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Title Regulatory Affairs Spectrum Policy Advisor - Africa
Job ID gov-in -387
Department Government and Regulatory Affairs
Location In Country

Description
The GSMA is looking to hire a “Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor” with an Africa remit and reporting into the "Director of Spectrum Policy" for Africa and the Middle East. The Spectrum Policy Advisor will work from the GSMA office in Nairobi, Kenya but also available to travel regionally and frequently. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will be a technically capable regulatory manager and very comfortable in quickly establishing relationships with a wide variety of people. Operating on an international level yet intervening on country or sub-regional basis, will anticipate and react to spectrum related policy and/or regulatory decisions. This role requires the ability to work on shorter term but highly complex regulatory in a wide variety of circumstances and systems. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will work closely with our African operator members and London-based spectrum team. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will provide insight, knowledge and analysis on the African mobile market. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will be required to co-ordinate and prioritize requests as well as execute other Programme management and administration tasks. From time to time, the Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will work more broadly with our regulatory team to support other GSMA initiatives. This may include Mobile World Congress, Government Mobile Forum or other industry initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Fact finding and reporting on spectrum related regulatory proposals across Africa • Organization of bilateral meetings, workshops on behalf of Director of Spectrum Policy • Liaise with GSMA spectrum marketing team as necessary • Undertake meetings with key technical personnel at regulatory authorities and/or Ministries of ICT on behalf of (or together with) the Director of Spectrum Policy. • Assistance in drafting and reviewing consultation responses for spectrum related regulatory and/or policy proposals in key markets. • Undertake to travel to attend regional and Sub regional events across Africa (ATU, SADC, EACO, ECOWAS) on behalf of (or together with) the Director of Spectrum policy.


Context
The GSMA represents the interests of the worldwide mobile operator community. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators as its members, as well as linking them with more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem (including; handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organizations). The GSMA is focused on innovating, incubating and creating new opportunities for its membership, all with the end goal of driving the growth of the mobile communications sector and the role of operators within it. In addition, we work with Governments, regulators and NGO’s to develop the social and economic value of mobile on a country, region and global basis. Finally we operate and produce the world leading Mobile World Congress and its sister events. The GSMA is governed by a 25 member board, comprising CEO level representatives from the world's leading mobile operators, among them AT&T, Bharti Airtel, China Mobile, NTTDoCoMo, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia-TIM, Deutsche Telecom and the Vodafone Group. Please visit www.gsmworld.com for a wealth of further information. GSMA – Our Organisation Our people include some of the best talent from around the world focusing on developing industry initiatives. We are a truly international organisation with offices in London, Atlanta, Barcelona, Brussels, Hong Kong and Santiago, and through our different offices we embrace the diversity that has allowed the mobile industry to be acknowledged as one of most fast moving and dynamic industries in the world. Our envied position at the centre of the industry allows us to collaborate with our diverse membership and support them through some of the most complex challenges that they face as an industry.

Criteria
• Proficiency in English – both verbal and written. French language skills will be highly advantageous • A strong understanding and experience in working with African Ministries and regulatory community • Specific knowledge of spectrum policy and practices in Africa • A strong intellect and structured approach, able to react, plan and intervene to solve specific issues at high speed • A very strong team-player and relationship builder • A good presenter and communicator. Experience in media / PR is a plus. • A self-starter who is able to determine one’s own priorities and work remotely.

Package
The GSMA is able to provide suitably motivated candidates with a first class working environment, access to all of the key decision makers in a one of the planets largest and most progressive industries and the content to keep a curious mind engaged. Many of our alumni have now taken key roles in the development of the industry. Remuneration is market competitive to attract high quality candidates. We receive high numbers of applications, so if you have not heard from us 5 working days after your application, please assume that you have not been successful in this instance.

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https://infocentre.gsm.org/cgi-bin/jb_job_apply.cgi?jb_job_id=gov-in -387&jb_job_category=Government and Regulatory Affairs

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Title Regulatory Affairs Spectrum Policy Advisor - Africa
Job ID gov-in -387
Department Government and Regulatory Affairs
Location In Country

Description
The GSMA is looking to hire a “Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor” with an Africa remit and reporting into the "Director of Spectrum Policy" for Africa and the Middle East. The Spectrum Policy Advisor will work from the GSMA office in Nairobi, Kenya but also available to travel regionally and frequently. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will be a technically capable regulatory manager and very comfortable in quickly establishing relationships with a wide variety of people. Operating on an international level yet intervening on country or sub-regional basis, will anticipate and react to spectrum related policy and/or regulatory decisions. This role requires the ability to work on shorter term but highly complex regulatory in a wide variety of circumstances and systems. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will work closely with our African operator members and London-based spectrum team. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will provide insight, knowledge and analysis on the African mobile market. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will be required to co-ordinate and prioritize requests as well as execute other Programme management and administration tasks. From time to time, the Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will work more broadly with our regulatory team to support other GSMA initiatives. This may include Mobile World Congress, Government Mobile Forum or other industry initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Fact finding and reporting on spectrum related regulatory proposals across Africa • Organization of bilateral meetings, workshops on behalf of Director of Spectrum Policy • Liaise with GSMA spectrum marketing team as necessary • Undertake meetings with key technical personnel at regulatory authorities and/or Ministries of ICT on behalf of (or together with) the Director of Spectrum Policy. • Assistance in drafting and reviewing consultation responses for spectrum related regulatory and/or policy proposals in key markets. • Undertake to travel to attend regional and Sub regional events across Africa (ATU, SADC, EACO, ECOWAS) on behalf of (or together with) the Director of Spectrum policy.


Context
The GSMA represents the interests of the worldwide mobile operator community. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators as its members, as well as linking them with more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem (including; handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organizations). The GSMA is focused on innovating, incubating and creating new opportunities for its membership, all with the end goal of driving the growth of the mobile communications sector and the role of operators within it. In addition, we work with Governments, regulators and NGO’s to develop the social and economic value of mobile on a country, region and global basis. Finally we operate and produce the world leading Mobile World Congress and its sister events. The GSMA is governed by a 25 member board, comprising CEO level representatives from the world's leading mobile operators, among them AT&T, Bharti Airtel, China Mobile, NTTDoCoMo, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia-TIM, Deutsche Telecom and the Vodafone Group. Please visit www.gsmworld.com for a wealth of further information. GSMA – Our Organisation Our people include some of the best talent from around the world focusing on developing industry initiatives. We are a truly international organisation with offices in London, Atlanta, Barcelona, Brussels, Hong Kong and Santiago, and through our different offices we embrace the diversity that has allowed the mobile industry to be acknowledged as one of most fast moving and dynamic industries in the world. Our envied position at the centre of the industry allows us to collaborate with our diverse membership and support them through some of the most complex challenges that they face as an industry.

Criteria
• Proficiency in English – both verbal and written. French language skills will be highly advantageous • A strong understanding and experience in working with African Ministries and regulatory community • Specific knowledge of spectrum policy and practices in Africa • A strong intellect and structured approach, able to react, plan and intervene to solve specific issues at high speed • A very strong team-player and relationship builder • A good presenter and communicator. Experience in media / PR is a plus. • A self-starter who is able to determine one’s own priorities and work remotely.

Package
The GSMA is able to provide suitably motivated candidates with a first class working environment, access to all of the key decision makers in a one of the planets largest and most progressive industries and the content to keep a curious mind engaged. Many of our alumni have now taken key roles in the development of the industry. Remuneration is market competitive to attract high quality candidates. We receive high numbers of applications, so if you have not heard from us 5 working days after your application, please assume that you have not been successful in this instance.

Click here to complete an application form for this position
https://infocentre.gsm.org/cgi-bin/jb_job_apply.cgi?jb_job_id=gov-in -387&jb_job_category=Government and Regulatory Affairs

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Title Regulatory Affairs Spectrum Policy Advisor - Africa
Job ID gov-in -387
Department Government and Regulatory Affairs
Location In Country

Description
The GSMA is looking to hire a “Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor” with an Africa remit and reporting into the "Director of Spectrum Policy" for Africa and the Middle East. The Spectrum Policy Advisor will work from the GSMA office in Nairobi, Kenya but also available to travel regionally and frequently. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will be a technically capable regulatory manager and very comfortable in quickly establishing relationships with a wide variety of people. Operating on an international level yet intervening on country or sub-regional basis, will anticipate and react to spectrum related policy and/or regulatory decisions. This role requires the ability to work on shorter term but highly complex regulatory in a wide variety of circumstances and systems. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will work closely with our African operator members and London-based spectrum team. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will provide insight, knowledge and analysis on the African mobile market. The Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will be required to co-ordinate and prioritize requests as well as execute other Programme management and administration tasks. From time to time, the Regulatory Affairs & Spectrum Policy Advisor will work more broadly with our regulatory team to support other GSMA initiatives. This may include Mobile World Congress, Government Mobile Forum or other industry initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Fact finding and reporting on spectrum related regulatory proposals across Africa • Organization of bilateral meetings, workshops on behalf of Director of Spectrum Policy • Liaise with GSMA spectrum marketing team as necessary • Undertake meetings with key technical personnel at regulatory authorities and/or Ministries of ICT on behalf of (or together with) the Director of Spectrum Policy. • Assistance in drafting and reviewing consultation responses for spectrum related regulatory and/or policy proposals in key markets. • Undertake to travel to attend regional and Sub regional events across Africa (ATU, SADC, EACO, ECOWAS) on behalf of (or together with) the Director of Spectrum policy.


Context
The GSMA represents the interests of the worldwide mobile operator community. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators as its members, as well as linking them with more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem (including; handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organizations). The GSMA is focused on innovating, incubating and creating new opportunities for its membership, all with the end goal of driving the growth of the mobile communications sector and the role of operators within it. In addition, we work with Governments, regulators and NGO’s to develop the social and economic value of mobile on a country, region and global basis. Finally we operate and produce the world leading Mobile World Congress and its sister events. The GSMA is governed by a 25 member board, comprising CEO level representatives from the world's leading mobile operators, among them AT&T, Bharti Airtel, China Mobile, NTTDoCoMo, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia-TIM, Deutsche Telecom and the Vodafone Group. Please visit www.gsmworld.com for a wealth of further information. GSMA – Our Organisation Our people include some of the best talent from around the world focusing on developing industry initiatives. We are a truly international organisation with offices in London, Atlanta, Barcelona, Brussels, Hong Kong and Santiago, and through our different offices we embrace the diversity that has allowed the mobile industry to be acknowledged as one of most fast moving and dynamic industries in the world. Our envied position at the centre of the industry allows us to collaborate with our diverse membership and support them through some of the most complex challenges that they face as an industry.

Criteria
• Proficiency in English – both verbal and written. French language skills will be highly advantageous • A strong understanding and experience in working with African Ministries and regulatory community • Specific knowledge of spectrum policy and practices in Africa • A strong intellect and structured approach, able to react, plan and intervene to solve specific issues at high speed • A very strong team-player and relationship builder • A good presenter and communicator. Experience in media / PR is a plus. • A self-starter who is able to determine one’s own priorities and work remotely.

Package
The GSMA is able to provide suitably motivated candidates with a first class working environment, access to all of the key decision makers in a one of the planets largest and most progressive industries and the content to keep a curious mind engaged. Many of our alumni have now taken key roles in the development of the industry. Remuneration is market competitive to attract high quality candidates. We receive high numbers of applications, so if you have not heard from us 5 working days after your application, please assume that you have not been successful in this instance.

Click link to complete an application form for this position


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