagues in a multi-cultural environment across different geographic regions.

Travel Required: Y 10%

Diversity and Inclusion are one of our key priorities and we want to role model it. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in which you can contribute at your best and be who you are. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be able to thrive to represent, lead and service the airline industry. If there is anything we can do to create a more comfortable interview experience for you, please let us know.

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