PROJECT & E-CHANNEL MANAGER

Closing Date: 
Friday, December 16, 2016
Location of the Job: 
Windhoek,Namibia
Reference Number: 
Nam-2/12/16-001
 
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
 
Purpose of the Job:
The purpose of the role is to develop, implement, manage and support Letshego Namibia country Projects and Financial Inclusion strategy. Covering but not limited to development and implementation of Agent Banking; Card issuing and acquiring; USSD, E wallets; Mobile Banking, Internet Banking; messaging, POS Banking; electronic group savings and other electronic channels that Letshego develops with its partners. 
 
Key Accountabilities:
  • To develop, and align the Electronic channel strategy to the business strategy of the subsidiary and implement the execution plans in line with country regulations and, laws.
  • Research, analyze, propose and implement solutions for Inclusive Finance using electronic channels. (i.e. Agent Banking; Cards; USSD; E-wallet; NFC; Banking using Satellite etc.)
  • Negotiate and maintain partnership agreements with service providers, MNOs, NGOs and other institutions.
  • Project Office Management (i.e. the capability/ experience to follow up on and assist in the management of all projects, by using MS Project).
  • Value management for country E-channels marketing activities (Agent setting; Card Acquisition costs, E Wallet acquisition costs; Break Even analysis, E-channel Pay Back).
  • Managing by standards (process design, reports, P&L, calculations, concepts etc.).
 
Education and Experience Required:
  • BA (Honours) in Business Management, IT or relevant fields.
  • Formal project management qualification (PM Diploma, PMP, PRINCE2 or PRINCE2 Agile) will be added advantage.
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience, leading and delivering successful projects including clear track record of delivering significant business change.
  • Proven track-record of handling complex projects and managing multiple agendas including implementation of e-channel project. 
  • Experience in E-channel Strategy Implementation.
  • Good Presentation Skills, positive attitude, vibrant, energetic personality and ability to get things done.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at the highest level and strong ability to work with diverse cultures.
 
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