11 Advocacy jobs in Saudi Arabia
Public Policy Manger, KSA, AWS Global Public Policy

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Would you like to be part of a public policy team focused on increasing awareness and adoption of Amazon Web Services (AWS)* services cloud amongst enterprises, public sector and regulated industries (e.g., financial services and healthcare) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? Do you have government affairs experience and have the technology public policy experience necessary to help further advance Amazon as a leading cloud platform provider in the Kingdom?
Amazon Web Services is the leading provider of cloud computing services, providing IT infrastructure offerings such as on-demand compute capacity, storage, content delivery, database services and more. We are looking for a talented, innovative individual to represent AWS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before policymakers. The successful candidate will proactively build relationships with key policymakers, IT decision makers and executives in government and other relevant organizations and help prioritize international, national, and regional government public policy issues faced by AWS customers. You will address policy risks to AWS customers as well as advance strategic business opportunities and initiatives in the IT services industry. This position will also support AWS's participation in key business associations that are critical to advancing AWS public policy and business objectives. You will become familiar with all aspects of AWS's business, and interface directly with the business units in the region.
Key job responsibilities
This Riyadh-based government affairs and policy position, which will also participate in the Amazon Europe, Middle-East & Africa Public Policy team, shall:
- Develop, lead and implement Saudi Arabia government affairs advocacy objectives and policy/political priorities for Amazon Web Services (AWS);
- Represent key policy positions directly and through industry associations to the governments and local authorities to enable a transparent and innovation friendly regulatory environment for the growth of AWS customers;
- Work collaboratively and transparently with the AWS business units to ensure alignment between core business priorities, public policy goals and "go to market" strategies;
- Assess and communicate potential regulatory issues and government sector market segment (revenue) opportunities and threats, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and policy positions, and coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives in concert with AWS business objectives;
- Facilitate high-level meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including senior government officials, regulators, industry association and alliance partners to promote and advocate the company's public policies;
- Determine, maintain and staff appropriate corporate membership opportunities in industry associations on behalf of AWS, and ensure appropriate utilization of high judgment, high integrity outside consultants.
The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. The responsibilities require that candidates be willing and able to make frequent trips, within Saudi Arabia and the Middle-East.
Basic Qualifications
- Relevant experience representing a large company or organization (e.g. trade or industry association) on policy advocacy and government affairs matters with policymakers and government stakeholders at the national and local levels.
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development).
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent understanding of the country's political landscape at a national, provincial and local level. Able to dive deep on political, legislative and regulatory trends that may impact AWS businesses, and to synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers.
- A strong understanding of IT issues in the country (such as cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, cyber security, data protection, trade, taxes, and e-commerce).
- Demonstrated track-record of achieving meaningful changes to the legislative and regulatory environment through public policy advocacy.
- Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. A strong track record of engaging with government ministries and agencies in ICT, financial services, health, energy regulators, and policy makers at the executive and working levels.
- Inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, and able to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
- Effective research and analytical skills to develop and support policy positions.
- Effective time-management skills, including ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams.
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Faculty Position - Public Policy
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The KSPP is a newly established graduate school offering master’s and executive education programs. The first cohort of master’s students started in fall 2024. Located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the modern KAPSARC campus, the KSPP provides an excellent educational environment.
The school aims to be a world-class institution that prepares future public policy leaders in Saudi Arabia and globally. It focuses on management and leadership, energy and climate policy, and data analytics, fostering skills to tackle policy challenges.
The KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) invites applications for a faculty position in public finance. We seek candidates with research, teaching, and outreach activities in public finance. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including support for children’s education, housing, and health insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct impactful research, teach courses in your research field, contribute to core and elective courses, supervise capstone projects, and engage in the school’s academic community.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in economics with a specialization in public policy.
Faculty Position - Public Policy
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The KSPP is a newly established graduate school offering master's and executive education programs. The first cohort of master's students started in fall 2024. Located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the modern KAPSARC campus, the KSPP provides an excellent educational environment.
The school aims to be a world-class institution that prepares future public policy leaders in Saudi Arabia and globally. It focuses on management and leadership, energy and climate policy, and data analytics, fostering skills to tackle policy challenges.
The KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) invites applications for a faculty position in public finance. We seek candidates with research, teaching, and outreach activities in public finance. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including support for children's education, housing, and health insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct impactful research, teach courses in your research field, contribute to core and elective courses, supervise capstone projects, and engage in the school's academic community.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in economics with a specialization in public policy.
Faculty Position in Public Policy
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The KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) invites applications for a faculty position in public policy. We welcome candidates whose research, teaching, and outreach activities broadly focus on applied econometrics and public policy design topics.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out impactful research, teach courses related to the candidate’s research field, contribute to core courses and/or electives in public policy design and evaluation, supervise capstone projects, and contribute to the overall academic environment of the School. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in public policy.
The KSPP is a newly established graduate school that offers master’s and executive education programs. The first cohort of master’s students commenced their graduate studies in the fall of 2024. Situated in the thriving capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the state-of-the-art KAPSARC campus, the KSPP is well-placed to offer students an exceptional educational experience.
The KSPP’s vision is to be a world-class education and research institution that prepares the next generation of public policy leaders and professionals within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally. To achieve this vision, the school is committed to providing high-quality educational programs and creating a bridge between academia, industry, and government. As the first public policy school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the KSPP is uniquely positioned to offer public policy degrees focusing on management and leadership, energy and climate policy, and data analytics. By providing concentrations in these fields, the school aims to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to address pressing policy challenges and make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyon d.
The KSPP offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including children’s educational support, housing support, and premier health insurance.
#J-18808-LjbffrFaculty Position in Public Policy
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The KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) invites applications for a faculty position in public policy. We welcome candidates whose research, teaching, and outreach activities broadly focus on applied econometrics and public policy design topics.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out impactful research, teach courses related to the candidate's research field, contribute to core courses and/or electives in public policy design and evaluation, supervise capstone projects, and contribute to the overall academic environment of the School. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in public policy.
The KSPP is a newly established graduate school that offers master's and executive education programs. The first cohort of master's students commenced their graduate studies in the fall of 2024. Situated in the thriving capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the state-of-the-art KAPSARC campus, the KSPP is well-placed to offer students an exceptional educational experience.
The KSPP's vision is to be a world-class education and research institution that prepares the next generation of public policy leaders and professionals within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally. To achieve this vision, the school is committed to providing high-quality educational programs and creating a bridge between academia, industry, and government. As the first public policy school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the KSPP is uniquely positioned to offer public policy degrees focusing on management and leadership, energy and climate policy, and data analytics. By providing concentrations in these fields, the school aims to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to address pressing policy challenges and make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyon d.
The KSPP offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including children's educational support, housing support, and premier health insurance.
Faculty Position in Public Policy
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The KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) invites applications for a faculty position in public policy. We welcome candidates whose research, teaching, and outreach activities broadly focus on applied econometrics and public policy design topics.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out impactful research, teach courses related to the candidate’s research field, contribute to core courses and/or electives in public policy design and evaluation, supervise capstone projects, and contribute to the overall academic environment of the School. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in public policy.
The KSPP is a newly established graduate school that offers master’s and executive education programs. The first cohort of master’s students commenced their graduate studies in the fall of 2024. Situated in the thriving capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the state-of-the-art KAPSARC campus, the KSPP is well-placed to offer students an exceptional educational experience.
The KSPP’s vision is to be a world-class education and research institution that prepares the next generation of public policy leaders and professionals within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally. To achieve this vision, the school is committed to providing high-quality educational programs and creating a bridge between academia, industry, and government. As the first public policy school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the KSPP is uniquely positioned to offer public policy degrees focusing on management and leadership, energy and climate policy, and data analytics. By providing concentrations in these fields, the school aims to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to address pressing policy challenges and make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyon d.
The KSPP offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including children’s educational support, housing support, and premier health insurance.
#J-18808-LjbffrCommunity Outreach Manager
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- Meets with and reports to the Director of Event Planning about assigned functions within the Event Planning program.
- Oversees the work of assigned staff, consultants, contractors, operators and other associated service providers within the MDO community outreach program. Provides guidance and direction on projects and assignments as necessary to ensure their successful completion.
- Coordinates community engagement activities within Qiddiya in conjunction with public asset and service needs to ensure successful messaging and information sharing with the community. May include development and execution of public messaging campaigns; creation and distribution of press releases, flyers, and other communication tools; oversight of the MDO social media and website platforms; and other related means of public information sharing.
- Recommends improvements to division procedures and develops implementation plans for any improvements as authorized by the DEP
- Manages all assigned functions within the fiscal constraints established by and within the EP division operating budget.
- Actively participates in and promotes the Quality Improvement Programs. Audits assigned services to ensure compliance with BMPs and modern practices.
- Adopts behaviors that are in line with and promote the QIC culture and vision. Manages staff so as to encourage their adherence to the organizational culture and vision.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and standards on a local, regional and national level. Ensures compliance with corporate policies.
- Coordinates assigned projects and activities with pertinent external groups, such as regulatory agencies, stakeholders, utility providers, customers, and the like, as necessary.
- Develops and leads service provision training programs relative to the various assigned functions within MDO. The training may be delivered to EP staff, QIC partners, and/or external operators, stakeholders, and vendors.
- Manages all Community Outreach activities to ensure community communications that positively reflect on the Qiddiya brand.
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Business Development and Strategy/Planning
- Construction
- Events Services
- Real Estate
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy | Contractor role with Top Multinational in IT / Cloud
Posted 19 days ago
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Our company partners with leading global brands to identify and engage top-tier talent for fixed-term projects. The candidate selected for this project will be embedded to our customer's MENA Public Policy team and will serve as an independent contributor in a contractor capacity.
As a contractor Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy, MENA, you will lead government affairs initiatives, advising on geopolitics and market changes to support decision-making and business strategies and shaping/advocating for policy in support of presence in our MENA markets. This role requires representing our customer in the designated markets (Saudi Arabia, Egypt) and influencing government stakeholders across MENA. This role requires independence, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder and regulatory environments.
Role level: Senior Manager and above (Above 10 years of experience)
Compensation: Competitive, based on seniority of the candidate
Position title: Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy, MENA
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Contract Duration: 12 months (extendable)
Responsibilities :
- Strategic Policy Engagement: Proactively monitoring, analyzing, and responding to complex policy issues, advising internal teams, and engaging directly with policymakers and industry leaders to influence responsible technology policy.
- Relationship Management : Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance policy priorities and ensure optimal representation.
- Program Development & Oversight : Contributing to and leading the expansion of policy and program pipelines, overseeing multiple work streams, and assisting in the development and management of public policy campaigns across key areas (e.g., technology innovation, privacy, security).
- Regional Expertise : Identifying and tracking local economic and political developments, defining unique government affairs challenges, and developing tailored solutions for the MENA region.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Facilitating communication and ensuring alignment across internal teams (Legal, Communications, Marketing, Sales, Product) on policy objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience, with typically 5+ years in government affairs, public policy, or a related field, with a strong focus on the MENA region. Experience working with or in government, politics, a regulatory agency, a policy ‘think tank’ or similar organization.
- Strong understanding of the technology industry and its intersection with public policy and a demonstrated proficiency in navigating the policy and political environment within MENA.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple complex programs, and thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Other
- Industries Technology, Information and Media
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#J-18808-LjbffrManager, Government Affairs and Public Policy Contractor role with Top Multinational in IT / Cloud
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Our company partners with leading global brands to identify and engage top-tier talent for fixed-term projects. The candidate selected for this project will be embedded to our customer's MENA Public Policy team and will serve as an independent contributor in a contractor capacity.
As a contractor Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy, MENA, you will lead government affairs initiatives, advising on geopolitics and market changes to support decision-making and business strategies and shaping/advocating for policy in support of presence in our MENA markets. This role requires representing our customer in the designated markets (Saudi Arabia, Egypt) and influencing government stakeholders across MENA. This role requires independence, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder and regulatory environments.
Role level: Senior Manager and above (Above 10 years of experience)
Compensation: Competitive, based on seniority of the candidate
Position title: Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy, MENA
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Contract Duration: 12 months (extendable)
Responsibilities :
- Strategic Policy Engagement: Proactively monitoring, analyzing, and responding to complex policy issues, advising internal teams, and engaging directly with policymakers and industry leaders to influence responsible technology policy.
- Relationship Management : Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance policy priorities and ensure optimal representation.
- Program Development & Oversight : Contributing to and leading the expansion of policy and program pipelines, overseeing multiple work streams, and assisting in the development and management of public policy campaigns across key areas (e.g., technology innovation, privacy, security).
- Regional Expertise : Identifying and tracking local economic and political developments, defining unique government affairs challenges, and developing tailored solutions for the MENA region.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Facilitating communication and ensuring alignment across internal teams (Legal, Communications, Marketing, Sales, Product) on policy objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, with typically 5+ years in government affairs, public policy, or a related field, with a strong focus on the MENA region. Experience working with or in government, politics, a regulatory agency, a policy 'think tank' or similar organization.
- Strong understanding of the technology industry and its intersection with public policy and a demonstrated proficiency in navigating the policy and political environment within MENA.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple complex programs, and thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Other
- Industries Technology, Information and Media
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Legal Director - Transactions And Business Support
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Employment: Full Time
The Legal Director Transactions & Business Support is responsible for overseeing and managing legal aspects of corporate transactions, commercial agreements, and business operations. This role provides strategic legal advice to executives, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and mitigates legal risks in business transactions.
Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate Transactions & M&A
- Lead and manage legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction agreements, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and shareholder agreements.
- Conduct due diligence, assess risks, and provide legal recommendations to leadership.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel and advisors as needed
Commercial Contracts & Business Support
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supply contracts, service agreements, distribution agreements, and licensing deals.
- Advise business teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
- Develop and implement contract management policies and procedures.
Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance, competition laws, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide legal guidance on data protection, anti-corruption, and industry-specific regulations.
- Develop policies and training programs to promote legal compliance.
Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
- Identify and mitigate legal risks related to business transactions and operations.
- Support dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration matters.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve legal issues efficiently.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, HR, and operations, to support business objectives.
- Advise senior management and board members on legal and regulatory matters.
- Manage external counsel relationships and legal budgets effectively.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and admission to a recognized bar association.
- 10+ years of experience in corporate law, M&A, and commercial transactions.
- Strong expertise in contract negotiation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience in a multinational corporation or top-tier law firm is preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Arabic language and knowledge of Saudi / Saudi laws
Key Competencies:
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- High ethical standards and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.