Head of Policy, Digital Innovation and Democracy Initative – German Marshall FUnd

German Marshall Fund
Published
July 12, 2019
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
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Description:

  • DIDI will lead the effort to connect Silicon Valley with the transatlantic policy community to catalyze inclusive innovation that strengthens democracy, with a focus on: (1) digital platforms, (2) work, entrepreneurship, and a social contract, (3) Artificial Intelligence and frontier technologies. DDI will develop new agile, open, and accountable approaches by bringing together policymakers, civil society, technologists, entrepreneurs, and investors from both sides of the Atlantic to identify improvements in policy, institutions, business models, and practices.
  • The Head of Policy will report to Senior Fellow and Director to conduct in depth research and policy development around innovation, competitiveness, economic growth, and how to protect democratic values especially in light of developments in China and the use of technology to undermine democratic values.
  • The Head of Policy will be a visible spokesperson and representative of GMF and will be expected to develop the formats for high-level meetings and briefings, and track policy developments in the US, China, and around the world.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience (7+ years) in some combination of the public, private, or nonprofit sectors working part of that time on technology policy
  • JD or MA

Application:

Interested applicants can view the posting here.

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