Telco Ecosystem Partnerships at Meta is key to our mission to build community and bring the world closer together via connectivity and access. We are looking for a creative thinker & business development leader to grow our partnerships across the Middle East & Africa. This presents a unique opportunity for you to work with leading telco partners across the region and contribute to the success of our family of apps. In this role, you will work with your regional and global program teams to develop, scale and manage our product-based partnerships. The projects you will be involved in range from commercially advancing mobile experiences and business messaging to fixed infrastructure developments, AI and the Metaverse. As the face of our brand, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and evolving our position with the telco ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have experience in partner management and the ability to synthesize and execute against complex problems and timelines. You will be responsible for coordinating the go-to-market of new and existing partnership programs, and driving the implementation of best practices to maximize program impact for Meta and partners in your region. Your deep experience in the mobile industry combined with your analytical and business mindset will help you propose and champion new features and programs that deliver value to our partnerships. You have excellent communication skills and you are used to keeping a lot of people aligned and accountable. This full-time position sits within the Growth Partnerships team and is based in our Dubai office.Strategic Partnerships Manager, MEA - Telco Ecosystem Partnerships ResponsibilitiesBuild long lasting relationships and partnerships with Mobile OperatorsBe a trusted representative and leader for Meta\'s key telco partners with frequent exchange across all levels and with all relevant partner teamsUnderstand partners\' businesses and drive a long-term sustainable partnership via our programsUnderstand and manage cross functional project interdependencies to achieve project objectives for Meta and partnersDrive local execution of growth initiatives, spanning from our family of apps and services, through innovative connectivity technologies to offline and retail driven growth programsProvide market insights. Identify and monitor strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats relevant for adoption of our products and services in the regionInfluence and improve the experience of users in your region by identifying product - market fit gapsExplore, identify and evaluate strategic growth opportunitiesManage growth related partnershipsBe an advocate for people using our family of apps and services in the regionMinimum QualificationsBA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience10+ years of experience working within or with the telco industrySelf-driven, comfortable with a fast-paced, always-on, highly ambiguous start-up environmentDemonstrated knowledge of online and mobile business models and Internet/consumer technologyProven track record with high standards of professionalismAbility to build strong relationships at all levels across the business both internally and externallyCreative, resourceful, detail-oriented, highly organizedAbility to communicate and present effectively to diverse audienceAbility to meet multiple objectives in an entrepreneurial environment with little supervisionProven track record of and experience in dealing with partnersPreferred QualificationsMBA or advanced professional degreePrior experience working in a high-growth or startup technology company preferredExperience in working cross-functionally from a remote location is an advantageAdditional language skills is a plusLocationsAbout MetaMeta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to .

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