General Manager: Group Corporate Social Investment& Foundations at MTN

Core purpose of the Job

MTN can only flourish when the communities and ecosystems in which it operates are healthy. In all we do, we strive to leverage our core capabilities to enable the socio-economic development of the communities within which we operate.

We believe that our vision to build sustainable societies can be achieved through partnership and collaboration as well as giving our employees the opportunity to be co-creators and volunteers in our contribution to communities across our markets. This will place us as a partner in development, helping in the realisation of the national developmental agendas of each of our host countries and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The role of the General Manager: Group Corporate Social Investment is to develop and embed the Groups strategic Corporate Social Investment direction and ensure integrated and impactful execution across MTN’s 19 markets.

Requirements

Education:

• Degree in Social development, Shared Value, Social impact, Human development, or related field. Postgraduate degree would be advantageous
• Relevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional body as required for role

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years senior management experience or more
• Minimum 3 years relevant sector/industry/area of specialisation (understanding emerging markets advantageous)
• Liaising and building relationships with stakeholders in line with CSI objectives, as well as with executives in the public and private sectors
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Experience working in a medium to large organization
• Demonstrable experience of working in 3 or more countries in Africa and the Middle East

Competencies:

• Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges, and recognise corporate opportunities
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Strategy Formulator, Decisive Problem Solver, Innovative Value Creator
• Culture and Change Champion, Inspiring People Leader, Relationship Builder
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute

Other:

• Regional and international travel may be required
• Fluent in English. Ability to communicate in French and other African languages would be advantageous