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  • VAS Solutions Product Development Manager

    VAS Solutions Product Development Manager

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for VAS Solutions Product Development Manager within Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below. 
    Detailed Description 
    Reporting to Tech Lead – VAS Solutions, the role holder shall provide technical leadership for the development and integration of VAS Products & Services offered to Safaricom customers with the goal of delivering high quality solutions within approved schedules. VAS Solutions comprise of all Value Added Services which include, but not limited to, Messaging, USSD, Content delivery, Voice (RBT, IVR & Media exchange), Video, Device management and IOT solutions
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Provide technical leadership in the development, configuration and integration of all VAS solutions/systems in line with the Digital IT strategy execution plan. 
    Actively participate in defining strategy, roadmaps and architecture design for the VAS products.
    Drive the delivery of new ways of working in VAS domain with the goal of ensuring 50% of VAS projects are delivered through agile methodology.
    Timely delivery of projects assigned with the goal of ensuring high quality standards are met and solutions are operationally viable. Responsible for ensuring First Time Right delivery of all solutions developed.
    Enhance processes and DevOps to improve delivery and increase efficiency by focusing on continuous improvement.
    Ensure all delivered products are accurately documented and following the DevOps cycle. 
    Responsible for ensuring solutions once deployed in production are well handed over to operations for support.
    People management: Lead, mentor and help develop VAS Systems/Software Engineers to deliver high quality solutions and demonstrate Industry best development practices

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

    BSc. Degree in Telecommunication Engineering/Electrical & Electronics engineering/Computer Science/IT.
    5 years’ experience, 2 years of which leading a team of Engineers in a busy telecommunication/ IT environment or Software Engineering with good knowledge in development for VAS solutions including Messaging, Voice, Video & IOT.
    Software Engineering methodologies including Agile-oriented development. 
    Proficiency in networking protocols – TCP/IP, DNS and load balancing.
    Working knowledge in Unix systems and Databases – Oracle, MySQL.
    Working knowledge of security encryption solutions – SSL, firewalls, VPN, IPsec
    Strong experience in programming/scripting language(s) – Python, Perl , Shell  or equivalent.
    3rd Party RESTful API integration, PHP, MySQL, SQL server, web service working knowledge preferred

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  • Project Management Officer 

M-Pesa Africa – UI/UX Designer 

Backend Developer

    Project Management Officer M-Pesa Africa – UI/UX Designer Backend Developer

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Property & Workplace Department within the Resources Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
    Reporting to the Property Lead the role holder will be responsible for planning and overseeing both construction and supplies projects within Safaricom & Mpesa Foundations, from the initial ideation through to completion of all Foundations’ construction and non-construction projects and managing the work of contracted Project Management Consultants. The role holder will also lead and oversee projects and will work closely with Engineers and Architects of contracted Project Management consultants to develop a plan, create a project time frame, distribute resources, and ensure timely completion of projects.
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Projects Design and Implementation Management

    Scope and cost projects for submission to the Board for funding consideration
    Review the work and processes of project management consultants to ensure smooth delivery of high-quality projects.
    Monitor implementation of all projects to ensure value for money in all construction projects.
    Monitor implementation of all projects to ensure delivery of quality projects.
    Lead projects assessment visits with consultants to scope projects.
    Review and interpret projects design reports, Bills of Quantities and Tender Evaluation reports submitted by projects Management Consultants from time to time to ensure transparency, fairness, completeness, and compliance to set guidelines and policies.
    Monitor and ensure professionals are engaged in managing implementation of Foundations projects.
    Explore innovation in implementation of projects to optimize on resources without compromising on projects quality.
    Guide project teams and committees in approval of projects and manage project teams in the implementation of both large- and small-scale initiatives such as Pamoja, regional Projects, Ndoto Zetu and ensuring all approved project are implemented within the set timelines.
    Guide the Teams on costing of projects under the various initiatives to ensure consistency in costing and scope.
    Ensure all Foundations projects are inspected, and valid documentation for inspections done maintained.
    Track timelines for projects and ensure valid contract documents, bonds and insurances are in place for all projects.
    Review contractors’ valuations for all projects before sharing the same for processing by Finance Team and explore automation of payment requests.
    Monitor implementation of all projects to ensure adherence to timelines.
    Manage an automated grant management system that will ensure timely, efficient, and effective grant management, disbursements, monitoring, reporting, and commissioning of the portfolio of projects.
    Maintain a projects database for tracking all active and completed projects and prepare various project reports as may be required.
    Maintain all project records in a central projects /record library.
    Oversee the property acquisition process including processes and coordinating stakeholders – Negotiated Commercial Terms, delivering on physical and Security assessment & Survey Reports, lease Agreements and termination notices& deposit Collection Status.

    Stakeholders Engagement

    Be the Foundations’ contact regarding projects.
    Ensure adequate engagement of all projects’ stakeholders before, during and after projects implementation.
    Coordinate projects review meetings with Project Management Consultants and Foundation projects implementers and other stakeholders including beneficiaries virtually and on-site.
    Lead in coordinating projects visits by internal and external Teams /stakeholders and Liaise with Monitoring & Evaluation Team in coordinating monitoring & Evaluation visits for ongoing and completed projects.
    Participate in and ensure site handover meetings for all construction projects are done.

    ISO 26000

    Monitor and ensure adherence to ISO 26000 guidelines by project Management consultants and support ISO26000 internal and external audits.
    Make recommendations for amendments to the ISO procedures based on changes within the Foundation and/or its working methodologies.

    Audits and Risk Management

    Identify, based on reporting, projects/contractors that should be recommended for internal audit. 
    Support Foundations’ statutory audits and legal compliance audits from time-to-time
    Ensure compliance to regulatory and statutory requirements.
    Ensure adherence to laws relating to construction projects by contractors and consultants including but not limited to BORAQs, NCA laws etc

    QUALIFICATIONS

    A degree in Bachelor of Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Building Economics or any other relevant degree from a recognized university
    Registration with the relevant professional body e.g., BORAQs etc
    Proven experience of relevant IT systems including Oracle, Ms Excel, Ms Office and PowerPoint, AutoCad, Archichad etc
    Ability to interpret drawings, Bills of quantities, project reports.
    Conceptual thinker, ability to wade through data and project designs to arrive at conclusions.
    Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
    Multitasking and prioritization skills required to function in a fast-paced environment.
    Uphold 100 % accuracy, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality always.
    Ability to work under tight timelines and deliver accurate results.

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  • Service Reliability Engineering Lead 

Enterprise Support Engineer 

Software Developer in Test

    Service Reliability Engineering Lead Enterprise Support Engineer Software Developer in Test

    Brief Description
    Reporting to the Senior Manager – Systems Engineering, the SRE team lead will be responsible for championing and driving operational excellence through driving the adoption of SRE best practices and ensuring system availability, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, security and capacity planning.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Oversee and lead the implementation of the SRE frameworks and practices within the organization using the systems operations tool chain. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that emphasizes reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
    Team Management: Ensure team performance management while fostering an environment of trust, learning, collaboration and cultivate a culture of high performance.
    Build, recruit, retain, manage and develop a world class SRE team.
    Operational Excellence – Define, measure, monitor and report key SRE performance indicators and escalate breaches and violations. This will help in informing the maturity level of the team as well as to inform the Backlog and related decisions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and address reliability issues.
    Stakeholder Engagement by engaging the business teams and promoting a culture of participation and collaboration to enhance effective and informed decision making.
    Define, measure, monitor and report key systems reliability performance indicators and escalate breaches and violations.
    Problem and Incident management – lead incident response efforts, ensuring that incidents are resolved quickly and effectively while minimizing downtime and customer impact. Conduct post-incident reviews to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
    Capacity Planning – Monitor system resource utilization and plan for capacity upgrades as needed to support business growth. Optimize resource allocation and cost-efficiency.
    Security and Compliance: Collaborate with security teams to ensure the reliability and security of systems and applications. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
    Drivecontinuous improvement of applications through planned chaos simulations, AIOPs, automation and proactive alerting strategies.
    Documenting “tribal” knowledge and constant upkeep of the playbooks, runbooks to ensure teams get the information they need right when they need it.
    Champion and lead implementation of machine learning, self-healing and drive the organization towards a no-ops model.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
    Several years of experience in SRE or a related field, with a proven track record of improving system reliability.
    Strong leadership and team management skills.
    Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Ruby).
    Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
    Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
    Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
    Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
    Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle high-pressure situations effectively.

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  • M-Pesa Africa – Microservices Developer

    M-Pesa Africa – Microservices Developer

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    The Microservices Developer for M-Pesa Africa will run with day-to-day standardized microservice development to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery that meets the expectations of the business. They will also perform application development duties which include but are not limited to specification, design, development, validation, documentation, and evolution of the new and current service applications; performance management; ensuring integrity of the web services; maintenance and fault management.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Writing and analyzing code for portions of a project/projects
    Inspect and test code
    Helping engineers fix and solve complex problems
    Work with stakeholders, product owners and technical leads to keep projects on track
    Influence and guide on DevSecOps best practices within M-PESA Africa Engineering framework and practices
    Influence and guide the team in making critical architectural, design and programming decisions
    Evangelize software engineering best practices across the team using M-PESA Africa Engineering values
    Design, test and rollout of running software services
    Run and enforce code reviews among the team

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related IT field
    5+ years of experience in software development in a busy IT environment
    Hands on experience with microservices – Ability to design, develop and implement scalable, elastic microservice based platforms based on java – Spring boot framework is preferred
    Strong programming and technical skills. Extensive programming experience using Java (SpringBoot Framework), C#, Python 
    Strong problem-solving skills leveraging on data structures and algorithms.
    Experience in Agile Development/software life-cycle development (SDLC)

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  • Business Analyst

    Business Analyst

    Brief Description 
    Reporting to the Delivery Manager, the position holder will be responsible for bridging the gap between business requirements and technical solutions. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and document business requirements, analyze data, and contribute to the successful delivery of IT projects.
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Key Responsibilities:

    Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
    Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.
    Staying up to date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems.
    Define Business requirements analysis and Process flows.
    Effectively communicating your insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management.
    Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports.
    Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.
    Performing user acceptance testing.
    Managing projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performance.
    Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirements.
    Serving as a liaison between stakeholders and users.
    Managing competing resources and priorities.
    Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects.
    Help design, document, and maintain system processes.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. 
    Proven experience as an IT Business Analyst in the IT industry.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
    Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies.
    Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
    Familiarity with project management principles and tools.
    Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) is a plus
    Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies is a plus

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  • Technical Lead – Group Compliance, Subsidiary Governance and Control

    Technical Lead – Group Compliance, Subsidiary Governance and Control

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to Group Financial Controller, the position holder will drive the statutory and group compliance across the entities as laid out by company policies, in adherence to the accounting policies for the Group and submitted in the formats prescribed. 
    The role holder will also ensure that Group companies comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Companies Act and Listing requirements and ensure that the subsidiary companies of Safaricom Plc process, compile and report their monthly financial accounts and results to management and the Group on a timely basis. Additionally, the role holder will drive the performance tracking and management of the subsidiaries against the plans agreed with management teams. 
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Ensure compliance of the company processes & procedures in the preparation of the accounting information while adhering to the International Financial reporting Standards 
    Champion the compliance and consistent monthly and periodic preparation including management reviews of the monthly Financial reports for all subsidiaries, JVs and Associates
    Continuously applying a combination of advanced accounting and technical knowledge and capabilities to assist the accounting and reporting teams in preparing annual financial reports and business accounts in compliance with local regulatory requirements and IFRS compliance.
    Assisting with interpreting and implementing new reporting amendments and standards
    Offering support and training to accounting team members after implementing new standards, policies and regulations
    Collaborating closely with department heads and other team members to ensure the changes made still allow the finance and business teams to function properly and optimally
    Reviewing and suggesting additions or improvements to the company’s policy documentations and procedures to enhance the overall quality of financial reporting efforts.
    Serving as the main contact for external auditors on most technical accounting matters
    Ensuring full compliance of all subsidiaries in the Group to IFRS accounting standards.
    Review or co-write technical opinions for the Group of companies on all new accounting issues for approval Management and coordinate review by the external auditors.
    Provide training and guidance to all relevant parties on revised accounting policies and any issues identified.
    Ensure that new accounting policies are issued in accordance with IFRS and per the policies and procedures of the Group.
    Ensure that an accounting manual is established and maintained for Group specific matters.
    Oversee the preparation of relevant financial statements and annual report in accordance with Listing and IFRS requirements on a bi-annual basis.
    Assist the consolidation function with reporting and technical issues.
    Assist the consolidation and shareholder reporting function on all technical matters as well as with reporting on an ad hoc basis.
    Lead the accounting work stream relating to Mergers & Acquisition restructuring and group investment projects reviews.
    Ensure that all relevant role players are assisted on all accounting issues relating to Mergers & Acquisition activities.
    Assist with any responses and returns with regards to the Listing requirements
    Lead various ad hoc projects 
    Ensure that any audit related issues are addressed adequately and in time
    Maintain and actively manage the auditor relationships.
    Resolve any other issues as identified from time to time. 
    Lead a team of specialists reporting into this role.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Must have technical / professional qualifications:

    Qualified Accountant with CPA (K)/ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent with an Honors degree from a recognized university; 
    8-10 years progressive accounting experience in a group company setup 
    At least 5 years of team leadership experience
    Preparation of periodic statutory accounts for over a period of at least 3 years

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  • Senior Manager – Enterprise Pricing Lead 

Senior Manager/ CoE Lead – Fixed and Churn 

Senior Manager/ COE Lead – Enterprise Channel Marketing 

Senior Manager/ COE Lead – Cloud, Security and Applications 

Senior Manager/ Squad Leader – National Government Squad 

Head of Department/ Tribe Lead – Managed Services Tribe 

Head of Department/ Tribe Lead – Enterprise Solutions Tribe 

Head of Department/ Tribe Lead – BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) Tribe

    Senior Manager – Enterprise Pricing Lead Senior Manager/ CoE Lead – Fixed and Churn Senior Manager/ COE Lead – Enterprise Channel Marketing Senior Manager/ COE Lead – Cloud, Security and Applications Senior Manager/ Squad Leader – National Government Squad Head of Department/ Tribe Lead – Managed Services Tribe Head of Department/ Tribe Lead – Enterprise Solutions Tribe Head of Department/ Tribe Lead – BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) Tribe

    Detailed Description
    Reporting to the Chief Enterprise Business Unit Officer, Enterprise Pricing Lead will undertake the below.
    Role purpose

    The Enterprise Pricing Lead will play a critical role in defining and implementing pricing strategies and programs for enterprises from large enterprises, Medium to small and micro enterprises for both county and public sector to maximize revenue and profitability for our enterprise-level products and services across all customer segments.
    He/she will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Enterprise Channel Marketing, Brand Marketing, Finance, and Product Management, to develop and execute enterprise pricing initiatives that align with our business goals and objectives.
    He/she will proactively analyze market conditions, competitor pricing actions, and customer feedback to identify opportunities to improve enterprise profitability and maintain competitiveness in the marketplace. This involves regularly reviewing pricing models, conducting pricing experiments, and implementing pricing tactics to maximize revenue while ensuring the company remains competitive in the industry.

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Key accountabilities and decision ownership

    Pricing Strategy Development – Develop and drive the strategic vision for Enterprise Pricing, including solutions, bundles, promotions, and marketing campaigns (in collaboration with Enterprise channel marketing), and oversee implementation in sales systems, considering market dynamics, competition, customer segmentation, and value proposition.
    Pricing Analysis and Optimization – Conduct in-depth pricing analysis, including market research, competitive benchmarking, and customer behavior analysis, to identify pricing opportunities and optimize pricing models.
    Pricing Model Development – Design and implement pricing models, frameworks, and tools to support effective pricing decision-making, including pricing tiers, discount structures, contract terms and automation to streamline pricing operations.
    Pricing Governance – Establish and enforce pricing governance policies and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.
    Pricing Execution and Monitoring – Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead and implement pricing initiatives, monitor pricing performance, cross company pricing negotiations, enterprise analytics and track key metrics to assess the effectiveness of pricing strategies.
    Timely and accurate management of pricing reports – Effectively managing monthly reporting on promotions, bundles, product pricing, and market campaigns for assigned products, bundles, and customer segments. The primary objective is to ensure the reports are delivered promptly and accurately.
    Pricing Communication and Training – Develop pricing communication materials and provide training and coaching to pricing teams, internal stakeholders, including Sales and Customer Success teams, to ensure a clear understanding of pricing strategies, structures, and value propositions.
    Pricing Insights and Recommendations – Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management based on pricing analysis, market trends, and customer feedback to drive pricing optimization and revenue growth.
    Pricing Change Management – Lead change management initiatives related to pricing changes, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of new pricing strategies.
    Revenue Management – Work closely with finance and sales teams to track and analyze pricing performance, monitor revenue targets, and identify areas for improvement. This includes conducting pricing reviews, assessing pricing metrics, and providing recommendations for corrective actions if necessary.
    Stakeholder management – Work closely with key stakeholders in Enterprise business leading the enterprise view of profitability, risks, and opportunities while ensuring cross company compliance. 
    Team management – Lead a team of Pricing Specialists in ensuring effective pricing strategies and maximizing revenue for the organization.

    Core competencies, knowledge and experience

    Pricing Strategy Development: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective pricing strategies aligned with business goals, considering market dynamics, competitive landscape, customer segmentation, and value proposition.
    Data Analysis and Insights: Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex pricing data, conduct market research, and derive actionable insights to drive pricing optimization and revenue growth.
    Pricing Knowledge: In-depth understanding of pricing methodologies, frameworks, and best practices in the enterprise B2B environment, including pricing models, discount structures, contract terms, and pricing elasticity.
    Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial metrics and the ability to assess the impact of pricing decisions on revenue, margin, and profitability.
    Collaboration and Influence: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders at various levels, and drive alignment and consensus around pricing strategies.
    Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple pricing initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and achievement of objectives.
    Business Acumen: A comprehensive understanding of the enterprise technology industry, market trends, and customer dynamics, enabling informed pricing decisions and strategies.
    Problem-Solving: Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify pricing challenges, propose solutions, and make data-driven recommendations.
    Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment, adapting to changing market conditions, customer needs, and internal priorities.
    Communication and Presentation: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate pricing strategies, present findings, and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
    Ethics and Compliance: Commitment to upholding ethical standards in pricing practices, ensuring compliance with pricing guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company policies. 
    Domain Expertise: A deep knowledge and understanding of the specific industry or domain in which the Enterprise business unit operates is crucial.
    Solution Selling and Prospecting Capabilities: The Product Owner should have the ability to identify and articulate the value proposition of the product to potential customers. They should be skilled in solution selling, understanding customer needs, and positioning the product as the best solution to address those needs. Additionally, they should be able to identify and pursue new business opportunities and prospects.

    Key performance indicators

    Pricing Strategy Effectiveness: Measure the impact of pricing strategies on revenue and profitability, including metrics such as revenue growth, margin improvement, and price realization.
    Pricing Analysis Accuracy: Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of pricing analysis conducted by the Pricing Manager, ensuring that insights and recommendations are based on sound data and methodology.
    Pricing Optimization: Monitor and track pricing optimization initiatives, including the identification and implementation of pricing opportunities, to measure the effectiveness of pricing changes and their impact on key financial metrics.
    Pricing Compliance: Assess the level of compliance with pricing governance policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to pricing guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
    Pricing Performance Monitoring: Regularly review and analyse pricing performance metrics, such as price variance, discount levels, and customer retention, to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
    Pricing Communication and Training Effectiveness: Evaluate the effectiveness of pricing communication materials and training programs provided to internal stakeholders, assessing their understanding of pricing strategies, structures, and value propositions.
    Customer Satisfaction with Pricing: Measure customer satisfaction and feedback related to pricing, including customer perception of value, price fairness, and competitive positioning, to gauge the success of pricing strategies in meeting customer expectations.
    Cross-functional Collaboration: Assess the level of collaboration and alignment with cross-functional teams, such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Product Management, to ensure effective execution of pricing initiatives and achievement of shared goals.
    Market and Competitive Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitive pricing strategies, and customer preferences to stay informed about industry dynamics and identify opportunities for pricing differentiation and competitive advantage.
    Pricing Project Management: Evaluate the ability to successfully manage pricing projects, including the implementation of pricing changes, stakeholder engagement, and meeting project deadlines. 
    Psychological Safety e.g Team feedback, Open communication: Track the frequency and quality of open and honest communication within the team.

    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree will be an added advantage.
    8 -10 years’ experience in pricing strategy development and implementation in an enterprise B2B environment.
    Solid understanding of pricing methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
    Experience with the use of price generation/optimization software and tools 
    Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate pricing strategies and influence stakeholders at all levels of the Organization.
    Strong understanding of Enterprise telecommunications products and services.
    Strong ability to create, organize, analyze, and interpret complex data sets, draw conclusions, and communicate findings and recommendations to others in a simple and easy to understand manner.
    Experience in product pricing architecture as well as bundle and promotion pricing development.
    Experience with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau), pricing and/or business strategy.
    Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
    Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
    Experience with Salesforce.
    B2B commercial experience.

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  • Business Partnerships Lead – (Re-advertisement)

    Business Partnerships Lead – (Re-advertisement)

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to the Head of Business Partnerships, the Business Partnerships Lead  is responsible for identifying and executing strategic partnership opportunities for Safaricom. The Business Partnerships Lead will work with internal and external partners to co-create/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 partnership initiatives, joint operations, joint ventures.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Strategy Development: Collaborate with The Head of Business Partnerships and stakeholders across Safaricom on development of business and product strategies, translate business and product strategies into partner strategies, and identify partnerships that can grow our business including how we can accelerate our Mission and product roadmap. 
    Transaction Execution: Identify, evaluate, and prioritize specific opportunities in support of the broader partnership strategy including developing the business case for a partnership (strategic rationales and economics), creatively structuring and negotiating partnership terms. Communicate with all stakeholders at all stages of the partnership process to secure buy-in and approvals. 
    Partnership Execution: Monitor partnership performance and track efficacy relative to expectations post-close. Maintain ongoing relationship with partners to ensure compliance and commitments are fulfilled. 
    External Partnerships: Maintain a network of relationships across the industry with partners, potential partners, competitors, investors, thought leaders, etc. Leverage relationships in opportunity identification and execution. Plan and facilitate conversations with our partners to understand mutual opportunities, their requirements, pain points and ways to address these with relevant product offerings. 
    Partnership Pipeline: Develop and maintain a Partner pipeline. Success will be measured based on your ability to turn good ideas into successful businesses and to drive significant revenue impact through effective joint co-creation and GTM/co-selling.
    Industry Expertise: Be a very knowledgeable on competitive and market dynamics, product trends, start-ups (local, regional and global) and technology trends (e.g. AI, IoT, VR/AR, Blockchain) including how they can be applied in Kenya, Africa and the world as a whole. 
    Innovation: Identify key constraints and innovative opportunities for business development, diversification, and growth. 
    Agile: Champion an agile mindset, continuous improvement and ensure adherence to agile leading practices.

    Core competencies, knowledge and experience 

    Deep understanding of partnership lifecycle management.
    Demonstrated experience in building partnerships that deliver outcomes with Big Tech and Local/Regional Systems Integrators. 
    Business strategy and market development expertise with deep analytical and business modelling skills. 
    Deep understanding of 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 the global communication market and related technologies. 
    Leading cross-disciplinary 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. 
    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, contracting and managing complex commercial partnerships.
    Digital Financial Services Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Fintech (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance sector) including emerging technologies, trends and market dynamics.
    ICT Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the ICT landscape, including emerging technologies, trends, and market dynamics.
    Project Management: Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools to effectively plan, execute, and monitor partnership initiatives.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, IT or related field.
    5+ years of experience in partner management, business development, or partner channel development in the technology industry or related experience.
    Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Science, or an advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or a related field will be an added advantage.
    Effective communication skills are critical and the ability to present complex ideas and concepts to a wide range and size of audiences, from sales and marketing managers to CEO level, is a must.
    Inclusive and collaborative – driving teamwork and cross-team alignment.
    Strong discipline in business management, achieving sales targets and operational excellence.
    Deep understanding of digital transformation business drivers, network Infrastructure, cyber security, workplace productivity and collaboration tools, cloud platforms, capabilities and solutions, that generate partner growth and innovation.
    Experience working with Enterprise customers and partners in various industries.
    Exceptional ability to articulate both business and technical value of Safaricom ICT and Financial Services/Solutions to senior business and technical decision makers.
    Track record of creating repeatable and scalable sales motions.
    Demonstrated experience and success engaging with senior executives.
    Ability to work in an abstract, cross-organizational boundary and cross-discipline manner.
    Strong experience of managing virtual teams across functions and geographies. 
    Deep understanding of Safaricom technologies is also a plus.

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  • Manager- Content Generation

    Manager- Content Generation

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Reporting to the HoD Corporate Communications the position holder will be responsible for ensuring development and maintenance of a proactive multimedia news content generation strategy.
    He/she will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery and publication of well-crafted corporate narrative ensuring Safaricom derives maximum PR value from business and social investments.  
    The role is also responsible for executing and ensuring high quality and relevant output on external corporate communications, such as Safaricom Newsroom, LinkedIn, Safaricom Telegram, and Safaricom Instagram and Facebook pages.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Take a leading role in developing multimedia news content for syndicating to external media outlets.   
    Advise on best practice, identifying key priorities, balancing stakeholder expectations and needs with resources available to deliver effective multimedia news content strategy.
    Refine storytelling strategy to ensure the Safaricom story is well amplified and received in public in way that adds to the Net Promoter Score for the business.
    Work with internal teams to produce communication that sets the right tone for the company.
    Work towards building a positive company image with all external audiences and externally via channels such as LinkedIn, Newsroom, Telegram
    Manage communication for all external facing communication platforms- generating content for Safaricom Newsroom, LinkedIn, Safaricom Telegram, and Safaricom Instagram and Facebook pages and all other channels as may be appropriate.
    Identify and influence external stakeholders and clients on strategic messaging.
    Analyze communication effectiveness and revise the appropriately planned communication strategies.
    Pro-actively provide communication program results to the business and make use of metrics to inform further communication projects.
    Formulate various policies and procedures connecting to communications objectives under external platforms.
    Produce programs, documentaries films and audio/video products.
    Undertake regular training and in-house communication courses for executive leadership.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in communication or any related field, Political Science, Public Administration, Law and other social sciences; Master’s Degree preferred 
    Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in relevant disciplines
    Success in Content Generation and Management
    Editorial Knowledge in publishing and news generation
    Working knowledge of MS Office
    Excellent people management skills

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  • Principal Information Systems Auditor – Audit Automation 

Senior Manager – Customer Data Privacy

    Principal Information Systems Auditor – Audit Automation Senior Manager – Customer Data Privacy

    We are pleased to announce the vacancy for a Principal Information Systems Auditor – Audit Automation in the Internal Audit 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 Senior Manager of Technology Audits and Audit Quality, the position holder will develop practical and innovative ways to improve audit delivery using analytics and automation technologies. They will also be responsible for:

    Running and enhancing the continuous auditing and controls monitoring program.
    Developing and maintaining a library of reusable data analytics models and programs.
    Building, deploying, and maintaining audit digital assets and analytics models.
    Participating in the execution of IT audits of diverse systems.

    The position holder will also support strategic business initiatives by advocating for and enhancing the risk and control environment, and when appropriate, engaging, managing, and reviewing the work of external consultants and advisors. 
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Develop and maintain a library of reusable data analytics models and programs with appropriate documentation of code, data dictionary definitions and functional specifications.
    Develop and support continuous auditing and controls monitoring routines around key areas of concern / exposure.
    Automate and suggest practical ways of improving audit work using analytics.
    Build and maintain dashboards and common data sets regularly required by audit.
    Promote the use of digital automation and analytics to improve the effectiveness of the Internal Audit’s risk assessment process and extract insights from historical, real-time, or predictive data.
    Leverage a risk-based approach to plan and deliver IT Audits in a Digital IT environment.
    Provide training to audit staff on how to develop and execute basic analytics.
    Build strong relationships with the big data and analytics team.
    Keep abreast with the latest technology trends and provide input to mitigate emerging threats.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Information Systems, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics (or related technical/business field) from a recognized university.
    Minimum five years of experience in IT and/or IT Audit, with three years in data analytics, data extraction, data transformation, and scripting experience. Experience in process-oriented financial and commercial audits is an added advantage.
    Proficiency in data analysis/mining and scripting languages including Python, R, and SQL.
    Demonstrated knowledge in advanced analytics field, including decision trees, machine learning, and natural language processing.
    Experience in visual communication of analysis (e.g., Qlik Sense, QlikView, Power BI, or Tableau).
    Programming/software development/data management experience.
    Extensive knowledge and experience in the use of data analysis tools such as IDEA, ACL, or Teammate Analytics.
    Knowledge of Continuous Auditing and Monitoring and Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools implementation and/or use.

    Knowledge and skills

    Knowledge of information systems governance and control principles, frameworks, and practices with an understanding of the concept of risk management.
    Strong working knowledge of emerging trends which have an impact on data analytics as well as digital technology (cyber security, cloud, mobile, social media, IoT, etc.).
    Good knowledge of key IT applications, application controls, and business processes.
    Knowledge of common IT and networking technologies (operating systems, relational databases, network/mobile technologies) including Oracle or SQL databases, Unix/Linux/Windows, etc.
    CISA/CISM/Google Data Analytics Certification or a related information systems audit or data analytics certification is an added advantage.

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