About this role

Overview Government Affairs internship for EgyptThe internship is set to begin in Janaury 2027 and will last for a duration of 18 months.Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.Microsoft Africa's Corporate External and Legal Affairs (CELA) department has an opening for a Government Affairs Intern to support the government affairs function within CELA Africa. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of public policy, law and technology, playing an active role in shaping external engagement and regulatory strategies across key policy areas such as data protection, cybersecurity, AI and digital transformation. The role reports to the Government Affairs Director for the North African Region and is based at Microsoft's office in Cairo, Egypt. Responsibilities <div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Collaborate with the CELA Africa Government Affairs Leads to provide general policy and government affairs support, utilizing consultants as needed. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Conduct research across legal, policy and technology sectors, preparing comparative analyses, translations, checklists and summaries to support team strategies. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Participate in data collection and intelligence gathering to help craft position papers, policy briefings and legislative testimony. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Monitor public policy, regulatory and geopolitical developments, provide regular updates to the team on key issues, and contribute to Microsoft's policy and political initiatives. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Support the management of internal stakeholders and external relationships with coalitions, the public sector and relevant interest groups to advance public sector objectives and achieve regulatory and legislative outcomes. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Assist with drafting agreements for the marketing, sale, licensing and distribution of Microsoft products and services. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Organize and support internal and external events and communications, including content development, material drafting, social media engagement, strategic positioning and campaigning activities. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Government Affairs Director for Africa and/or the Government Affairs Leads. </li></ul></div> Qualifications <div><div>Required qualifications </div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations or a similar field. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Legal authorization to work in Egypt. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Fluency in French, Arabic and English (all three required). </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Excellent knowledge of technology and emerging policy issues around AI, cloud computing and data governance. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder and relationship management skills. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Strong teamwork, collaboration and project management skills. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Ability to analyse, conceptualize and visualize information and data, and to identify and solve complex problems creatively. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Highly motivated and proactive, with a growth mindset, the ability to learn quickly and use good judgment, and the cross-cultural skills to adapt to different work and communication styles. </li></ul></div></div><div><div>Preferred qualifications </div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>At least 1 year of prior experience in a related field (government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, law or technology). </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and manage strategic relationships to influence public and technology policy, and to review, draft or contribute to policy documents, briefing notes, whitepapers and advocacy materials. </li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Demonstrated understanding of Africa's public sector dynamics or regional governance institutions (e.g. African Union, ECOWAS, EAC, SADC). </li></ul></div></div> This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. <hr> Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html">requesting accommodations.</a>