Safaricom Senior Projects Officer Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within Executive Business Analysis and PMO Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Projects Officer
Ref: EBA & PMO_SRO_ August_2011

Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating projects from initiation to completion; using maximum and effective utilization of project management tools, techniques, and experience, creativity, and management skills, to reach the predetermined objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and communication to all stake holders of all required project management documentation;
• Undertake post-launch reviews of all products and services to assess actual market take-up against anticipated take-up;
• Ensure Project Management processes and procedures are in line with the company’s overall;
• Ensure that projects expenditure is within approved CAPEX and that projects are finished within the set time;
• Prepare Project Management reports as agreed from time to time;
• Review on a weekly basis customer’s feedback on products and services and follow up to ensure closure.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in business or Technical field – Engineering or Information Technology from a recognized university;
• At least 2 years work experience in project management with experience to line management or senior engineer level;
• Experience in managing multiple projects (6 – 12 month duration) simultaneously from start to finish;
• Good understanding of financial principles, financial ratios with ability to interpret standard financial statements;
• Good understanding of regulatory framework for mobile operations particularly in the Kenyan environment;
• Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills;
• Project Management skills;
• Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines with minimum supervision.

If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job title and reference number to the address below. All applications must be received on or before Monday the 22nd August 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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