GNI Job Opportunity: Policy Associate or Manager

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January 14, 2025  |  News

NOTE: This application closed on 24 January 2025. Any applications received after this date will not be considered.

GNI is looking for a dedicated professional to help lead our global policy work to advance digital freedom of expression and privacy. Working at the intersection of human rights, technology policy, and responsible business conduct, the Policy & Communications Associate or Manager will help drive GNI’s policy work, develop policy outputs, increase the visibility of our work, and support membership engagement to advance freedom of expression and privacy rights worldwide. This is an opportunity to join a talented team and work with GNI’s fast-expanding, multistakeholder, and global membership of leading technology companies, civil society organizations, investors, and academics.

The key activities of the GNI include:

  • Maintaining and expanding the influence of GNI’s human rights-based framework, which guides companies in their responses to government pressure and requests to access or restrict users’ content and data.
  • Overseeing an independent accountability mechanism focused on the GNI Principles and Implementation Guidelines, which all our members sign up to, including internal and public reporting of that process.
  • Supporting GNI’s diverse 100+ global membership, our multistakeholder constituencies and Board, committees and collaborative work-streams focused on developing and strengthening collective learning, policy development, accountability, due diligence, and other issues.
  • Developing and facilitating learning opportunities and events designed to foster transparency, knowledge-building, and collaboration, and develop strategies and resources to respond to complex and emerging online privacy and free expression issues.
  • Engaging with government actors, international institutions, the media, technologists, and other key stakeholders around the world to leverage our unique voice in global debates around free expression, privacy and company responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

The Policy & Communications Associate/Manager will report to the Executive Director and work closely with other members of GNI’s staff, as well as with the GNI Board, committees, and members. They will be responsible for organizing and leading the activities of GNI’s Policy Committee, including drafting, sharing, editing, and publicizing statements, submissions, and other outputs. They will also be responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing internal and external communications that effectively describe the organization’s multistakeholder model, its policy work products, and its framework for responsible business conduct. In addition, they will support the organization of relevant events, the design of programs, as well as outreach to GNI’s diverse membership to enhance meaningful participation, foster engagement and coordination, and support GNI’s strategic growth.

Specific duties include:

  • Managing the agenda and activities of GNI’s Policy Committee, including by moderating monthly Policy Committee calls.
  • Drafting, editing, gathering member inputs for, and disseminating policy outputs, including but not limited to statements, submissions, memos, and research reports.
  • Enhancing the organization’s situational awareness, brand recognition, and credibility, including by maintaining — together with outside vendors where appropriate — GNI’s website, social media channels, and conducting media monitoring and outreach to mainstream and technology-focused media.
  • Keeping GNI members informed of and facilitating their engagement in relevant policy activities, including through quarterly newsletters, the GNI members’ portal, and other means.
  • Managing the production of GNI publications, including policy reports and briefs, annual reports, newsletters and internal member communications, serving as the primary contact for outside vendors where needed.
  • Working with GNI members and staff to draft, edit, and refine press releases, talking points, blog posts, speeches, and other external communications.
  • Managing the logistics and communications support for GNI policy and learning events (public and closed-session), whether those are held in-person or remotely.
  • Supporting the on-boarding of new members and shaping membership understanding and experiences around policy engagement.
  • Representing and speaking on behalf of GNI in both private and public settings.
  • Conducting other tasks as appropriate to support GNI’s mission

Job Details:

This position can be conducted remotely. Qualified candidates will have between five and twelve years of experience working in the fields of tech policy, human rights, and/or responsible business conduct, and deep familiarity with policy and communications related tactics and tools.

Salary range: US$40,000-100,000. Title and compensation will be determined based on qualifications. Benefits offered may vary depending on country of residence.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter (no more than two pages) describing their relevant background and experience, together with a resume (no more than two pages) to careers [at] globalnetworkinitiative.org by 24 January 2025.

GNI’s strength lies in the diversity of views, opinions, and backgrounds of our members and staff. We seek applicants from all backgrounds and any geography. GNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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