The opportunity
We are building a Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team with the ambition and expertise to help shape one of the world's most dynamic environments for artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
What you'll do
Report directly to Cohere's Head of EMEA Government Affairs & Public Policy,: partnering closely with senior leadership, legal, public policy, responsible AI, communications, and commercial teams to develop and execute Cohere's government affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy across the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Serve as Cohere's primary government affairs representative across the: region, building trusted relationships with ministries, regulators, government authorities, public-sector organizations, sovereign entities, and innovation agencies.
Monitor and assess legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments: affecting artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data governance, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies across the region.
Support policy advocacy by developing consultation responses, policy: submissions, briefing materials, executive talking points, and stakeholder engagement strategies related to AI regulation, digital economy initiatives, technology policy, and public procurement.
Partner closely with commercial and public sector sales teams to support: business development opportunities across government, financial services, telecommunications, energy, and other regulated industries.
Collaborate with communications, marketing, and public relations teams to: ensure consistent and effective messaging regarding Cohere's approach to responsible AI, innovation, and technology policy.
What they're looking for
- + years of experience in government, a ministerial office, public policy,: diplomacy, public-sector consulting, regulatory affairs, corporate government affairs, or a leading industry association.
- Strong understanding of the policymaking, regulatory, and public-sector: landscape in either the United Arab Emirates or the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the ability to quickly develop expertise across both markets.
- Experience building trusted relationships with senior government officials and public-sector stakeholders.
- Familiarity with AI policy, digital transformation, innovation policy, cloud: technologies, public procurement, or technology regulation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Professional: proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex policy: developments into clear business implications and actionable recommendations.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across: international, cross-functional teams spanning multiple time zones.
- An entrepreneurial, self-starter mentality with excellent stakeholder management and project execution skills.
