A Policy Associate supports policy development, implementation, and advocacy by conducting research, analyzing legislation, drafting materials (briefs, memos, presentations), tracking policy changes, and building relationships with stakeholders, all to help policymakers and organizations make informed decisions and advance specific goals, often in areas like health, economics, or education, requiring strong analytical, writing, and project management skills.

Responsibilities: • Monitor and analyze technology companies’ policies, terms of service, transparency reports, and enforcement practices, assessing their impact on digital rights. • Conduct in-depth analysis of digital platforms, applications, AI systems, and legislative or regulatory proposals. • Track global and regional developments in tech regulation, data protection, platform governance, and AI governance, synthesizing key implications for digital rights. • Coordinate with the Media & Communications Unit to produce high-quality engaging content for diverse audiences, in both Arabic and English, including press releases, blog posts, reports summaries, annual report, newsletters, social media content, and campaign materials. • Support the Policy Unit’s rapid response to emerging digital rights incidents, misinformation crises, platform policy changes, or regulatory shifts. • Coordinate with internal teams and project Leads to ensure timely and coherent responses to urgent issues. • Contribute to drafting quick reaction statements, alerts, and public updates when needed Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, political science • Strong analytical, research, and writing skills in English and Arabic • Demonstrated interest in digital rights, technology policy, privacy, or platform governance. • Knowledge of the WANA region’s tech and policy landscape • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear and accessible content. • Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple priority areas. • Previous engagement with civil society organizations, advocacy groups, or coalition work.

Details: • Salary: 1500 (USD) Interested candidates can send their CV by email to:dalia@smex.org