General Manager - Group Local Content Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)

• Strategy Development and Implementation
• Collaborate with senior leadership to refine and execute MTN’s local content strategy across all operating markets.
• Translate high-level strategic objectives into actionable frameworks, programs, and playbooks, ensuring they are tailored for effective implementation at the local level.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate market-level initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Group’s overarching strategy and objectives.
• Identify and address gaps between strategic goals and operational execution, recommending adjustments to ensure sustained progress.

Program Design and Coordination

• Design, develop, and oversee group-wide initiatives aimed at:
• Strengthening local procurement practices.
• Enhancing recruitment and workforce localization efforts.
• Supporting skills development and upskilling programs.
• Promoting SME growth and supplier development.
• Fostering community ownership and engagement.
• Collaborate with market teams to localize and adapt group programs, ensuring relevance to specific economic, regulatory, and cultural contexts.
• Develop scalable, replicable models to measure and enhance MTN’s impact on local economic ecosystems, promoting shared prosperity across markets.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders, including:
• Government bodies.
• Regulators.
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Local businesses and communities.
• Act as an advocate for MTN’s local content initiatives, building the Group’s reputation as a leader in sustainable and inclusive economic development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align MTN’s initiatives with national development priorities and ensure mutual benefit.

Performance and Compliance

• Develop and implement robust performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track progress on local content initiatives.
• Ensure all programs adhere to:
• Local and international regulatory standards.
• MTN’s internal sustainability and corporate governance commitments.
• Conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for enhancement in program delivery.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing

• Facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices among market teams to drive efficiency and impact.
• Provide comprehensive training, tools, and resources to empower market teams in implementing and managing local content initiatives.
• Build a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning across the organization.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in local content development, adjusting strategies to maintain relevance and effectiveness.
• Leverage cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches to enhance the delivery, scalability, and impact of programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and iterative refinement of strategies and initiatives. 

Qualifications
Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Qualifications and Experience

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree
• MBA advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in strategy, program management, or economic development, preferably within a multinational organization.
• Proven track record in local content development, sustainability, or corporate social responsibility.
• Experience in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments and economic policies in Africa.

Key Attributes

• Passionate about socio-economic development and empowering local communities.
• Agile and adaptable to dynamic market conditions and priorities.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on execution and impact.
• Collaborative and culturally sensitive, with a Pan-African mindset.