Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

 We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

 Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you.

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Business Manager within the External Affairs & Regulatory Function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to Chief of External Affairs & Regulatory, the role holder will be responsible for managing the Chief’s office and to coordinate, collaborate, and work with the EA&R function, the Programme Management Office, the business managers of other executive committee members and their respective functions, to achieve the delivery of the Objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Chief agenda management

• ensure delivery of the objectives.
• Coordinate calendar for key internal (including Shareholder, Executive Committee and Governance, EA&R Function) and external meetings and fora, prioritizing matters to ensure delivery of the Objectives.

EA&R coordination and Support

• Working with the Chief and the EA&R function to coordinate development, execution and implementation of strategy and action plan to achieve Objectives.
• Work closely with EA&R function, Programme Management Office, Executive Committee business managers and other functions to to ensure alignment on the development, execution, and implementation of the EA&R strategy and action plan to ensure delivery of objectives
• Work closely with Chief and the Chairperson of the Company’s Social Contract Task-force to develop, execute, and implement the Social Contract plan to contribute to the Objectives.
• As agreed with the Chief, lead/coordinate/work on key EA&R and company programmes and projects to achieve Objectives.
• Provide support in the preparation of key external and internal reports, meetings, events and forums attended by the Chief. Includes required reports, presentations, talking points, speeches and other information required. .
• Work with Programme Management office to ensure progress against Objectives, reporting, tracking, and measurement against company, EA&R, Social Contract, Environment Social Impact, and other key performance indicators and targets.

Committees, forums and work groups

• Represent and participate in key internal and external meetings related to EA&R, in order to keep updated on any relevant developments, opportunities or risks to ensure achievement of Objectives.
• To provide continuous feedback to the Chief of EA&R , highlighting any areas that require his/her direct intervention, and EA&R function.

Job Requirements

Qualification 

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Project Management certification Prince II or PMP and / or Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt.
• Have 5 - 7 years’ work experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management and/or commercial function
• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Requires strong experience in business and solution development, project/program management, and project delivery in a technology space.
• Experience developing complex, multi-year project plans to meet business objectives within budget
• Very Strong understanding of the system development life cycle
• Very Strong understanding of the project management and testing life cycle
• Ability to interact effectively with various levels within the organization
• Proven experience in risk management and change management
• Proficient in project management software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and present to all levels of the organization including EXCO
• Solid understanding of project management methodology to identify and communicate issues, risks and dependencies across a large-scale program
• Experience using automated project management governance tools

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on CLICK HERE