Responsibilities
As a government affairs intern you will be responsible for :
Strategy/Program Management
Contributes to execution of Microsoft strategies
and/or programs related to government affairs.
Conducts legal, policy, technology, and other
research to support the strategies of the team; coordinates budget of team and
supports logistical issues.
Subject Matter Expertise and Influence
Assists in the gathering of data and intelligence
information to support the preparation of position papers, policy briefings,
presentations, and legislative testimony for legislative action.
Stays up-to-date on issues relating to public policy
and/or geo-political topics.
Conducts research to advance Microsoft policy and/or
political agenda.
Representing Microsoft
Assists with planning, organizing, and/or executing
internal/external events by developing content, drafting materials, and
engaging in social media
External Relationships
Builds relationships on behalf of Microsoft at
relevant external events and/or partners with leaders to drive relationships;
tracks changes in the regulatory environment and/or proposals for changes;
maintains open communication with regulatory agencies.
Supports efforts to advance Public Sector goals.
Internal Collaboration
Participates in and coordinates intra-group and/or
cross-group projects
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Public
Administration, Political Sciences, Economics, BCom/BA Laws or related field
You must be legally authorised to work in Kenya to be
eligible for this role. (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been
granted a valid visa or work permit).
Additional Or Preferred Qualifications
1+ years experience in developing and managing
strategic relationships to advocate and influence public/technology policy
priorities.
Good stakeholder and/or relationship management
abilities
Some exposure to managing projects and communications
across multiple groups
How To Apply
