Head of Government Engagement- North East Africa and Levant
صاحب العمل نشط
حالة تأهب وظيفة
سيتم تحديثك بأحدث تنبيهات الوظائف عبر البريد الإلكتروني
شارك هذه الوظيفة
حالة تأهب وظيفة
سيتم تحديثك بأحدث تنبيهات الوظائف عبر البريد الإلكتروني
الوصف الوظيفي
The Head of Government Engagement will work closely with country grouplevel and global colleagues including Country Management Corporate Communications Legal Marketing Strategy Risk Management Social Impact and Products departments. A bilingual Arabic speaker will be essential
Liaises closely with Government Engagement colleagues around the world to develop and refine best practices for Egypt Libya Sudan Jordan Lebanon and Palestine.
Works with cross divisional business teams as subject matter expert on policy and regulatory issues and government relations
Develop and implement an effective Government Engagement strategy for the area of responsibility
Lead the development and building of stakeholder relationships with Governments businesses and nongovernmental organizations at all levels
Ensure that Government Engagement plans are aligned with Visas strategic business objectives
Establish and maintain effective longterm relations with Governments and other external stakeholders at the appropriate levels
Monitor the regulatory and policy management environment in the region covered in order to make timely interventions to protect Visas commercial interests
Identify opportunities and support business development programs and initiatives
Manage day to day Government Engagement operations and represent Visa at relevant forums
Ensure optimization of meeting targets and Government Engagement objectives by introducing best practices
Build and maintain internal relationships and enhance an understanding of the function within the company
The person will report to the VP of Government Engagement for the GCC & NALP region
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 23 set days a week (determined by leadership/site) with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
Qualifications :
- General understanding of the digital payments industry and its economic and social impact
- Proven track record and experience in all aspects of developing and implementing stakeholder relations strategies
- Indepth knowledge of the local business and political environments in the region covered
- Political and business acumen
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- A motivated self starter who is able to work independently within a team and without daily supervision
- A team player able to work across various Visa functions
- Computer literacy
- Fluency in English and Arabic is essential
Additional Information :
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
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