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Head of Public Policy for Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Snap Inc.
Dubai, UAE
Director
3 months ago
Head of Public Policy for Middle East and Africa (MEA)
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Overview

  • The Head of Public Policy is co-responsible for development of positions on key local and regional policy issues impacting Snap and for developing effective strategies to achieve policy outcomes and mitigate risk. This person will work closely with the rest of the Global Public Policy team, wider Legal team, regional Sales teams, the Communications team, Platform Integrity and Product teams and, on occasion, senior business executives to ensure the public policy program supports business growth and protects the company s interests.
  • What you ll do:
  • Serve as the main day-to-day policy representative of Snap Inc in the Middle East and Africa. Further deepen relationships with relevant government officials, NGOs, trade associations, non-governmental organizations, and other influential stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the Senior Director EMEA of Public Policy, the EMEA Public Policy team, the SVP Global Policy & Platform Operations and, on occasion, the senior executive organization.
  • Being the Policy spokesperson of the company in the region in various fora, events etc.
  • Be the first to act and respond to the appropriate public policy inquiries.
  • Collaborate with Public Policy, Legal and Business teams to analyze legislative initiatives, advise on risks and opportunities and develop company policy positions and messaging
  • Partner with the Communications team to help them appropriately respond to Policy-related media inquiries, by providing the correct policy narrative that best represents Snap Inc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • A proven ability for shaping, and working with, government officials, NGOs, coalitions and other stakeholder groups.
  • Good tech policy understanding and existing relationships within government and the wider stakeholder community in the region.
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills and sound political judgment.
  • Forward thinking and proactive ability on legislative, regulatory and public policy issues. Ability to rapidly understand and master complex policy issues.
  • Ability to work with Snap business to identify pertinent issues and orient the public policy team to meet priorities.
  • Ability to work independently/ self-starter in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of external groups and individuals, including those who are opponents or critics.
  • Teammate with a positive attitude, motivation and a sense of humor
  • Articulate and thoughtful.
  • Able to adapt communication on complex issues for different audiences.
  • A passion for Snapchat and creativity.

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