JOB TITLE: Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities
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- Engage directly with policymakers, industry players and key opinion formers to shape policy and political dialogue on thoughtful, responsible technology policy and the beneficial impact it can contribute to society and economy.
- Develop and execute advocacy/policy campaigns in relevant policy areas that impact Google and the web.
- Engage with trade associations, industry partners, NGOs and others to support policies that will help create/maintain the web open.
- Monitor and research current and relevant emerging public policy issues considering how Google should work with allied organisations and industries.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience working with or in government, politics, or a regulatory agency.
- Experience engaging directly with politicians, decision makers, academia, think tanks, business associations and NGOs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep understanding of the Pan African regional blocks e.g. Africa Union, ECOWAS.
- Develop and lead public policy campaigns across the full range of policy areas that impact Google and the web. Key issues include technology innovation, content regulation, privacy, safety, data protection.
- Excellent communicator with great interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to write well and translate complex issues into simple language that non experts can understand.
- Team player with a sense of humor and the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing environment.
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