Job title: Orange Digital Centre (ODC) Manager

Location: Gaborone

Department: Legal

Supervisor: Director – Legal & Corporate Affairs

Orange Digital Centre (ODC) Manager

Reporting to the Director – Legal & Corporate Affairs, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing project execution and managing partnerships/stakeholders. Additionally, the role includes oversight of budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance and measurement of project’s impact.

The main duties include but are not limited to:

  • Oversee the autonomous management of the Orange Digital Centre.
  • Promote and secure partnerships within the ecosystem to drive the ODC strategy.
  • Manage ODC projects in coordination with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure overall project management with internal partners specifically Orange
  • Coordinate Group and Orange Botswana and other external partners.
  • Oversee the development and execution of budgets and business plans for the
  • Manage the Orange Digital Centre donor program.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate governance structures.
  • Oversight of all ODC activities, including validation of concepts, execution of training sessions, talks, projects, internships, conferences, and partnerships.
  • Lead and manage partnerships with universities, the tech ecosystem, and businesses in Botswana, focusing on innovation and recruitment.
  • Coordinate the inaugurations of ODC Clubs, universities, and Fab Labs across the country.
  • Support and coach teams to ensure effective program deployment and operations, including the Digital Academy, Fab Lab, Orange Fab, and ODC Clubs.
  • Ensure proper communication on ODC activities, adhering to the ODC charter.
  • Participate in corporate projects, including HR and other business departments.
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Skills:

  • Very solid skills in managing cross-functional projects.
  • Deep understanding of start-up best practices, trends, and relevant regulations to ensure compliance and innovation.
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to develop programs that are inclusive and respectful of diverse communities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong marketing skills.
  • Very good understanding of business issues related to digital, including customer experience, disruptive business models, and digital transformation.
  • Good knowledge of the real functioning of companies, including private, public, universities, and academies.
  • Proven record on team motivation, encouraging synergies and promoting the achievement of performance indicators.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Graduated from a business school and/or university with a Master’s degree (or equivalent).
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role. Experience in entrepreneurship and support for start-ups. Previous experience working with donors (Local and International) is an added advantage.
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Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements can submit their applications, updated CV and certified copies of their academic certificates to: jobsbw.obw@orange.com

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Closing Date

Closing Date: 09 October 2024

 

Kindly note, that Orange Botswana shall only correspond to short-listed candidates.