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As a member of the Vodacom Group Foundation & Partnerships leadership team to:
Provide counsel and advice on foundation opportunities and risks facing Vodacom Group operating companies. Pro-actively manage foundation management risks by influencing outcomes through strategic advocacy.Establish and maintain strategic relations with key stakeholders across Vodacom’s operating companies and with external donors, multilateral bodies, at regional and sub-regional levels Serve as the interface between the company and the external environment on foundation mattersProvide leadership, professional oversight and guidance to senior subject matter experts in a matrix organisation. Execute the wider Social Contract company strategy.
The ideal candidate is a public affairs and stakeholder leader, passionate about Vodacom and our purpose to connect for a better future. A deeply strategic thinker with experience in navigating highly regulated industries across the African continent and the ability to grasp complex technical and policy issues.This role will under the direction of the Managing Executive: Foundations & Partnerships, partner closely with the global External Affairs leadership team that is dealing with several critical foundation challenges. The ideal candidate has proven to be able to manage a team in a matrix organisation, devise a regional strategy, has deep knowledge of foundation dynamics across Vodacom’s footprint (DRC, Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and Egypt) and an appreciation of global debates on foundation in the communications and/or financial services industry.Your responsibilities will include:
1. Manage all Foundation Connecting for Good programme activities.
Execute a foundation strategy and plan consisting of targeted, proactive, better evidenced, coordinated and externally focused campaigns. building on and amplifying the social contract Execute a co-ordinated group / op.co strategy and plan for engagement with respective stakeholders on foundation issues Leverage synergies available within Vodafone and Vodacom groupsProvide world class foundation engagement support to:All Vodacom Group companies (Mozambique, D.R.C., Lesotho, Tanzania, Egypt)Vodacom business entitiesSafaricom entities (Kenya, Ethiopia)
2. Execute all governance, risk, and reporting activity for all 27 foundations / charitable trusts and maintain a robust reporting platform.
Execute all governance, risk, and reporting activity for all 27 foundations charitable trustsMaintain a robust reporting platform consisting of blueprints and dashboards.
3. Work with Finance to ensure continued strong Ext and Int audit performance.
4. Executing Foundation strategies across all OpCos
Lead CSI strategies across all OPCOs and support monitoring and evaluation of all programmesContact point for OPCOs for requests of supporting implementation of CSI strategyLead the development of CSI annual plans based on OPCO strategyLeading key CSI issues identified in CSI plans, as required, leveraging experts from Vodacom and VodafoneShare Vodacom Group and Vodafone Best Practices across all marketsHave good understanding of the OPCOs socio-economic environment to position OPCOs sustainability programmes and initiatives
The role requires an expert with broad and comprehensive understanding of CSI related matters applicable in the financial and communications sector in different jurisdictions, the sensitivities involved in reconciling business needs and opportunities with risk minimisation. The ideal candidate would be required to provide thought leadership and manage a team of foundation and partnership professionals.
Advanced Degree Public Affairs, Politics, and/or EconomicsInterest and willingness to travel10-15 years’ experience (including senior management experience) in telecoms, banking or related highly regulated industry i.e. similar socio-economic and security features dealing with regulation, government / public sector relationship building, etc.
Technical / Professional Expertise
Competency / Performance Drivers
Closing date for Applications: 16 July 2024.
The base location for this role is, Vodacom Midrand Campus.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.