Etisalat Nigeria Job for an Experienced Strategy Head

Etisalat's vision is a world where people's reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel.


We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Head, Strategy

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Development and communication of the company's business strategy, associated 5-year strategic plan & annual supporting operational plan
• Develop and/or promote key functional/ cross-functional strategies across the business.
• Lead the syndication and stakeholder management for financial strategy development.
• Develop in-house available commercial and numerical capabilities.
• Develop new business opportunities with a focus on commercial arrangements and deal structure
• Lead commercial analysis of Strategy & Business Development projects / opportunities.

• Develop commercial/ analytical frameworks and assess existing and new business opportunities (partner, acquire, build, divest)
• Develop, analyze and communicate business cases that support the assessment and underlying valuation of potential opportunities to enhance management decision making
• Enhance and drive commercial analysis as above where applicable
• Promote internal evolution of commercial strategy where applicable

• Participate in the development and dissemination of the company 5-year business plan; co-ordinate and refresh the corporate strategy annually
• Communicate the company's strategic direction and drive objectives to ensure understanding of roles and responsibilities
• Drive, monitor and assess the implementation of the company's short, medium and long term goals and objectives and effectiveness of the 5 year strategy and support operational plan in light of competitive performance and context
• Track and record progress driving towards objectives

• Lead the development of cross-functional strategies that serve as key components of the overall corporate commercial strategy
• Develop broad guidelines into specific operational plans and programs and drive implementation
• Drive negotiations for potential acquisitions, partnerships or divestments

• Assess and monitor industry trends, competitors' activities and new commercial developments highlighting impact of the company's strategy and operations
• Drive the prioritization and reaction to new commercial strategies where applicable

• Maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Manage external consultants as required
• Perform other roles/tasks as required by the Director, Strategy and Business Development

• First Degree in Business, Management, Finance or relevant discipline
• Post-graduate degree in Business, Management, Finance or an MBA

• Nine (9) to Twelve (12) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years at managerial level.
• Work experience in a top tier consulting firm, management consulting, investment banking or Telco is an added advantage
• Research analysis & evaluation techniques
• Industry knowledge
• Negotiation skills
• Leadership & influencing skills
• Presentation & facilitation skills
• Strategy formulation, evaluation and implementation
• Business modelling concepts, methodologies and leading practices
• Business / investment cases development
• Business finance / financial analysis
• Strategy formulation, evaluation and implementation
• Project management, and implementation