Africa Government Relations Manager

1 week ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Tiktok Full time

Job Overview

TikTok seeks a seasoned professional to manage our government relations efforts in Francophone Africa.

About the Role

This role will focus on building relationships with local governments, NGOs, academia, think tanks, and other stakeholders in Francophone Africa and selected Sub-Saharan African markets to support the growth of TikTok. You will work closely with policymakers, think tanks, private sector partners, and NGOs on issues of data protection, privacy, safety and security, intellectual property, e-governance, content policy, and other technology-relevant public policy concerns.

You will build long-term strategic relationships with local partners, develop and execute advocacy/policy campaigns in relevant public policy areas that impact TikTok, and advise internal teams on public policy matters emerging in Francophone Africa and the rest of SSA.

Responsibilities:

  1. Build relationships with local governments, NGOs, academia, think tanks, and other stakeholders in Francophone Africa and selected Sub-Saharan African markets.
  2. Work with policymakers, think tanks, private sector partners, and NGOs on issues of data protection, privacy, safety and security, intellectual property, e-governance, content policy, and other technology-relevant public policy concerns.
  3. Develop and execute advocacy/policy campaigns in relevant public policy areas that impact TikTok.
  4. Advising internal teams on public policy matters emerging in Francophone Africa and the rest of SSA.

Qualifications

  • A Master's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • Significant demonstrated experience managing public policy and/or government relations, advocacy work, and government/private sector partnerships.
  • Outstanding judgment, persuasive and lobbying skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and often uncertain environment.
  • A keen understanding of the region's political system, environment, and institutions, as well as cultural landscape.
  • A solid network and relationships with Francophone Africa policymakers, academia, civil society, and the technology industry.
  • A strong team player with the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and French.

Bonus Qualifications

  • An educational background in law or (tech) public policy is a plus.
  • Experience in local government or a public policy team of a global tech or Internet company is preferred.


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