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- Lead and execute advocacy programs that mitigate policy risks to the business and advance our engagement with the telecommunications regulatory and policymaker community.
- Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities and risks arising from connectivity policy and regulatory developments across the Middle East and Africa.
- Develop policy positions, collateral and talking points, while coordinating external advocacy efforts and outreach campaigns in line with AWS business objectives.
- Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including government officials, regulators, industry associations and partners to promote the company’s policy positions.
- Craft and contribute to policy submissions and engage in consultations with relevant regulators.
- Drive strategic third party engagement through industry associations/coalitions, and leverage outside consultants when appropriate.
Job Requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge of and background in information technology-related (IT) advocacy issues as they apply to the telecommunications regulatory environment.
- Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at highest corporate, political and educational institution levels.
- 8+ years of experience representing a large company or association, preferably in the telecommunications sector, before national and local policymakers, including significant experience running public policy advocacy campaigns.
- Must have fluent written and spoken English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry.
- Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others.
- Self-starter with proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organization and cultures as well as working independently.
- Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others is required. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a relevant discipline (Law, Political Science, Public Policy, etc.). An advanced degree is preferred.
