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Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology
company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops,
manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software,
consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its
best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of
operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet
Explorer and Edge web browsers.
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At Microsoft, our mission and values are to help people and
businesses throughout the world realize their full potential.
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We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Government Affairs Lead
Job Number: 1075425
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: 0-25 %
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Profession: Legal & Corporate Affairs
Job Description
- Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every
organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered
on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and
encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In
doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions
of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our
mission. - Microsoft has an immediate opportunity for an experienced
professional to manage government affairs work in Nigeria, with a
minor focus on Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) as part
of the Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) team in the
Middle East & Africa Multi-Country Cluster (MCC). - The successful candidate will report to the CELA Lead in MCC
and will also have “dotted line” reporting responsibilities to the
Government Affairs Lead for Middle East & Africa.
Responsibilities
- Program Development – You shape Microsoft’s policy agenda to
address complex governmental issues / affairs and business
priorities, and develop and/or recommend highly impactful solutions
for advancing the agenda while managing risks and consequences; you
develop processes to facilitate program outreach and execution,
assessing the feasibility of extending the program to advance
Microsoft’s policy and/or political agenda. - External Communication – You direct and align complex or
conflicting policy with Microsoft’s goals and strategies; you
enhance company reputation by driving a communication framework and
messaging for Government Affairs; you participate in and assist in
developing internal/external events to drive Government Affairs’
objectives and social media engagement. - External Relationships – You develop and influence partnerships
with coalitions, the Public Sector, and relevant interests groups
to achieve desired regulatory and/or legislative outcomes; you lead
the implementation of improvements to initiatives based on
community and stakeholder feedback; you establish Microsoft’s
reputation as a globally trusted provider of technology and you
assist in navigating and minimizing roadblocks. - Internal Collaboration – You advocate for and manage policy
issues and lead Microsoft’s engagement with internal stakeholders
related to government affairs; you support senior stakeholders by
regularly counselling on public policy, geo-political topics and/or
cultural context; you provide direction to teammates and you act as
a project lead across countries and teams.
Qualifications
- Business Acumen – The ability to understand the parts of the
business and their interrelationships. This includes skill in
understanding the industry, competition, and expected future
developments and challenges, the business’s competitive strengths
and weaknesses, opportunities to grow the business and reduce
operating costs; and awareness of the environment for
opportunities. - Formal Presentations – The ability to create and deliver formal
presentations to others. This includes sharing information on
a range of topics in a clear, concise, engaging and convincing
manner; commanding the audience’s attention; developing effective
presentation materials (e.g., handouts, visual aids); and handling
questions or argumentative positions from the audience. - Documentation – The ability to draft or review policy
documents, whitepapers and other external or internal facing
documents. This includes the willingness to proactively share
documentation with other members of the Government Affairs
community and participate in the drafting and reviewing of
documentation that applies beyond your geographical scope. - Corporate Partnerships – The ability to develop and leverage
strategic internal and external partnerships and networks to
maximize the achievement of business goals. This includes the
ability to engage key stakeholders in the development, execution,
and evaluation of the Government Affairs agenda and initiatives;
and support associate efforts in these areas. - Corporate Communications – Knowledge of corporate
communications best practices and techniques. This includes
knowledge of existing and emerging media and/or communication tools
(e.g., print, intranet, internet, electronic, broadcast
communications). This also includes the ability to apply knowledge
of various media to produce communications material and set and
execute public relations strategy. - Cross-Cultural Skills – The ability to conduct business in
multiple cultures. This includes the ability to recognize and adapt
to cultural differences in work and communication styles across
regions or countries. - Legal And Regulatory Requirements – Knowledge of the rules,
regulations, sanctions and other statutory requirements,
guidelines, and instructions relating to governing bodies and
organizations, both internally and externally. - Legislative Processes – Knowledge of legislative process and
political framework. This includes the ability to track all
stages of a bill’s progression from introduction to final passage,
theories, principles and practices. - Campaign and Lobbying Regulatory Compliance – Knowledge of
local laws related to government affairs including campaign finance
laws, election laws and regulations, parliamentary rules, ethics
rules, lobbying disclosure laws, and contracting
requirements. This includes the ability to ensure compliance
of internal and external stakeholders. - Government Operations – Knowledge of government operations,
practices, and stakeholders. This includes the ability to
utilize this information in the planning and execution of company
activities and events. - Political Advocacy, Lobbying and Engagement – Knowledge of
public opinion and organized engagement to influence the political
process. This includes skill in writing political communication
materials, and lobbying to compel or persuade key constituencies
and elected officials to take action on behalf of the
company. This may include regionally specific political
knowledge and lobbying skill. - Technology Policy – The ability to understand, anticipate, and
forecast the impact of technology on policy. This includes
knowledge and awareness of technology concepts, evolution,
innovation, and internal and external technological advancements
and trends; and of policy related to technology, including
Cloud, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, devices,
accessibility, privacy, telecommunications, and internet
topics. - Product Policy – Knowledge of Microsoft products and how they
are impacted by public policy. This includes the ability to
participate in technical conversations related to products.
Required / Minimum Qualifications
- 6+ years experience in government affairs, corporate affairs,
public policy, or government OR Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy,
Public Administration, political science, Law or related field with
4+ years experience in government affairs, corporate affairs,
public policy, or government.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in developing and managing strategic
relationships to advocate and influence public / technology policy
priorities. - Familiarity with policy and regulatory challenges facing the
technology industry in Nigeria and Sub-Sahara Africa.
Benefits and Perks
- Industry leading healthcare
- Savings and investments
- Giving programs
- Educational resources
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Opportunities to network and connect
- Discounts on products and services
- Generous time away.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
online[1]
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology
company with headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It develops,
manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software,
consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its
best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of
operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet
Explorer and Edge web browsers.
At Microsoft, our mission and values are to help people and
businesses throughout the world realize their full potential.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Government Affairs Lead
Job Number: 1075425
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: 0-25 %
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Profession: Legal & Corporate Affairs
Job Description
- Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every
organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered
on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and
encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In
doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions
of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our
mission. - Microsoft has an immediate opportunity for an experienced
professional to manage government affairs work in Nigeria, with a
minor focus on Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) as part
of the Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) team in the
Middle East & Africa Multi-Country Cluster (MCC). - The successful candidate will report to the CELA Lead in MCC
and will also have “dotted line” reporting responsibilities to the
Government Affairs Lead for Middle East & Africa.
Responsibilities
- Program Development – You shape Microsoft’s policy agenda to
address complex governmental issues / affairs and business
priorities, and develop and/or recommend highly impactful solutions
for advancing the agenda while managing risks and consequences; you
develop processes to facilitate program outreach and execution,
assessing the feasibility of extending the program to advance
Microsoft’s policy and/or political agenda. - External Communication – You direct and align complex or
conflicting policy with Microsoft’s goals and strategies; you
enhance company reputation by driving a communication framework and
messaging for Government Affairs; you participate in and assist in
developing internal/external events to drive Government Affairs’
objectives and social media engagement. - External Relationships – You develop and influence partnerships
with coalitions, the Public Sector, and relevant interests groups
to achieve desired regulatory and/or legislative outcomes; you lead
the implementation of improvements to initiatives based on
community and stakeholder feedback; you establish Microsoft’s
reputation as a globally trusted provider of technology and you
assist in navigating and minimizing roadblocks. - Internal Collaboration – You advocate for and manage policy
issues and lead Microsoft’s engagement with internal stakeholders
related to government affairs; you support senior stakeholders by
regularly counselling on public policy, geo-political topics and/or
cultural context; you provide direction to teammates and you act as
a project lead across countries and teams.
Qualifications
- Business Acumen – The ability to understand the parts of the
business and their interrelationships. This includes skill in
understanding the industry, competition, and expected future
developments and challenges, the business’s competitive strengths
and weaknesses, opportunities to grow the business and reduce
operating costs; and awareness of the environment for
opportunities. - Formal Presentations – The ability to create and deliver formal
presentations to others. This includes sharing information on
a range of topics in a clear, concise, engaging and convincing
manner; commanding the audience’s attention; developing effective
presentation materials (e.g., handouts, visual aids); and handling
questions or argumentative positions from the audience. - Documentation – The ability to draft or review policy
documents, whitepapers and other external or internal facing
documents. This includes the willingness to proactively share
documentation with other members of the Government Affairs
community and participate in the drafting and reviewing of
documentation that applies beyond your geographical scope. - Corporate Partnerships – The ability to develop and leverage
strategic internal and external partnerships and networks to
maximize the achievement of business goals. This includes the
ability to engage key stakeholders in the development, execution,
and evaluation of the Government Affairs agenda and initiatives;
and support associate efforts in these areas. - Corporate Communications – Knowledge of corporate
communications best practices and techniques. This includes
knowledge of existing and emerging media and/or communication tools
(e.g., print, intranet, internet, electronic, broadcast
communications). This also includes the ability to apply knowledge
of various media to produce communications material and set and
execute public relations strategy. - Cross-Cultural Skills – The ability to conduct business in
multiple cultures. This includes the ability to recognize and adapt
to cultural differences in work and communication styles across
regions or countries. - Legal And Regulatory Requirements – Knowledge of the rules,
regulations, sanctions and other statutory requirements,
guidelines, and instructions relating to governing bodies and
organizations, both internally and externally. - Legislative Processes – Knowledge of legislative process and
political framework. This includes the ability to track all
stages of a bill’s progression from introduction to final passage,
theories, principles and practices. - Campaign and Lobbying Regulatory Compliance – Knowledge of
local laws related to government affairs including campaign finance
laws, election laws and regulations, parliamentary rules, ethics
rules, lobbying disclosure laws, and contracting
requirements. This includes the ability to ensure compliance
of internal and external stakeholders. - Government Operations – Knowledge of government operations,
practices, and stakeholders. This includes the ability to
utilize this information in the planning and execution of company
activities and events. - Political Advocacy, Lobbying and Engagement – Knowledge of
public opinion and organized engagement to influence the political
process. This includes skill in writing political communication
materials, and lobbying to compel or persuade key constituencies
and elected officials to take action on behalf of the
company. This may include regionally specific political
knowledge and lobbying skill. - Technology Policy – The ability to understand, anticipate, and
forecast the impact of technology on policy. This includes
knowledge and awareness of technology concepts, evolution,
innovation, and internal and external technological advancements
and trends; and of policy related to technology, including
Cloud, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, devices,
accessibility, privacy, telecommunications, and internet
topics. - Product Policy – Knowledge of Microsoft products and how they
are impacted by public policy. This includes the ability to
participate in technical conversations related to products.
Required / Minimum Qualifications
- 6+ years experience in government affairs, corporate affairs,
public policy, or government OR Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy,
Public Administration, political science, Law or related field with
4+ years experience in government affairs, corporate affairs,
public policy, or government.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in developing and managing strategic
relationships to advocate and influence public / technology policy
priorities. - Familiarity with policy and regulatory challenges facing the
technology industry in Nigeria and Sub-Sahara Africa.
Benefits and Perks
- Industry leading healthcare
- Savings and investments
- Giving programs
- Educational resources
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Opportunities to network and connect
- Discounts on products and services
- Generous time away.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
online[1]