2025 Microsoft Government Affairs Internship Opportunities

Microsoft Government Affairs Internship Opportunities 2025

About Microsoft Government Affairs Internship Opportunities

Type: Internship
Job Type: Full-Time
Duration: 18 months, Full-time
Locations: Kenya, Nigeria or Egypt
Start date: November/December 2025

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Microsoft Africa’s Corporate External and Legal Affairs (“CELA”) department has an immediate opening for a Government Affairs Intern.

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Microsoft Government Affairs Internship Opportunities is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of public policy, law, and technology across some of Africa’s most dynamic markets.

Microsoft Government Affairs Internship Opportunities Role Description

The interns will play an active role in shaping external engagement and regulatory strategies across key policy areas such as data protection, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation.
The position will focus on supporting the government affairs function within CELA Africa.
The role will report into the Government Affairs Director for Africa and will be located in one of Microsoft’s offices in Nairobi, Cairo or Abuja
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Responsibilities of the Interns

Collaborate with the CELA Africa Government Affairs Leads to provide general policy and government affairs support, utilizing consultants as needed.
Support team efforts through research, preparing comparative analysis, translations, checklists and summaries.
Assist with drafting agreements for the marketing, sale, licensing and distribution of Microsoft Products and Services.
Participate in data collection and intelligence gathering to aid in crafting position papers, policy briefings, and legislative testimony.
Stay informed on public policy and geo-political issues, contributing to Microsoft’s policy and political initiatives.
Engage in research across legal, policy, and technology sectors to aid team strategies, address logistical issues, and monitor regulatory changes.
Support Government Affairs Leads as necessary in managing internal stakeholders as well as external relationships with coalitions, the public sector, and relevant interest groups to achieve desired regulatory and/or legislative outcomes.
Help in advancing public sector objectives and managing communications across various groups.
Organize and support internal and external events, including content development, material drafting, and social media engagement.
Support in communication, strategic positioning and campaigning activities.
Provide regular updates to the team about key policy issues arising in their markets.

Undertake any other task assigned by the Head of Government Affairs for Africa and/or the Government Affairs Leads

Microsoft Government Affairs Internship Opportunities Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate should hold a Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a similar degree.
You must be legally authorised to work in Kenya, Nigeria or Egypt to be eligible for this role. (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
Excellent knowledge of technology and emerging policy issues around AI, cloud computing, and data governance.
Written and oral fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year of prior experience in a related field, such as government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, law or technology.
Fluency in Arabic and French.
1+ years experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public/technology policy priorities.
Ability to analyse, conceptualize, and visualize information and data.
The ability to review, draft, or contribute to policy documents, briefing notes, whitepapers, advocacy materials.
Demonstrated ability of Africa’s public sector dynamics or regional governance institutions (e.g. African Union, ECOWAS, EAC, SADAC).