About the company
Tools for Humanity is a technology company built to ensure a more just economic system.
Job Summary
About the Opportunity:
šThe Director of Government Relations & Policy, EMEA will be an essential member of the Tools for Humanity team, ensuring our global policy strategies align with our mission. The ideal candidate will help lead our global policy strategy, collaborating with global leaders, stakeholders, and teams to drive growth and innovation for the EMEA region. šReport directly into the Chief Business Officer šEnsure integrity and uphold Tools for Humanity's corporate values and adherence to laws, regulations, and compliance principles in every market. šDevelop, lead and implement innovative and industry-leading governmental affairs policy, strategy and activities to support the objectives of Tools for Humanity. šCultivate relationships with global government officials to advocate for the responsible use of digital identity solutions. šOversee government and consultancy relationships in key markets, integrating seamlessly with Tools for Humanity's internal teams. šEngage with digital trade associations, tech industry partners, non-profit groups, and other allies to champion Tools for Humanity's policy positions. šLead outreach to national and regional digital governance organizations. šPrioritize global advocacy needs, coordinating closely with Legal, Communications, and other internal teams. šCollaborate on developing globally relevant policy positions, stakeholder mapping, and advocacy action plans related to digital identity. šSupport country-level advocacy strategies, driving initiatives, and ensuring operations align efficiently with various functions. šKeep senior executives informed about the global political and digital landscape.
About You:
šStrong commercial awareness, resilience, cultural understanding and diplomacy. šPossess experience in stakeholder identification, outreach, and engagement. šProven track record in Public Affairs and the development of Public Policy positions. šGreat relationship building skills, with an ability to confidently interact with senior leaders across regions. šAbility to advocate externally and articulate impacts of digital policies internally; strong skills in translating complex digital concepts into tangible policy recommendations. šPragmatic decision maker who confidently responds in times of ambiguity, urgency, and high-stakes. šConfident in fast-paced digital environments, with ability to manage and execute multiple policy initiatives, fostering collaboration across diverse teams. šMinimum 10+ years of experience in policy setting environments in government, corporations, consultancies, or digital trade associations. šStrong ability to manage very diverse markets, stakeholders, strategies and projects across regions; has a global mindset with constant awareness of cultural sensitivity. šExcellent written and verbal communication skills.