27 Public Policy jobs in Saudi Arabia
Public Policy Manger, KSA, AWS Global Public Policy
Posted 4 days ago
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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
- 8 to 10 yrs 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 in Public Policy
Posted 15 days ago
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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
Posted 15 days ago
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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.
Head of Public Policy, Saudi Arabia
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Within this role you are going to develop and implement Public Policy strategies primarily in Saudi Arabia and also support policy efforts in Bahrain. You will report directly to the Director of Public Policy for the Middle East and Africa, and will be based out of Riyadh, KSA.
Our public policy team is responsible for working with policymakers, regulators and third parties to make the positive case for Uber as a platform. That's about building lasting relationships in the cities where we operate with politicians and their staff, so they understand the benefits of Uber's services. Policy at Uber is business critical and has a real impact in our markets. It is for people who are keen to have skin in the game on business decisions and are passionate about being an advocate for change to unlock the full potential of our technology.
**What you’ll do**
- Develop and drive all public policy efforts for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain working closely with global and regional internal teams
- Support the business in thinking strategically about how to unlock some of the biggest challenges to growth
- Strengthen relationships with key policy stakeholders, including the transport regulator, various government entities, and third parties (including industry associations) on a range of policy issues of interest to the company
- Work to ensure that regulatory frameworks support ridesharing apps like Uber
- Own relationships with other teams throughout the company, including Operations, Communications, Legal, Tax, etc., offering strategic advice to business partners in those functions
- Build lasting relationships with key partners, lead campaigns to change regulatory scenarios, and define strategies to react to new circumstances
**What we're Looking For**
- Ideally you would have at least 8 years experience working with institutions and government officials, and understanding and handling policy issues, but we will consider less experience if you meet our other requirements
- Experience developing the regulatory infrastructure for highly regulated industries and be comfortable coping with complex legal and political topics
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Arabic with a proven track record to engage policy concepts with diverse partners is essential
- Private sector experience, especially in a multinational context, is a plus
- A self starter: Uber is a company of entrepreneurs, and we want to work with people who enjoy building things from the bottom up. Stuff changes fast in our world so you'll need to be highly adaptable as well as calm under pressure.
- A great advocate: We're looking to develop regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation and enable growth. You'll need the intellectual fire power to grasp complex policy issues as well as the ability to articulate clearly on our achievements and objectives with government officials and alongside industry
- A great teammate: Success at Uber depends on the ability to organize different teams around shared goals. It's why we're looking for well organized people who enjoy working with others to get stuff done, and who have the ability to build trusting and long-lasting relationships internally and externally
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
Public Policy Specialist - Digital - Data/ai
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You will work on some of the most important projects with a special emphasis on clients based in KSA.
- Job Summary :_
Public Policy Specialist will be responsible to conduct research and analyze the regulatory ecosystem for Data and AI and recommend policy interventions for the Kingdom
- Public Policy experience in Data & AI
- Knowledge of Digital Ecosystem of KSA specifically in Data and AI
- Prior experience in Public Policy making or consulting experience
- Roles & Responsibilities: _
- Analyze data and AI regulatory ecosystem in KSA
- Conduct benchmark analysis of leading practices in the field
- Suggest policy interventions for the Kingdom for specific topic areas
- Education:_
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: AI, Public Policy, law, business (or other related fields)
Public Policy Senior Specialist - Digital - Data/ai
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You will work on some of the most important projects with a special emphasis on clients based in KSA.
- Job Summary :_
- 4+ years experience in Public Policy experience in Data & AI
- Knowledge of Digital Ecosystem of KSA specifically in Data and AI
- Roles & Responsibilities: _
- Develop in depth regulatory assessment for Data and AI topics in KSA
- Analyze policy directions for leading countries in the field of Data and AI
- Suggest policy direction with regards to Data and AI related topics
- Recommend priority focus areas for the kingdom
- Analyze policy recommendations and suggest improvements
- Education:_
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: AI, Public Policy, law, business (or other related fields)
Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy | Contractor role with Top Multinational in IT / Cloud
Posted 15 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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Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy Contractor role with Top Multinational in IT / Cloud
Posted 15 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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Adjunct/Visiting Faculty - Public Administration
Posted 19 days ago
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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 areas, 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 beyond.
The KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) invites applications for an Adjunct/Visiting faculty position in Public Administration. We welcome candidates from any subfield of public administration, including those with research interests that intersect with political science, decision science, and/or economics. The KSPP offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including children’s educational support, housing support, and premier health insurance.
Responsibilities:
- 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 sector management and leadership, supervise capstone projects, and contribute to the overall academic environment of the School.
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Public Administration.
Government Affairs Manager
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Job Title: Government Affairs Manager
The Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with government entities, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders in Saudi Arabia. The role ensures compliance with local laws and regulations, supports the company’s strategic objectives, and advocates for the company’s interests in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Responsibilities- Act as the primary point of contact with all regulatory bodies in KSA and other relevant jurisdictions, ensuring timely, accurate, and legally sound responses to inquiries and requirements.
- Oversee all licensing, permit issuance, renewals, and related government processes for the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitor and interpret government policies, regulations, and emerging regulatory bodies; ensure their integration within the Legal function and company operations.
- Develop and maintain the Regulatory Affairs Policy to reflect current legal obligations, compliance standards, and operational practices.
- Collaborate with Corporate Planning, Legal, and other business units to support licensing, regulatory filings, and approvals for existing and new services.
- Represent the company in government meetings, committees, and industry associations while building and maintaining strong networks with ministries, authorities, and key stakeholders.
- Support management in resolving regulatory issues, preparing reports and policy briefs, and advising leadership on regulatory changes and emerging trends.
- Drive engagement with CITC and other regulators, ensuring effective coordination across teams to align regulatory, legal, and operational objectives.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi labor, commercial, and regulatory requirements while supporting Saudization and CSR initiatives in line with national goals.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of all key Saudi government platforms (e.g., Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, Balady, etc.) and ensure their effective use in company operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, or public affairs, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
- Strong understanding of Saudi government structure, regulations, and Vision 2030 initiatives.
- Experience in regulatory filings, compliance processes, and government licensing.
- Excellent networking, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proven track record of managing regulatory issues and government relations.
- Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
- Seniority level: Executive
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Business Consulting and Services and Education