Are you a forward-thinker with a passion for technology and policy? Microsoft Government Affairs Internship offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the intersection of technology and government. With daadtimes.com, Discover how you can influence policy, advocate for change, and make a real impact on the future of technology.
At Microsoft, interns collaborate with teams worldwide on real-world projects while having fun in the process. You’ll have the confidence to pursue your passion, create a community, and accomplish your objectives. This is your opportunity to use state-of-the-art technology to implement your ideas and solutions. Not only will the internship provide you with the chance to learn and develop, but it will also allow you to immerse yourself in our culture, which is rich in executive involvement, broad community connections, and unforgettable events.
The goal of Microsoft is to enable every individual and every organization on the earth to reach greater heights. As coworkers, we approach our work with a growth mentality, innovate to empower others, and work together to achieve our common objectives. We strive to provide an inclusive culture where everyone can succeed at work and beyond by building daily on our core values of respect, integrity, and accountability.
Internship Overview
Start date: August/September 2024
Duration: 12 months, Full-time
Location: Kenya
Type of Employment: Internship
Responsibilities:
- Strategy/Program Management: Participates in the implementation of Microsoft’s government affairs strategies and/or programs.
- Subject Matter Expertise and Influence: helps with the data and intelligence gathering process in order to support the creation of policy briefings, presentations, position papers, and legislative testimony in support of proposed legislation.
- Representing Microsoft: Contributes to the creation of materials, social media activity, and content in order to help with the planning, organization, and/or execution of internal and external events.
- External Relationships: Tracks developments in the regulatory environment and/or suggestions for changes; keeps lines of communication open with regulatory agencies; cultivates ties on behalf of Microsoft at pertinent external events and/or collaborates with leaders to foster relationships.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as public policy, public administration, political science, economics, or law (BCom or BA).
- In order to be considered for this position, you must have legal authorization to work in Kenya. (Legally authorised means a citizen or someone who has been given a legitimate work permit or visa).
Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of one year’s experience creating and overseeing strategic alliances to advance and shape public and technology policy agendas.
- Strong relationship-building and/or stakeholder management skills
- Some experience overseeing multiple group communications and projects.
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Application Process
Consider yourself an intern at Microsoft. Come work with us at Microsoft today to help us develop and create the companies of the future. submit internship application as per this call letter: https://jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/job/1726828/Government-Affairs-Intern
The deadline for the Microsoft intern will be in early July 2024.
