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Saudi Arabia , Riyadh

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Government Affairs internship for Saudi Arabia. The internship is set to begin in May 2026 and will last for a duration of 9 months. As a Government Affairs intern, based in Riyadh, you will be part of Microsoft’s International Government Affairs (IGA) CEMA team working closely with the Government Affairs Lead for the Region. You will be part of amplifying the policies and political activities that support the Region’s digital transformation and stability. Your work will contribute to the development of policy and regulatory frameworks that address key challenges and opportunities in the digital age primarily focusing on AI adoption, cybersecurity, sustainability (the twin transition), and digital skills.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supporting development and execution of the regional Government affair plan aiming at accelerating AI adoption and digital transformation in the Region with a strong focus on enhancing cybersecurity and modernizing the public sector
  • Coordination/ Project Management of our cross regional (Mediterranean) project
  • Perform political and regulatory monitoring and analysis, and draft position papers to support Microsoft’s regulatory and policy engagements in the Region
  • Help identify and develop new opportunities to advance the way we work to move with agility, speed, and effectiveness across the region incl. knowledge management and collaboration efforts to excel in adopting AI in our work
  • Collaborating with key internal stakeholders from Microsoft’ business teams, NTO’s & NSO’s
  • Arrange events, meetings, and round tables with key stakeholders such as Industry Associations, Government officials, professional organizations, and NGO’s
  • Support external communication efforts through drafting articles and blogs
  • Be responsible for accurately updating and maintaining internal IGA digital tools
  • Support in successfully landing executive visits in the Region, by assisting in drafting briefings, preparing presentations, handling logistics, and attending events

Requirements:

  • A degree or a degree in development (close to finalizing) in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Digital Policy, or something similar
  • 1-3 years of internship / work experience
  • Must be legally authorised to work in Saudi Arabia (has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit)
  • Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic (verbal and written)

Nice to have:

  • Experience in developing and managing projects/initiatives/events, creating, and managing strategic partnerships and coalitions, and advocating public/tech policies
  • A good understanding of the political and regulatory landscape as well as familiarity with the peculiarities and intrinsic characteristics of the political scene in the Region
  • Comfortable in using digital tools at work

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Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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