Safaricom Kenya Research Manager– Futurist Jobs in Kenya


Key Responsibilities

Strategic Foresight & Futures Intelligence (30%)

  • Lead horizon scanning across social, technological, economic, environmental, political, and regulatory domains.

  • Identify emerging trends, weak signals, and potential disruptions.

  • Develop predictive future scenarios and strategic response pathways.

  • Assess future implications for customers, industries, markets, and business models.

  • Build foresight frameworks to support long‑term strategic planning.

  • Facilitate future‑thinking workshops with leadership teams.

    Predictive Intelligence & Forecasting (30%)

  • Develop predictive models to forecast customer behaviors, category evolution, and market dynamics.

  • Generate forward‑looking market forecasts and growth projections.

  • Identify leading indicators that signal future opportunities and risks.

  • Apply AI, analytics, and data science techniques to anticipate future trends.

  • Measure forecast accuracy and refine predictive models.

  • Support business planning through evidence‑based future projections.

    Market & Competitive Intelligence (20%)

  • Monitor competitors, adjacent industries, and disruptive entrants.

  • Track emerging business models, technologies, and innovation ecosystems.

  • Assess implications of market shifts for revenue, brand, and customer experience.

  • Develop strategic alerts on emerging threats and opportunities.

  • Identify whitespace opportunities for future growth.

    Strategic Advisory & Influence
    (20%)

  • Advise executives on future risks and opportunities.

  • Influence innovation pipeline and strategy development through foresight‑led recommendations.

    Qualifications

  • Minimum seven (7+) years in Strategic Foresight, Market Intelligence, Research, or Analytics.

  • Demonstrated experience in forecasting, futures thinking, or predictive modeling.

  • Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, futures thinking, and strategic forecasting.

  • Strong skills in predictive analytics, demand forecasting, trend modelling, and AI‑assisted intelligence.

  • Experience in market research, insights synthesis, and competitive intelligence.

    How to apply

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