Policy Advocate for Government Relations

6 days ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa TikTok Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated Policy Advocate for Government Relations to join our team in Southern Africa. This exciting role will focus on building relationships with local governments, NGOs, academia, think tanks, and other stakeholders to support the growth of TikTok in the region.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of public policy and government relations, as well as strong lobbying skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. They will be responsible for working with policymakers, think tanks, private sector partners, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on issues such as data protection, privacy, safety, and security, intellectual property, e-governance, content policy, and other technology-relevant public policy concerns.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about emerging technologies and public policy to make a meaningful contribution to our organization. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree or equivalent practical experience in law or tech public policy, and a solid network and relationships with Southern African policy-makers, academia, civil society, and the technology industry.

Responsibilities:

  1. Building long-term strategic relationships with local partners.
  2. Developing and executing advocacy/policy campaigns in relevant public policy areas that impact TikTok.
  3. Actively identifying emerging and significant policy issues in these markets and engaging with stakeholders and experts on issues of importance.


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