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Closing date: Ongoing
Location: Johannesburg
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 South Africa 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.
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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
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
- Industry leading healthcare
- Educational resources
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
