Government Relationship & Public Policy Manager - Anglophone West Africa - Public Policy
Core
Managing government relations and public policy engagement for TikTok in English-speaking West Africa, focusing on Nigeria and Ghana.
Role type
Government Relations and Public Policy Manager
Builds
Strategic relationships with local governments, NGOs, think tanks, and policymakers to support TikTok's growth and navigate regulatory landscapes.
Domain
Technology policy, digital governance, and public affairs in West Africa.
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Government relations, public policy advocacy, stakeholder management, regulatory analysis, strategic planning, risk mitigation, network building.
Preferred skills
Law or tech public policy education, Master's degree.
Responsibilities
Building relationships with local Governments, NGOs, academia, think tanks, and other stakeholders in West Africa and other selected Sub-Saharan African (SSA) markets to support the growth of TikTok; Working with policymakers, think tanks, private sector partners, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on issues of data protection, privacy, safety and security, intellectual property, e-governance, content policy, and other technology-relevant public policy concerns; Building long-term strategic relationships with local partners; developing and executing advocacy/policy campaigns in relevant public policy areas that impact TikTok; Advising internal teams on public policy matters emerging in West Africa and the rest of SSA; and help to shape strategic and actionable plans in line with respective Governments' regulations and policy frameworks; Actively identifying emerging and significant policy issues in these markets and engage with stakeholders and experts on issues of importance; Monitoring political and social events in the SSA region, and working with local teams to mitigate operational risks; Being an external advocate for TikTok's policy positions, and working to help local communities understand TikTok better.
