Key responsibilities:
Reporting to the GSMA Head of Sub Saharan Africa, the Head of Policy will have the following responsibilities:
Champion the GSMA’s policy and regulatory activities in Sub-Saharan Africa, representing the interests of the mobile industry with African Governments, regulators and sub-regional organisations
Proactively engage with industry players and senior policymakers to promote industry positions and secure an enabling policy environment conducive of growth and investment
Think strategically and tactically about the range of public policy and regulatory issues, and help design and deliver new initiatives regional level in conjunction with HQ
Position the GSMA as a thought leader in Africa on policy and regulatory issues impacting the mobile industry
Deliver against HQ set Public Policy programme KPIs (Spectrum, Regulatory Modernisation)
Manage the GSMA Africa policy team
Work in close cooperation with GSMA members in the region, including regional Chief Regulatory Officers
Represent GSMA Africa at relevant conferences, workshops, national/regional events
Maintain clear communication and actively liaise with the GSMA London advocacy team
Criteria for selection
Competencies, skills & experience:
Significant experience in public policy, campaigns development and a proven track record of ability to influence policymakers
Established network and ability to engage African Governments and telecoms regulatory authorities, thought leaders, at the highest levels
Expertise of policy and regulatory issues affecting the mobile sector (including, spectrum, competition, privacy and security, taxation, etc)
Excellent communicator, able to present complex technical, regulatory issues in plain language, without losing the important points
Fluent in English and French, both oral and written
Ability to adapt to different cultures and to work with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams
Smart, collaborative, outcome focused
Passionate, creative and well-organised; able to work on simultaneous tasks
Frequent travels in Sub Saharan Africa required, in particular in West Francophone Africa
