Manager; Competition at Safaricom Kenya

DESCRIPTION

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Regulatory & Public Policy department of the Corporate Affairs division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Brief Posting Description                     

Reporting to the Head of Department – Regulatory & Public Policy, the Manager, Competition will be expected to provide day-to-day advisory and support services in relation to competition matters in the telecommunications sector in order to help shape the business’s long-term strategy and commercial policies.  The Manager, Competition will also manage and monitor compliance in line with competition legislation.

Job Responsibilities                

• To interpret Legislation/Regulations and prepare detailed opinions/ legal advice for Safaricom on local and global competition matters.
• Being able to provide analysis and interpreting essential costing and pricing fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze the issues to consider when establishing a pricing strategy, including the legal and regulatory constraints that can affect pricing decisions.
• To interpret and prepare detailed advisories for Safaricom on the company’s options for compliance with regulatory and license requirements as applied from time to time by relevant regulators.
• To review and provide advice to Safaricom on emerging competition trends in the global telecommunications industry and provide guidance on how to navigate these matters.
• Embedding an effective competition compliance programme throughout the business by partnering with a wide range of cross-functional teams to coordinate and implement the compliance program and initiatives.
• Working within a team to respond to any competition queries or matters raised by relevant regulators.
• Representing Safaricom’s position at relevant forums related to the role.
• Forging and managing relationships with key stakeholders within the competition universe.
• Developing best practice metrics for Safaricom while benchmarking with external markets in competition management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Economics, Business, Commerce or related business-related discipline from a recognized University. An MBA is an added advantage.
• 5+ years’ work experience in the Telecommunications or affiliated industry in a similar role
• Strong exposure in a regulatory, competition authority or oversight role.
• Demonstrable awareness of local and global market activity with knowledge of trends and patterns in competition policy.
• Deep understanding of the Safaricom’s business, it’s market and industry alongside key decision-makers and influencers in account organisation
• Good grasp of competition regulations in Kenya and globally
• Proven ability to influence at senior levels, particularly in dealing with internal and external senior executives on a range of issues
• Strong team player and excellent report writing, interpersonal skills and presentation skills