Director of Government Relations & Policy, MENA

Job Functions:

Skill:

• Report directly into the Chief Policy Officer
• Ensure integrity and uphold Tools for Humanity's corporate values and adherence to laws, regulations, and compliance principles.
• Develop, lead and implement innovative and industry-leading governmental affairs policy, strategy and activities to support the objectives of Tools for Humanity across MENA.
• Cultivate relationships with policymakers and government officials to advocate for the responsible use of digital identity solutions.
  • Oversee government and consultancy relationships in key MENA markets, integrating seamlessly with Tools for Humanity's internal teams.
  • Engage with digital trade associations, tech industry partners, non-profit groups, and other allies to champion Tools for Humanity's policy positions.
  • Lead outreach to EU, national and regional digital governance organizations.
• Prioritize regional advocacy needs, coordinating closely with Legal, Communications, and other internal teams.
• Collaborate on developing relevant policy positions, stakeholder mapping, and advocacy action plans related to digital identity.
• Support country-level advocacy strategies, driving initiatives, and ensuring operations align efficiently with various functions.
• Keep senior executives informed about the regional political and digital landscape.

Job Requirements:

• Proven track record in MENA Public Affairs and the development of Public Policy positions.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in policy setting environments in government, corporations, consultancies, or digital trade associations.
• Possess experience in stakeholder identification, outreach, and engagement with regional institutions, particularly GCC member states.
• Strong commercial awareness, resilience, cultural understanding and diplomacy.
• Great relationship building skills, with an ability to confidently interact with senior leaders across regions.
• Ability to advocate externally and articulate impacts of digital policies internally; strong skills in translating complex digital concepts into tangible policy recommendations.
• Pragmatic decision maker who confidently responds in times of ambiguity, urgency, and high-stakes.
• Confident in fast-paced digital environments, with ability to manage and execute multiple policy initiatives, fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
• Strong ability to manage very diverse stakeholders, strategies and projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Stellar judgment