2025 Graduate Internship Program at Microsoft Nigeria

Exciting opportunities await! Applications are now open for the 2025 Graduate Internship Program at Microsoft Nigeria, a branch of the globally renowned Microsoft Corporation. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computer services.

Microsoft Nigeria offers a supportive environment with benefits including career growth through technical and professional development, flexible work-life balance with various time-off policies, and competitive compensation, including comprehensive health and family benefits. Interested candidates should review the details, requirements, and application process below and apply as soon as possible, as the deadline is not specified.

Available Internship Role
Government Affairs Intern

Type: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Abuja & Niger, Nigeria
Category: Customer Care Jobs
Description:
Every year, Microsoft welcomes interns from around the world, bringing their aspirations, talent, and enthusiasm to the table. Join a global community of university graduates to build connections, explore your passions, and excel at Microsoft.

The Corporate External and Legal Affairs (CELA) department in Microsoft Africa is seeking a Government Affairs Intern to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of public policy, law, and technology across Africa’s dynamic markets. This role, reporting to the Government Affairs Director for Africa, will be based in one of Microsoft’s offices in Nairobi, Cairo, or Abuja.

Interns work on real-world projects globally, fostering innovation, learning, and cultural engagement while aligning with Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization to achieve more through respect, integrity, and accountability.

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with CELA Africa Government Affairs Leads to provide policy and government affairs support, utilizing consultants as needed.

Conduct research, prepare comparative analyses, translations, checklists, and summaries to support team efforts.

Assist in drafting agreements for the marketing, sale, licensing, and distribution of Microsoft products and services.

Participate in data collection and intelligence gathering for position papers, policy briefings, and legislative testimony.

Stay updated on public policy and geopolitical issues to contribute to Microsoft’s policy and political initiatives.

Research legal, policy, and technology sectors to support team strategies, address logistical challenges, and monitor regulatory changes.

Support Government Affairs Leads in managing internal stakeholders and external relationships with coalitions, public sector entities, and interest groups to achieve regulatory and legislative goals.

Assist 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.

Contribute to communication, strategic positioning, and campaigning activities.

Provide regular updates to the team on key policy issues in their markets.

Undertake additional tasks assigned by the Head of Government Affairs for Africa or Government Affairs Leads.

Qualifications and Requirements:Required Qualifications:Degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a similar field.

Legal authorization to work in Kenya, Nigeria, or Egypt (citizenship or valid visa/work permit).

Strong knowledge of technology and emerging policy issues in AI, cloud computing, and data governance.

Fluency in written and oral English.

Preferred Qualifications:At least 1 year of experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, law, or technology.

Fluency in Arabic and French.

1+ years of experience developing and managing strategic relationships to influence public/technology policy priorities.

Ability to analyze, conceptualize, and visualize information and data.

Skills in reviewing, drafting, or contributing to policy documents, briefing notes, whitepapers, and advocacy materials.

Understanding of Africa’s public sector dynamics or regional governance institutions (e.g., African Union, ECOWAS, EAC, SADC).

How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should apply for the Graduate Internship Program at Microsoft Nigeria by clicking the link below.

[APPLY HERE]

Deadline: Not Specified