Manager, Market Access and Spectrum Policy - Middle East and Africa

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly engage with national regulatory authorities in the region
• Secure new licenses/authorizations and maintain existing ones, either directly or through a distribution channel
• Prepare documentation in support of the license/authorization application process
• Engage in complex negotiations in order to influence and optimize the domestic/regional regulatory framework
• Provide regulatory support to the commercial team and to the distribution partners for market access in the region
• Lead or support domestic/regional consultations/industry actions/coalitions that may impact Telesat market and spectrum access
• Represent Telesat in Middle Eastern and African regional forums such as ASMG and the ATU, and international forums such as the ITU-R to promote Telesat interests
• Assist with market access in other regions as required
• Identify and develop proposals to ensure Telesat regulatory long-term interests are protected
• Provide key inputs to short and long range planning in support of corporate development

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Degree in Engineering or other technical subject
• Master degree is an asset
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in satellite communications related to market access, domestic/regional regulatory framework/forums and the application of the ITU Radio Regulations

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Team player
• Strong technical, regulatory research and analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English, Arabic and/or French would be an advantage.
• Experience as company lead representative in international forums
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to exercise judgment and make sound decisions to drive processes to conclusion
• Self-starter with good organizational skills and the ability to work independently and with limited oversight
• Effective management of multiple projects simultaneously

DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION

• Identifies, develops and implements solutions for domestic/regional market access/policy/spectrum developments
• Makes real-time decisions in domestic, regional and international regulatory forums to promote/protect Telesat’s interests
• Independent decision making within scope of responsibility that may not be subject to review
• There is no direct reporting staff but the position is expected to draw on expertise of other subject specialists to insure Telesat’s interests are accurately promoted

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office or home office environment
• Preferred location: Middle East or African region
• Travel, often for extended periods and as the sole representative of Telesat