Senior Case & Policy Officer – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Oversight Board

. Provide advanced policy expertise and substantive support to the Oversight Board in developing decisions and policy positions .

Posted 10/14/2026contractUnited StatesSenior💰 $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in policy development and content governance, with a focus on human rights and AI governance principles. Capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders and leading collaborative processes to evaluate and improve governance practices.

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Policy DevelopmentContent GovernanceHuman Rights LawStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

ResearchDraftingPolicy EvaluationContent Governance SystemsHuman-Rights-Based EvaluationsData AnalysisLegal AnalysisAI GovernanceTrust and Safety PracticesGender Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementFlexible MindsetPragmatic PrioritizationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Social Media GovernanceFreedom of ExpressionAccountabilityTransparencyMultinational WorkplacesCollaborative DraftingEmerging AI IssuesLarge Language ModelsImpact-Oriented DecisionsCivil Society Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advanced policy expertise and substantive support to the Oversight Board in developing decisions and policy positions
Serve as the main focal point for panels
Research, draft, and present briefing materials to the Board
Source additional external expertise
Assist the Board in questioning and evaluating Meta’s policies and content governance practices
Evaluate the application of policies and content governance practices to emerging AI governance issues and recommend changes
Support Board Members in drafting case decisions and policy advisory opinions
Support development of human-rights-based AI governance principles, including evaluations of large language models
Engage in academic, civil society, and industry discussions on social media platform and AI governance issues
Coordinate with project managers through case and policy advisory deliberation and decision processes
Develop a research agenda to support Board Members
Lead or participate in cross-functional working groups delivering strategy
Identify information to request from Meta and evaluate its responses, including on technical issues
Assist the Board in drafting impact-oriented decisions and recommendations
Coordinate with the communications team to engage external experts in civil society affected by Meta’s operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree educated, preferably at a master’s level, in a discipline relevant to content governance by social media and its impacts on societies
Preference for a specialization in social science, data science, or law
Professional interest in freedom of expression and the impacts of technology companies on individuals and societies globally
Knowledge and experience of social media companies’ approaches to trust and safety and the design and evaluation of at-scale content governance systems, including automated systems, and/or knowledge of human rights law
Experience with or demonstrated interest in human-rights-based evaluations of large language models (LLMs), and/or strategic research and advocacy in human rights, AI development, and governance
Experience working within and building institutions committed to accountability and transparency through fair processes
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including explaining complex technical or legal concepts to high-level decision makers
Experience participating in and/or leading collaborative drafting processes across time zones
Experience integrating gender analysis into policy development
Excellent time management skills, with a flexible and pragmatic mindset and ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment
Significant experience building sustainable and effective stakeholder relationships
Experience working in multiple countries and/or diverse multinational workplaces
Knowledge of multiple languages preferable
Ability to work across East Coast US states to allow for collaboration across time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

9% 401k employer contribution with no requirement for you to contribute
Progressive family friendly benefits including a robust paid parental leave policy
Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for you and your family members
Comprehensive life assurance, income protection and business travel insurance packages
Childcare subsidy for eligible childcare costs
Home working and commuting allowance
Training allowance for continuous professional development and professional membership
5 study leave days per calendar year
22 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays, with the opportunity to carry up to 5 unused days to the next year
2 'recharge' paid vacation days per calendar year
2 'personal' paid vacation days per calendar year
Flexible hybrid remote working