Access Development Regional Principal, East Africa

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda.

The area: Google.org

Google.org uses Google's strengths in information and technology to address global challenges and make a lasting impact. We seek innovative solutions and entrepreneurial approaches to issues such as crisis response, education, and access to technology.

The role: Access Development Regional Principal, East Africa

The Google.org Access Development team's objective is to bring broadband to emerging markets in a financially sustainable and scalable way to impact hundreds of millions of people. The group focuses on developing business models, regulation and technology to support these goals. There is a strong emphasis on bringing new technologies or new ways to use technologies to solve the access challenges in these markets. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for defining and implementing access projects in emerging markets, as well as identifying and incubating promising technological solutions.

The role will assist with Google.org’s efforts to bring broadband to the emerging markets, including sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to helping evaluate and select opportunities, this person will help direct activities on the ground. This person should have strong focus on strategy, regulatory work and experience building a sustainable business presence.