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Manager, Public Policy

6:40:00 PM
As Facebook has become part of the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world, policy makers in many countries naturally wish to talk to us, and we wish to talk to them. The Policy team manages these conversations - sharing information about the company's products and activities, responding to queries from politicians and regulators, and providing input into the development of regulation of the internet sector. We are looking for superb policy professionals who can combine a passion for Internet services like Facebook with a deep knowledge of the political and regulatory dynamics in their country. Successful applicants will become part of a team that is dealing with some of the most interesting public policy challenges of our times including privacy, safety, freedom of expression, the impact of the Internet on established business models, and new opportunities for public service delivery. This position will be based in Ottawa, Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic approach to achieve company goals in public policy in Canada
  • Monitor legislation and regulatory matters affecting Facebook and advise the company with respect to policy challenges
  • Represent Facebook in meetings with government officials and elected members
  • Develop public policy positions with other team members at Facebook
  • Build coalitions with other organizations to advance Facebook's policy goals
  • Create innovative programs for outreach to policy makers on the opportunities offered by Facebook
  • Advise Facebook teams on public policy matters to guide development of products, services and policies

Requirements

  • A degree or advanced degree in a related field.
  • 5+ years proven successful track record of experience working on relevant policy issues – candidates with both government/politics and industry experience strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with working with politicians and government officials
  • A passionate belief in the social and economic benefits of the Internet
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