Airtel Rwanda Vacancies April 2014

Airtel Rwanda Vacancies

1. Supply Chain: Procurement Manager

Role

Responsible for managing & organizing all purchase-related activities related to inventory, supplies, services and capital goods. Responsible for negotiating terms & conditions. Coordinates activities with inventory control to determine most cost-effective inventory and re-order levels. Evaluates vendor quotes & services. Oversees activities of team leaders & buyers. Ensures that purchasing efforts remain within budget and generate savings/cost optimization.

Main Responsibilities and Duties: Implements & maintains procurement policies and procedures within the OPCO, Liaises with general management to maintain adequate levels of supplies & make recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve quality/ Builds relationships with suppliers, analyses price trends and make recommendations on the timing and quantity of purchases/ maintain close relationship with internal customers to always asses its services and exchange feedback/ Establish a procurement plan to sustain main activities of the company. And Liaise with Departments owner to make sure that their requirements are met.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years with University Degree in business or related field & IT literacy
• At least 5years leadership experience in procurement & Fluent in English and French
• Able to handle, prioritize, multiple projects simultaneously & to operate in a performance driven organization.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Business awareness: finance, procurement, logistics, commercial, telecoms

Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, negotiating & interpersonal skills and management as well as coaching skills

Integrity, High personal standards and goal oriented

Results oriented, anticipate, quick & good decision taker, excellent communications skills both orally and in writing.

2.Supply chain: Warehousing & Logistics Coordinator

Role

Processing of all international orders and contacting international suppliers in relation to orders.

Main Responsibilities and Duties: Coordinate business planning inputs for SCM department for Warehouse Management. Management of Asset & Logistics. Interfacing with Inspection Company. Reporting & Facilitating Customs process. Clearing Agents. Logistical Support.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualification in Business Administration, Engineering
• Masters would be preferred additional qualification

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Relevant 5 years of varied experience in Telecom & Minimum of 3 years in Managing Position
• Extensive experience in Logistics and Warehousing, Excellent planning skills and Effective communications skills, both orally and in writing
• Ability to innovate, deliver value to business at multiple levels, to manage Large scale and outsourcing partner to deliver business solution.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills business awareness.

3. Customer services: Pre-paid Retention Manager

Role

Responsible for Leading the Prepaid Churn initiative from the customer side and will partner with the usage & retention team in Marketing.

Main Responsibilities and Duties: Co-creating the Prepaid Churn prevention strategy & framework with the Marketing team. Developing Policies, processes & Platforms. Design and Implementation of lifecycle Management Programs for prepaid customers. Standardizing the Process of prepaid Churn management. Ensuring creation of Monitoring& control system to track service delivery. Developing & enhancing the capabilities of the prepaid retention teams.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• As a minimum - Any university degree and any other additional qualification is a plus RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Customer service experience in high end and low end markets & Advance knowledge on Excel, power-point presentation
• Excellent communication, engagement, and diplomacy skills in dealing with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving, planning, implementation and ability to create, foster and grow business relationships with management and team members as well as Willingness to relocate to other locations or Business Units.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities. And to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of organization.

4.Marketing: Data & VAS Executive

Role

Responsible for growing Data and VAS adoption and usage in Airtel Rwanda, co-ordinate closely with the all Marketing Managers team both within the OPCO & group to ensure a structure to grave Data & VAS marketing plan is defined, implemented & managed within Rwanda and that it is closely linked to Smart & Feature Phone adoption within the market. Main Responsibilities and Duties: Marketing Product Planning. Product lifecycle management & resource management. Product development & Product relevance evaluation. Data & Vas analysis & Reporting. Any other duties as assigned by Line Manager.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor\'s degree in relevant field (IT & Business Management, Engineering or any other related field). Experience in IT or engineering Project Management or any other related field
• Post-graduate qualification (e.g. CIM), an MBA or Certification in Product Management would be an added advantage

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of3-5years of working experience in a marketing position, with a focus on product development.
• Minimum of 1- 2years management experience, Motivated, flexible & decisive with ability to convince and align groups with diver gent views
• Experience of Telecommunications Industry or FMCG marketing environment
• Able to operate in a performance driven organization, Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
• Affinity with and technical knowledge of the latest technologies and services used within the industry and affiliated industries.
• Customer focused. Business awareness. Strong analytical and strategic skills. Excellent planning and organisational skills & Excellent interpersonal skills

5. Marketing: Trade Marketing Executive

Role

Responsibilities, achieve business goals through efficient & strategic placement of branding & POS for maximum trade visibility with existing resources. Ensure on ground efficient, effective & seamless execution of brand assets end to end. Work co-partnered with cross functional teams to build & maintain the channel universe database. Drive impactful retail presence in an innovative & cost effective way. Ensure on grounds effective ROl on POS and Sponsorship investment.

Main Responsibilities and Duties. Trade Marketing Management & Analysis Support. Sales Support Planning & Merchandising Execution. Sponsorships & Experiential Execution as well as Product Launch Execution.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in Marketing, business management, or recognized university degree & Masters in Business Administration or management will be an advantage & Understanding of the rudiments of brand management and execution. Use of media, events & sponsorships, channel branding and activation & good interpersonal and relationship building skills.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in Brand/Trade Marketing
• Local market knowledge and experience will be a key requirement & Displaying Entrepreneurial Spirit.
• Good appreciation & understanding of historical & present uses of trade channels and achieving Business Success. Delighting the customers

NB: 1. All applications to be sent to Rwanda.HR@rw.airtel.com (submit via email as provided please)
2. Deadline for application is 29th April 2014 at 5Pm.