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Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.
Brief Description
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships and Engagement the position holder will be responsible for identifying and executing strategic partnership opportunities for the Safaricom Garage. The Strategic Partnerships Business Devt Lead will work with internal and external partners to develop innovative new commercially viable products, platforms and business models on which transformative products and services that will help millions of Kenyans will be built. (S)he will propose, structure, and execute strategic partnerships, joint ventures, investments, and acquisitions.
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
· MBA or Engineering degree preferred, but not required
· Business strategy and market development expertise with deep analytical and business modelling skills.
· Passion for product, technology, and creating great customer experiences.
· Deep understanding how to create a new business offering from scratch via different forms of partnerships and strategic investments while keeping focus on market share and revenue growth.
· Deep understanding of the technology and telecommunications competitive landscape in Kenya and Africa as a whole.
· Strong knowledge of (and passion for) the global communication market and related technologies.
· Leading cross-disciplinary virtual teams and driving key business and market development initiatives from creation to implementation.
· Ability to lead, influence and drive results in a complex technical and business environment.
· Desire and ability to work in a start-up environment where processes, services and business models have not been fully defined.
· Ability to communicate and influence all levels from senior executives on down and all functions (such as engineering, marketing, finance and legal).
· Experience working with governments and international organizations.
· Excellent and creative written and oral communication skills. Outstanding problem-solving, negotiation, presentation, and selling skills.
· Strong analytical skills, with financial and business planning experience, including developing budgets, financial models and strategic analysis.
· Key interpersonal traits: motivation, creativity, adaptability, unquestionable ethics and integrity, and a willingness to take calculated risks.
· Expertise in structuring, negotiating, and managing complex commercial deals and acquisitions is nice to have but not a requirement.
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