Senior Specialist - Compliance Officer at Vodafone

Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance Framework Design, Policy Implementation, Regulatory Interpretation, Compliance Monitoring, Assurance, Governance Reporting, Policy Development, Training, Risk Management, Regulatory Universe Maintenance, CRMP Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Engagement, Compliance Assessments, Legal Support, Governance

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Join Us At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact. What you’ll do Role purpose: The Senior Specialist – Compliance Officer is responsible for supporting the design, implementation and continuous enhancement of Vodacom Mozambique’s Ethics and Compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, licence conditions, internal policies and Vodacom/Vodafone standards. The role ensures the effective embedding of compliance requirements across all business units, supports regulatory interpretation and engagement, maintains the Regulatory Universe and Compliance Risk Management Plan (CRMP), and provides structured compliance monitoring, assurance and governance reporting to senior management and Group stakeholders. Key Accountabilities: Support the development, review and localisation of compliance and ethics policies, procedures and standards; Ensure effective embedding of policies across business units through guidance, awareness and training; Monitor policy implementation and identify gaps requiring remediation or additional controls; Provide accurate and timely regulatory and compliance advice to business units; Interpret new and existing laws, regulations, licence conditions and regulatory guidelines, and assess their impact on company operations; Support engagement with regulators and authorities, including preparation of responses, submissions and supporting evidence; Develop, maintain and continuously update the Regulatory Universe, ensuring completeness, accuracy and relevance; Lead and maintain compliance inputs into the Compliance Risk Management Plan (CRMP); Ensure compliance risks are clearly identified, assessed, documented, monitored and mitigated; Provide compliance‑related support to business initiatives, products and projects; Support compliance assessments of new initiatives, material changes and operational activities; Escalate complex, high‑risk or ambiguous regulatory matters to senior Legal resources where required What we are looking in you: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, Risk, Governance, Business Administration or a related field; 3+ years’ experience in compliance, regulatory, legal or governance roles; Experience in telecommunications or other highly regulated environments is an advantage; Professional certifications in Compliance, Risk or Governance are advantageous; Effectiveness of compliance framework implementation; Accuracy and completeness of the Regulatory Universe; Quality and timeliness of regulatory and compliance advice; Execution of compliance monitoring activities; Timely closure of compliance findings and remediation actions; Quality and timeliness of governance and EXCO reporting Who we are We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same. Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance. Together we can.

Responsibilities

The Senior Specialist – Compliance Officer supports the design, implementation, and enhancement of the Ethics and Compliance framework to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal standards across all business units. This role involves maintaining the Regulatory Universe and Compliance Risk Management Plan (CRMP), providing regulatory advice, and delivering compliance monitoring and governance reporting to management.