Head of Public Policy, Saudi Arabia

About the Role

Within this role you are going to develop and implement Public Policy
strategies primarily in Saudi Arabia and also support policy efforts in
Bahrain. You will report directly to the Director of Public Policy for the
Middle East and Africa, and will be based out of Riyadh, KSA.

Our public policy team is responsible for working with policymakers,
regulators and third parties to make the positive case for Uber as a platform.
That's about building lasting relationships in the cities where we operate
with politicians and their staff, so they understand the benefits of Uber's
services. Policy at Uber is business critical and has a real impact in our
markets. It is for people who are keen to have skin in the game on business
decisions and are passionate about being an advocate for change to unlock the
full potential of our technology.

What you 'll do
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Develop and drive all public policy efforts for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
working closely with global and regional internal teams
* Support the business in thinking strategically about how to unlock some of the biggest challenges to growth
* Strengthen relationships with key policy stakeholders, including the transport regulator, various government entities, and third parties (including industry associations) on a range of policy issues of interest to the company
* Work to ensure that regulatory frameworks support ridesharing apps like Uber
* Own relationships with other teams throughout the company, including Operations, Communications, Legal, Tax, etc., offering strategic advice to business partners in those functions
* Build lasting relationships with key partners, lead campaigns to change regulatory scenarios, and define strategies to react to new circumstances

What we're Looking For
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Ideally you would have at least ‎8 years experience working with institutions
and government officials, and understanding and handling policy issues, but we
will consider less experience if you meet our other requirements
* Experience developing the regulatory infrastructure for highly regulated industries and be comfortable coping with complex legal and political topics
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Arabic with a proven track record to engage policy concepts with diverse partners is essential
* Private sector experience, especially in a multinational context, is a plus
* A self starter: Uber is a company of entrepreneurs, and we want to work with people who enjoy building things from the bottom up. Stuff changes fast in our world so you'll need to be highly adaptable as well as calm under pressure.
* A great advocate: We're looking to develop regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation and enable growth. You'll need the intellectual fire power to grasp complex policy issues as well as the ability to articulate clearly on our achievements and objectives with government officials and alongside industry
* A great teammate: Success at Uber depends on the ability to organize different teams around shared goals. It's why we're looking for well organized people who enjoy working with others to get stuff done, and who have the ability to build trusting and long-lasting relationships internally and externally

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At Uber, we reimagine the way the world moves for the better. The idea was
born on a snowy night in Paris in ‎2008, and ever since then, our DNA of
reimagination and reinvention carries on. We 've grown into a global platform
moving people and things in ever-expanding ways, taking on big problems to
help drivers, riders, delivery partners, and eaters make movement happen at
the push of a button for everyone, everywhere.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build
a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the
curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the
world forward, together.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic
protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal
histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or
special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing
this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity.
Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to
spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain
roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be
in-office for ‎100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better
understand in-office expectations for this role.

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protocols that meet or exceed local public health guidelines. Workplace safety
remains our number one priority. As a result, Uber recommends all US- and
Canada-based employees to be vaccinated in order to access any of our
facilities; this is subject to change solely at the Company's discretion.