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In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. The Datacenter Community Affairs team is part of Microsoft's datacenter organization – Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I). It supports the growth and operations of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure by managing relationships with local stakeholders, bringing insights, and understanding of potential new communities, developing a local community engagement strategy to effectively manage social impact, risks, and opportunities. It also develops a community investment strategy, including social and environmental programs, in communities that host our datacenters. We are looking for a Community Affairs Manager with track record in communications, research, social responsibility (CSR) and community engagement to support the evolution of the datacenter community affairs strategy in Indonesia. The individual in this role will be responsible for communication, community engagement, community development, and research initiatives to create and implement community strategy plans in select locations and other communities as needed.
Job Responsibility
Act as a primary point of contact between the local community and Microsoft's datacenters
Represent Microsoft in community engagements and with government stakeholders to advance Microsoft's position as a trusted, long-term partner
Coordinate qualitative (e.g. community listening sessions) and quantitative data collection, and turn that research data into actionable insights to understand and prioritize community needs, as well as identify social risks and opportunities
Use research findings and exercise thought leadership to develop location-specific community strategies and engagements that deliver on Microsoft's mission and vision, including: Immediate corrective and preventive action recommendations, identifying key internal stakeholders (like Land Development or Construction) to implement these recommendations
Local community communication plans, sharing knowledge of the crucial role of datacenters, as well as the impactful and meaningful projects Microsoft supports
Local social impact investment plans aligned to community needs and are self-sustaining
Lead strategic engagements with local community groups such as municipal leaders and community based non-profit organizations
Collaborate across functional teams to localize and implement our community research methodology, community communications priorities, as well as community development initiatives in each community
Coordinate activities with a broad set of CO+I stakeholders, including Land development, Research, Construction, Permitting, Engineering and Design, Energy, Government Affairs, End to End, and Operations teams as well as with local Microsoft teams
Embody our culture and values
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
At least 5 years of technology-related experience, preferably in skilling and sustainability non-profit partners, public affairs, research and/ or communications
At least 5+ years of experience presenting/managing diverse stakeholders including government policymakers, community leaders, non-profits, environmental groups, educators and school administrators, education partners and students in rural, suburban and urban environments
Experience in building trust with local municipality, non-profit decision makers, community members, articulating the impact of the cloud and Microsoft's commitment to responsible technology leadership
Able to set clear expectations internally and externally based on community needs, available funding, and project timelines
Experience with infrastructure development and/or construction preferred
Understanding of research methodologies, and experience in developing and sharing strategic recommendations from a broad range of data sources (e.g., survey data, social intelligence, qualitative research, online telemetry, business metrics)
Experience with creating and implementing external engagement and communications plans, including crisis communication management
Ability to work across groups managing individuals both directly and indirectly, marshalling resources toward a common goal and drive for results
Experience managing contractors, agencies, and/or other third parties
Skilled at prioritization, creating order out of ambiguity
Committed team player with cooperative interpersonal and communications skills (e.g., listening, written, oral, and data visualization)
Experience with philanthropic engagements including identifying nonprofit beneficiaries and developing skilling and/or sustainability programs based on local needs
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced multinational environment working across multiple lines of business
Understanding or experience working in the Jakarta region
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.