Public Policy Manager, Anglophone West Africa at Meta Nigeria (Formerly Facebook Nigeria)

Job Title: Public Policy Manager, Anglophone West Africa

Activities

• Monitor key countries across Anglophone West Africa for policy issues at the intersection of technology, social media, emerging market entry/growth
• Work with internal, cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to address concerns and issues related to content on Meta platforms
• Inform and support Meta’s investment agenda and programs across Anglophone West Africa
• Work with teams to promote the use of Meta’s platforms for citizen engagement to policymakers and NGOs and other political influencers
• Work with teams and external policy and civil society partners to create and implement country and regional policy programs
• Produce written briefing documents of pressing policy issues and in preparation for filings, meetings, and presentations
• Represent Meta in meetings with government officials and policymakers
• Build coalitions to help advance and support key policy issues
• Communicate Meta’s positions on key policy issues in public presentations to a wide range of audiences
• Identify and advise Meta on emerging public policy issues
• Support the Sub-Saharan Africa Public Policy team on any other priority policy issues and programs

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of significant demonstrated experience in legislation and/or government relations and advocacy
• A keen understanding of political systems and relevant policy and civil society institutions across West Africa
• Significant experience living and working in Nigeria and/or Ghana
• Experience with relevant policy issues, including internet governance, content regulation, data privacy, human rights/free expression, taxation, net neutrality, child online protection, etc.
• Excellent judgment, excellent communication and persuasive skills, creativity, perspective, the ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment
• Superb written and oral communications skills (writing samples required)
• Fluency in both written and conversational English required
• The interest and ability to travel frequently throughout the region
• Fluency in technology and a passion for Meta’s mission

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is Not Specified. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://www.metacareers.com/