Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Our Roots Telkom Kenya was established as a telecommunications operator under the Companies Act in April 1999. We provide integrated communications solutions in Kenya with the widest range of voice and data services as well as network facilities for residential and business customers. We are proud to play a prominent role in the information and communications technology sector, serving millions of Kenyans across the country. Our Wings Telkom Kenya’s partnership with Orange S.A (formerly France Telecom Group), saw the launch of the Orange brand in Kenya in 2008. Our new corporate identity is inspired by new investments and a fresh new approach to doing business.
Role Purpose:
The role is within the Digital Financial Services department in Telkom Kenya and is responsible for scoping, planning and managing the implementation of one or more high/ medium risk projects through to closure and to be responsible for the completion of all the designated activities and tasks contained on the work schedule through pro-active task, risk and issue management; reporting progress as required and ensuring stakeholders are kept engaged and informed where appropriate. .

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop, scope, plan and manage the implementation of one or more high/ medium risk projects as assigned
• Assist the above with the development of the relevant products needed to support implementation
• Actively keep internal and external stakeholders sighted on key risks, issues and decisions – escalating where appropriate
• Actively work with internal stakeholders to ensure the project secures effective engagement at all levels within Telkom Kenya
• Develop and maintain an expert working knowledge of the project and therefore be a point of reference, information and expertise
• Pro-actively manage the quality and performance of the project and its products thereby ensuring work-streams and work-packages are delivered on time, to specification and budget
• Where appropriate, to manage some or all of the project budget under the guidance of the Product Delivery & Programs Manager.

Academic Background and Professional Knowledge
• Bachelors’ degree in Business, Project Management or other relevant field
• Certification in Project Management
• Expert user of Microsoft Projects
• 3-5 years’ experience in Project Management within a Telecommunications or Financial Services environment
• At least 2 years previous Product Delivery or Project Management experience working within an agile environment
• A track record of successful project delivery working across multiple teams, on multiple products in a fast paced, market driven environment.

Here are the skills we are looking for/Competencies
• Project Management
• Project Management (scoping, planning and execution)
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Risk and Issue management
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicts (people and tasks)
• Networking, engagement, persuasion, influencing and communications skills
• Excellent Written, oral and presentations skills
• Tact and diplomacy skills when managing sensitive issues in a discreet manner
• Experienced and highly competent in the use of MS Project, and other MS Office applications

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Application should be sent to recruitment@telkom.co.ke by providing an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) before 14th December 2020 including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Telkom Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to tribe, religion, gender, age or disability

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