Job description / Role
About the role
Purpose of the job
Managing the regulatory affairs, overseeing the industry practices & ensure all government regulations being met to support the current and future strategic plans of Orange.
Duties and responsibilities
- Ensure coordination and enrichment of the company's strategic plan.
- Provide regular analysis on the operation/ strategic projects and support on decision making.
- Support all business stake holders on Sales & Marketing plan and pricing in addition to resolving ongoing issues affecting customers and enterprises.
- Lead all regulatory and compliance related matters including policies, audit, and any other guidelines related to regulatory bodies.
- Ensure constant improvements & enhancement in existing products & processes to streamline operations, and resolve consumers, sales.
- Manage & ensures seamless operational support.
- Actively manage team members & oversees department operations on a day-to-day basis, measuring operational performance towards achieving vertical goals, through coaching, fostering positive work culture & constructive feedback.
- Represent Orange Egypt in front of different governmental authorities related to regulatory issues.
- Support Executive Committee in all regulatory affairs matters.
- Ensure providing full support for Orange shareholders with the data and information they require.
- Represent Orange Egypt in all meetings & negotiations with NTRA, other operators, Ministry of Telecom and other Governmental bodies.
- Responsible for financial rights and obligations driven by the regulatory activities.
- Attend all commercial/Financial meetings/conferences that require the presence of the Regulatory.
- Negotiate and formulize new licenses, process, and agreements.
- Represent Orange Egypt in front of the governmental authorities.
- Make sure that clear and consistent processes are in place.
- Develop and execute the company regulatory strategy in a wide range of issues to minimize the adverse financial and business impact of specific sector regulation and to maximize the future business growth opportunities.
- Assess risks and opportunities in existing regulatory framework, developing risk mitigation actions and creating policy recommendations for opportunity areas.
- Govern business units to secure procedures are up-to-date and meet latest regulatory requirements.
- Develop strong arguments for building new regulations regarding the next generation telecommunication services and products.
- Analyze impacts of new technologies and preparing Oranges regulatory position accordingly.
- Ensure local approvals from the different local authorities are obtained on time.
- Manage the needed process are being developed and met.
- Coordinates all regulatory submissions and commitments, ensuring these are in alignment with regulatory requirements and agreed strategy and timelines.
- Establish strong communication channels with the top officials and decision makers in Telecom Egypt & the Regulator for the best interest of the business.
People Management
- Interview and select direct reports and validate hiring decisions for the department.
- Provide coaching and request needed training for direct reports ensuring continuous individual development.
- Ensure a healthy working environment for the department employees through focusing on team building and motivation initiatives.
- Conduct regular performance and competency evaluations for direct reports while delivering constant constructive feedback for higher achievements and further development.
Requirements
Job specification
Education
- University degree from a recognized university.
- Post graduate studies in Regulatory and Public Affairs field are an asset.
Experience
- Minimum 20 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, 10 of which in an upper management role.
- Background in Telecom Industry is an asset.
- Strong relationship with government and telecom authorities.
Skills and abilities
- Very good English both spoken and written.
- Very good computer skills.
- Strong planning and controlling skills.
- Strong people management and leadership skills.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and decision making skills.
About the Company
Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with sales of 43.5 billion euros in 2022 and 136,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2022, including 75,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 287 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2022, including 242 million mobile customers and 24 million fixed broadband customers. The Group is present in 26 countries. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business.