Safaricom Job Vacancies

Safaricom Job Vacancies

a)Senior manager- M-pesa product development
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Head of M-PESA Product Development, the position holder will be responsible for managing Local product road map and ensuring that all products within FS team meet exceptional customer experience standards. He/She will lead the team to determine and deliver new and enhanced functionality to market through agreed local product road map.
Key Responsibilities:

• Project Manage the delivery of new functionality and system enhancements to the market, including requirement specification, testing, documentation of processes & procedures;
  
• Planning & Implementation of Mobile Commerce Services and deployment of Financial Services and other VAS platforms;
  
• Manage all projects that will deliver the roadmap both local and other vendor related products;
  
• Define product requirements for customization to meet specific customer needs and liaise with the technical team to ensure correct implementation;
  
• Manage the testing of new/enhanced functionality ,tariffs and business rules prior to implementation
  
• Ensure project development follow the existing Safaricom processes;
  
• Identify & implement local changes for process improvement, in liaison with internal stakeholders from technical and other departments;
  
• Define/Develop strategy and roadmaps for individual Value added services and be accountable in specifying, developing, launching and managing new value added services within financial services based on developments in the market place and on the opportunities offered by developments in technology Integration of Financial Services, VAS with internal and external systems;
  
• Interface with other commercial departments to fulfill critical business requirements;
  
• Assist Business Development teams or any other relevant teams in developing sector specific products in line with Safaricom customer segments;
  
• Analysis on market trends, technology trends in relation to Financial services planning;
  
• Interaction with senior level management in Technical /IT, PMO, Marketing and other to help champion new ideas and ensure appropriate size and scope of proposed action plans while demonstrating excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of successful delivery of projects on time, in line with budget expectations and to strategy;
  
• Performance management;
  
• Undertake talent management of the PD team;
  
• Provide reports for Safaricom Management;
  
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned from time to time;
  

Role requirements;

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field;
  
• Project Management Certified – PMP / PMI or equivalent
  
• 6-8 years post-graduation work experience of which 3 years must be in a management role;
  
• Work experience in Multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish ; 6-12 month duration , which have an impact across the company; have impact on customers ;which have impact on revenue generation capability of the organization;
  
• Good understanding of financial principles, understands financial ratios, can interpret standard financial statements;
  
• Good understanding of the Kenyan market, subscriber preferences and subscriber trends;
  
• Attention to detail with good organizational, planning, report writing and presentation skills;
  
• Proactive, confident, energetic with the ability to work under pressure, to tight schedules/deadlines and monitor and follow up on all actions taken;
  
• A highly motivated person with a positive attitude towards work, innovative, creative, results oriented with excellent analytical skills;
  
• A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Tuesday 12th August 2014.



The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke



b)Principal category sourcing officer
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Senior Manager-Purchasing, the successful candidate will effectively manage the purchasing cycle, ensuring that procurement policies and procedures are complied with, negotiating and managing supplier contracts and end-to-end tendering process as well as ensuring that in all circumstances Safaricom secures the best service/product for the best economical price within Technology Categories.
Key responsibilities will be to;

• Define, implement and manage the entire category sourcing strategy and align it to the overall Business Strategy;
  
• Develop and maintain category sourcing framework that defines specific items parameters;
  
• Identify and analyze initiatives for projected savings (jointly with user departments and suppliers);
  
• Provide business strategy support & Value Delivery through fulfillment of immediate business Strategic requirements;
  
• Enhance internal customer self-service and building internal customer relationships;
  
• Manage contracted vendors relationships development through structured  framework;
  
• Drive compliance and Risk Management through ISO Audits, process/procedure reengineering, analysis/ reviews and adherence to regulatory requirements;
  
• Conduct Business Continuity Management for strategic supplies through self-assessment and audits;
  
• Negotiate and close sourcing agreements /contracts with suppliers;
  
• Maintain supply market awareness, intelligence and related trends in order to assess present and future category items availability;
  
• Development, maintenance ,verification and updating of information in master database;
  
• Optimization of Procurement to Pay process through development and implementation of business improvement;
  
• Develop and fully implement supplier catalogues/pricelists /source lists within the ERP system;
  

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies;

• Degree in Technology, Engineering, Business or similar qualification;
  
• Post Graduate Diploma Qualification in Supply Chain Management (CIPS);
  
• At least 5 years’ experience in procurement with (two of which should be in category sourcing management);
  
• Excellent understanding of category sourcing strategies, prequalification and vetting of suppliers, development of tender documentation and tendering processes, procurement performance management tools, skills in management of suppliers performance, international sourcing/ commercial relationships and supply contract management;
  
• Very Good communication and interpersonal skills;
  
• Team player with excellent influencing skills;
  
• High level of Initiative and self-drive;
  
• Problem solving and decision-making skills;
  
• Very strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain relationship with all stake holders.
  

If you meet the requirements and are self-driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below. All applications must be delivered on or before Thursday the 7th August 2014.




The Senior Manager Talent & Resourcing
Safaricom Ltd Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke