Government Affairs Director, West Africa

About this role

The role is for a Government Affairs Director for West Africa, based in Lagos and reporting to Microsoft. It targets someone with substantial experience in government affairs, public policy or regulatory engagement, from government, a multinational company, a law firm or an industry association, who can operate in a global, high-visibility environment. The successful candidate will shape Microsoft’s approach to regulatory environments, contribute to digital transformation agendas, and ensure Microsoft’s policy voice is represented in key discussions in Nigeria and West Africa. The position involves leading strategy and programmes to achieve policy and political goals, advising executives on complex issues, and managing external relationships and coalitions to influence regulation and legislation in Microsoft’s favour. It also includes coordinating internal collaboration and communicating Microsoft’s government affairs messaging and priorities externally.

What you would do

• Provide strategic vision for policy and political programme frameworks.
• Lead the formulation of Microsoft’s policy agenda and campaigns.
• Advise executive management on complex issues affecting Microsoft and the industry.
• Develop strategies to address regulatory issues and align policies with Microsoft goals.
• Direct partnerships with external influencers to advance Microsoft’s policy priorities.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to gather intelligence and influence outcomes.
• Advise senior executives and prepare stakeholders for public testimony.
• Champion initiatives and solutions impacting long-term Microsoft objectives.
• Plan internal and external events to support Government Affairs goals and manage messaging.
• Collaborate across groups to execute cross-functional projects with senior leadership.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, political science, business administration, technology, law, liberal arts or related field.
• Relevant work experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, or government.

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