Senior Manager - Global Public Policy - Central Asia and Eastern Europe

ResponsibilitiesThe Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team is to develop and advocate for solutions for pressing high technology issues and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.- Engage with government and other political stakeholders in - Kyrgyzstan - Tajikistan - Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan - Armenia - Moldova- Communicate TikTok's mission, values, principles and processes;- Help the Company think and act regionally, be an expert in the regional team:- Draft and keep up-to-date stakeholder maps for each market;- Provide regular Public Policy updates for each market to relevant internal cross-functional teams;- Monitor, review and analyse legislative and regulatory proposals, develop and execute advocacy plans aimed at ensuring a favourable regulatory environment, preventing the adoption of adverse legislation and mitigating regulatory impact through engagement with relevant external stakeholders;- Provide strategic Public Policy / government relations guidance to cross-functional internal teams to help the Company put users first in the markets covered;- Establish and maintain formal and, when necessary and appropriate, informal communication channels with local government stakeholders;- Provide government relations support to business expansion, lead on government relations projects and support cross-functional initiatives in the markets covered;- Establish and promote strong relationships and projects with local industry associations, relevant NGOs and nonprofits.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: - Extensive experience in government, GR/public policy and/or advocacy work- A keen understanding of the political system, institutional environment, decision making processes and the geopolitical, historical and cultural specifics of Central Asian and Eastern European markets- An established network of contacts among policy makers and opinion leaders in the markets covered- A strong understanding of public policy aspects of, and local government stakeholder approaches to, content moderation, data protection, privacy, algorithm/recommender system regulation, IPR protection, 'grounding' requirements, e-commerce and other relevant tech and media policy issues- Advanced correspondence and public speaker skills, in Russian and English is a must; proficiency in at least one state language of Central Asian markets an advantage due to the regional scope of the role and the external partners this role will interact with.Preferred Qualifications:- A good team player- A multitasker capable of working in a dynamic and challenging [geo]political and regulatory environmentAbout TikTokTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.​Why Join UsInspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.​We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.​​Diversity & Inclusion​TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.​