Smart Africa Project Manager, One Africa Network Engagement & Implementation Jobs in Rwanda
Smart Africa Project Manager, One Africa Network Engagement & Implementation Jobs in Rwanda
Position DescriptionThe Smart Africa Secretariat would like to recruit a Project Manager (hereinafter referred to as the “PM”) to assist the Smart Africa Secretariat with responsibility for the management of various strategic projects in relation to the One Africa Network, in close consultation with stakeholders, partners, and the Member States.
The PM will provide required technical and administrative support to coordinate and implement project activities across Smart Africa Member States while ensuring effective linkages to the Smart Africa core objectives and activities.
The PM will support activities between Smart Africa, countries, and relevant partners with three main objectives:
Under the Head of the Digital Infrastructure Division, lead/support in the development and implementation of One Africa Network (OAN).
Implement the decisions of the Smart Africa Board in coordination with the Member States.
Maintain contact and strengthen relationships with Telecommunication Regulatory Authorities and private Sector working on implementing Projects and Programmes.
Support and enhance Smart Africa Secretariat operations.
Follow up of One Area Network (Free Africa Roaming Zone) with Regulators, Operators, and Stakeholders.
Assume support for all aspects of the Operation and Implementation in view of Transfer of Technology.
Establishing and formulate recommendations on implementation policies.
Other Responsibilities will include:
Prepare the terms of reference of consultants/institutions that will undertake assignments in accordance with the approved annual Work Plan.
Monitor and supervise the work of consultants, institutions, government staff, and other partners, facilitate meetings, and, as far as possible, ensure the timely and responsive delivery of outputs and reports.
Provide to institutions/consultants visiting or engaged in assignments, including preparing itineraries, appointments, and assisting with travel and other logistical arrangements.
Any other assignments or projects, which will be assigned from time to time by the leadership of Smart Africa.
Position Requirements
Our ideal candidate is a creative and strategic thinker with deep experience in the telecoms industry.
Our top candidate will understand the key issues related to
roaming and international communications.
Our successful candidate will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in engineering, maintenance, operation of networks of mobile telecommunications operators in order to achieve digital Inclusion and Regional Integration to support the development objectives of the One African Network.
Our top candidate will be passionate about public service and serving people, especially the most vulnerable. Most importantly, this role requires someone who thrives on collaboration and is an excellent communicator.
Key Qualifications
A minimum of graduate qualifications (Master’s degree) in a relevant discipline (e.g. in ICT/Telecoms, Engineering in Networking or Programming),
Familiarity with different telecoms aspects,
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills,
Excellent project management and team management skills,
Professional work experience in Engineering, Maintenance, Operation with Mobile Telecom Operators
In-depth knowledge of technical issues on Roaming
Ability to review, analyze and recommend involvement in project management from a variety of industries
Good knowledge of the ICT sector, in particular the technical set up of Systems and Networks.
A willingness to travel, domestically and internationally,
Excellent Knowledge and Fluency in both French and English (reading and writing).
Good working knowledge of another language such as Portuguese or Arabic will be an advantage.
General Experience and Skills
At least 7-15 years of relevant experience particularly working with country governments in developing ICT policy and/or implementing ICT strategies,
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all partners in order to act as an effective catalyst,
Ability to developing proposals, concept notes, business plans and for the attention of development partners and investors
Problem-solving skills, including the ability to draw meaning and trends from data and recommend actions to address issues,
Strong technical skills in standard software programs (such as MS Office), web-based applications (such as Google suite and Microsoft Teams),
Ability to interact with people from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds,
How to Apply
All the above should be sent to the following email address: to hr@smartafrica.org not later than 11th January 2021 5:00 pm Kigali time.
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