Job description
Google.org’s vision is to apply Google’s innovation, research, and resources to promote progress and expand opportunity for everyone. Google.org brings the best of Google to help solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges -- combining funding, innovation, and technical expertise to support underserved communities and provide opportunity. We work with nonprofit organizations using technology and innovation to take on complex social challenges. Google.org's APAC team works closely with cross-functional partners across the company to help social impact organizations with the company's resources and help them drive innovative social impact for their local communities. We create pathways for people to gain the technical and AI skills they need to thrive in the digital economy. We help build resilience online and in the places we live and work – promoting digital wellbeing, strengthening online safety, and supporting our local communities. We accelerate research and AI-enabled innovation for societal impact in collaboration with university partners and the academic research community.
As a member of the Google.org APAC team, you’ll work with cross-functional teams to execute strategic work with stakeholders in Singapore and across the APAC region, including overseeing ongoing grantmaking initiatives in APAC. We seek to improve people's lives by helping everyone in Singapore and APAC realize the AI Opportunity. This includes providing access to AI and digital skills, helping to create resilient, healthy, sustainable communities, and enabling AI innovations that change how society addresses shared challenges.
Qualifications
Job responsibilities
- Localize global initiatives, identify promising grantees, and build partnerships to address critical needs in APAC.
- Manage large-scale programs, oversee grants, organize events, and craft compelling narratives to showcase Google.org's impact.
- Ensure operational excellence by managing budgets, agreements, and vendor relationships, while thoroughly evaluating program effectiveness.
- Advise Google executives on strategic philanthropic investments in areas like AI for social good, digital skilling, and online safety.
- Partner with Google.org teams worldwide to align on strategy, share best practices, and maximize our collective impact in APAC.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience in program or project management.
- 3 years of experience in program management, strategy consulting, or philanthropy with a focus on the APAC region.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations, particularly in the area of knowledge, skills, and learning, resilient communities, and scientific advancements.
- Experience with socially and economically excluded communities in APAC.
- Ability to report to multiple stakeholders, providing frequent updates and effective communication in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to approach beneficiary communities with humility and a commitment to listening and servant leadership.
- Excellent storytelling skills and a drive to tell the Google.org story to a range of audiences.
- Excellent communication skills.
