Senior Manager Government Affairs Near East, Pakistan (NEPA)

Apple; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Manager for Government Affairs in Dubai. This role involves driving key policy initiatives and supporting expansion projects across the NEPA region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in government relations and a Master's degree in a relevant field, along with fluency in multiple languages and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Government organisations and/or tech multinationals.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with government officials.
• Experience in driving business expansion projects in emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Support expansion projects in priority countries.
• Lead key policy issues representing the company’s position.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders for advocacy strategies.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to develop effective advocacy strategies

Strong networking skills

Fluency in English, French, and Arabic

Education

Masters Degree in Political Science Policy or Economics

Job description

The Senior Manager Government Affairs NEPA necessitates a deep understanding of the regulatory and policy environment that impacts Apple. The role will support expansion projects in priority countries and take the lead on key policy issues representing Apple’s position with policy makers, influencers and trade associations. It will build relationships and liaise with internal stakeholders to build knowledge advocacy strategies and achieve results.

• Masters Degree in Political Science Policy or Economics. Preferably in strategic intelligence and crisis management.
• 10 years of relevant experience in Government organisations and/or tech multinationals.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with government officials policymakers and industry stakeholders with experience successfully driving substantial regulatory change to improve operations
• Deep understanding of the political and economic landscape and policy building landscape in the NEPA region with specific knowledge of Iraq Pakistan Egypt Saudi Arabia.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and implement effective advocacy strategies.
• Experience in driving business expansion projects in emerging markets.
• Experience in driving and leading trade association activity.

• Experience in developing markets such as South Africa Kenya Nigeria Morocco.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for working in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Ability to navigate complex-matrix environments and diverse cultural environments.
• Strong networking skills with the ability to develop trust based relationships
• Understanding of Apple’s Government Affairs & Public Policy issues and advocacy culture
• Fluency in English French and Arabic.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager