Government Relations and Public Policy Manager, Egypt

Found in: Talent AE C2 - 1 week ago

Dubai, United Arab Emirates TikTok Full time
Responsibilities

 TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo Never. Courage Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

This post sits within the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa, Pakistan, and South Asia (METAPSA) Government Relations (GR) team and will be responsible for leading government relations and public policy across Egypt and North Africa. The candidate will also be responsible for addressing key policy areas and partnerships across the region. This role reports into the Head of GR for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkiye (MENAT) region.

The candidate must have experience in the areas of government relations, public policy and key stakeholders engagement across Egypt and North Africa. The candidate will also be a strategic, big-picture thinker, identifying key policy trends and supporting short-to-long planning across the region and organisation. S/he should be a highly flexible, agile problem-solver with strong communication skills enabling her or him to work alongside a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders to address key strategic needs in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

The main responsibilities for this exciting role include:
1. Building relationships with local governments, NGOs, academia, think tanks and other stakeholders in Egypt and North Africa region to support the growth of TikTok;
2. Working with policymakers, think tanks and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on issues of data protection, privacy, safety and security, intellectual property, e-governance, content policy and other technology-relevant public policy concerns;
3. Building long-term strategic relationships with local partners; brainstorming and executing advocacy/policy campaigns in relevant public policy areas that impact TikTok;
4. Advising internal teams on public policy matters emerging in Egypt and North Africa; and helping to shape strategic and actionable plans in line with respective North Africa Governments' regulations and policy frameworks;
5. Actively identifying emerging and significant policy issues in these markets and engaging with stakeholders and experts on issues of importance;
6. Monitoring political and social events in the North Africa region, and working with local teams to mitigate operational risks; and,
7. Being an external advocate for TikTok's policy positions, and working to help local communities understand TikTok better.

Qualifications

 To join our dynamic and fast growing team, the ideal candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. A post-graduate qualification is desirable;
- An education background in law or public policy is a plus;
- 10 years of demonstrated experience managing public policy and/or government relations, advocacy work and government/private sector partnerships, especially in Egypt and North Africa region;
- 5 years or more of work experience in local government or a public policy team of a global tech or Internet company is preferred;
- Outstanding judgment, persuasive and lobbying skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced and often uncertain environment;
- A vast understanding of the North Africa content market and the technology sector;
- A keen understanding of the region's political system, environment and institutions, as well as cultural landscape;
- A solid network and relationships with North Africa policymakers, academia, civil society and the technology industry;
- An interest in emerging technologies and public policy work; and,
- A strong team player with the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.
- Strong communication skills in Arabic and English are required. Fluency in French is a plus.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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