Director, Government Affairs - Egypt

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We help the world run better
Our company culture is focused on helping our employees enable innovation by
building breakthroughs together. How? We focus every day on building the
foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences,
values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused
work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong
focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual
contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.Apply
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The Company


SAP started in ‎1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something
new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business
was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we
remain true to our roots. That 's why we engineer solutions to fuel
innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and
customers across borders and cultures.


SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building
lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive
workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe
that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies
and sustain our environment. Because it's the best-run businesses that make
the world run better and improve people's lives.

The Government Affairs (GA) organization

GA 's mandate is to act as a trusted advisor to governments, anticipating and
identifying policies or regulations that can impact the company in upcoming
sales and earnings. GA actively supports business operations with public
sector and strategic industries.
GA organization reports directly to SAP Board of Directors.

The role in Egypt

As GA Director Egypt (based in Cairo), you will be in charge of strengthening
and expanding relationships and engagement with Egyptian public
decisionmakers, influencers, and the diplomatic community.
You will provide strategic analysis and executive briefing content to SAP
executives.
You will also collaborate closely with Sales, Business Development and local
Executive Management in support of ongoing and new business (public sector &
strategic industries in Egypt).

Professional Experience / Qualifications

The successful candidate will have ‎5-‎10 years of experience in Government
Relations with a specific focus on Egyptian public sector community.
Specific information technology experience as well as international affairs
experience and strong networks in the Egyptian public administration are
essential.
Previous experience and qualifications should include:
* A good working knowledge of information technology issues and the ability to quickly grasp the other technical issues facing SAP.
* A thorough understanding of governmental policy-making processes.
* Experience in advising and communicating with senior-level corporate executives.
* Understanding of international issues and how a company can strategically face the challenges of the global market.
* Knowledge of and/or experience in operating in a public company environment, with the ability to effectively manage public scrutiny, crisis communications and media attention.

Personal Skills

* Excellent advisory /consulting skills
* Good negotiating skills
* Legal or administrative training or background
* Familiarity with international diplomatic procedures/etiquette
* Strong people skills and a reputation for being a team player.
* Ability to work comfortably and effectively with top level government officials and with trade organizations leaders.
* A clear reputation for ethical conduct.
* Ability to work in an action oriented, decision-making environment and be decisive.
* Proven to be a self-starter and results-oriented.
* An exemplary performance record.

We build breakthroughs together

SAP innovations help more than ‎400,000 customers worldwide work together more
efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for
leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to
become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related
services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience
management. As a cloud company with ‎200 million users and more than ‎100,000
employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly
collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether
connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every
challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, we build breakthroughs,
together.
We win with inclusion
SAP 's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible
working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels
included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by
the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company,
and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize
their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and
creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action
employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and
provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental
disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and
are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or
to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to
Recruiting Operations Team: [email protected]
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee
Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral
Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender
(including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification
with an external vendor.
Requisition ID: ‎367746 | Work Area: Communication | Expected Travel: ‎0 - ‎10% |
Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional
Locations: #LI-Hybrid.

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  • Announcement date: 15/03/2023
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