Advocacy Manager, Mobile Money at GSM Association (GSMA)

Job Description

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly operators with almost companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors.

About The Role

In this role you will:

Lead, produce and contribute to evidence-based policy research and advocacy campaigns for mobile money-relevant policy areas which will include financial inclusion, international remittances, taxation and data privacy among others. This output will consider the policy implications of these topics for stakeholders as well as assess their impact on the attainment of wider development goals. Deliver high quality briefing notes for Management in advance of events and presentations, and research output, presentations and other materials as needed for senior internal and external stakeholders. Represent the GSMA externally in bilateral meetings as well as at conferences which will sometimes include speaking engagements. Readiness to travel regionally and sometimes internationally. Support the implementation of the Mobile Money Certification. Build a broad network of public and private sector partners, including international organisations, mobile operators, regulators, and fintech companies with a focus on the Africa region. Existing networks would be an advantage. Support the Senior Manager’s coordination and relationship management efforts with key partners at the global level, such as the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, the World Bank Group and various UN agencies to ensure we secure close alignment with our partners where possible. Ad hoc tasks, as required.

About You

It is essential that you:

Have relevant work experience in a private sector, development and/or regulatory environment; Have excellent knowledge and understanding of the mobile money, digital financial services and payment sectors; Can interpret evidence-based research on policy implications and in translate this into clear economic and commercial implications of policy decisions; Are charismatic & energetic, with strong public speaking skills, able to inspire others and build constructive working relationships with diverse stakeholders; Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills; Understand the theory of development and development economics that underpins our work in mobile money; Are fluent in English and able to express complex technical, commercial and regulatory issues in plain language; Have solid analytical, writing and presentation skills; Are proactive, possess first rate project and people management skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment; and Are a self-starter, who is able to work independently, and feels comfortable with complexity and dealing with all levels of personnel internally and externally.

Desirable

Have good knowledge of the mobile money regulatory environment Have experience designing and leading advocacy campaigns Have a good understanding of policy formulation processes Are fluent in French Understand the processes, institutions and organisations that shape the changing international context in which the GSMA’s mobile money team operates, including the roles of multilateral organisations, regulators and mobile operators.