Business Analyst: External Affairs

Aggregate function: External Affairs

Business Area: Local External Affairs

Posting Country: Tanzania, United Republic of

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

Role Purpose:

The Business Analyst: External Affairs will support the External Affairs (EA) function by providing data-driven insights, project management oversight, and high-quality reporting to drive strategic decision-making. The role will focus on Corporate Social Investment (CSI), stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination to ensure smooth execution of EA initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares monthly and periodic reports by collecting and analyzing information.
• Consolidates reports and presentations both for External Affairs; prepares board packs for the Foundation, and reports for Social Ethics Committee and Vodacom Group ESG and Reputation Committee
• Conduct research and analysis on regulatory trends, industry developments, and public policy shifts affecting the company. Prepare high-quality briefing documents, position papers, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributes to and compliments team effort by accomplishing related results as needed including internal communications, government relations and Vodacom Foundation
• Track and evaluate the impact of CSI programs and ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment with Purpose. Assist in the preparation of CSI reports and compliance documentation as required.

Qualification, Core competencies, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Project Management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Corporate Social Investment (CSI), public affairs
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Project Management
• Analytical thinking
• Policy analysis
• Public speaking skills with a good command of the Kiswahili and English language
• Excellent written and communication skills