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WhatsApp Inc., a subsidiary of Facebook, is seeking a Director of Public Policy to lead WhatsApp’s policy strategy and engagement in the EMEA region. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make an impact as part of a small, nimble team serving more than 2 billion people around the world. The role requires significant experience either working with or in government, politics or a regulatory agency, as well as the ability to grasp complex technical and policy issues. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of tech policy issues, including security, privacy, and user safety. They should also have excellent writing and analytical skills. The Director of Public Policy will report into WhatsApp’s Global VP of Public Policy and Communications and will work closely with the Facebook policy team and other relevant teams at Facebook. This role is expected to be based in Dublin, though other locations in the EMEA region would be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage a lean, regional team
• Identify, monitor and analyse policy issues affecting WhatsApp in the EMEA region
• Identify proactive strategies to solve policy challenges
• Engage and build relationships with policymakers
• Represent WhatsApp in meetings with external stakeholders and communicate WhatsApp’s positions at public events in the region
• Build coalitions with regional organisations to advance WhatsApp’s policy goals
• Design and lead innovative regional programs and campaigns to shape the public and political climate of opinion around WhatsApp
• Work with the global team to develop WhatsApp policy positions in briefing papers, consultation responses and internal policy meetings
• Advise WhatsApp leadership and relevant cross-functional teams on regional public policy matters to guide development of products, services and policies

Minimum Qualification

• Degree or advanced degree in a related field
• Significant experience managing strategic outreach with a diverse set of stakeholders within policy advocacy or in a government role
• Experience in people management
• Keen understanding of, and interest in, public policy related to technology, privacy and safety
• Experience managing a large budget
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Experience executing cross-functional campaigns
• Strong teamwork experience and proven track record of collaborative approach to problem solving
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and do any task required to get the job done
• Willingness to travel frequently when travel resumes