Senior 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 Senior Manager provides day-to-day advisory and support services in relation to competition to help shape the business’s long-term strategy and commercial policies.  The Senior Manager also ensures full compliance of the business with competition legislation and comes up with forward-looking solutions to help Safaricom navigate an increasingly competitive landscape.

Job Responsibilities                

• Providing timely, clear, accurate and practical advice to Business Units on competition issues;
• Proactively monitoring and reviewing legislation/regulations relating to competition and advising the business on the impact of such legislation and any compliance required thereunder;
• Participating in implementation of regulatory interventions introduced by regulators affecting competition;
• Developing and enhancing an effective competition compliance programme within the business;
• Embedding the 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;
• Conducting training sessions and preparing policies, checklists and guidelines relating to competition;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of competition risk management processes and conducting internal compliance investigations, risk assessments and ensuring that any remedial actions are implemented;
• Managing investigations and inquiries by regulators and developing Safaricom’s legal position and strategy on competition matters;
• Representing Safaricom’s position at any regulator convened hearing/decision making forum when required including the preparation of briefs and submissions;
• Consistent engagement with key internal and external stakeholders on competition matters as shall be necessary; and
• Developing best practice as well as benchmarking with external markets in competition management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Business, Commerce or related business-related discipline form 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 through either regulatory or direct competition authority or oversight.
• 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