Safaricom eEthiopia Vacancy
Role description
Safaricom Ethiopia is looking for a qualified person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Safaricom Ethiopia is owned by an international consortium including Vodafone Group; Safaricom PLC; Vodacom Group; Sumitomo Corporation – one of the largest international trading and business investment companies; and British International Investment (BII) – the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
Position 1: IT Business Analyst
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related.
At least 2 years of broad technical background inclusive of databases, applications, Infrastructure, cloud, development, enterprise architecture, solutions architecture and system design experience
Professional Experience in Business Analysis (CBAP, IIBA) as well as software development lifecycle is preferred, in agile (SAFe, Scrum) and waterfall methodologies.
A methodical approach with proven experience designing and delivering complex technical roadmaps
Understanding of working with 3rd party suppliers
Ability to persuade stakeholders and to champion effective techniques through delivery
Ability to drive initiatives without any formal authority in an ambiguous environment
Ability to guide/teach others in architecture principles
Working knowledge of all domains in telecoms including VAS, Charging, CRM and Digital Services
Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position 2: Digital & Financial Services Audit Manager
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
Upper second-class degree in Technology or Business-related courses from a recognized University.
Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, CRISC, or equivalent strongly preferred.
Desired
CIDA
Eligibility Criteria:
Must have assumed current Safaricom role for a minimum of 12 months period.
Employees must complete all assigned training courses to be considered for promotion.
Employees are strongly advised to discuss their career aspirations with their line managers when they apply for vacant jobs.
Candidates are eligible to apply for roles at the same level (possible lateral move to another functions. ) or one level higher (next higher immediate level)
Please be aware that promotions (band increments) may lead to changes in financial rewards.
However, lateral moves only result in changes to job title and reporting lines.
For Regional roles, knowledge of the Region local language is essential.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position 3: Program Manager: Network Deployment
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree: In Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related fields.
Project/Program management 7+ years’ experience
PMP certification or similar is a Plus
Experience in telecom rollout or related Technology infrastructure projects, Telecom network & Power Solutions
In-depth understanding of telecom power & network components
Knowledge of power & TI connection procedures, permits, and integration with telecom infrastructure.
Familiarity with electrical safety codes for telecom site deployments.
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for reporting, data visualization, and performance analysis.
Strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams, including engineers, vendors, and contractors.
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for reporting, data visualization, and performance analysis.
Strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams, including engineers, vendors, and contractors.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia