Policy Programs Manager, Africa, Middle East and Turkey (STE - 14 months)

Requirements

Experience working on programs and campaigns, engaging the external ecosystem on the value of technology
Experience aligned to innovation and integrity
Experience managing multiple tasks and multiple teams under tight timelines, shifting priorities, and acting proactively
Experience in social and economic impact, with integrity, creativity, and critical thinking
Organisation skills, and experience in implementing and managing multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
Experience working autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Experience in thinking, planning, and executing resourcefully and creatively
Frequent and extensive travel across the region
Experience delivering communications and presenting to internal stakeholders and external partners
Knowledge and previous experience in the AMET region
Fluency in Turkish

Responsibilities

Manage and execute integrity programs and campaigns across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye, focusing on content integrity, online safety, fraud, and scams in partnership with local NGOs, social enterprises, academia, policy stakeholders, and other local entities.
Manage and execute Innovation and AI programs and campaigns in Türkiye, encompassing research, skills development training, hackathons, and grant programs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for programs in Türkiye, guiding strategy, directing efforts and overseeing partners' output.
Design and develop programs supporting Meta's objectives, identifying relevant partners for program development and delivery.
Build relationships and coordinate internal and external cross-functional groups to drive the priorities and for effective program planning and execution.
Foster meaningful partnerships with integrity and safety policy influencers and organizations across the region.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Policy Programs Manager position?

The position is a 14-month contract.

What regions will the Policy Programs Manager cover?

The Policy Programs Manager will cover Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye.

What is the primary responsibility of the Policy Programs Manager?

The primary responsibility is to design and execute regional programs that leverage Meta's platforms to promote positive social, economic, and cultural outcomes, while supporting an enabling policy environment for the digital economy.

What types of programs will the Policy Programs Manager be managing?

The manager will oversee integrity programs related to content integrity, fraud, scams, and Innovation and AI programs, including research, skills development training, hackathons, and grant programs.

Will the Policy Programs Manager be required to travel frequently?

Yes, the role involves frequent and extensive travel across the region.

Is fluency in Turkish preferred for this position?

Yes, fluency in Turkish is preferred.

What are some of the minimum qualifications required for this role?

Candidates must have experience working on programs and campaigns, engaging with the external ecosystem on technology, managing multiple tasks under tight timelines, and experience in social and economic impact.

What types of partnerships will the Policy Programs Manager be expected to foster?

The Policy Programs Manager will be expected to build relationships and foster partnerships with integrity and safety policy influencers and organizations across the region.

Does Meta offer benefits to employees?

Yes, Meta offers benefits in addition to base compensation.

What is the expected work environment for the Policy Programs Manager?

The expected work environment is fast-paced, high-growth, and requires the ability to work autonomously.