Meta seeks a highly motivated and well-organised team player to join our growing AMET (Africa, Middle East and Türkiye) privacy policy team. The Privacy Policy Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will support the AMET Privacy Policy team's work on strategic engagement and outreach with privacy and data protection policy stakeholders across Sub-Saharan Africa.You have significant experience in privacy and data protection, with a relevant grasp of African privacy legal and policy issues. You should have evident analytical skills and be a skilled writer, with experience in developing materials for internal audiences as well as privacy regulators, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders. You would also have knowledge of and relationships with regulators, key advocacy groups, policymakers, academics, and researchers in the region. You will be working in a fast-paced, cross-functional work environment and presenting to internal and external audiences. This is a great opportunity to work on novel public policy issues in an exciting environment.Privacy Policy Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa Responsibilities:Identify and monitor privacy issues affecting Meta in Africa and spot relevant links to issues in the wider AMET regionAnalyse legislative and regulatory proposals on privacy, data security and related technology issues in Africa and advise on their policy implications for MetaWork closely with cross-functional teams on a range of policy issues, including strategically drafting submissions and engagement plans for local policy audiencesDevelop proactive strategies and initiatives to address key privacy policy challenges in AfricaEngage and build relationships with relevant stakeholders including policy-makers, academics and NGOs in AfricaRepresent Meta at meetings and conferencesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or higher in law, public affairs, international relations8+ years of professional experience in a policy role with a specific focus on privacy, data security or related technology fieldsExperience managing strategic outreach with a broad range of stakeholders within policy, advocacy or in a government positionKeen understanding of, and interest in, public policy issues related to privacy, data protection and technologyProficient in EnglishExperience navigating cross-functional teams and dynamics, and prioritising competing project timelinesDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to make sound judgments under tight deadlinesHigh degree of flexibility, with a willingness to work on a wide variety of legal and policy questionsWillingness to travelPreferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in a relevant fieldFluency in French and/or an additional local African languageExperience working in a Data Protection Authority or other regulatory bodies or trade associationsAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.