Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

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Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

View the original article here

Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

View the original article here

Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

View the original article here

Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

View the original article here

Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

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The area: Partner Solutions Organization

Google's Partner Solutions Organization (PSO) is a technology group dedicated to developing and managing the company's largest and most strategic partnerships.

Our multi-faceted professionals work together with teams throughout Google to address our partners' most pressing technology challenges - ones that have no simple answers.

We create solutions for and build enduring long-term relationships with organizations that represent outstanding revenue opportunities and/or are strategically important for us to take new, world-shaping technologies to market.

The role: Sales Engineer

Sales Engineers work with Google's Partner Development team to create and implement technical account strategies, develop innovative solutions and overcome technical obstacles to sign strategic partnership deals.

For this job, you'll bring extensive sales experience with large companies, a strong software development background and detailed knowledge of Internet and telecommunication technologies.

You also enjoy working with people and technology more than working with your head down in product development. As such, you have both the ability to interact with engineering teams as well as excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

This job requires travel about one-third of the time.

Responsibilities:

Training, troubleshooting and Google Apps deployment project management with partner universities.Perform implementation reviews, evangelize new product features, and ensure the prompt and proper resolution of technical challenges.Improve product feature offerings by providing partner feedback to internal cross-functional teams including Product Management and Engineering.Guarantee the technical aspects of a partner’s integration (both new and ongoing) by providing necessary documentation, training and technical guidance.Develop proof-of-concept products and software tools to assist in closing deals.BA/BS preferred in a technical field with a strong academic record. (MS/MBA is a plus).Extensive hands-on experience in Internet or telecom products and technologies in Africa or similar market.Experience in deadline-driven, large-scale technical project management or software development in the Internet/Telecommunications space.Excellent project management skills and attention to detail as well as experience working with external clients in a sales environment.Proficient in one or more programming languages, including Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Python, or PHP.Proficient in French, English and at least one other African language.Willing to travel extensively within Africa.

The area: Engineering

Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people.

We're driven by Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.

The role: Developer Relations Program Manager

As a Program Manager in Developer Relations, you will be responsible for making developers in the region successful by building applications and businesses on Google's developer products and APIs.

You have a strong software engineering background and are an active participant in local technical/developer communities.

You will coordinate and execute both online and offline outreach and support programs in the region. This could include responsibility for large-scale Google developer events such as Google Developer Days or DevFests (i.e. large budget, high attendance, high visibility), as well as having responsibility for content on code.google.com and regional developer blogs.

To achieve your goals, you will work with cross-functional Google product teams, local volunteers, and external vendors. Additionally, you will manage relationships with, and foster creation of, local developer communities, both formal (Google Technology User Groups) and informal (discussion boards, casual meet-ups, non-affiliated user groups). You will meet with local developers and businesses, promoting Google technologies to them.

The Developer Relations Program Manager helps bring awareness to Google's mission, open web technologies and our developer products within the developer community.

Responsibilities:

Plan and run regional outreach and support programs, including large-scale public eventsMeet with external developers, businesses and technical executives to advocate their adoption of our developer products, explaining business and technical value propositionsOwn regional developer blogs and ensure publication of frequent, high-quality contentLead cross-functional project teams and act as the liaison between other global Developer Relations teams and the various developer product and Engineering groups in the region.Build and manage relationships with local developer community, industry influencers and bloggersBA or BS university degree preferred, ideally in Computer Science or Software EngineeringProven experience in a technical role in internet and/or mobile industries strongly preferredExperience with conference presentation or other technical public speakingExperience as an active participant in technical/developer communitiesStrong project and program management skills as well as excellent communication skillsFluent spoken and written Swahili is a must.

The area: Product Marketing

The Product Marketing team partners with Engineering, Product Management, and the Sales organization to inform customers and the Sales team about new Google products and features.

We conduct extensive market research to better understand and meet our users' needs.

Working within our portfolio of consumer products (such as Search, Gmail, Maps, or Earth), we devise plans to make our users happier and increase the usefulness of our products. We use quantitative analysis and other research methods to improve the effectiveness of online marketing and better understand user behavior.

Finally, Product Marketing works with our Ads product teams to communicate to advertisers and users how much value they gain from using Google products. As new advertising technologies are introduced to prospective customers, we develop messaging, collateral, events, and sales strategies to ensure their success.

The role: Product Marketing Manager (Consumer), Kenya

Our Challenge in Africa, is to bring more and more people online, and help create an important role for the Internet as part of everyday life.

As a Product Marketing Manager for Kenya, you will be responsible for supporting Google's growth and revenue generating efforts in Kenya through effective and results-focused marketing campaigns working together with the Country Marketing Manager on consumer products and propositions.

Your main objective would be to drive more businesses online, helping make the internet a part of everyday life in Kenya. Your main objective would be to drive more users online, making the internet a part of everyday life in Kenya.

Your responsibilities will include working with the country team, the PR team, engineering and product teams, and the rest of the EMEA marketing team to drive projects such as executing marketing campaigns, determining ROI on advertising expenditures and developing collateral that optimally positions the strengths of our products. As we are creating unique custom products for this region, you will work closely with the product and Engineering team, providing them insights and market intelligence as part of the product development process.

Africa is a strategic region for Google and as such PMM Kenya may also have additional, pan regional responsibilities in East African and in Sub Saharan Africa as a whole. These responsibilities will include executing strategic product launches.

You will have to be creative and innovate, working on the basis of experiences gained on other emerging markets, while giving our marketing campaigns a unique African flavor, to assure they are best to fit the needs of the region.

Responsibilities:

Execute Google's marketing plans primarily focusing on small business, working closely with the Google product, sales and PR team.Work with partners and SMBs to create a self sustaining environment for businesses coming online.Contribute to the the monitoring of consumer, industry and competitive behavior and provide local market expertise to the Google team.Evaluate consumer marketing opportunities and initiate programmes to increase awareness of Google products through development of creative programmes, brand awareness campaigns and promotions.BA/BS degree preferred, MBA a plus.Extensive marketing experience in the market, ideally with solid internet, online services/media industry experience.International experience a plus.Understanding of Google's strategic and competitive position. Proven ability to deliver outstanding and highly creative marketing achievements with limited budgets.A proven, successful track record of increasing company revenue and awareness through well-executed marketing efforts.Thorough knowledge of off/online advertising planning, tracking and reporting.Strong aptitude for determining the optimal way to position products in the market and understanding of the search, online advertising, or web publishing markets.

The area: Administrative

Administrative jobs at Google are staffed by bright, organized, energetic and dependable people driven by a common company goal: to help us accomplish great things.

Working behind the scenes, we make a significant impact on the people we support as well as on Google users around the world.

We're adept at leading and managing a variety of simultaneous projects, which requires the particular talent of being able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

The role: Administrative Assistant

As an Administrative Assistant, you'll keep your team's business operations and activities organized and moving forward.

You're a self-starter who can recognize where processes can be improved and who will take the initiative to improve them.

Using your strong communication skills, you'll effectively collaborate with a variety of people and job functions, accomplishing tasks of moderate to high complexity and scope.

You're also able to analyze and anticipate the needs of your managers, team members, and their projects, which means you'll acquire a thorough knowledge of Google's products and services.

When circumstances demand, you'll provide strategic support – such as evaluating data or resolving minor operational issues – with your manager's guidance.

Additionally, you'll be interacting with high-level executives both inside and outside of Google, which means you have the ability to perform flawlessly and professionally in a fast-paced environment along with the grace and willingness to change direction when circumstances demand.

Multiple openings are available at different levels depending on your skills and experience, but regardless of your assignment, you'll be expected to demonstrate strong business judgment, professional etiquette, and organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

Perform administrative tasks including schedule management, calendar, making travel arrangements and preparing itineraries, submitting and tracking internal requests, coordinating hiring activities and schedules, coordinating meetings and group events, prepare & track purchase orders, participating in key projects, and interfacing with high level executives both internally and externally in a professional, effective manner. Tasks include tracking department budget, maintaining spreadsheets, generating reports, and so on.Assist in preparation of presentations and assist with correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, plans, etc.Partner with facilities & operations to help drive required moves that will minimize disruption.Act as liaison with other departments and outside agencies, including senior-level management.Handle highly sensitive, confidential and non-routine information.University Degree or equivalent with a strong academic record preferred.Extensive administrative experience supporting a team in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.Experience interacting with all levels and functions within the company - to include working with field offices, domestic and international.Interest and experience in using technology and the Internet to improve work efficiency.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities.Team player with a positive attitude and a focus on business issues.

The area: Business Operations and Strategy

The Business Operations and Strategy team thinks strategically and globally about entire industries and helps Google define business and operational initiatives that contribute to the company's growth.

Our team of highly creative visionaries thrives in deconstructing and re-creating businesses to meet changing strategic and operational needs, enable innovation, establish more efficient business practices and help the company continue to achieve its vast potential.

Our work includes such projects as developing and implementing next-generation advertising products, defining strategies to optimize data center technology and operations, and establishing business initiatives for emerging markets. We measure our effectiveness by monitoring the concrete impact we have on revenue, cost and operational efficiency.

The role: Office Lead

As Office Lead, Kenya, you'll be one of Google's regional leaders and a local spokesperson, representing the company in all of our major business development and partnership opportunities and serving as the voice of the Kenyan user at Google.

You're a visionary and a leader with solid technical skills and experience in managing a variety of technical projects.

Additionally, you're innovative, entrepreneurial and business-savvy.

You bring a solid understanding of the country and region's information and technology communications ecosystem, and you'll quickly be able to recruit and manage a team.

You have experience setting up or running an office and have managed teams successfully on complex, technical projects and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Lead market development opportunities and execute major initiatives that correspond with the Google Africa strategy and are aligned with Google's mission, values and capabilitiesOptimize the local infrastructure by leading the company's technology-driven initiatives within the country and the regionLocalize core Google services and products to the local market and manage all aspects of product, ensuring that they are locally relevant and achieve established targetsProvide superior technical oversight of local Google projectsWork closely with the other Google Africa offices to ensure resources are managed effectively, teams are aligned and Africa initiatives are well-coordinatedBA or BS degree preferred, advanced degree a plusExperience working in or with engineering and product management teamsExperience working with telcos, ISPs and mobile operatorsExceptional interpersonal and communications skills, and experience with negotiating and partner managementA thorough understanding of the Kenyan information and technology communications ecosystem, including backbone infrastructure, last-mile access and local contentUnderstanding of marketing and operations, specifically having demonstrated the ability to successfully launch and scale products and servicesAbility to recruit and manage a world-class team

The area: Legal

Google Legal is a close-knit team of lawyers and legal professionals who operate on a truly global stage.

We take pride in working for a company with a clear mission ("to organise the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful") and a real soul ("don't be evil"). Google's innovative services raise challenging legal questions that demand creative and practical answers.

We work at the crossroads of new technologies and existing laws to provide those answers, helping Google build innovative and important products for our users around the world. If this sounds like your kind of place, it probably is.

The role: Legal Counsel, Sub-Saharan Africa

You'll play a vital role in our growing team by advising the company on a wide range of legal issues throughout the Sub-Saharan African region.

You are a technology lawyer by heart and experience; a fully qualified lawyer in the US or the United Kingdom and preferably you are also a fully qualified lawyer in a Sub-Saharan African country.

You will be required to explain complex local legal issues to business, product and engineering colleagues and shape a pragmatic and efficient legal strategy for all of their projects.

Additionally, you'll collaborate with Google Legal teams throughout Europe and the US, to provide legal advice and coordinate legal disputes with internal and external stakeholders.

You're hardworking, patient and an outstanding communicator; able to produce high-quality work in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

A deep understanding of Google's business and the ability to think quickly and practically are essential attributes for this job.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the entire spectrum of legal work in the Sub-Saharan African region.Advise the regional business, product and engineering teams. Consult with other members of Google Legal on any number of challenging legal issues, whether commercial or contentious.Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements (including content licensing, advertising, online application licensing, mobile distribution and syndication agreements).Prevent and resolve legal disputes.Represent Google before legal and regulatory stakeholders.BA/BSc/LLB degree preferred with a strong academic record.Qualified lawyer with dual qualification in the US or UK and in another country in the Sub-Saharan African region preferred.Strong business judgement and ability to build relationships cross-functionally and across multiple geographies.Excellent written and oral skills in English.Hard working, organised and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.Flexibility (including some travel), willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters, and a sense of humour!

The area: Partner Solutions Organization

Google's Partner Solutions Organization (PSO) is a technology group dedicated to developing and managing the company's largest and most strategic partnerships.

Our multi-faceted professionals work together with teams throughout Google to address our partners' most pressing technology challenges - ones that have no simple answers.

We create solutions for and build enduring long-term relationships with organizations that represent outstanding revenue opportunities and/or are strategically important for us to take new, world-shaping technologies to market.

The role: Business Development Manager

As a Business Development Manager, you will work on new product initiatives and key strategic relationships.

You will be responsible to spot opportunities, evaluate inbound inquiries, build partnerships, collaborate with many internal functional groups globally, and negotiate and close business deals.

You will also work with product and engineering teams on new product incubation and exploratory efforts. You have a good business judgment and a deep interest in the internet technology industry, Google products, and Africa.

You have the ability to negotiate with senior executives and a penchant for putting together complex, different strategic partnerships. For instance, Google Apps, Maps, and Mobile partnerships, as well as any of the other partnership ideas that come across our desk on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

Identify, structure, negotiate and close large, strategic relationships with potential partners.Manage pipeline of multiple prospects to aggressive deadlines and successful resolutionIdentify emerging market trends and translate these to prospectsOwn relationship with partners at senior level ensuring partner happinessWork cross-functionally within Google to ensure that revenue targets and account-based objectives are achievedBA with degree with a strong academic record preferred. MBA is a plus.Extensive experience in business development launching, closing and managing partnerships in Kenya. Experience in business development in other countries of Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.Experience developing channel programs and dealing with SMBs is a plus.Ability to think strategically about complex issues and develop thoughtful recommendations and action plans.Strong analytical, research and financial modeling skills.Excellent presentation skills.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects, with a broad range of internal and external constituents.

The area: Global Communications and Public Affairs

It's our job to help inform and educate consumers, partners and opinion formers about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive business ethos and approach to the big public policy issues of the day.

We are looking for quick witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious people to join the team.

To succeed here you'll need to be able to combine creativity with the organizational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines all at once, as well as enjoy pitching to all kinds of journalists, bloggers and commentators (we find it hard too!).

Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be a team player - a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and isn't frightened to take risks or try out new ways of doing things.

The role: Communications and Public Affairs Associate

You should ideally come from a PR background, and the ability to communicate about Google and an interest in the local and international East African media are essential.

You will need to be able to work to tight deadlines and have the organisational skills to manage numerous projects at once - from preparing presentations and written materials that communicate key messages, to cultivating relationships with media outlets and coordinating with colleagues across the globe.

Responsibilities:

Handle media inquiries from across the East African region (Kenya, Uganda, possibly Tanzania and Rwanda) as well as monitor media activities and manage our local PR agencies.Organise press briefings, media sessions, and events.Brief Google spokespeople about issues at hand and work closely with internal cross-functional teams.Contact the media with ideas and be comfortable pitching stories.Produce briefing documents.BA/BS degree preferred with a strong academic record.Professional experience in PR and/or journalism experience with a good knowledge of local media; experience in a fast-paced business or non-profit environment also valuable.Demonstrated ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in high-stress environments.Expert communication skills– verbal and written.Fluent English, both verbal and written. Fluency in Swahili beneficial but not requisite.Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully.

The area: Partner Solutions Organization

Google's Partner Solutions Organization (PSO) is a technology group dedicated to developing and managing the company's largest and most strategic partnerships.

Our multi-faceted professionals work together with teams throughout Google to address our partners' most pressing technology challenges - ones that have no simple answers.

We create solutions for and build enduring long-term relationships with organizations that represent outstanding revenue opportunities and/or are strategically important for us to take new, world-shaping technologies to market.

The role: Technical Account Manager

As a Technical Account Manager, you are the engagement manager taking responsibility for the success of our largest partnerships.

You lead deployments, optimize implementations and integrations to increase revenue, drive new business opportunities, and manage the overall technical aspects to build strong, successful, long- term partnerships.

If you are a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, market-driven environment, we want to talk to you. You should be a self-motivated individual looking to solidify Google's strategic partnerships across a variety of product lines made especially for Africa. These include search, mobile, video, Google Apps, e-commerce, and many other new initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and train in relation to the Google Apps deployment project management with partner universities.Perform implementation reviews, evangelize new product features, and ensure the prompt and proper resolution of technical challenges.Improve product feature offerings by providing partner feedback to internal cross-functional teams including Product Management and Engineering.Guarantee the technical aspects of a partner’s integration (both new and ongoing) by providing necessary documentation, training and technical guidance.Develop proof-of-concept products and software tools to assist in closing deals.BA/BS preferred in a technical field with a strong academic record. (MS/MBA is a plus).Extensive hands-on experience in Internet or telecom products and technologies in Africa or similar market.Experience in deadline-driven, large-scale technical project management or software development in the Internet/Telecommunications space.Excellent project management skills and attention to detail as well as experience working with external clients in a sales environment.Proficient in one or more programming languages, including Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Python, or PHP.Proficient in French, English and at least one other African language.Willing to travel extensively within Africa.