Google Nigeria Job Vacancy for a Public Policy and Government Relations Manager
Google
is not a conventional company, and we don't intend to become one.
True, we share attributes with the world's most successful
organizations - a focus on innovation and smart business practices
comes to mind - but even as we continue to grow, we're committed to
retaining a small-company feel.
At Google, we know that every
employee has something important to say, and that every employee is
integral to our success. We provide individually-tailored
compensation packages that can be comprised of competitive salary,
bonus, and equity components, along with the opportunity to earn
further financial bonuses and rewards.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Public Policy and Government Relations Manager
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
- As a member of Google's Public Policy team, you help shape
various product and issue agendas with policy makers inside and outside
government. In addition, you will help advise our internal teams on the
public policy implications of their products, working with a closely
coordinated and cross-functional global team.
- You will handle our various product agendas with policy makers inside and outside government as part of the team in West and Francophone Africa. In addition, you will help advise our product and engineering teams on the public policy implications of their products, working with a closely coordinated and cross-functional global team.
- Technology moves quickly, so it's important that we work closely with politicians, regulators, academics and third parties around the issues that affect the Internet and our users. We advocate for Google on the big public policy issues of the day and often play a part in high-profile debates.
- In this role, you’ll combine creativity and intellectual rigor with the organizational skills to manage different campaigns and projects to tight deadlines.
- You’ll apply your expertise to real-world scenarios, acting as an inspiring advocate and enthusiastic team player eager to help shape the future of Internet and mobile policy.
- The role requires significant experience either working with or
in government, politics or a regulatory agency as well as an ability to
grasp complex technical and policy issues.
- As our Manager for Public Policy and Government Relations, you
will represent Google externally with government, regulators and third
parties, as well as help manage our local public policy strategy and
campaigns.
- You will work with a cross-functional team of Google employees
in Africa as well as with a closely-coordinated global Public Policy
team to advance policy positions that benefit our users.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead public policy campaigns across the full range
of policy areas that impact Google and the web. Key issues include
technology innovation, free expression, access, privacy, intellectual
property and copyright.
- Engage directly with politicians and policy-makers.
- Engage governments and other stakeholders, particularly on issues of regional relevance.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience either working with or in government, politics or a regulatory agency.
- Ability to speak and write in English and French fluently and idiomatically.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in policy related to economic and digital growth, the impact of internet and technology on society and economy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the tech sector or the key issues
impacting the web (e.g. economic growth, intellectual property,
innovation and entrepreneurship policy, online safety media policy and
free expression).
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and manage projects and relationships in multiple countries.
- Ability to manage complex technical and policy issues.
- Excellent personal, political, analytical and organizational skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply