JADE Representative, International Regulatory and Public Sector Partnerships

PAX sapiens is a grantmaking and operating foundation whose mission is to prevent predictable global catastrophes. We use direct grantmaking and coordination tools such as convenings, conferences, and information sharing systems to advance human security and sustainable peace. In support of our mission, our focus areas include strengthening global systems for pandemic prevention, preventing nuclear war, and promoting better United States and China relationships in global fora specifically.

PAX is also advancing the global Women, Peace and Security agenda across PAX’s other issue areas. We focus on hiring talented and impact driven professionals who are passionate about driving positive change.

JADE, the Joint Action on Drug Elimination, is a PAX sapiens program focused on reducing harm from synthetic drugs by strengthening practical cooperation among governments, regulators, industry, and other partners. JADE works on precursor chemicals and the supply chains that feed illicit drug production, with a focus on research, convening, stakeholder engagement, training, and support for practical action.

The JADE Representative, International Regulatory and Public Sector Partnerships serves as JADE’s representative for international regulatory cooperation, government engagement, stakeholder coordination, and capacity building related to precursor chemicals and synthetic drugs.

Based in Vienna, Austria, this position supports practical cooperation among regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, technical experts, international organizations, and government stakeholders working to address chemical diversion and associated synthetic drug threats.

The position focuses on strengthening international cooperation, supporting implementation of existing chemical control mechanisms, facilitating stakeholder coordination with law enforcement and international organizations, and developing training and capacity building initiatives.

Reports to:

Director of JADE

Job Type: Full time, exempt

This position is located in Vienna, Austria. The central office is operating from a hybrid model currently, with three days in the office and the option of two days working from home.

The Representative will work both within and outside the assigned location as required to support JADE objectives and participate in meetings, workshops, conferences, and engagements at PAX sapiens headquarters in Colorado and other locations as approved by the JADE Director.

• Support engagement with regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, technical experts, government stakeholders, and international organizations.
• Monitor developments related to precursor chemical control, emerging substances, synthetic drug threats, and related public sector initiatives.
• Support stakeholder dialogue, information exchange, and collaborative initiatives among government, regulatory, technical, and international partners.

• Help translate policy, regulatory, and technical discussions into practical implementation steps for public sector and international partners.
• Support use of existing international cooperation mechanisms, chemical control tools, and information sharing processes where appropriate.
• Develop engagement plans, stakeholder maps, and follow up products that help partners move from discussion to action.
• Support JADE activities that require coordination among governments, regulators, international organizations, and technical experts.

• Work with JADE…