West Africa policy advisor

Strong public policy, regional organisations engagement and/or government relations experience would be an asset. Experience working with ministries and telecom regulatory authorities would be an advantage;
Good knowledge of regulatory issues in the mobile sector and practices in Africa;
Ability to adapt to different cultures and to work with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams is important;
Smart, collaborative, outcome focused.  Strong analytical skills.  Able to quickly grasp new concepts and ideas in the public policy sphere, and to contribute actively to developments within the region;
Excellent communicator, able to express complex technical, regulatory issues in plain language, without losing the important points;
Good writing skills and able to write reports, and contribute to policy papers relevant to the region, both in French and English.  Experience in producing deliverables such as briefings, speeches, online, printed collateral, presentations, web content is an advantage;
Strong project management skills; ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and manage time effectively, sometimes working to tight deadlines; and
A team player, highly motivated to engage with all relevant stakeholders and be able to efficiently work with a wide group of internal GSMA interests and resources, to ensure that the GSMA public policy priorities are effectively implemented in the region.
Fluency in French and English both oral and written. 

Reporting to the GSMA Director Africa. Broadly, this person will assist in the engagement with relevant stakeholders in the Sub Sahara African region, with some focus on West Africa, and undertaking the co-ordination, analysis and reporting required to: identify areas where member operators require regulatory support; manage delivery of GSMA Advocacy programme in the region convey GSMA’s public policy and key messages within the region; and assess the impact of its public policy activities to ensure that they sufficiently address the requirements of member operators; Monitor mobile industry developments & key regulatory decisions within the region and providing appropriate analysis on the same; with particular focus on West Africa Conduct primary and secondary research, structure and summarize information to feed and communicate the organization messages; Prepare information bulletins, speech notes, presentations, reports and other ad hoc briefings as required; Support Director Africa in drafting and reviewing consultation responses for regulatory and/or policy proposals in key markets ; Attend meetings of regional inter-governmental organisations (e.g. ITU, AU, ATU, , ECOWAS, WATRA, ITU); Actively liaise and work with GSMA staff experts and/or program officers to ensure that appropriate assistance and resources are provided to members within the region on programmes involving government relations, as and when required; Other ad-hoc activities to support the Government & Regulatory Affairs team, as required.