Business Development Specialist (VBU) Vodacom Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Role purpose: 

  • Support the strategic and business development initiatives within Vodacom Business
  • Support business analysis to identify opportunities and challenges.
  • Manage administrative tasks for the Executive office and the rest of departments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Coordinate VBU employee engagement.
  • Coordinate team activities to foster collaboration and synergy across departments.
  • Contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives through effective support and coordination.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Support the analysis new business initiatives results, identify issues, and recommend solutions through insights: 
  • Collaborate with Heads of Departments on key actions and agreed action points: This involves working closely with department heads to implement key actions and ensure that agreed-upon action points are being followed through effectively.
  • Assist in preparation of regular engagement activities such as monthly and quarterly reviews or meetings by collaborating with relevant stakeholders to gather necessary information and insights.
  • Coordinate operational matters, This involves engaging with senior management on both administrative and operational matters, and following up on action items 
  • Tracking action items for each department head within the Vodacom Business team, regularly updating the status of these actions.
  • Additionally, the role may require undertaking other duties as assigned by VBU leadership demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to fulfil the needs of the business.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience 

  • Excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills translated from customer insights both internal and external.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to anticipate customer, competitor, and market dynamics. 
  • Able to challenge the status quo.

Must have technical/professional qualifications: 

  • Degree in Economics /Actuarial Science
  • A minimum of at least 3 years’ experience of administrative and coordination experience within a commercial environment.
  • Telecommunications experience would be advantageous.