政府事务负责人 - 中东（阿联酋或沙特阿拉伯）
Government Affairs Lead - Middle East (UAE or Saudi Arabia based)
我们是谁？
Cohere 是一家以安全为首要任务的企业人工智能公司。我们构建前沿的基础人工智能模型和端到端产品，旨在解决现实世界中的商业问题。
我们正在为正在构建人工智能系统的企业的前沿模型进行训练和部署。我们认为我们的工作对人工智能的广泛应用至关重要，我们正在寻找希望成为其中一员的人才。
我们对所构建的产品精益求精。我们每个人都负责提升我们模型的能力以及为客户创造的价值。Cohere 是一个由研究人员、工程师、设计师等组成的团队，他们对各自的专业充满热情。
我们是一家总部位于多伦多的全球科技公司，在伦敦、纽约市、旧金山、蒙特利尔、巴黎、柏林和首尔设有主要办公室。加入我们！
职位简介
我们正在组建一个政府事务与公共政策（GAPP）团队，拥有雄心和专业知识，帮助塑造全球最具活力的人工智能和数字创新环境之一。
作为我们中东地区的政府事务负责人，您将帮助在阿联酋、沙特阿拉伯王国和其他海湾国家建立并加强 Cohere 的影响力，确保公司的声音为人工智能政策、数字化转型、公共服务创新、采购和经济多元化倡议的发展做出贡献。
这是一个令人兴奋的机会，适合一位在政府、技术和公共政策交汇点上茁壮成长的经验丰富的政府事务专业人士，希望帮助将 Cohere 定位为支持该地区成为人工智能全球领导者的值得信赖的合作伙伴。
您将与经验丰富的政策领导者合作，紧密与高级管理层协作，并直接为 Cohere 在两个全球增长最快的 AI 市场中的战略发展做出贡献。
主要职责：
- 直接向 Cohere 欧洲、中东和非洲（EMEA）政府事务与公共政策主管汇报，与高级管理层、法律、公共政策、负责任的 AI、传播和商业团队密切合作，制定并执行 Cohere 在阿联酋和沙特阿拉伯王国的政府事务和利益相关者参与策略。
- 作为公司在该地区的政府事务主要代表，与各部委、监管机构和政府机构建立可信赖的关系。
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Who are we?
Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.
We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.
We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.
We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are building a Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team with the ambition and expertise to help shape one of the world's most dynamic environments for artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
As our Government Affairs Lead for the Middle East, you will help establish and strengthen Cohere's presence across the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the other Gulf Coast countries ensuring the company's voice contributes to the development of AI policy, digital transformation, public-sector innovation, procurement, and economic diversification initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced government affairs professional who thrives at the intersection of government, technology, and public policy, and who wants to help position Cohere as a trusted partner supporting the region's ambitions to become a global leader in artificial intelligence.
You will work alongside experienced policy leaders, collaborate closely with senior executives, and contribute directly to Cohere's strategic growth across two of the world's fastest-growing AI markets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Report directly to Cohere's Head of EMEA Government Affairs & Public Policy, partnering closely with senior leadership, legal, public policy, responsible AI, communications, and commercial teams to develop and execute Cohere's government affairs and stakeholder engagement strategy across the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Serve as Cohere's primary government affairs representative across the region, building trusted relationships with ministries, regulators, government authorities, public-sector organizations, sovereign entities, and innovation agencies.
- Monitor and assess legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments affecting artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data governance, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies across the region.
- Support policy advocacy by developing consultation responses, policy submissions, briefing materials, executive talking points, and stakeholder engagement strategies related to AI regulation, digital economy initiatives, technology policy, and public procurement.
- Partner closely with commercial and public sector sales teams to support business development opportunities across government, financial services, telecommunications, energy, and other regulated industries.
- Collaborate with communications, marketing, and public relations teams to ensure consistent and effective messaging regarding Cohere's approach to responsible AI, innovation, and technology policy.
- Represent Cohere in industry associations, public-private partnerships, conferences, and policy forums across the Middle East.
- Develop and manage relationships with external government affairs consultants, advisors, and trade associations across the region.
- Ensure all government engagement, lobbying, and political activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable local laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Contribute to broader regional government affairs initiatives across the GCC and support cross-functional projects involving international stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of experience in government, a ministerial office, public policy, diplomacy, public-sector consulting, regulatory affairs, corporate government affairs, or a leading industry association.
- Strong understanding of the policymaking, regulatory, and public-sector landscape in either the United Arab Emirates or the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the ability to quickly develop expertise across both markets.
- Experience building trusted relationships with senior government officials and public-sector stakeholders.
- Familiarity with AI policy, digital transformation, innovation policy, cloud technologies, public procurement, or technology regulation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Professional proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex policy developments into clear business implications and actionable recommendations.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across international, cross-functional teams spanning multiple time zones.
- An entrepreneurial, self-starter mentality with excellent stakeholder management and project execution skills.
- Passion for artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and the opportunity to help shape the policy environment supporting responsible AI adoption.
- An undergraduate degree in political science, international relations, public policy, law, business, economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional proficiency in Arabic.
- Existing relationships with government stakeholders in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Experience engaging with GCC institutions or regional organizations.
- Experience in enterprise software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, or another emerging technology sector.
- Experience supporting government procurement, digital transformation, or national AI initiatives.
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AT COHERE ENJOY THESE PERKS:
- A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
- Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
- RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
- 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
- Annual enrichment benefits:
Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.
Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
- 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
- Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.
HOW AND WHERE WE WORK:
- Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.
- For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
- For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
- Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.
If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12a6IrLdF3kI2nonKSr4tiFuz18rLQbaeYV-JM9L4o9Q/edit, and we will work together to meet your needs.
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