General Manager : Group Foundation

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We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN, we believe that understanding our people's needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y'ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction.

Most importantly, they keep us honest.

It is not something we claim to be.

It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential.

A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results.

A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us.

This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise.

It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

Mission / Core purpose of the Job

MTN Group is seeking an experienced and visionary General Manager to lead the MTN Group Foundation, driving its corporate social investment (CSI) strategy and flagship programs across all 19 markets.

The role will encompass developing frameworks, policies, and processes that align with MTN's business strategy.

The General Manager will ensure MTN's contributions address national, regional, and continental challenges while enhancing its reputation as a responsible corporate citizen.

This pivotal role will ensure that MTN's social investments deliver meaningful and measurable impacts, leveraging connectivity and technology for good.

The General Manager will oversee strategic program development, stakeholder engagement, governance, and monitoring and evaluation of CSI activities.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Strategy Development and Implementation
2. Governance and Compliance
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
5. Employee and Community Engagement
6. Operational Excellence

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience: 5 years senior management experience or more with a minimum of 3 years in foundation management, corporate social investment, or social impact leadership, preferably in a multinational organization.

Skills: Strong governance, risk management, and strategic leadership capabilities. Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation methodologies. Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.

Collaboration (Formal and Informal Relationships)

Key customers: MTN Group Board Social, Ethics and Sustainability Committee, Executive Committee, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Opco CEOs, Head of Corporate services and Foundation / CSI Division representative, Group platform businesses.

Key suppliers: Corporate social investment specialist firms, consultancies, Market Intelligence and Research Agencies.

MTN Group is an equal opportunity employer with an imperative and obligation to achieve its own set EE targets and the legislated Employment Equity targets.

Preference will first be given to previously disadvantaged individuals/groups with a specific focus on females and differently abled persons.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other and Strategy / Planning

Industries: Telecommunications