The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), an international nonprofit countering online hate and disinformation that results in real-world harm, is looking for our new leader of Public Affairs in Europe, managing our teams in London and Brussels, and acting as our key liaison with multilateral organisations. Join an international team dedicated to driving regulatory action throughout the world on social media platform accountability, online harms, and our information ecosystem. This is your chance to inform and influence an international conversation that is at the heart of contemporary debate on how to protect democracy, tolerance, science and truth.
The Role
Our Head of Public Affairs – Europe & Multilaterals will fulfil three key organizational needs. The first is to oversee and ensure our UK and EU public affairs teams are operating well, learning from each other, and reaching high performance standards. Your experience will help grow the effectiveness of those teams in driving change in Westminster and Brussels. The second role is to liaise with multilateral organizations and convenings to ensure CCDH is present, credible, influential, and is effectively using those forums to drive national action by individual countries and to inform the international debate on social media company accountability. The third is to inform and educate both within CCDH and externally on policy interventions being developed and implemented internationally.
CCDH has already proven that it can drive legislative action in the United Kingdom and the European Union. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about our mission and want to be part of a team driving change in social issues globally.
The role reports to the CEO and will benefit from working with an international team of expert researchers constantly producing high-impact, relevant evidence to drive policy, together with policy thought leaders and innovative communicators. CCDH is based in Washington, DC with staff in London, Brussels, and Los Angeles.
Job Responsibilities
Manage and provide leadership to CCDH’s UK & EU public affairs teams
Join the Corporate Leadership Team, deciding on organizational evolution, and the Management Team, deciding priorities and overseeing all workflows
In collaboration with country leads, design and implement public and governmental engagement strategies
Advance the organization’s relationships with national regulators on online safety and policymakers in relevant markets, specifically in the UK and EU member states, with potential to expand to more jurisdictions
Serve as the primary liaison for relevant multilateral relationships, including international organizations and UN bodies focused on information integrity, social media reform, and online harms
Represent CCDH externally at conferences, events, and speaking engagements.
Generate insight and political intelligence in the markets where CCDH operates, through regular political monitoring, maintaining relationships, and developing market-specific strategies
Collaborate with the Head of Research to commission new research and policy products tailored to generate impact within target markets
Work with the Head of Communications & Outreach to translate policy priorities into comms products that grow our profile and messaging to relevant audiences
Write and oversee the production of policy products including consultations, report recommendations, briefings, white papers, and narratives for political audiences
Direct a schedule of physical events, roundtables, and webinars focused on advancing CCDH’s policy goals
Person Specification
Essential
15+ years of experience in government, advocacy, public affairs, or related professional setting
5+ years of management of a global and/or regional team
Engagement and/or involved in existing networks related to the current debates on social media reform, online harms, disinformation, discrimination, and online safety policies
Demonstrated commitment to creating change and generating consensus through working with diverse audiences across policymaking, campaigning, and the public
Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly when communicating to diverse audiences
Strong interpersonal and networking skills; ability to represent CCDH externally at events
Demonstrated experience in political analysis, development, and strategic planning
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks across a varied portfolio for a global team
Ability to analyze and clearly communicate while navigating timelines and obstacles with your team and external stakeholders
Ability to work well within a cross-functional team environment and diverse communities
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with great opportunities to learn new skills, and work on exciting projects
Desirable
Deep knowledge of the tech policy civil society and regulatory ecosystem
Familiarity with public affairs monitoring tools and techniques
