Privacy Policy Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa

Meta; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is hiring a Privacy Policy Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves identifying privacy issues, analysing regulations, and engaging with stakeholders. You should have at least 8 years in a privacy-focused policy role, be proficient in English, and have strong analytical skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work on significant privacy policy issues in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a policy role focused on privacy and data security.
• Proficient in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• Experience managing strategic outreach with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor privacy issues affecting Meta in Africa.
• Analyse legislative proposals on privacy and advise on implications.
• Develop proactive strategies for addressing privacy policy challenges.

Skills

Privacy issues identification

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional teamwork

Public policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

Summary:

Meta seeks a highly motivated and well-organised team player to join our growing AMET (Africa, Middle East and Türkiye) privacy policy team. The Privacy Policy Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will support the AMET Privacy Policy team's work on strategic engagement and outreach with privacy and data protection policy stakeholders across Sub-Saharan Africa.You have significant experience in privacy and data protection, with a relevant grasp of African privacy legal and policy issues. You should have evident analytical skills and be a skilled writer, with experience in developing materials for internal audiences as well as privacy regulators, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders. You would also have knowledge of and relationships with regulators, key advocacy groups, policymakers, academics, and researchers in the region. You will be working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment and presenting to internal and external audiences. This is a great opportunity to work on novel public policy issues in an exciting environment.

Required Skills:

Privacy Policy Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa Responsibilities:

1. Identify and monitor privacy issues affecting Meta in Africa and spot relevant links to issues in the wider AMET region

2. Analyse legislative and regulatory proposals on privacy, data security and related technology issues in Africa and advise on their policy implications for Meta

3. Work closely with cross-functional teams on a range of policy issues, including strategically drafting submissions and engagement plans for local policy audiences

4. Develop proactive strategies and initiatives to address key privacy policy challenges in Africa

5. Engage and build relationships with relevant stakeholders including policy-makers, academics and NGOs in Africa

6. Represent Meta at meetings and conferences

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in law, public affairs, international relations

2. 8+ years of professional experience in a policy role with a specific focus on privacy, data security or related technology fields

3. Experience managing strategic outreach with a broad range of stakeholders within policy, advocacy or in a government position

4. Keen understanding of, and interest in, public policy issues related to privacy, data protection and technology

5. Proficient in English

6. Experience navigating cross-functional teams and dynamics, and prioritising competing project timelines

7. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to make sound judgments under tight deadlines

8. High degree of flexibility, with a willingness to work on a wide variety of legal and policy questions

9. Willingness to travel

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Advanced degree in a relevant field

2. Fluency in French and/or an additional local African language

3. Experience working in a Data Protection Authority or other regulatory bodies or trade associations

Industry: Internet