Facebook Public Policy Manager, SADC Jobs in South Africa
Facebook Public Policy Manager, SADC Jobs in South Africa
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Responsibilities
Monitor key countries across the SADC region for policy issues at the intersection of technology, social media, emerging market entry/growth
Inform and support Facebook’s connectivity agenda and programs across the SADC region
Work with Facebook’s Politics & Government team to promote the use of Facebook as a platform for citizen and voter engagement to policymakers and NGOs and other political influencers
Work with Facebook’s Safety and Policy Programs teams and external policy and civil society partners to create and implement country and regional policy programs
Represent Facebook in meetings with politicians and policymakers
Build coalitions to help advance and support key policy issues
Work with our policy programs team to create and implement programs to address key policy issues
across the region
Communicate Facebook’s positions on key policy issues in public presentations to a wide range of audiences
Identify and advise Facebook on emerging public policy issues
Support the Africa Public Policy team on any other priority policy issues and programs
Requirements:
A degree or advanced degree in a related field
Keen understanding of political systems, and relevant policy and civil society institutions across Africa – with a particular focus on the SADC region
Detailed knowledge of regulatory and legislative processes at national and regional level a further advantage
Significant experience living and working in at least one country in the SADC region required
Excellent judgment, excellent communication and persuasive skills, creativity, perspective, the ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment
Experience in policy engagement or development for a multi-national corporation or civil society institution
Passion for connecting the unconnected, and extensive experience with relevant policy issues, including internet governance, data privacy, human rights/free expression, taxation, net neutrality, child online protection, etc
Superb written and oral communications skills (writing samples required)
Fluency in both written and conversational English, and native fluency in at least one regionally relevant language
Interest and ability to travel frequently (at least 50%) throughout the region
Fluency in technology and a passion for Facebook’s mission.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 27th August, 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Facebook Public Policy Manager, SADC Jobs in South Africa
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