Chief Executive Officer

Job Ref: MN 7647
Job Profile: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be expected to offer leadership and management for the operations of the companies in order to increase stakeholder value; in accordance with the Mission and Vision of the Company.
Key Responsibilities:

Under direction of the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for development, innovation and execution of the Company’s long term strategy.
Responsible for all day-to-day operational management.
Secretary to the Board: Responsible for maintenance of minutes of meetings and Board resolutions.
Provide leadership and direction towards achieving company’s mission and strategic objectives.
Ensure that the companies operate strictly in accordance with all applicable laws and timely payment of all taxes, levies, and license fees.
Create a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality and highly motivated staff.
Communicate regularly and effectively with all stakeholders.
Development of the companies’ annual budget and ensure alignment of the budget to the Company’s Strategic objectives.
Ensure the integrity of all control systems, including Risk Management, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, to safeguard the reputation of the companies at all times.
Regular engagement with all stakeholders to appreciate issues and develop relationships; with customers, employees, business partners, Governments and Regulators.

Person Profile

Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a bias in Telecommunications from an accredited and recognized university.
A Masters’ Degree will be an added advantage.
Continuous career advancement since graduation.
At least twenty years working experience in the telecommunications industry.
At least five (5) years’ experience in a Senior Management Position.
Firm grasp of theoretical and practical aspects of telecommunications engineering.
Basic accounting knowledge; profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow management, general finance and budgeting.
Demonstrate good knowledge of the local telecommunications industry.

Terms:

A probation period of six (6) months will be mandatory.
The position is for a three (3) year renewable contract by mutual consent.