6 Policy Analysis jobs in the United Arab Emirates

About this role:

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our government engagement strategy across the Middle East and North Africa region.

As a seasoned Public Affairs expert, you will play a critical role in shaping a regulatory environment that supports innovation, while fostering meaningful relationships with key stakeholders at the highest levels.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Government Engagement: Develop and implement a government engagement strategy across the MENA region, with a strong focus on the GCC.

  • Policy Advocacy: Anticipate, monitor, and assess relevant regulatory and political developments. Develop policy positions and advocacy strategies that align with business priorities and regional realities.

  • Executive Advisory: Act as a senior advisor to leadership, providing counsel on political risks, public policy trends, and government affairs strategy.

  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain a network of trusted relationships with ministries, regulators, public institutions, industry associations, and diplomatic missions.

  • Cross-functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure coordinated, compliant, and strategic external engagement.

  • Crisis & Issue Management: Lead response strategies related to regulatory risks, government investigations, or reputational threats with high-level public stakeholders.

• What we're looking for:

  • Expertise: 10+ years of experience in government relations, policy, or regulatory affairs in the MENA region.

  • Network: Deep connections within GCC government institutions and regional stakeholders, with a proven track record of access and influence.

  • Skills: Strong political acumen, business sensitivity, and understanding of how government decisions impact digital platforms and consumer services.

  • Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic (mandatory).

  • Industry: Experience in tech, digital economy, or highly regulated sectors is preferred.

Work hard and make history with Amazon's International Public Policy and Government Affairs Team. The International Public Policy Manager will join a dynamic team that works across Europe, Middle East, Africa, India, and Asia Pacific in support of Amazon's global consumer and digital businesses. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers.

The International Public Policy team collaborates with a wide range of national, local, and supranational policymakers, industry organizations, and nongovernmental organizations across policy issues spanning the consumer and commercial environment, including but not limited to digital technology, consumer affairs, connectivity, economic development, e-commerce, exports, logistics, devices, and tax.

This role will support advocacy and outreach to policymakers for Project Kuiper, Amazon's initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities worldwide.

• The Senior Manager will work closely with cross-functional Kuiper teams, including Regulatory, Business, and Legal, to drive campaigns and manage senior policymaker engagement across Sub-Saharan Africa. This includes defining strategy, executing advocacy campaigns, and managing engagement with multilateral and regional organizations as appropriate.
• The Senior Manager will communicate with consultants and trade associations and represent the company at conferences and meetings.
• The role will directly enhance Amazon's advocacy on a broad range of telecom and space-related policy issues.
• The position may be based in Dubai or another location in Sub-Saharan Africa where Amazon has offices.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant experience dealing with international legislative and regulatory policy, preferably within telecoms, connectivity, or technology industries.
• Experience in advocacy and persuasive communication.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of connectivity, telecoms, spectrum, or related policy issues.
• Experience working within companies, consultancies, trade associations, government, or similar organizations.
• Regional experience across multiple countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Ability to work independently, set a course amid ambiguity, and deliver results.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to interact effectively at all corporate and political levels.
• High ethical standards, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Ability to understand technical aspects of legislative and regulatory proposals and their business implications.
• Influence, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
• Critical thinking, data processing, scenario forecasting, and prioritization abilities.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazon employees to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need workplace accommodations during the application, hiring, interview, or onboarding process, please visit our support page for more information.

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• Policy Analysis: Conduct analytical studies on current policies and programs to assess their effectiveness and impact on the labor market.
• Policy Development: Provide recommendations on developing or amending public policies to meet current and future needs.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data related to economic, social and political conditions, and use this data to provide accurate analyses.
• Report Preparation: Prepare detailed reports on the results of analyses and recommendations related to the policies being analyzed.
• Legislation and Trends Monitoring: Monitor relevant legislative and policy developments in the country or globally, and provide advice on adapting to changes.
• Presentation Preparation: Present research findings and recommendations to various stakeholders, whether in internal meetings or public conferences.
  
  

• Policy Analysis: Conduct analytical studies on current policies and programs to assess their effectiveness and impact on the labor market.
• Policy Development: Provide recommendations on developing or amending public policies to meet current and future needs.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data related to economic, social and political conditions, and use this data to provide accurate analyses.
• Report Preparation: Prepare detailed reports on the results of analyses and recommendations related to the policies being analyzed.
• Legislation and Trends Monitoring: Monitor relevant legislative and policy developments in the country or globally, and provide advice on adapting to changes.
• Presentation Preparation: Present research findings and recommendations to various stakeholders, whether in internal meetings or public conferences.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in political science, economics, business administration or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in the field of policy analysis or a similar field.
  
  

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to present complex ideas clearly and simplified.
• Proficient in using relevant analytical tools and software.

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Minimum of 8 years in policy analysis and development. Prior experience in the insurance sector is preferred.

• Policy Analysis: Conduct analytical studies on current policies and programs to assess their effectiveness and impact on the labor market.
• Policy Development: Provide recommendations for developing or amending public policies to meet current and future needs.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data related to economic, social, and political conditions and use these insights to deliver accurate reports.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on findings and policy recommendations.
• Legislation & Trends Monitoring: Keep track of relevant legislative and political developments locally and globally, and advise on adaptation strategies.
• Presentations: Present research findings and recommendations to stakeholders in internal meetings or public conferences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in policy analysis or a similar field.

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and simply
• Proficiency in analysis tools and relevant software

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• Policy Analysis: Conduct analytical studies on current policies and programs to assess their effectiveness and impact on the labor market.
• Policy Development: Provide recommendations on developing or amending public policies to meet current and future needs.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data related to economic, social and political conditions, and use this data to provide accurate analyses.
• Report Preparation: Prepare detailed reports on the results of analyses and recommendations related to the policies being analyzed.
• Legislation and Trends Monitoring: Monitor relevant legislative and policy developments in the country or globally, and provide advice on adapting to changes.
• Presentation Preparation: Present research findings and recommendations to various stakeholders, whether in internal meetings or public conferences.
  

• Policy Analysis: Conduct analytical studies on current policies and programs to assess their effectiveness and impact on the labor market.
• Policy Development: Provide recommendations on developing or amending public policies to meet current and future needs.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data related to economic, social and political conditions, and use this data to provide accurate analyses.
• Report Preparation: Prepare detailed reports on the results of analyses and recommendations related to the policies being analyzed.
• Legislation and Trends Monitoring: Monitor relevant legislative and policy developments in the country or globally, and provide advice on adapting to changes.
• Presentation Preparation: Present research findings and recommendations to various stakeholders, whether in internal meetings or public conferences.
  

• Bachelor's degree in political science, economics, business administration or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in the field of policy analysis or a similar field.
  

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to present complex ideas clearly and simplified.
• Proficient in using relevant analytical tools and software.

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

• Employment typeContract

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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