Business Development Project Advisor

Job Title Business Development Project Advisor
Sector Business Development
Report To Senior Chief Business Development Officer
Main Job Purpose:
The primary objective of this role is to drive company growth by identifying new market opportunities,
building client partnerships, and managing strategic initiatives from conception to execution. The role also
ensures effective execution of key projects by monitoring performance, assessing risks, and coordinating
cross-functional efforts to maintain alignment and delivery. Ultimately, through clear, data-driven analysis
and reporting, it enables the Senior management to make timely, informed decisions that enhance the
Group’s competitiveness.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Evaluate the feasibility, financial returns, and strategic value of proposed projects, partnerships, and
initiatives to enable stronger investment choices.
2. Analyze telecom market dynamics, customer trends, and competitive activities to highlight
opportunities and risks to support strategic decision-making.
3. Develop business cases, financial models, and feasibility studies for new ventures and strategic
programs to ensure alignment with Sudatel’s growth agenda.
4. Monitor project progress, KPIs, budgets, and risks, recommending corrective actions to ensure timely,
on-budget project delivery.
5. Assess emerging telecom technologies and regional digital developments to support innovation and
guide investment decisions.
6. Coordinate cross-functional teams (Technology, Finance, Wholesale, Marketing, Regulatory) to
support effective development and execution of Business Development initiatives.
7. Support negotiations through preparing comparative analyses, commercial models, and risk
assessments to strengthen Sudatel’s position.
8. Review project proposals, governance documents, scopes, and implementation plans to ensure
compliance with internal policies and telecom regulations.
9. Advise senior leadership on project performance, risk exposure, and opportunity prioritization based
on continuous monitoring and analysis.
10. Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations to support Business Development
strategic decision-making.
11. Mentor and coach junior business development and project team members by sharing expertise to Enhanced
team capability
Behavioral Competencies:
1. Communication: Shares information clearly and effectively, ensuring others understand ideas, issues,
and recommendations.
2. Collaboration: Works cooperatively with colleagues across teams and functions to achieve shared
goals and support smooth execution.
3. Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identifies issues, evaluates options logically, and makes timely
decisions that support effective and informed outcomes.
4. Consultation Skills: Provides clear, well-reasoned advice by understanding stakeholder needs and
applying sound judgment in complex situations.
5. Technical Mentorship: Shares expertise and guides others to help them strengthen their knowledge
and improve performance.
6. Result Orientation: Stays focused on achieving strong outcomes by maintaining progress, addressing
obstacles, and ensuring work meets expectations.
Technical Competencies:
1. Financial & Business Case Analysis: The ability to apply financial principles, modelling techniques, and
analytical frameworks to evaluate the viability and value of business opportunities.
2. Project Management & Risk Oversight: The skill to monitor project indicators and assess potential
risks to ensure initiatives progress effectively and remain aligned with expectations.
3. Market & Competitive Intelligence: The capability to gather, interpret, and synthesize market and
competitor information to support strategic insight and informed decision-making.
4. Commercial & Partnership Analysis: The ability to assess commercial propositions, partnership
models, and business terms to support sound strategic and commercial decisions.
5. Telecom Technology Insight: The understanding of current and emerging telecom technologies and
the capacity to evaluate their implications for business opportunities and innovation.
6. Regulatory & Governance Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory requirements and governance
standards, and the ability to ensure activities and proposals adhere to applicable rules and policies.
Qualifications:
Education
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Telecommunication, or a related field; A
related master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
Experience
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in business development, telecom projects, and
financial/markets analysis.
• Experience conducting feasibility assessments, building business cases, and evaluating
partnerships in a telecom environment.
Certificates
Relevant certifications, such as PMP| and Certified Telecommunication Project
Management (CTPM), are preferred.
Language Fluency in English (written & spoken); French is preferred.