Market Engagement Manager
Market Engagement ManagerApply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-02216
Department: Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation
Team: Mobile for Development
Location: London
Position type: Fixed term until 31 March 2027
What the hiring manager says "This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of integrating mobile technology with humanitarian efforts.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving GSMA Members' participation in the UN's Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Initiative and the Humanitarian Connectivity Charter (HCC).
They will lead stakeholder engagement, manage in-country projects, and support in the implementation of EWS in multiple geographies.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about leveraging digital solutions to tackle humanitarian challenges and has a proven track record in stakeholder management.
Experience in both the mobile industry and the humanitarian sector will be highly beneficial.
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Bryce Hartley, Senior Market Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Manager About the Team The Mobile for Development (M4D) team drives innovation in digital technology to reduce inequalities in our world.
Singularly positioned at the intersection of the mobile ecosystem and the development sector, we stimulate digital innovation to deliver both sustainable business and large-scale socio-economic impact for the underserved.
The Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation (M4H) programme is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) with a mission to accelerate the delivery and impact of digital humanitarian assistance.
We have reached over 12 million people with improved access to and use of life-enhancing mobile-enabled services during humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery.
About the Role In this role, you will be pivotal in supporting GSMA Members' participation in the UN's Early Warnings for All Initiative (EW4All) and the Humanitarian Connectivity Charter (HCC).You will lead stakeholder engagement and management, facilitate in-country projects, and represent the programme at relevant industry events.In selected priority countries, you will work closely with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) proactively connecting them to EW4All activities, including workshops & events.You will work closely with internal GSMA teams, MNOs, government agencies, and humanitarian organisations to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment of efforts.You will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall strategy of the M4H programme.About You You will have demonstrable experience within the mobile industry and/or the humanitarian sector.You are adept at developing and managing relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.Your ability to navigate and manage these relationships will be crucial to the success of the programme.You will have a proven track record of working across diverse stakeholders and facilitating results-based partnerships.You will be naturally curious and passionate about leveraging digital solutions to tackle humanitarian challenges.You will be fluent and have compelling written and oral communication skills in English.Excellent communication skills are essential for expressing complex technical or commercial issues in plain language.Working well with colleagues and understanding different cultures will be critical to driving success.Capabilities: Extensive experience in project coordination with the public and private sector; experience working with MNOs and humanitarian organisations preferred.Knowledge and background in mobile-enabled disaster preparedness, response and recovery; specifically mobile-enabled Early Warning Systems (EWS).Ability to manage multiple, competing timelines and prioritise accordingly.Experience with global coordination and collaborating with regional and country offices.Flexibility to accommodate a range of different time zones.Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English is a must; fluency in another language is a benefit.Contract type Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
Worker type Employee
What We OfferWorking at the GSMA offers you unparalleled access to the mobile industry.
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In addition to architect-designed offices and competitive compensation, our benefits include fantastic learning & development opportunities, generous holiday allowances, and additional days off for professional development.
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