Job Opportunity as a Government Affairs Director in Saudi Arabia at Microsoft

By: microsoftLast update: 9/4/2024

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Deadline 2024-09-29

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Applicant criteria

NationalityNo specific nationality required

SpecialityLaw and Human Rights, Political Science and International Relations

Skillsمهارات التواصل, مهارات العمل مع فريق, التخطيط والتنظيم والتفكير التحليلي

Age

No specific age required

Years of Experience

Gender

Both

Opportunity criteria

Job Type

Full time

Job FieldsLegal Jobs

Opportunity FieldLaw, Human Rights and Gender , Political Sciences and Economy

Job locationSaudi Arabia

Needed documentsCV, Sample of your work, Application form

Deadline2024-09-29

Opportunity description

Microsoft is announcing a job opportunity as a Government Affairs Manager in Saudi Arabia where you will report to the Head of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs in the Middle East.

Duties & responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

Managing the strategy/policy program, advocating and managing policy issues (e.g., social, political, legal, technology).
Leading the company’s engagement and campaign with key internal stakeholders regarding government affairs on priority issues, strategies and/or programs.
Developing the policy program by shaping and contributing to the Microsoft KSA policy agenda to address complex government issues/affairs and business priorities, developing and/or recommending high-impact solutions to advance the agenda while managing risk and consequences.
Developing and facilitating program outreach and execution to advance Microsoft’s policy and/or political agenda.
Advising on and responding to key strategic issues, recommending priority actions.
Ensuring alignment with stakeholder positions, escalating matters when needed.
Directing and coordinating complex or conflicting policy with Microsoft’s goals and strategies.
Working to enhance the company’s reputation by leading the communications and messaging framework for government affairs.
Participating in and assisting in the development of internal/external events to advance government affairs objectives and engaging on social media.
Develop and build a network of relationships and influence partnerships with coalitions, the public sector, relevant interest groups and industry thought leaders to achieve desired regulatory and/or legislative outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

You must have:

A bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, law or a related field and at least 4 years of experience in government affairs, corporate affairs or public policy.
Or at least 6 years of experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy or government.
Significant experience in policy development or government affairs in the legal department of an international corporation, business, trade association, consulting firm, government or multilateral organization (or similar experience in an international law firm).

Preferably:

A minimum of 5 years of experience developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public policy/technology priorities.
Familiarity with the legal, policy and regulatory challenges facing the technology industry in Saudi Arabia.
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills in both English and Arabic.

Benefits:

You will receive all of the following if you are accepted for this opportunity:

Primary healthcare.
Various educational resources.
Discounts on products and services.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Participation in company giving programs.
Many opportunities to network and connect.

Note: The benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your work and the country in which you work.

About Microsoft:

Microsoft corporation is an American multinational technology company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers.

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