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Mwananchi Communications Ltd
Business Manager – Managing Director’s Office at Mwananchi Communications Limited
About the Company
Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL) is Tanzania’s leading independent media house and part of the Nation Media Group, East Africa’s largest independent media organization.
As the company accelerates its transformation into a modern, digital-first, and commercially agile business, MCL is seeking an exceptional professional to join the Managing Director’s Office in a high-impact leadership support role.
Position Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Business Manager – Managing Director’s Office |
| Company | Mwananchi Communications Limited |
| Application Deadline | 20 May 2026 |
Purpose of the Role
The Business Manager to the Managing Director is a strategic execution and coordination role within the MD’s Office. The role is designed for a commercially minded professional with strong business instincts, operational discipline, executive presence, and the ability to support organizational transformation initiatives.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director to drive organizational priorities, improve execution discipline, strengthen operational efficiencies, and support strategic alignment across departments.
This position goes beyond traditional executive support and requires an individual who can operate with urgency, professionalism, and sound judgment in a fast-paced executive environment.
Experience in FMCG, telecommunications, banking, consulting, or similarly dynamic corporate environments will be highly advantageous.
Main Responsibilities
Strategic Business Coordination
The successful candidate will:
- Support the Managing Director in executing strategic and operational priorities.
- Monitor progress on key business initiatives across departments.
- Coordinate cross-functional engagements to improve accountability and execution.
- Support leadership decision-making through business analysis and executive briefings.
- Track organizational risks, dependencies, and critical action items.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and simplify processes.
- Support preparation of:
- Board materials
- Executive committee reports
- Leadership presentations
- Drive structure, cadence, and follow-through across leadership forums and strategic initiatives.
Transformation & Operational Excellence
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting implementation of transformation initiatives across the organization.
- Championing digital workflows, productivity tools, and AI-enabled efficiencies.
- Improving coordination and communication between departments.
- Supporting a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Assisting with organizational change management initiatives.
Executive Office Management
The role also involves:
- Ensuring smooth coordination of the Managing Director’s Office.
- Managing the MD’s strategic calendar and engagements.
- Coordinating executive meetings, agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up actions.
- Handling confidential communication and sensitive business matters professionally.
- Coordinating executive travel and stakeholder engagements.
- Maintaining effective communication flow between the MD’s Office and internal stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Economics
- Management
- Engineering
- Or a related field
- MBA or postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in:
- Business management
- Strategy execution
- Operations
- Commercial leadership support
- Consulting
- Transformation-focused roles
- Experience in FMCG, banking, telecommunications, consulting, or multinational organizations is highly preferred.
- Prior experience working directly with senior executives or leadership teams is strongly preferred.
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong commercial and business acumen
- Excellent organizational and execution capability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High sense of urgency and accountability
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Executive maturity and professional presence
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Sound judgment and confidentiality
- Strong understanding of:
- Digital productivity tools
- Reporting systems
- Emerging AI applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What MCL is Looking For
MCL seeks a high-performance professional who combines strategic thinking with strong execution discipline.
The successful candidate should be proactive, commercially sharp, intellectually agile, detail-oriented, and capable of helping drive organizational momentum, accountability, responsiveness, and operational effectiveness.
Why Join Mwananchi Communications Limited
- Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership.
- Exposure to strategic, operational, and transformation initiatives.
- High organizational visibility and leadership exposure.
- Dynamic and evolving business environment.
- Strong platform for accelerated career growth and leadership development.
Mode of Application
Interested candidates should submit their application and detailed CV through:
📅 Application Deadline: 20 May 2026
To apply for this job email your details to hrm@tz.nationmedia.com