Senior Director, Policy & ccNSO Relations

ICANN; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ICANN seeks a Senior Director, Policy Development - ccNSO Relations to lead strategic engagement with the ccNSO from Brussels or remote. This executive role oversees a global team and cross‑functional programs aligning policy development with ICANN's mission.

You will guide policy agendas, provide high‑level advisory to the Board, and manage international initiatives while representing ICANN publicly. Strong leadership, diplomacy, and governance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum twelve (12) years of international policy development experience.
• At least five (5) years of management experience.
• International experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief liaison to the ccNSO leadership and ccNSO chair.
• Facilitate policy agenda setting, strategy, and work plan execution.
• Mediate and drive collaboration among diverse stakeholders to achieve consensus.
• Provide executive briefings to ICANN Board, CEO, and senior management.
• Direct and manage a small, global team of staff.
• Lead cross-functional projects to advance ICANN's policy development and community engagement.

Skills

DNS knowledge

Diplomacy

Team Leadership

Portfolio Management

Transparency & Accountability

Analytical Reporting

Strategic Partnership

Strategic Agility

Organizational Compliance

Innovation and Curiosity

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

ICANN seeks a Senior Director, Policy Development - ccNSO Relations to lead strategic engagement with the ccNSO from Brussels or remote. This executive role oversees a global team and cross‑functional programs aligning policy development with ICANN's mission.

You will guide policy agendas, provide high‑level advisory to the Board, and manage international initiatives while representing ICANN publicly. Strong leadership, diplomacy, and governance experience are essential.