The Internet Society is a global non-profit organization that works to protect the Internet as a place of opportunity. We connect and empower communities to ensure the Internet remains trustworthy—open, globally connected, secure, and a resource for good in the world. We believe the Internet is for everyone. But it’s more than just a privilege; it’s our responsibility to improve it.
We mobilize technologist, end users, potential users, policymakers, government agencies and institutional and corporate partners to defend and promote the collaborative inter-networking, technical standards, and protocols that grow and strengthen the Internet.
If you believe in the power and possibility of the Internet, be part of our mission.
The Internet Society (ISOC) is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion, where all individuals are valued for their distinct contributions. Our people are the most valuable strengths we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our staff invests in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and ISOC’s achievements.
About the Position
The Internet Development Expert will be responsible for on-the-ground outreach and engagement to support our work in the Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
The expert will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and supporting the implementation of Internet development projects in collaboration with partners, the Internet Society’s community, and communities of interest to positively impact the growth and evolution of the Internet.
The position reports to the Resource Director and will be assigned to projects that match individual expertise and interests. The position will also have dotted line reporting to the respective Project Leads and to the Senior Vice President overseeing the projects.
Individuals will have a solid reputation within the regional Internet community and the ability to build relationships and collaborate closely with various stakeholders.
This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.
Location
Remote. APAC Region.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide visible leadership and promote Internet best practices to various stakeholder groups, including network operators, government representatives, business leaders, and technical engineers.
- Implement Internet Society programs including capacity building and stakeholder engagement to foster affordable and reliable access.
- Provide input to project implementation plans, activities, and budgets that align with the project goals and objectives.
- Create innovative approaches, materials, and tools to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of ISOC initiatives in alignment with programmatic and partnership objectives.
- Represent the Internet Society as a subject matter expert at aligned Internet technical community forums and events at local, sub-regional, regional, and international levels.
- Organize surveys and research to understand the gaps and emerging areas of support needed to advance affordable and reliable access.
- Develop partnerships with the Internet community in SIDS and LDCs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- A solid understanding of Internet technologies and networking. A university-level qualification in information technology or a related field is highly preferred.
- Five or more years experience working in the Internet ecosystem and technologies or implementing Internet development projects and technical training programs in developing countries. Internet development experience in additional international regions will be an added advantage.
- Specific experience and understanding of Internet architecture, Internet routing protocols, IXP development, IP interconnection economics (peering and transit), wireless networking, open-source systems and applications, the Domain Name System, and telecommunications policy and regulations is highly desirable.
- Excellent people, collaboration, and project management skills.
- Good understanding and knowledge of organizations active in Internet development, including network operator groups, technical communities, regional Internet registries, Internet exchange points (IXPs), Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) registry operators and other Internet related not-for-profit organizations.
- An ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English. Proficiency in public speaking is an added advantage. (Proficiency in one or more additional languages desirable.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability interact positively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
- Mental Resilience and experience working with a globally distributed workforce and ability to work across multiple time zones.
- Commitment to the Internet Society’s mission, values and objectives.
- Ability to travel as needed.
What You'll Love About Us
- Make an Impact. We have an exciting vision and mission to bring the internet to everyone!
- Great Company Culture. We are a global team in 30+ countries and live our values of collaboration, inclusion, respect, people and passion in all of our HR programs including our new recognition program!
- Rest and Relaxation. Generous paid time off, paid public holidays and sick leave as needed.
- Benefits. Based on local in-country guidelines.
- Give back. Get paid to volunteer in your community!
- Professional Development and Educational Benefits. Annual company contribution towards professional development or higher education.
- Flexible Work Models. Work-from-home, or hybrid, depending on position and location.
Compensation and benefits for this position will be paid in local currency and based on the country and geographic location’s local salary and benefits market data for the position. Exact pay will be based on factors including but not limited to relevant qualifications, experience, geographic location, education, business and organizational needs.
The Internet Society is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, color or any other protected class. Compensation and benefit package for this position will be competitively commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications. Applications will be evaluated until the position has been filled. The list of applicants will not be posted publicly and will be reviewed in confidence by members of the evaluation committee.
