Senior Manager Government Affairs - Central Africa

About this role

About Us Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world

Progress starts with you. Job Description This position is based in the Visa’s Yaoundé, Cameroon office and we're searching for a proactive, solution-oriented, articulate, and strategic thinker who can operate and interact at the highest levels of government. The role involves frequent travel within Central Africa

This role is responsible for managing Visa’s relationships with key government officials, policymakers, public influencers, and regulators in Central African markets (Cameroon, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic and Chad). Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a Central Africa Government Affairs strategy, with clear objectives, timelines, and actions aligned to Visa’s global policy and regional priorities. Manage operations including budgets, reporting, and timely delivery of high-quality position papers, policy briefs, analyses, and engagement plans

Align policy initiatives with business goals and provide guidance to support market growth and innovation. Monitor and influence legislation, regulation, and policy affecting Visa’s interests, advocating for favorable outcomes. Build and sustain relationships with government bodies, industry groups, NGOs, and multilaterals; represent Visa in strategic forums to shape payment policies

Implement best practices in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory monitoring; refine processes for efficiency and impact. Promote inte

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