Criteria
Background
Strong background and experience in least one of the following technical areas: mobile networks, mobile money, M2M communications, renewable energy, water or sanitation.
Strong commercial background with experience in at least one of: impact investing, rural distribution, marketing, business models or development for social enterprises.
Project management, product development and management, and/or management consulting experience is attractive.
Previous work within the mobile industry is attractive.
Qualifications
Previous work experience in emerging markets that demonstrates the desired background.
Minimum of three to four years of relevant work experience.
An MBA, International Development, Engineering or Business post-graduate degree is preferred.
Skills
Comfortable managing relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, including C-level executives and dedicated entrepreneurs
Strong analytical skills: Able to manipulate large quantities of data, and be able to present the results of analysis in a succinct manner to key stakeholders
Excellent communicator: able to express complex technical or commercial issues in plain language, without losing the important points
Excellent team-work abilities to effectively work with the whole M4D utilities team and the wider GSMA in order to achieve collective programme and industry goals
Fluent and compelling written and oral communications skills in English
French competency is a plus
Personal
Should be able to work from the GSMA Nairobi office and have the right to work in Kenya.
We need someone who is passionate about bringing together the mobile industry and energy/water/sanitation service providers to achieve social and commercial benefits.
Excellent cultural awareness and a desire to work with teams around the world while showing respect for all colleagues and stakeholders. Enjoys international travel (approximately 30% of the time) and learning about new markets
Able to quickly grasp new concepts and ideas (given the level of innovation in our sector and the wider industry)
Naturally curious, able to think beyond business-as-usual scenarios, and dream big.
Process-oriented individual, that takes ownership and responsibly without unnecessary management from above
