Job description

The Public Policy Manager – Space & Connectivity role within Amazon Middle East and North Africa FZ-LLC is part of the International Public Policy and Government Affairs Team supporting Amazon’s global consumer and digital businesses across Europe, Middle East, Africa, India and Asia Pacific. The role focuses on Amazon Leo, an initiative launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites designed to deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities globally. The position is responsible for driving advocacy and outreach to policymakers across the Middle East and Africa, managing senior-level engagement with national, local, supranational policymakers, industry organizations, trade associations, and non-governmental organizations. It involves defining strategy, executing advocacy campaigns, and coordinating cross-functional collaboration with Business, Regulatory, Legal, and technical teams. The role requires strong expertise in telecoms policy, connectivity regulation, spectrum policy, and space-related regulatory frameworks, along with the ability to interpret legislative proposals, assess business implications, and translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into clear messaging. The manager will represent Amazon in conferences and policymaker meetings, engage in multi-country regulatory environments across MENA, and support Amazon’s strategic objectives in digital connectivity and space infrastructure expansion while maintaining high ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional integrity.