.**About the Internet Society**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 responsibilityto 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. LAC 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