Job Title - VP of Public Policy Location - Dubai Mission To design and implement a government relations strategy that promotes group objectives through compelling public policy and advocacy in government and public arenas at all levels of government in multiple jurisdictions. Main Accountabilities
Develop and lead public policy strategy for the group, coordinating with a cross-functional team to design the group\'s policy positions and strategies to support our global business objectives and drive favourable policy and regulatory outcomes
Lead executive-level discussions on long-term policy direction in alignment with group and brand values
Establish and maintain high-level contacts with a wide variety of industry and non-industry individuals and groups who can compel/promote public, community, and government actions favourable to the group
Manage policy projects on a host of issues affecting the dating and social networking app ecosystem, including data privacy and security, content moderation, competition, and user safety
Work globally to develop public policy strategies and positions for Rain\'s products, including the creation of materials supporting advocacy on those positions
Manage all government affairs activities including coordinating and monitoring legislative initiatives as prioritized by business needs and attending all association meetings as appropriate
Evaluate pending legislation that may have impact on the group and develop timely recommendations for senior management and key business leaders
Work closely with the Communications and Legal teams on strategic engagement before regulatory bodies
Build Policy team globally
Oversee and allocate resources effectively
Identify resourcing needs to execute policy strategy
Skills & Experience
12+ years of experience working on technology policy issues within corporations, government, think tanks, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations
Prior experience working in a government affairs function within a consumer-facing company, as well as setting strategy and policy
Experience at a technology company, financial institution or similar organization, handling technology policy issues with global implications
Familiarity with public policy issues associated with the technology industry, including topics such as user safety, privacy, and community moderation
Ability to evaluate issues independently in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated experience advising product, engineering, marketing, legal and operations teams
Team player with the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing environment
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously
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