Director, International Services and Roaming Afghanistan

Title	Director, International Services and Roaming
Location	Afghanistan
Programme	Economic Development - Financial Services
Agency	Roshan
Deadline	21 Feb 2013

In 2003, AKDN and its partners launched Roshan (Telecom Development Company Afghanistan Ltd)meaning 'light' or 'hope.' Today, Roshan is Afghanistan's leading telecommunications operator, covering over 60% of the population and connecting 5 million active subscribers in 230 cities and towns across the country's 34 provinces. Roshan is a major driver of reconstruction and socio-economic development in Afghanistan, having invested over $500 million in the country since inception in 2003. As Afghanistan's single largest private investor and tax-payer, Roshan contributes approximately 5% of the Afghan Government's overall revenue.

Roshan directly employs 1,200 people and provides indirect employment to over 30,000 people. Highlighting Roshan's commitment to diversity, approximately 20% of staff are women, 90% are Afghan Nationals of various ethnicities and backgrounds, and 10% are expatriates from 16 countries around the world. Roshan strives to be the employer of choice in Afghanistan, investing heavily in employee education, training and mentorship programs to develop talent and capacity. The diverse members of the Roshan family share a common desire to thrive in a uniquely challenging business environment and to contribute to the future of Afghanistan. About working for Roshan 

The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a major shareholder of Roshan and promotes private initiatives in building economically sound enterprises in the developing world. Also owned in part by Monaco Telecom International (MTI) and TeliaSonera, Roshan continues to show strong investor confidence, setting the benchmark for how companies should operate competitively and with a social conscience, in post-conflict countries.

The Position
Roshan, an IPS company based in Afghanistan is seeking for a Director, International Services and Roaming to work within its International Carrier Relations and Roaming Team. The Director, International Services and Roaming will be responsible for overall management of the International Services division under Product Marketing.

A summary of the Director, International Services and Roaming responsibilities and tasks is as follows:

Formulates business strategy to meet current and future needs of international services

Provides market intelligence on local and international needs for possible new product development

Achieves business targets according to the business plan

Works with the legal and regulatory departments as well as the network teams on national interconnection

Establishes and manages business relationship with international carriers and suppliers

Compiles business proposals and conducts presentations to international carrier and customers

Negotiates bilateral agreement & accounting settlement and business development with international carriers

Rates negotiations and analysis on international telecom service

Liaises with network personnel regarding planning and implementation of capacity links and POP's

Works with legal & regulatory, department

Establishes new roaming agreements & signs preferred agreements with key operators

Sustains existing and grows roaming revenues

Increases the pre-paid roaming agreement base

Establishes wholesale SMS partnerships

Establishes implementation of roaming testing tools

The Requirements

University degree required /Masters preferred

8 years of work experience in Telecommunications

5 years management experience

Ability to analyze and interpret common financial reports, regulatory orders, and legal documents

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner

Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel

Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups

Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure

Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

Ability to prioritize and organize effectively

Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties

Ability to supervise and motivate others

Strong English language skills

Customer service / customer interfacing experience

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of telephony products and services

Knowledge of general accounting and billing procedures

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