Fresh Job Offer at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat’s vision is a world where people’s reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay

in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Head – Strategy

Job Summary

• Development and communication of the company’s business strategy, associated 5-year strategic plan & annual supporting operational plan


• Develop new business opportunities with a focus on commercial arrangements and deal structure


• Lead commercial analysis of Strategy & Business Development projects / opportunities.


• Develop and/or promote key functional/ cross-functional strategies across the business.


• Lead the syndication and stakeholder management for financial strategy development.


• Develop in-house available commercial and numerical capabilities.

Principal Functions
Corporate Strategy Development:

• Participate in the development and dissemination of the company 5-year business plan; co-ordinate and refresh the corporate strategy annually


• Communicate the company’s strategic direction and drive objectives to ensure understanding of roles and responsibilities


• Drive, monitor and assess the implementation of the company’s short, medium and long term goals and objectives and effectiveness of the 5 year strategy and support operational plan in light of competitive performance and context


• Track and record progress driving towards objectives

Functional Strategy:

• Lead the development of cross-functional strategies that serve as key components of the overall corporate commercial strategy


• Develop broad guidelines into specific operational plans and programs and drive implementation


• Drive negotiations for potential acquisitions, partnerships or divestments

Strategic initiatives:

• Develop commercial/ analytical frameworks and assess existing and new business opportunities (partner, acquire, build, divest)


• Develop, analyze and communicate business cases that support the assessment and underlying valuation of potential opportunities to enhance management decision making


• Enhance and drive commercial analysis as above where applicable


• Promote internal evolution of commercial strategy where applicable

Market and Competitive analysis:

• Assess and monitor industry trends, competitors’ activities and new commercial developments highlighting impact of the company’s strategy and operations


• Drive the prioritization and reaction to new commercial strategies where applicable

Others:

• Maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders


• Manage external consultants as required


• Perform other roles/tasks as required by the Director, Strategy and Business Development

Educational Requirements

• First Degree in Business, Management, Finance or relevant discipline


• Post-graduate degree in Business, Management, Finance or an MBA

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Nine (9) to Twelve (12) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years at managerial level.


• Work experience in a top tier consulting firm, management consulting, investment banking or Telco is an added advantage


• Strategy formulation, evaluation and implementation


• Business modelling concepts, methodologies and leading practices


• Business / investment cases development


• Business finance / financial analysis


• Strategy formulation, evaluation and implementation


• Project management, and implementation


• Research analysis & evaluation techniques


• Industry knowledge


• Negotiation skills


• Leadership & influencing skills


• Presentation & facilitation skills

Method of Application