Job Description

The Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and corporate social responsibility. The mission of the Global Public Policy team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.

We are seeking a dynamic and agile Government Relations & Public Policy Manager to lead our efforts in East Africa. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and strong collaborator with the ability to exercise sound judgment in a fast-changing environment. They should have deep knowledge of the region's public policy landscape, political systems, and institutions, as well as strong networks across government, multilateral agencies, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

Responsibilities

- Build and strengthen relationships with governments, NGOs, academia, think tanks, and other stakeholders across East Africa (and select Sub-Saharan African markets) to support TikTok's growth.

- Engage with policymakers, think tanks, private sector partners, and NGOs on issues including data protection, privacy, safety and security, intellectual property, e-governance, and content policy.

- Develop long-term strategic partnerships and design/executive advocacy campaigns in key public policy areas.

- Advise internal teams on emerging policy developments in East Africa, helping to shape actionable strategies aligned with government regulations and priorities.

- Monitor and analyze political and social trends, identifying risks and opportunities for TikTok.

- Represent TikTok externally, communicating our policy positions and helping local communities better understand our platform.