Strategic Negotiator, Network Infrastructure, Sub-Saharan Africa at Google

About Google

Google is an American multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products that include online advertising technologies, search, cloud computing, software, and hardware.

Public Affairs Manager
Job Type: Contract
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 5 years
Location: Naikuru
Job Field: Media / Advertising / Branding

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 years of experience in policy analysis and campaigns, working on technology issues or policy environments.
  • Experience working in and on SSA policy and or public affairs issues.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience working on public affairs, strategic/political communications or tech policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, the private sector, or relevant industry associations.
  • Experience working with international teams and a variety of cross-functional stakeholders, and in executing strategies to deliver exceptional solutions.
  • Knowledge of Internet technologies and the policy environments that surround them, and experience advocating on core tech policy issues.
  • Ability to identify opportunities and areas for improvement, and to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, execute, and measure a public affairs strategy.
  • Develop ways to meaningfully engage policymakers and stakeholders on matters affecting Google’s products, its contribution to society, and responsible stewardship.
  • Work with the broader Government Affairs and Public Policy team and other internal stakeholders to develop and execute a global Public Affairs strategy, with particular emphasis on business growth drivers such as AI, cloud, and personalization of services.
  • Shape messaging strategies and draft communications.
  • Engage with policymakers, industry players, think tanks, and opinion formers to help shape policy dialogue.

Job Type: Contract
Salary Range: Ksh 80,000 – Ksh 100,000 per month
Language Requirement: English