Fresh Career Opportunities at MTN Nigeria, 5th November, 2018

MTN Nigeria – The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Engineer, Fiber Support (Supervisory)

Location: Lagos
Employment status: Permanent

Job Description

• To perform high level technical support functions on all MTNN Fibre transmission media at the Switch and Transmission sites
• Initiate and supervise preventive maintenance on optical fiber infrastructure network and carry out planned works on the fiber infrastructure for network optimization and improvement.
• Manage and administer NQMS Server, remote test units and software.
• Guarantee availability/ Quality of Service of fiber infrastructure and DWDM equipments, react, and rectify all emergency faults within the Service Level Agreement.
• Validate optical infrastructure deployment plans as well as asses resource requirement s for MTNN according to set standard.
• Conduct quarterly vendor/contractor performance assessment/audit in order to identify issues and improve performance.
• Generate optical infrastructure Transmission Performance Reports and compile DWDM performance and trending.
• Conduct acceptance test on new fiber infrastructure and DWDM equipment.
• Participate in the execution of special projects as may be required.
• Manage contractors/vendor Service Level Agreements in order to ensure compliance to MTNN guidelines and procedures as it relates to fiber infrastructure.
• Provide high level support on optical fiber related issues to internal customers in line with MTNN quality.
• Manage all stakeholders and resolve conflicts and issues relating to optical infrastructure management.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.
• Coach and train staff / internal units on DWDM and fiber infrastructure.

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• National travel and a valid driver’s license.
• On standby 24/7 throughout the year.
• Overtime and call out duties.

Requirements, Experience, Training & Education
Education:

• First Degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering,  or in any related  field
• Specialist certifications in Fibre transmission from any reputable organization will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 3-7 years working experience in a related field
• Experience in telecommunications transmission

Training:

• Vendor technology training on vendor products
• Project management
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict Management
• Time management.

Minimum qualification

• BEd, BSc, BEng, BTech or HND

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

 

Job Title: Engineer – Core Network Planning (Supervisory)

Location: Lagos

Job Description    

• Responsible for planning, designing and optimization of Core Network platforms.
• To ensure prompt provisioning of Network GSM NSS elements capacity, protocols and features.
• Ensure value created by optimizing business projects/activities by resolving issues with vendors
• Carry out an effective technical feasibility studies and impact analysis for new features and services within the core environment.
• Evaluate the functionality and relevance of new NSS/OSS software and ensure that MTNN takes full advantage of all advanced features made available in new software release.
• Identify new software requirements and participate in the specification of all custom software tools.
• Supervise and justify the timely provisioning of Network capacity for all the GSM NSS elements, features, protocols.
• Supervise the network architecture and topology planning strategies that best serves the growth of the core network in terms of traffic, subscribers and value added service capacity.
• Investigate into technical topics related to core network design and performance, such as new types of hardware, new design methodologies, impact of new technologies (GPRS, EDGE, WIMAX, and SIGTRAN).
• Supervise and maintain processes for Tele-Traffic analysis, network modelling, Hardware dimensioning.
• Provide and support end-to-end integration and input requirements for deployment of new Nodes.
• Ensure that P-Load is not above recommended level, and planning a de-load strategy in situation of high P-Load and maintain other Network KPIs ensuring they are within acceptable limits.
• Intervene in the prioritization of network element deliverables in line with network capacity requirements
• Ensure that statistics related to Network KPIs are being generated and OSS reflects the actual Live Nodes on the Network.
• Maintain good working relationship with all network departments and all associated parties within the company and externally
• Liaise with DCG to ensure timely implementation of SRCs to support optimization effort as well as maintain key vendor relationship.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.
• Set objectives for each team member and monitor performance based on set objectives

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• National travel and a valid driver’s license

Experience & Training

• Education:
• B.Sc. Electrical/Electronics (Telecommunications) or equivalent.

Experience:

• 3-7years experience in GSM environment, with emphasis on CN operations and planning
• Experience at interfacing with Vendors and Equipment Suppliers
• Experience in multi-vendor network operations
• Experience at interpreting and aligning different vendors’ Network/Product roadmap towards delivering MTN’s business goals
• Experience in Project Management Methodology.

Training:

• Management trainings
• New technologies seminar / training
• GSM / 3G conferences and workshops
• MTN NWG Africa seminars /workshops

Minimum qualification:

• BA, BEd, BEng, BSc, BTech or HND.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Team Lead, DCG & Integration (Supervisory)

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• To ensure the integrity/consistency of all the DT loaded in the Network.
• To decide MTNN procedures, processes and routines for resource restoration that shall be invoked to ensure that resource configuration and / or resource quality problems are corrected according to prevailing requirements.
• Draw up project plans for the team as required for all projects ensuring it align with approve cost.
• Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
• Coordinate and lead team during testing, acceptance and integration of new services into the network.
• Take responsibility for DCG weekly and monthly reports.
• Ensure integrity and consistency of all DT deployed in the Core Network.
• Attend to all DT related faults on the network.
• Use performance statistics on OPTIMA/FACTS to lead the team in achieving all KPIs.
• Oversee the implementation of all SRCs within set KPIs.
• Ensure a change control process for all data scripts is produced and maintained.
• Maintain a good relationship between all network related sections, customers and product suppliers
• Coach and train direct reports to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and increase product knowledge as well as identify developmental opportunities for team members.
• Oversee and coordinate all technical activities, activities of direct reports and ensure all transactions and administrative documentation is recorded and available for business use.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.
• Drive Knowledge Management and Best Practice Sharing within own Unit/Department/Division/Enterprise-wide as required.

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Overtime work and long shifts may be required from time to time

Experience & Training
Education:

• Fluent in English
• First degree in Electrical/Electronics or Communication Engineering

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising others
• Experience working in a medium organization
• Hands-on experience in switching operations in a GSM Environment
• Experience of Data Transcript in an AXE 10 environment.

Training:

• GSM data transcript
• GSM MSC/VLR/HLR Operations
• AXE Intelligent network overview
• GSM advanced system techniques
• BSC Operations
• MGW Operations and Configuration
• WCDMA

Minimum qualification:

• BA, BEd, BSc, BEng or HND

 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

Job Title: Manager, Budget & Financial Control

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Ensure proper expenditure management and tracking, also ensure that functional and effective systems and procedures for expenditure management and budget control are in place.
• Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing Information Systems Processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business score card. (I.e. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management and Net Subscriber Additions).
• Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process optimisation, etc.), to drive efficiency gains to ensure at least 5% reduction in Divisional budget year-on-year.
• Manage departmental budgeting and control
• Manage annual budget preparation and ensure proper financial control for the department.
• Manage all departmental general ledger accounts and supervise reconciliation with both finance and vendors.
• Serve the Division’s internal customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.
• Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviours and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.
• Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity, including Perfect 10 Project.
• Drive an increase in MTNN’s Net Promoter Score.
• Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external suppliers.
• Coordinate, coach and influence external partners and essential support departments across MTNN’s business units to deliver a seamless pre-sales and post-sales service experience.
• Manage contracts with suppliers/vendors
• Build and manage vendor relationships.
• Provide financial support to the department and advice Chief Information Officer on any finance related issues.
• Develop, implement and maintain financial Processes, Policies and Procedures for the department.
• Develop and maintain a system to track all assets owned by the department.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of management.
• Develop forecasts to finance for cash, accruals for unpaid duties and vendor invoices in the department (remove unpaid duties).
• Guide the implementation of financial policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP requirements and MTNN accounting policies.
• Ensure development and implementation of functional and effective systems and procedures for expenditure management and control.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Coach and train the team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.
• Review performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours

Experience & Training
Education:

• First degree in Accounting or related field
• Fluent in English
• Professional accounting qualification

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience which includes:
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising/managing others
  • Experience working in a medium to large organization
  • Management accounting experience
  • Hands on experience in a finance function preferably in a multinational organization

Training:

• Finance and budget related training

Minimum qualification:

• BA, BEd, BSc or HND

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

 

Job Title: Senior Manager, Finance Services & Control Budget

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Finance Business Partnering-Finance
• To provide overall management, guidance, support and reporting of financial activities including OPEX and CAPEX for all Divisions apart from Network Group and S&D.
• Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing the Division’s processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business score card. (I.e. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management and Net Subscriber Additions).
• Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process optimization, OPEX, CAPEX requirements etc), to drive efficiency and gains to ensure savings on Divisional budget year-on-year.
• Participate in Contract negotiations to reduce cost and drive MTNN Value Creation Philosophy.
• Serve MTNN’s customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.
• Drive an increase in MTNN’s Net Promoter Score
• Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected financial behaviors and impact of non-compliance on bottom line, business performance and company image/reputation.
• Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity, including Perfect 10 Project.
• Partner with MTNN’s Ecosystem Partners to deliver business value.
• Collaborate with other business units in the development of business models for use in MTNN and develop measurement strategies to support ongoing strategy development and project optimization.
• Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
• Develop short and long-term business strategy for all Divisions, administering all financial/business planning and resource development supports for them.
• Develop MTNN quarterly forecast, annual business plan and other strategic plans of the company, representing MTNN’s performance report to the top management and senior stakeholders.
• acilitate the entire budget and business plan process for MTNN, ensuring adherence to standard format and guidelines
• Develop and perform special projects financial modeling and analysis and make appropriate recommendations.
• Develop and implement tools, systems and processes for effective financial control.
• Provide leadership and manage the Finance Shared Service team, participating in all Divisional high-level decision-making management meetings.
• Act as interface with Finance Department, the board and stakeholders, external/internal parties, on submission and release of budgets and Divisional financial activities.
• Develop and provide guidelines to all the Divisions to effectively manage and control expenditure.
• Provide input in the negotiation of all commercial requirements for Divisional suppliers’ agreement.
• Drive and coordinate cost savings ideas/ initiatives and projects for Divisions
• Prepare and present Divisional financial management activities, OPEX and CAPEX reports, providing effective management information for decision making.
• Coach and train Finance Shared Service team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set target/requirement and regularly review their training needs
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
• Build  capacity in the team through job rotations, project participation and other levers of Yello career

Job condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• International and Local travels as required

Experience & Training
Education:

• Fluent in English and language of country preferable
• First degree in Accounting/Economics or related area of study
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• MBA is desirable

Experience:

• 9 – 17 years industry-relevant work experience including:
• Manager track record of 3 to 5 years
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• Experience in implementation of financial systems improvement initiatives
• Experience in developing and enhancing operational systems and controls to meet existing and future business requirements

Training:

• Leadership development programme
• Basic GSM overview training
• Strategy development and implementation

Minimum qualification

• BA, BSc or HND

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

Job Title: Manager, New Ventures

Location: Lagos
Employment status: Permanent

Job Description

• Enable the creation of new revenue opportunities for MTN Nigeria through venturing and business model innovation.
• Drive commercial viability of emerging technologies to be market ready within the MTNN Context.
• Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing Transformation Office processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business score card. (I.e. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management and Net Subscriber Additions).
• Draw up financial statements based on well articulated assumptions & define learning agenda for businesses in incubation.
• Manage the preparation of the monthly financial reports for venture entities in collaboration with the internal/group finance teams Accountability for the financial health of a portfolio of strategic ventures producing financial reports, analyze everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.
• Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviors and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.
• Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on BRIGHT Strategy.
• Drive an increase in MTNN’s Net Promoter Score.
• Stay abreast of technology waves and customer insights related to content, multimedia and portal services
• Prepare and give business reviews to the senior innovation leadership regarding progress on and impediments to achieving operational objectives
• Collaborating with internal stakeholder teams to take an idea from concept to production following the MTNN Innovation lifecycle.
• Execute the strategic innovation and venture development plan while working with key internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance teams, technology, legal, customer support, sales, etc.).
• Facilitate legal, accounting, insurance, technical decisions and resource allocations;
• Work with internal and external networked resources to develop strategies that facilitate venture creation and commercialization
• Stay abreast of all changes in financial regulations, legislation and trends in the markets and around the world that has any immediate or indirect impact on the organization and its operations
• Support the customer centered innovation by generating compelling value propositions and creation of minimum viable prototypes.
• Create business model options & identify critical unknowns. Stochastically model the impact of those unknowns on the desired business outcome.
• Design & conduct “minimum viable prototype” based “with market” experiments to gain more certainty around chosen business model.
• Strengthen the business model development practice
• Identify emerging technologies and companies of interest to MTNN for early, mid, and late stage investments
• Oversee all venture operations
• Assessment of new business ventures using the MTNN TELOOPS framework, assessment of competitive landscape, formulation of business case, defining target markets, and a Minimum Viable Product
• Guide technology development work by working with subject matter experts & external vendors/partners.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Coach and train the team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.
• Review performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
• Identify training requirements of team members, develop program to address knowledge gaps and to enrich knowledge repository within the department.

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Open plan office.

Requirements, Experience, Training & Education
Education:

• A First degree in relevant discipline
• MBA, MSc or equivalent will be desirable
• One of the following expertise or experience also desirable:
  • Financial management, CIMA, CFA, CIM, Risk qualifications
  • Emerging Technology certifications (e.g. blockchain, cloud, Mobile etc.
  • Legal or Contract risk management
  • Strategic Alliance management
  • Data as a Service monetisation.

Experience:

• 6-13 years working experience
• At least one of the following further experience would be a strong advantage:
  • Experience directly leading a commercial SBU in a digital or financial services environment
• Commercial legal competence and contract risk management
• A significant exposure to Software design and development or VAS Engineering experience building interfaces and integrating 3rd party services
• An understanding of the process for developing or implementing products and propositions within a financial services or Telecoms environment
• Extensive Business Intelligence (Insights, predictive analytics and Big Data) experience. A grasp of an enterprise technology environment and its primary platforms and integration requirements (or similar such enterprise architecture synonymous with financial services environment).

Minimum qualification

• BA, BEd, BEng or BSc.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Deadline: 13th November, 2018.