Head of Connectivity and Access Public Policy Job at Facebook (Remote work)

 

Facebook was founded in the year 2004, Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. As at today, over 2 billion people make use of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger every month to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.

Facebook is actively recruiting for the position below.

 

Role Title: Head of Connectivity and Access Public Policy

Location: Remote, Nigeria.

Role Responsibilities:

• Representing Facebook in meetings with key stakeholders across Africa, including bilateral and multilateral fora
• Contributing to research that supports evidence-based ICT policy development
• Representing Facebook in all media, including on screen, radio and print
• Supporting the development of Facebook’s connectivity policy positions
• Providing policy and regulatory guidance to Facebook teams working on connectivity infrastructure projects in Africa
• Advising Facebook teams on public policy matters in order to guide the development and roll-out of products, services and infrastructure
• Developing and sustain effective working relationships with African policymakers, as well as representatives of the private sector, CSOs, academia and development institutions
• Monitoring connectivity policy issues affecting Facebook at the Africa regional and country levels
• Leading the development of Facebook's submissions to African governments’ consultations related to connectivity policy, legislation and regulation

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Fluency in an African language e.g. Kiswahili, Hausa, Pidgin, Wolof, Xhosa, Yoruba, Kenyang, Lingala, Shona, Twi, Ga
• Bachelor’s degree in law, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Technology, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of Eight years of public policy experience in the field of Information Communications Technology (ICT)
• Fluency in both written and conversational English
• Demonstrated knowledge of MSME Financing, Risk Sharing and Social Impact Knowledge.
• Previous experience working and/or living in multiple African countries
• Excellent judgment, communication and persuasive skills, creativity, perspective, and passion
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and oral communications skills is desired.
• In-depth knowledge of public policy issues related to ICT Infrastructure development
• Superb written and oral communications skills (writing samples required)

 

Application Deadline:

Ongoing

 

Application Guidelines:

To apply, click on the link below. 

 https://bit.ly/3mdtoC4

 

Executive Director Job at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)

 

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria is recruiting on behalf of their client; the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF)  which is set up to provide support to the Nigeria citizens towards containing the COVID-19 pandemic by drawing on practical lessons learned globally, creating awareness and enhancing health care infrastructure. The Fund will utilize Global Citizen’s platform to raise awareness and enlist the support and contributions of the public and private sectors, civil society, and the international community.

They are actively recruiting for the position below.

 

Role Title: Executive Director

Location: FCT, Abuja.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the CEO/MD to drive the achievement of the organisation’s strategic agenda of alleviating the financing constraints faced by Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria.
• Driving effective stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, operational excellence and strategy implementation through the tactical operations of the business.
• Support the CEO/MD in the implementation of strategies around fund raising, business development, strategic partnership development, loan disbursement excellence etc.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Applicant should possess a minimum of first degree or its equivalent in any relevant field.
• Hold a postgraduate or professional qualifications or certifications such as ACIB, ICAN, MBA etc.
• Have a minimum of fifteen years progressive work experience.
• Minimum of ten years cognate experience in the banking sector.
• A minimum of eight years relevant work experience as top or senior management officer.
• Previous experience in commercial banking and development finance or social impact is desirable
• Vast knowledge of the Nigerian Banking Sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MSME Financing, Risk Sharing and Social Impact Knowledge.

 

Application Deadline:

September 24^th, 2020

 

Application Guidelines:

To apply, click on the link below.

 https://pwc.to/3ma9ibU