Head of India Public Policy

仕事内容

Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, advocate, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, and policy, and social impact. The Legal & Policy team values diversity and knows it powers us as we build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap’s values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.

We’re looking for a Head of Public Policy, India to join Snap Inc. As a member of the Public Policy team, you will be responsible for the public policy and government relations work in India. Working from either New Delhi or our Mumbai office, you will develop and execute the public policy strategy for India. India is a key growth market for Snap and our relationships with the governments, regulators and other important stakeholders are of the utmost importance. Ensuring that Snap’s distinctive voice is heard and considered in policy-making circles will be a top priority.

• What you’ll do:
  

Serve as the main day-to-day public policy representative of Snap Inc in India. Establish and deepen existing relationships with relevant government officials, NGOs, trade associations, non-governmental organizations, and other influential stakeholders.

Collaborate closely with Legal and Business teams to analyse legislative initiatives, advise on risks and opportunities, and develop company policy positions and messaging.

Work closely with the Head of Public Policy MENA and South Asia, the Senior Director of Public Policy International, the VP of Global Public Policy, local sales leadership, and on occasion, the senior executive organization.

Partner with the Communications team to help them appropriately respond to media inquiries, by providing the correct policy narrative that best represents Snap Inc.

Be the first to act and respond to the appropriate public policy inquiries.

Partner with consultants as necessary to assist Snap in India.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  

A proven ability for shaping, and working with, government officials, NGOs, coalitions and other stakeholder groups

Good policy understanding and, ideally, existing relationships within government and the wider stakeholder community in India

Excellent communication and advocacy skills and sound political judgement

Forward thinking and proactive ability on legislative, regulatory and public policy issues

Ability to work with Snap business to identify pertinent issues and orient the public policy team to meet priorities

Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of external groups and individuals, including those who may be opponents or critics

Articulate, thoughtful and strong decision-making skills

Ability to work independently/ self-starter in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant field

7+ years relevant experience

Strong experience of working in India

• Preferred Qualifications:
  

Post-graduate degree in relevant field