Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. We are seeking a Manager for Competition to guide our approach to competition economics and regulatory market design. In this role, you will analyze competition laws, relevant sector regulations, and policy frameworks affecting telecommunications, digital platforms, and adjacent markets. You will be responsible for conducting competition audits, preparing policy briefs, and providing authoritative economic assessments on regulatory proposals and enforcement actions.
Key Responsibilities
Economic & Policy Analysis
- Guide Safaricom’s approach to competition economics and regulatory market design.
- Analyse and interpret competition laws, relevant sector regulations, and policy frameworks.
- Conduct competition audits, prepare policy briefs, economic analyses, and position papers for regulatory proposals and legislative reforms.
- Support the development of policy positions on competition and emerging digital regulation.
- Conduct market and regulatory benchmarking against regional and international jurisdictions.
- Provide authoritative economic assessments on regulatory proposals, remedies, and enforcement actions.
- Set analytical standards and frameworks for economic and policy analysis across the regulatory and public policy function.
Regulatory Engagement & Compliance Support
- Collaborate with Regulatory and Public Policy Departments to support engagements with national and regional competition and sector-specific regulators.
- Own the development of economic policy positions aligned with corporate strategy and long-term sustainability.
- Lead responses to major legislative, regulatory, and policy reforms (consumer protection, competition law, etc.).
- Translate complex regulatory developments into executive-level implications and recommendations.
- Monitor and assess current and anticipated regulatory/legislative developments and advise on business impact.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Notifiable Transactions
- Provide economic and competition policy input to support applications for regulatory approvals relating to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
- Work collaboratively with Legal, Business Development, and external advisors to support effective engagement with competition authorities.
Policy Advocacy & Stakeholder Management
- Support the formulation of policy advocacy strategies, including economic justifications for regulatory change.
- Contribute to consultation submissions, policy dialogue, and stakeholder forums.
- Represent Safaricom in technical or consultative regulatory engagements and hearings.
Internal Advisory & Process Development
- Act as an internal point of reference on economic and regulatory policy issues.
- Provide economic and policy input into pricing and inter-operator frameworks.
- Support knowledge-building initiatives to strengthen institutional capability in economic and competition policy analysis.
Core Competencies
- Customer Obsession: Deepen team connection to customers and partners to build trust; prioritize customer-centric decisions.
- Purpose: Create an inspiring vision and empower others; challenge teams to reimagine how things are done.
- Innovation: Create psychological safety to fuel innovative ideas; learn fast from digital adoption to drive efficiency.
- Collaboration: Break silos and hold teams accountable; coach others to take ownership and ensure an inclusive environment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Law, or a related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification in economics or competition policy is an advantage.
- 5–8 years’ experience in economic policy, competition analysis, regulatory affairs, consulting, or a similar environment.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate complex issues into clear business insights.
- Experience engaging with regulators, policymakers, or industry associations.
- Strong written communication skills, particularly in policy papers and regulatory submissions.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Safaricom career portal on the Oracle Cloud platform: Safaricom Kenya Careers. Alternatively, follow the application link provided: Apply Here.
