Director, Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure coordination and enrichment of the company's strategic plan.
• Provide regular analysis on the operation/ strategic projects and support on decision making.
• Support all business stake holders on Sales & Marketing plan and pricing in addition to resolving ongoing issues affecting customers and enterprises.
• Lead all regulatory and compliance related matters including policies, audit, and any other guidelines related to regulatory bodies.
• Ensure constant improvements & enhancement in existing products & processes to streamline operations, and resolve consumers, sales.
• Manage & ensures seamless operational support.
• Actively manage team members & oversees department operations on a day-to-day basis, measuring operational performance towards achieving vertical goals, through coaching, fostering positive work culture & constructive feedback.
• Represent Orange Egypt in front of different governmental authorities related to regulatory issues.
• Support Executive Committee in all regulatory affairs matters.
• Ensure providing full support for Orange shareholders with the data and information they require.
• Represent Orange Egypt in all meetings & negotiations with NTRA, other operators, Ministry of Telecom and other Governmental bodies.
• Responsible for financial rights and obligations driven by the regulatory activities.
• Attend all commercial/Financial meetings/conferences that require the presence of the Regulatory.
• Negotiate and formulize new licenses, process, and agreements.
• Represent Orange Egypt in front of the governmental authorities.
• Make sure that clear and consistent processes are in place.
• Develop and execute the company regulatory strategy in a wide range of issues to minimize the adverse financial and business impact of specific sector regulation and to maximize the future business growth opportunities.
• Assess risks and opportunities in existing regulatory framework, developing risk mitigation actions and creating policy recommendations for opportunity areas.
• Govern business units to secure procedures are up-to-date and meet latest regulatory requirements.
• Develop strong arguments for building new regulations regarding the next generation telecommunication services and products.
• Analyze impacts of new technologies and preparing Oranges regulatory position accordingly.
• Ensure local approvals from the different local authorities are obtained on time.
• Manage the needed process are being developed and met.
• Co-ordinates all regulatory submissions and commitments, ensuring these are in alignment with regulatory requirements and agreed strategy and timelines.
• Establish strong communication channels with the top officials and decision makers in Telecom Egypt & the Regulator for the best interest of the business.

• Interview and select direct reports and validate hiring decisions for the department.
• Provide coaching and request needed training for direct reports ensuring continuous individual development.
• Ensure a healthy working environment for the department employees through focusing on team building and motivation initiatives.
• Conduct regular performance and competency evaluations for direct reports while delivering constant constructive feedback for higher achievements and further development.

• University degree from a recognized university.
• Post graduate studies in Regulatory and Public Affairs field are an asset.

• Minimum 20 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, 10 of which in an upper management role.
• Background in Telecom Industry is an asset.
• Strong relationship with government and telecom authorities.

• Very good English both spoken and written.
• Very good computer skills.
• Strong planning and controlling skills.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision making skills.

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