General Manager – Hargeisa, Somaliland

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GENERAL MANAGER- BLUECOM SOMALILAND

Company Summary:

Bluecom Subsidiary Company that is Internet Service Provider arm of Somtel company of one of the companies under Dahabshiil Group, Dahabshiil Group, the fastest growing business group with interests in financial services, banking, telecommunications, real estate, and energy & power sectors among others. The Dahabshiil Group office, under the leadership of the Executive Vice Chairman plans to recruit General Manager- Bluecom Somaliland, who will be in charge of driving the overall company coordination, strategy and achieve strategic objectives, growth and develop leadership & people capabilities, enhance customer experience and improve financial performance in Somaliland.

General Position Summary:
General Manager will be responsible to build and lead our company’s growth and business strategies. Take day to day decision on strategic matters after input from Board, top management at the Dahabshiil and Somtel Group. Promoting of sales, setting up rules & regulations and expansion of business. To set and ensure effective delivery of business targets that the company wants to achieve and ensure that these are correctly monitored.

Essential Job Functions: 
i. Take the lead in the transition and establishment  Bluecom Somaliland
ii. Drive organization growth strategy and effectively represent the management
iii. Coordinate the management, adaption and synergy of the  markets operation;
iv. Drive strategic initiatives to achieve company vision and business objectives and facilitate cascading and alignment of the strategic objectives across all functions;
v. Lead the development of an effective and efficient executive management at Bluecom by providing best-in-class corporate management to the headquarters and the regions, adhering to international standards, documented policies, processes and procedures and aiming at meeting the KPI targets;.
vi. Drive performance of the company and support the board in monitoring short- and long-term performance of the markets.
vii. Support the implementation of state-of-the-art technology in Somaliland to ensure stable, affordable and reliable ISP network services;
viii. Plans out the networking route and the links, deployment and maintenance of network monitoring, analysis and reporting tools.
ix. Application of configuration changes via our change control systems and processes. Installation of network hardware and software
x. Sets up strategies to motivate individual staff members and their performance; build a coherent and developmental environment that enhances the capabilities of human resources and enables them to realize their abilities.
xi. Build and develops deep relationships with key contacts, clients, peers, targets and the business community for the benefit of the business.
xii. Builds a culture which recognizes the importance of developing business relationships based on trust and integrity
xiii. Play a leading role in Global telecom and relevant leadership forums to influence industry trends and its business impact.
xiv. Guide the company and leadership in positively influencing local industry and market trends.
xv. Drive the adoption of best-in-class business and governance models.
xvi. Focus on customer experience and improve company financial performance
xvii. Maintain excellent investor standing at all times across and maintain the confidence of the investment community, investors and other stakeholders.
xviii. Promote standards of business, operations and behavior in line with company’s requirements, ensuring implementation of and adherence to company’s policies and legal requirements.
xix. Maintain and develop the organization’s culture, values and reputation in its markets and with all staff, clients, partners and regulatory/official bodies,
xx. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annually progress reports and budgets.
xxi. Conduct him/her both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Somtel Group and in no way jeopardize group commercial efforts.
xxii. Assist in any other task or duty assigned by the CEO.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Team of Section Managers

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Chief Executive Officer-Somtel
Works Directly With:
Board of Directors, Other Dahabshiil CEOs, GMs, Regional Directors, Group Human Resource and Director, Group Finance Director Community, and Government Representatives

Knowledge and Experience: 

i. Bachelor’s degree in Telecom Engineering or Business Administration; Master’s degree preferred..
ii. 7+ years of work experience required of which at least 3+ years at Senior manager level in the telecommunications  industry in particular ISP environment in the same level;
iii. Strong management, leadership & communication skills
iv. Target oriented and profit driven
v. Charismatic, integer, highly motivated and team-oriented
vi. Political experience, judgment and sensitivity, including a general understanding of lobbying
vii. Knowledge of professional tools and proficient in main business languages, i.e. English
viii. Experience in Somali and/or in the Eastern African region preferred;
ix. Exposure to international business is a plus Demonstrated professional competence and success in organizational development and management and ability to lead in a fast changing environment.
x. Fluency in English  and Somali  languages (verbal and written communication)
xi. Multi-tasking and organizational, prioritization skills are necessary.
xii. Demonstrated attention to detail,
xiii. Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members is required.
xiv. Highly developed computers skills with strong familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel,
xv. Candidate must be willing to travel and work in difficult conditions.

Success Factors:

Expert knowledge of coordination of markets, high level integrated, project management processes and best-practices; Expert knowledge of the ISP and telecommunication industry, Proven skills in business and financial management, Demonstrated ability to work in a proactively diverse organization, Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills, Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise the staff at all levels’. Effective problem – solving and mediation skills. Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others, Proficiency with office computer equipment and software, demonstrated ability to multi-task office setting, Proven ability to cope with marketing wars, stress and crisis situations. Able to manage, delegate to and motivate the team.

Environmental Conditions

This position is based in Hargeisa, Somaliland and is unaccompanied. Travel within Somaliland is required to support all Somaliland’s offices and group’s programs. This position is eligible for very completive salary package and other benefits as per our Human Resource policy.
Somtel group Team members represent the company and Dahabshiil Group both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and company’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Dahabshiil group’s vision. We, are s an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

How to Apply

Written applications should be addressed to:

The Director Human Resource and Administration,
Dahabshiil Group
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by submitting a detailed CV and Cover letter as a single document via Email: group.recruitment@dahabshiil.com to be received on or before 26th January, 2022 with the subject line ‘‘General Manager -Bluecom
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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