Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google

Minimum qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in Sub-Saharan African government, politics, or public advocacy in addition to relationships with Sub-Saharan African institutions and policy-makers.
• Experience leading a team in a geographically dispersed region.

Preferred qualifications:

• Operational leadership and management experience
• Regional experience in South Africa, Nigeria or Kenya.
• Experience with technology and an understanding of challenges in the technology industry.
• Executive presence and leadership style that combines the ability to project a sense of gravitas with an informal style appropriate to Google’s culture.
• Understanding of changes in competitors, clients, and market segments that have the potential to affect Google’s business.
• Reputation and stature to represent Google on the global stage, coupled with a practical, egalitarian, team-oriented focus.