Vacancies at Andela, Tuesday 15, January 2018

Andela distributes opportunity by powering today’s teams and investing in tomorrow’s leaders. Based in Lagos, NYC, Nairobi, SF, and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

Andela’s Entrepreneurship Center is designed to support Developers who plan to launch companies, join startups, or work in larger technology firms after completing the Fellowship with entrepreneurship learning opportunities. This center will provide Andelans with background knowledge, tools, and awareness to make conscious decisions about their entrepreneurial journey, as well as position them for success in an entrepreneurial career.

ALUMNI NETWORK COORDINATOR

ABOUT THE ALUMNI NETWORK COORDINATOR ROLE

The Alumni Network Coordinator is equal parts network builder, relationship builder, events planner, and careers support spe…t. You will collect and manage data on Andela alumni, while constantly supporting current alumni with engaging opportunities, programs and events.

To be truly successful in this role, you would need to be passionate about people, and about making sure the right combination of resources and human capital are always exposed to one another.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Create and manage database of current Andela alumni

Capture and publish Alumni stories

Connect Alumni to career growth opportunities (e.g job boards, coaches, other Alumni)

Organize and run engaging and impactful Alumni events

KEY ATTRIBUTES & QUALIFICATIONS

You’re already looking like an Alumni Network Coordinator if you:

Have participated in the management of alumni associations

Are a natural communicator and networker who backs up their work with precision and structure (tracking resources, ensuring resources are growing, carefully maintaining relationships & commitments)

Are a power user of spreadsheets and other data tracking and analysis tools

Love to meticulously track data in an organized manner that allows for easy future references and planning

Have periodically run engaging networking events

Quickly build relationships, and continually strengthen them over time through consistency and  trust

Are adept at quickly identifying resource gaps and directing people to the right sources

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER DIRECTOR

ABOUT THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER DIRECTOR ROLE:

The Entrepreneurship Center Director is equal parts strategist, program designer, operator, network builder, and relationship builder. You will manage the operations and growth of Andela’s Entrepreneurship Track and the Andela Accelerator, while constantly supporting our Developers themselves in their entrepreneurial learning and growth.

As the Entrepreneurship Center Director, you have your finger on the pulse of every resource, opportunity, and mentor available to Andela’s Entrepreneurs.  You will constantly grow and nurture Andela’s network of resources, individuals, events, & opportunities available to entrepreneurs.

You will measure, track, and manage the growth of a new program within a fast-growing startup environment.

To be truly successful in this role, you would need to hold the deep belief that anything is possible with our powers combined — and be passionate about making sure the right combination of resources and human capital are always exposed to one another.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Program Management

Set up and manage the programs roadmap that enables learners deliberately practice entrepreneurship from ideation to MVP

Create consistent documentation and data-capture to measure, track, and iterate on the programs

Proactively remain up to date with every Andela Entrepreneur to quickly identify where they are struggling, and connect them with the right resources to support them

Distribute consistent updates to key internal and external stakeholders

Hire and manage program management team

Content Management

Build library of canonical content (e.g, books, videos and presentations) for Andela Entrepreneurs

Collaborate with Curriculum team to build curriculum support for entrepreneurs

Relationship Management

Manage, maintain, and grow the network of resources (expert advisory board, Entrepreneurs in residence, human capital, monetary capital, events, Andela experts & resources) available to Andela Entrepreneurs

Build relationships with other investors, accelerators, and companies in the community

Manage event planning and logistics for Andela-hosted and externally-hosted events

Andela Accelerator

Set up Andela Accelerator

Design Andela Accelerator programs and support systems

Organize and run demo days

Establish measures of success for cohort companies

KEY ATTRIBUTES & QUALIFICATIONS

You’re already looking like an Entrepreneurship Center Director if you:

Have a passion for and at least some experience in the world of entrepreneurship:

Investing

Founding or co-founding a company

Working to support initial growth in an early stage startup

Advising entrepreneurs or startups

Employed by an accelerator or incubator

Quickly build relationships, and continually strengthen them over time through consistency and  trust

Are able to be highly structured yet flexible in a constantly changing environment

Are relentlessly optimistic and inspire those around you to believe in success even when things get tough

Are adept at quickly identifying resource gaps and directing people to the right sources

Are able to motivate others through your clarity, unflappable optimism, and pragmatic passion

Are a natural communicator and networker who backs up their work with precision and structure (tracking resources, ensuring resources are growing, carefully maintaining relationships & commitments)

Have an established network in Lagos/Nigerian tech scene (preferred but not required)

Belief that through our powers combined we can create anything.

TO APPLY

Click on Job Title below:

ALUMNI NETWORK COORDINATOR
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER DIRECTOR

Vacancies at Andela, Tuesday 15, January 2018

RusselSmith Group Graduate Level Recruitment [2 Positions]

RusselSmith Group, is an ISO 9001:2008 certified asset integrity management services company incorporated to serve the needs of the global oil and gas exploration and production industry, using rope access technology as our principal medium of access.

A career at RusselSmith offers you growth and a chance to make a difference. Throughout our history, we have continued to help our employees realize their dreams, whilst creating opportunities for them to fulfill their personal and professional potential.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions in Nigeria:

Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Job Reference Code: RS-PMG-002
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Summary of Functions

• Assists in organizing, coordinating and monitoring the assigned project procurement activities at the various stages of work, as well as takes the appropriate measures to ensure that the entire project procurement cycle is on schedule and within the budget and in accordance with requisition or contract requirements.


• Assists in developing and implementing the procurement execution strategy and procedures in accordance with the company guidelines.


• Assists in planning and developing of project scheduling with reference to issue dates of requisitions and purchase order placement.


• Assists in monitoring the issue of material requisitions within required dates. Review requisitions for completeness and expediting all missing data and/or documents and establish early required delivery dates for equipment and materials in accordance with procedure and schedule


• Assists in analyzing and evaluating purchase requisition forms, as assigned, to ensure purchases meet requirements.


• Communicates with requesting unit or department personnel in person, by telephone or in writing when discrepancies appear on unit/department’s purchase requisitions and modifies forms accordingly to ensure adherence with company’s procurement processes


• Communicates with vendors to clarify, inform and resolve procurement issues.


• Provides assistance to office personnel on appropriate purchasing procedures.


• Assist and ensure the update of vendor database files in the company approved system in order to establish authorized vendor status.


• Assists in initiating and processing requests for quotations for department’s purchases, researching, evaluating, and making appropriate selection of product or service classification from the company master vendor list.


• Ensure authorized signatory approvals are followed, and purchase order/change orders are prepared and issued with applicable attachments.


• Maintains good relationships with vendors to provide the maximum utilization of their expertise, ideas, methods and material application in order to achieve maximum cost savings.


• Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards and ensures that all departmental guidelines are followed.


• Coordinates with the logistics personnel to assure the timely and cost effective transport of all equipment and materials to the required site.


• Maintain and file necessary vendor correspondence and purchasing documentation for information and auditing purposes in accordance with departmental file management system.


• Review, proofread, and verify forms, invoices, requisitions and financial documents as necessary for accuracy in calculation and adherence to policies and procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Qualifications

• A good university first degree is required.


• At least one (1) years of related experience in a purchasing position


• Purchasing-related certifications i.e. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) will be an added advantage

Experience Required:

Skills/Qualifications Required:

• Experience in supply chain development of procurement strategies is desirable


• thorough knowledge of commercial and legal terms and conditions


• Ability to manage contractual/commercial issues.


• Good coordinating and multitasking skills


• Good interpersonal and team spirit skills


• Good bargaining, pricing and negotiation skills.


• Exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty.


• Effective time management skills


• Problem solving, data literacy and analytical skills


• Good vendor management skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools


• Knowledge of general principles and practices of bargaining and purchasing.


• General knowledge of procurement supply chain.


• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people are essential.


• Quality control-the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.


• Safety and security-the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.


• Document Control – Reviewing and keeping records of transaction of sale and purchase goods and services

Physical Demands:

• Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing, vision and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.


• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally may be required.


• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines.

Work Environment:

• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting occasional fast paced events and extensive work at a computer monitor and/or calculator.

 

Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Job Reference Code: RS-FAS-002
Loaction: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Summary of Functions

• Assists in maintaining of all office equipment and facilities; arrange for repairs when necessary. Make recommendations for new or additional office equipment as appropriate.


• Assists in initiating planned maintenance programs for a variety of office equipment and preventive maintenance of facility equipment


• Installs, moves, repairs, and removes equipment and utilities within the building.


• Assists in the maintenance or repairs of office equipment and facilities; procurement of office equipment, asset management and shipping of procured company equipment.


• Ensures strict adherence to company procedures on facilities management, asset management, and procurement activities.


• Assists in property survey and Facilities; Facilities Inventories, Documentation and Records.


• Provide administrative assistance to company management and other officers as required.


• Assists in organizing, coordinating and monitoring the procurement activities at the various stages of work, as well as takes the appropriate measures to ensure that the entire procurement cycle is on schedule and within the budget and in accordance with requisition or contract requirements.


• Communicates with vendors to interpret, clarify, inform and resolve maintenance issues.


• Provides assistance to office personnel on appropriate purchasing procedures.


• Monitors vendors/contractors performance to ensure compliance with all contractual terms and conditions. Communicates with departmental manager on recommendations to resolve vendor performance issues.


• Maintains good relationships with vendors to provide the maximum utilization of their expertise, ideas, methods and material application in order to achieve maximum cost savings.


• Review, proofread, and verify forms, invoices, requisitions and financial documents as necessary for accuracy in calculation and adherence to policies and procedures.


• Safety and security-the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.


• Departmental Reports- Generate the required weekly, monthly, quarterly, exception, bi-annually and annually reports/presentations.


• Provide comprehensive, effective and efficient support to team members.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Qualifications:

• A good university first degree is required.

Experience Required:
0-2 years

Skills/Qualifications Required:

• Flexibility & Creativity Skills


• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills


• Customer Centric Orientation


• Excellent interpersonal, and relationship building skills.


• Business Writing Skills


• Communication Skills – Articulation, Enunciation & Elocution


• Communication Skills – Written


• Customer Centric Orientation


• Detail-Orientation – Meticulous, Punctilious & Conscientious


• Diplomacy, Discretion & Business Ethics


• Flexibility & Creativity Skills


• Interpersonal & Relational Skills


• Excellent Leadership Skills


• Excellent Numerical & Data Literacy Skills


• Planning & Project Management Skills


• Presentation Skills – Charisma, Poise, Aura & Comportment


• Good Research Skills


• Statutory Laws & Regulations Familiarity


• Excellent Supervisory Skills


• Team Orientation & Spirit


• Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the big picture


• Microsoft Excel Proficiency


• Microsoft PowerPoint Proficiency


• Microsoft Word Proficiency

Physical Demands:

• Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.


• Sitting for extended periods is common.


• Hearing, vision and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.


• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally may be required.


• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines.

Work Environment:

• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting.


• Activities include extended periods of sitting occasional fast paced events and extensive work at a computer monitor and/or calculator.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

RusselSmith Group Graduate Level Recruitment [2 Positions]

RusselSmith Group Graduate Level Recruitment

RusselSmith Group, is an ISO 9001:2008 certified asset integrity management services company incorporated to serve the needs of the global oil and gas exploration and production industry, using rope access technology as our principal medium of access.

A career at RusselSmith offers you growth and a chance to make a difference. Throughout our history, we have continued to help our employees realize their dreams, whilst creating opportunities for them to fulfill their personal and professional potential.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions in Nigeria:

Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Job Reference Code: RS-PMG-002
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Summary of Functions

• Assists in organizing, coordinating and monitoring the assigned project procurement activities at the various stages of work, as well as takes the appropriate measures to ensure that the entire project procurement cycle is on schedule and within the budget and in accordance with requisition or contract requirements.


• Assists in developing and implementing the procurement execution strategy and procedures in accordance with the company guidelines.


• Assists in planning and developing of project scheduling with reference to issue dates of requisitions and purchase order placement.


• Assists in monitoring the issue of material requisitions within required dates. Review requisitions for completeness and expediting all missing data and/or documents and establish early required delivery dates for equipment and materials in accordance with procedure and schedule


• Assists in analyzing and evaluating purchase requisition forms, as assigned, to ensure purchases meet requirements.


• Communicates with requesting unit or department personnel in person, by telephone or in writing when discrepancies appear on unit/department’s purchase requisitions and modifies forms accordingly to ensure adherence with company’s procurement processes


• Communicates with vendors to clarify, inform and resolve procurement issues.


• Provides assistance to office personnel on appropriate purchasing procedures.


• Assist and ensure the update of vendor database files in the company approved system in order to establish authorized vendor status.


• Assists in initiating and processing requests for quotations for department’s purchases, researching, evaluating, and making appropriate selection of product or service classification from the company master vendor list.


• Ensure authorized signatory approvals are followed, and purchase order/change orders are prepared and issued with applicable attachments.


• Maintains good relationships with vendors to provide the maximum utilization of their expertise, ideas, methods and material application in order to achieve maximum cost savings.


• Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards and ensures that all departmental guidelines are followed.


• Coordinates with the logistics personnel to assure the timely and cost effective transport of all equipment and materials to the required site.


• Maintain and file necessary vendor correspondence and purchasing documentation for information and auditing purposes in accordance with departmental file management system.


• Review, proofread, and verify forms, invoices, requisitions and financial documents as necessary for accuracy in calculation and adherence to policies and procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Qualifications

• A good university first degree is required.


• At least one (1) years of related experience in a purchasing position


• Purchasing-related certifications i.e. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) will be an added advantage

Experience Required:

Skills/Qualifications Required:

• Experience in supply chain development of procurement strategies is desirable


• thorough knowledge of commercial and legal terms and conditions


• Ability to manage contractual/commercial issues.


• Good coordinating and multitasking skills


• Good interpersonal and team spirit skills


• Good bargaining, pricing and negotiation skills.


• Exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty.


• Effective time management skills


• Problem solving, data literacy and analytical skills


• Good vendor management skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools


• Knowledge of general principles and practices of bargaining and purchasing.


• General knowledge of procurement supply chain.


• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people are essential.


• Quality control-the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.


• Safety and security-the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.


• Document Control – Reviewing and keeping records of transaction of sale and purchase goods and services

Physical Demands:

• Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing, vision and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.


• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally may be required.


• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines.

Work Environment:

• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting occasional fast paced events and extensive work at a computer monitor and/or calculator.

 

Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Job Reference Code: RS-FAS-002
Loaction: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Summary of Functions

• Assists in maintaining of all office equipment and facilities; arrange for repairs when necessary. Make recommendations for new or additional office equipment as appropriate.


• Assists in initiating planned maintenance programs for a variety of office equipment and preventive maintenance of facility equipment


• Installs, moves, repairs, and removes equipment and utilities within the building.


• Assists in the maintenance or repairs of office equipment and facilities; procurement of office equipment, asset management and shipping of procured company equipment.


• Ensures strict adherence to company procedures on facilities management, asset management, and procurement activities.


• Assists in property survey and Facilities; Facilities Inventories, Documentation and Records.


• Provide administrative assistance to company management and other officers as required.


• Assists in organizing, coordinating and monitoring the procurement activities at the various stages of work, as well as takes the appropriate measures to ensure that the entire procurement cycle is on schedule and within the budget and in accordance with requisition or contract requirements.


• Communicates with vendors to interpret, clarify, inform and resolve maintenance issues.


• Provides assistance to office personnel on appropriate purchasing procedures.


• Monitors vendors/contractors performance to ensure compliance with all contractual terms and conditions. Communicates with departmental manager on recommendations to resolve vendor performance issues.


• Maintains good relationships with vendors to provide the maximum utilization of their expertise, ideas, methods and material application in order to achieve maximum cost savings.


• Review, proofread, and verify forms, invoices, requisitions and financial documents as necessary for accuracy in calculation and adherence to policies and procedures.


• Safety and security-the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.


• Departmental Reports- Generate the required weekly, monthly, quarterly, exception, bi-annually and annually reports/presentations.


• Provide comprehensive, effective and efficient support to team members.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Qualifications:

• A good university first degree is required.

Experience Required:
0-2 years

Skills/Qualifications Required:

• Flexibility & Creativity Skills


• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills


• Customer Centric Orientation


• Excellent interpersonal, and relationship building skills.


• Business Writing Skills


• Communication Skills – Articulation, Enunciation & Elocution


• Communication Skills – Written


• Customer Centric Orientation


• Detail-Orientation – Meticulous, Punctilious & Conscientious


• Diplomacy, Discretion & Business Ethics


• Flexibility & Creativity Skills


• Interpersonal & Relational Skills


• Excellent Leadership Skills


• Excellent Numerical & Data Literacy Skills


• Planning & Project Management Skills


• Presentation Skills – Charisma, Poise, Aura & Comportment


• Good Research Skills


• Statutory Laws & Regulations Familiarity


• Excellent Supervisory Skills


• Team Orientation & Spirit


• Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the big picture


• Microsoft Excel Proficiency


• Microsoft PowerPoint Proficiency


• Microsoft Word Proficiency

Physical Demands:

• Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.


• Sitting for extended periods is common.


• Hearing, vision and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.


• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally may be required.


• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines.

Work Environment:

• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting.


• Activities include extended periods of sitting occasional fast paced events and extensive work at a computer monitor and/or calculator.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

RusselSmith Group Graduate Level Recruitment

Finance Business Partner at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Saturday 13, January 2018

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the world’s leading research based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. GSK employs over 97,000 employees in over 100 countries worldwide.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc is one of Africa’s largest consumer healthcare companies, producing leading brands such as Lucozade, Ribena and Panadol.

FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER


Requisition ID: WD150261

Functional area: Finance

Relocation: Not Indicated

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors Pharma trading results on a monthly basis in comparison with budgeted profits. Circulates the monthly analysis to aid decision making by Commercial Teams.

Helps management put together realistic 3 year financial plans which guide the business achieve its goals.

Ensures the integrity of financial data provided to users including corporate finance with an aim of safeguarding business assets and assisting management make informed decisions.

Monitors that departmental overheads are kept within budgets with an aim of ensuring that the business achieves its targeted profits.

Monitors gross profits of key products and investigate key variances from plan and suggest remedial actions with an aim of ensuring that the business delivers the budgeted profits.

Analysis of promotional activities e.g. products bonusing to ensure that these activities don’t result in losses.

Verifies the Tender prices to ensure that the prices quoted are not too low to result in business making losses.

Performs Price/Volume analysis to ensure that price increases or decreases don’t have a negative impact to sales.

Updates the sales force and the departmental heads on a monthly basis on their performance in terms of sales and expenses to ensure that they are on budget and make remedial actions in time in case they are off the budget.

Makes a presentation to the top management on the year-to-date trading results with a commentary on key variances on a monthly basis with an aim of ensuring that the top management is always well informed of the business trend in order to make any remedial actions in time.

Support Commercial Team in preparing month on month forecasts in ModCF, this also feeds into the RFC submission.

Implement roll out plans set out by Global Finance for new systems or change in systems.

Ensure timely, and accurate submission of period data into Unison/Bison for Nigeria Market.

Job Category – Finance Partnering Pure/Embedded:

Performing finance partnering activities at a management level to support strategy and decision making with critical business insights, supporting one or more Commercial Business Unit Directors & their teams.

Job Family – Finance Partnering:

Provides financial information and insight for forecasting, planning and controlling costs to the business.

Focus is on financial accounting/analysis to support achievement of internal business goals.

May be responsible for budgetary control system and business performance analysis.

Job Family Group – Finance:

Develops, implements and maintains the financial plans and policies of the organisation.

Establishes fiscal controls, prepares financial reports, maintains relations with investment and banking communities, advises management on financial affairs and assists in long-range planning.

Responsibilities may include accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit and collections.

REQUIREMENTS

Basic qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting

Advance Financial and/or Management Accounting qualification

Certified Public Accountant

Strong Financial analysis skills

Preferred qualifications:

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and also within a team

Strong ability and experience to use Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint in day-to-day activities

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Finance Business Partner at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Saturday 13, January 2018

Support Specialist Vacancy at Thank U Cards, Saturday 13, January 2018

Thank U is a networked, multi-merchant loyalty scheme that gives you incredible discount across major stores with just one reward card.

SUPPORT SPE…T

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a qualified Support spe…t to join our team. You will provide support to sales representatives, merchants and respond to customer and prospect queries.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced professional with knowledge of sales and customer service best practices.

You should also be able to interpret sales metrics and be goal-oriented.

We expect you to perform well in a team environment and have exceptional people skills.

Ultimately, you should be able to contribute to creating and maintaining good customer relationships and ensuring smooth sales team operations.

TO APPLY

Applicants should attach their Resume and submit a thoughtful “cover letter,” which we hope will include specifics about how your previous experience relates to the position description, why you want to work at Thank U and how you think you can add value to the team to: careers@thankucard.co with the subject line “Application for the position of Support Spe…t”

Note: Before you get in touch, you should get to know us better on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook,

DUE DATE: 20 January, 2018

Support Specialist Vacancy at Thank U Cards, Saturday 13, January 2018

Career Opportunities at MTN Nigeria, Saturday 13, January 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.

SENIOR MANAGER, CORPORATE TRANSACTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

To manage the company’s contractual arrangements regarding drafting, legality, structuring, fiscal efficiency and compliance; ensuring that all practices, policies and business activities fall within the bounds of the company’s legal posture.

Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing 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.

Participate in Contract negotiations to reduce cost and drive MTNN Value Creation Philosophy.

Serve MTNN’s internal 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 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.

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.

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.

Provide technical leadership /advice in the formulation and development of Legal and Regulatory framework, policies/guidelines and ensure compliance of operations with MTN policies and procedures.

Advise management and team members on practices in the areas of commercial and business law, research applicable laws and provide recommendations on the legal consequences of business initiatives.

Conduct due diligence and structuring of deals relating to commercial transactions, effectively managing transitions/transformational issues and risks between entities and external parties.

Give support towards influencing Governmental & Regulatory Policies affecting the Company’s businesses.

Draft and advise on company contracts relating to supplier agreements as well as gather/evaluate relevant facts  on decisions and highlight  attendant risks.

Provide legal advice; effect best -practice legal services within assigned entities  and review  company contract draft on supplier agreements handed over to Divisions.

Carry out complex legal assignments requiring substantive legal knowledge in diverse practice areas with emphasis in securities, corporate and contracts law.

Work with external solicitors to manage all ongoing litigation, dispute resolution matters, outside counsel and other advisors appropriately.

Coordinate compliance monitoring and direct risk management efforts related to daily operations in areas including management controls, public company compliance obligations, disclosure issues, reporting requirements, Nigerian law compliance, and general corporate governance matters.

Supervise the development of appropriate responses to employment and other claims; supervise litigated matters and work with outside counsel at regular intervals.

Regularly monitor and review resources of the department ensuring they are allocated and utilized in a cost effective and financially disciplined manner and in line with budget provisions.

Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.

Coach and mentor the Commercial Legal team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of all related job requirements and accountabilities and leverage human resources career development programs for staff career development.

Identify, evaluate and track the development needs and performance of MTNN staff within the department, providing opportunities for staff to build on the company’s investment in their training and improve productivity.

Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

JOB CONDITION:

Travel – local and international

Standard Working Condition

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Education:

First  degree in any relevant discipline / Masters advantageous

Fluent in English and language of country preferable

Experience:

10 years legal work experience in commercial legal practice or within the Legal Department of reputable and structured business environment, preferably a multinational corporation.

Manager track record of 3 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry

Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous

Ability to perform sophisticated legal analysis

High levels of comfort and confidence with litigation

Strong and effective business communication (verbal and writing skills)

Ability to plan and execute numerous complex projects under pressure

In depth experience and understanding of the Nigerian framework

Demonstrated business acumen and superior judgment

Minimum Qualification

LLB, BA or MBA

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER, FACILITIES

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide overall control and delivery of MTNN technical and non-technical design and construction building projects in strict compliance to all company requirements and quality standards.

Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing Finance  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.

Negotiate, secure and monitor contracts with manufacturers in terms of terminal equipment warranty in line with MTNN corporate strategy.

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.

Promote a sustainable organizational culture that enhances employee productivity and oversee the management of the year on year performance of all dimensions of the Group Culture Audit.

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.

Manage all stakeholders and maintain good relationships to ensure proper execution of plans.

Liaise with Project Planner to convert overall program into individual project schedules and develop baseline schedule for each project by integrating schedules from various stakeholders.

Confirm user requirement specification (URS) based on philosophy.

Define scope and initiate best practice procedures for ensuring proper implementation of building infrastructure and systems in technical and non-technical facilities

Review facilities plans and construction contract bid documents and specifications for technical and/or non-technical projects applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, building codes and byelaws.  Make necessary amendments in liaison with the user departments and in compliance to MTNN building policies and specifications.

Develop project status reports, reviewing progress and milestones and identifying and addressing issues and risks.

Manage project execution, ensuring compliance to user requirements, quality, budget and time constraints Advise on the selection of appropriate project development life cycle, selection of project resources and allocation of tasks.

Assist Process & Standards function in compilation of Quality Control Procedure (QCP).

Coordinate project completion, hand over to the user department and to maintenance and operations.

Develop PPoE and conduct implementation; document best practices and lessons learned and facilitate project closure and “post mortem” activities.Advice clients (user departments) on nature of design and suggest changes in design briefs.

Recommend reputable contractors for different aspects of each project.

Guide the contract documentation process with consultants and contractors.

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

Standard working conditions

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Education:

First degree in Architecture, Engineering or Project Management or equivalent

Fluent in English

Experience:

Minimum 6 years’ experience which includes:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience in supervising/managing others

Experience working in a medium to large organization.

Proven experience in project management of construction work.

Training:

Advanced Project Management

Advanced Management Programs

New technologies seminar / training

GSM / 3G conferences and workshops

Finance for non-finance managers

HR for non-HR personnel

REGIONAL SECURITY COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

To deliver excellence in the coordination of security services in area of responsibility, ensuring that MTNN staff, Assets and Business are protected, thereby enabling greater growth, profitability and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Effectively and efficiently coordinate Security efforts in area of responsibility by ensuring that security personnel in the Region are given proper orientation and training, assigned jobs/roles per their competencies and motivated to put in their best performance towards achieving MTN Nigeria corporate objectives.

Implement security policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) developed by the National Office in the region.

Ensure that all incidents are investigated and reported to the Regional Security Manager in line with approved procedures.

Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.

Conduct security survey of critical facilities to determine level of security threat and exposure.

Prioritize, assign, supervise, review the work and monitor performance of staff responsible for patrol services..

Conduct security briefings and security awareness to security staff and MTNN staff respectively.

Risk & Threat Assessment – implement risk management strategy that maximizes personnel safety from violence and the threat of violence in area of responsibility

Personnel Security – ensure safety of MTNN personnel on personal security such as street crime, assault, robbery, kidnap in area of responsibility

Protecting MTNN Assets – ensure safety of Employees, Business operations, Premises, Information, Network infrastructures in area of responsibility

Security Liaison/ Intelligence – maintain a harmonious relationship and contacts with various cadre of various security agencies (Police, Military, SSS, etc) in area of responsibility.  Also, exploit the relationship to gain relevant intelligence information that will ensure better protection for MTNN personnel and operations.

Investigations –  carry out specific investigations on wrongdoing by staff and criminal activities targeted at MTNN

Respond to inquiries, investigate and resolve security related problems.

Security Liaison/ Intelligence – maintain a harmonious relationship and contacts with various cadre of various security agencies (Police, Military, SSS, etc) in area of responsibility.  Also, exploit the relationship to gain relevant intelligence information that will ensure better protection for MTNN personnel and operations.

Participate in the selection of patrol staff, staff training, coaching and mentoring and work with employees to implement discipline procedures and execute tasks according to approved guidelines and procedures

Ensure safety of MTNN personnel on personal security such as street crime, assault, robbery, and kidnap in area of responsibility.

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

Standard Working Condition

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Education:

First Degree in any related discipline.

Fluent in English.

Formal training in Security Supervision/ Coordination.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of spe…ation; with experience in supervising others

Experience working in a medium  organization

Experience in multinational security operations.

Experience as Security supervisor in corporate security environment.

And Record of accomplishment in security management.

Training:

Essentials of Security Management (Core)

Fraud Control and Investigations (Basic, Intermediate)

Security Survey and Reviews

Presentation & Report Writing Skills.

Crisis Management (Basic, Intermediate).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

BA, BEd, BSc, BTech or HND.

NEW MEDIA OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION   

Drive effective deployment of new media strategy in alignment with business objectives in general and reputational priorities in particular.

Identify  and develop  bespoke content on new media that engages savvy internet stakeholder groups  and aligns with  MTN corporate speak

Monitor and track MTN on new media platforms, provide ongoing analysis and reports to the relevant business units

Identify perception management opportunities in the  new media space and escalate critical issues for speedy resolution

Generate informative and insightful reports about MTNN activity and mention same  in the social media space

Develop reader-friendly content that communicates relevant corporate objectives and important customer information to foster articulation of the  MTN point of view and engender  empathy towards the MTN brand

Work closely with consultants to track, monitor and analyse online conversations about MTN in new media space.

Interface with Marketing, Customer Relations, Sales & Distribution, Enterprise Solutions, Corporate Services and other customer-facing/brand-building business units to drive customer education, acquisition and retention initiatives

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.

JOB CONDITION:    

Standard Working Condition

Experience & Training

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

First degree in any relevant discipline.

Fluent in English.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of spe…ation; with experience with working with others

Experience working in a medium  organization

Experience in corporate communications

Ability to interpret and implement Communications strategy

Experience in deploying web communications, new media marketing activities.

Training:

Social Media/ Digital Communication

ADVISOR, STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

LOCATIONS: Ibadan-Oyo, Enugu, Port-Harcourt-Rivers, Asaba-Delta, Kano & Jos-Plateau

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Provide advisory service with regards to government related issues at the federal and state levels and maintain a strong relationship between these relevant institutions, with a view to ensuring long term viability of the business.

Carry out research and reviews of relevant telecoms issues that have impact on the telecoms industry and MTNN.

Prepare correspondence and position papers on government related issues.

Track and monitor events in the government sector, especially as they relate to the telecoms business.

Provide weekly intelligence reports and feedback on emerging issues in Federal and State Government circles as it relates to Telecommunications.

Provide informed opinion on all issues relating to MTNN from a government relations perspective, including new legislatures, government policies, etc.

Initiate regular meetings and provide advisory support to key government stakeholders

Manage corporate relationships with stakeholder groups including external parties (the Media, Government Agencies, Corporate Organisations, Vendors, etc.) and internal clients and general employee groups.

Develop and maintain relationship with key government stakeholders.

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.

JOB CONDITION:

Standard Working Condition

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Education:

First degree in any relevant discipline.

Fluent in English.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of spe…ation; with experience with working with others.

Experience working in a medium organization.

Experience in roles directly related to high level interactions in government and politics

Training:

On the job training and exposure.

Industry conferences

Minimum Qualification

BA, BEd, BSc, HND or BTech

MANAGER, STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide regulatory guidance and support on various business issues, input into regulatory policies/regulations, legislative framework and future impact of new regulatory policies and legislation on MTN N operation in line with best practices.

Provide input and guidance into proposed regulatory policies/ legislation ensuring that MTN N’s interest is taken into account.

Draft and manage interconnects agreements and prepare capacity leasing agreements with incumbent operators and new entrants.

Influence the telecommunications sector competitive policies to attain a level playing field as well as monitor compliance with interconnect agreement and all interconnect related issues in the industry.

Review prepared infrastructure sharing guidelines/ agreements and national and international roaming agreements.

Research and identify new ways to generate revenue, as well as cost saving opportunities arising from competitive or regulatory developments.

Monitor and update MTNN on developments; bills, new policies, within the legislative/ regulatory arena; and follow up with regulatory authorities on submissions and other regulatory issues.

Manage relationship with Regulatory authorities and make presentations to key stakeholders such as Regulatory Agencies, National Assembly and other relevant fora. .

Support management and advice MTN N on interconnects agreements/relationship, licence conditions and compliance with regulations and legislation.

Review the 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

Standard Working Condition

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Education:

First degree in any relevant discipline

LLB or other recognized law degree

Fluent in English and language of country preferable

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 6 years’ experience which includes:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization with experience in supervising/managing others

In depth experience and understanding of the Nigerian telecommunications industry and regulatory framework

Experience in a commercial legal environment, alternatively within a legal & regulatory control body

Experience within the telecommunication environment is desirable

Training:

Courses, Seminars, Conferences & workshops in Telecommunication Regulation

Management Development Program

SENIOR MANAGER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide advisory support and execute MTNN Government Relations Strategy at both federal and state levels with particular emphasis on the executive and legislative arms of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Support the Shareholders return strategy by developing and implementing 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 etc.), to drive efficiency gains to ensure at least 5% reduction in 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.

Improve MTNN’s Net Promoters Score

Collaborate with other business units in the development of business models for use in MTNN and develop measurement strategies to support strategy development and business 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.

Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity, including Perfect 10 Project.

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.

Partner with MTNN’s Ecosystem Partners to deliver business value.

Establish and maintain effective corporate relationship with key stakeholders and decision makers in the executive and legislative arms of government to effectively channel the goals and desires of MTNN.

Initiate regular meetings with key government stakeholders and give regular feedback to the business on new development (bills, new policies within the legislative/ regulatory arena).

Develop government relations strategy for the department in alignment with MTN Nigeria’s business direction and provide advisory support to the Regulatory Affairs function of MTN Nigeria.

Establish and maintain effective corporate relationship with key stakeholders and decision makers in the executive and legislative arms of government to effectively channel the goals and desires of MTNN.

Develop and maintain a strong ethical relationship between MTN Nigeria and the relevant institutions/ bodies with a view to ensure the long term viability of the business.

Observe the business, political and regulatory environment closely and provide support to other functions within the CSD in Assigned location.

Carry out research, provide detailed policy analysis, identify regional vulnerabilities and recommend due mitigation.

Coordinate action/ response plans to pertinent issues and lobby campaigns on identified issues.

Provide periodic intelligence reports, political audits and proactive feedback on emerging issues, developments and trends.

Provide technical leadership /advice in the formulation and development of Regulatory Affairs framework, policies/guidelines and ensure compliance of operations with MTN policies and procedures.

Regularly monitor and review resources of the department ensuring they are allocated and utilized in a cost effective and financially disciplined manner and in line with budget provisions.

Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.

Identify, evaluate and track the development needs and performance of staff within the department, providing opportunities for staff to build on the company’s investment in their training and improve productivity.

Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Coach and mentor the Regulatory Affairs team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of all related job requirements and accountabilities and leverage human resources career development programs for staff career development.

Build MTN’s profile amongst governmental stakeholders for effective engagement and guarantee access by the MTN management to such key stakeholders as required.

JOB CONDITION

Standard Working Condition.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Education:

First Degree in any relevant discipline

Fluent in English and language of country preferable

Relevant Degree

An MBA would be an added advantage

Experience:

Minimum 10 years’ experience  including:

Manager track record of 3 years or more in a government relations and/or stakeholder engagement function/activity; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry

Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous

Proof of requisite stakeholder contact/network base

Prior Telecommunications experience will be an advantage.

Training:

On-the-job training

Courses, Seminars, Conferences  and workshops in Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement

Management Development Program

Effective Management and Leadership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

BA, BEd, BSc, BTech or HND.

ADVISOR, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS

Employment Status: Permanent

Department: Corporate Affairs

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide advisory service with regards to government related issues at the federal and state levels and maintain a strong relationship between these relevant institutions, with a view to ensuring long term viability of the business.

Carry out research and reviews of relevant telecoms issues that have impact on the telecoms industry and MTNN.

Prepare correspondence and position papers on government related issues.

Track and monitor events in the government sector, especially as they relate to the telecoms business.

Provide weekly intelligence reports and feedback on emerging issues in Federal and State Government circles as it relates to Telecommunications.

Provide informed opinion on all issues relating to MTNN from a government relations perspective, including new legislatures, government policies, etc.

Initiate regular meetings and provide advisory support to key government stakeholders

Manage corporate relationships with stakeholder groups including external parties (the Media, Government Agencies, Corporate Organisations, Vendors, etc.) and internal clients and general employee groups.

Develop and maintain relationship with key government stakeholders.

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.

JOB CONDITION:

Standard Working Condition

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Education:

First Degree in any relevant discipline.

Fluent in English.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of spe…ation; with experience with working with others.

Experience working in a medium organization.

Experience in roles directly related to high level interactions in government and politics

Training:

On the job training and exposure.

Industry conferences

Minimum Qualification

B.A, B.Ed, B.Sc, B.Tech or HND

FRAUD SYSTEM ANALYST

JOB DESCRIPTION   

To monitor telecommunications services and electronic interaction for any misuse as defined by NCC and MTN policy.

Provide advice and recommendations on information systems strategy, policy management, security and service delivery

Develop tests to challenge existing fraud processes and make recommendations for change.

Identify unknown fraud, conduct behavioural patterning analysis and provide feedback on control development and improvement.

Log all fraud queries and resolutions into the fraud management logbook promptly.

Identify and document requirements, conduct business and technical studies, design, develop, integrate and implement information systems business solutions.

Oversee and coordinate all technical activities, and ensure all transaction and administrative documentation is recorded and available for business use.

Perform analytical needs for fraud operations.

Recommend additional tools and methods that could be deployed in combating fraud.

Develop, integrate and implement solutions to identify, quantify and report all identified revenue leakages due to fraudulent activities and information system breaches and glitches.

Following up with Revenue assurance and fraud Management system vendors to maintain the operation of the RA&Fraud system

Monitoring and analyzing alarms generated by the fraud management system 24 hours a day and 7days a week.

Client engagement by reviewing URS (User Requirement Specification) with business owners (Customers) to identify, document and assess technical and fraud risks to integrated products software, hardware, Projects and data.

Collect and present appropriate evidence according to documented incident handling procedures to enable fraud prevention and detection.

Provide input and feedback into fraud management reports.

Carry out intelligence and trending analysis on key indicators and performance that have impact on losses through fraud and prepare and present materials on findings.

Develop policies, processes and procedures to identify, control and mitigate all possible risk and security breaches.

Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security and service delivery

Investigate and resolve subscriber fraud incidents promptly in conformance to documented policies.

Ad hoc task and assist with internal investigations conducted by both Subscriber Fraud unit team and as well as Forensic unit in Business Risk Management.

Engage/participate in development and monitoring of product life cycle to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and overall quality of products.

Contact customers regarding suspicious activity on their accounts.

Ensure value creation when engaging with Customer.

Assisting with the rollout of the fraud tools.

Contributing to the review of fraud risk assessments, scenario analysis and new product or change initiative assessments.

Detecting fraud, act upon and initiate preventive measures and verify that fraud claim investigations are completed on time and in accordance with set policies and procedures in order to protect the integrity and to fight corruption.

Coordinate with stakeholders to evaluate the current systems and applied processes in order to identify any potential risk, to re-engineer certain controls in order to reduce risk of unauthorized request patterns.

Reporting and provide analyses to support decision making and track market performance.

Performing continual review and update on defined processes of Revenue Assurance and Fraud controls so as to accomplish all objectives in an effective, timely and efficient manner.

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.

Leading ad hoc project work to implement new systems, work processes, technologies and drive adoption of new initiatives.

Providing Auditors (Internal and External) with required data analysis and complies with the audit report recommendations.

JOB CONDITION

Standard Working Condition.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING     

Education:

First degree in any related discipline.

Fluent in English.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of spe…ation; with experience working with others

Experience working in a medium  organization

Experience in  Fraud Operational

Analytical/policy experience

Detailed investigation experience.

Risk evaluation and control implementation work experience.

Training:

Current trends in fraud detection.

Fraud Management.

Minimum qualification

BA, BEd, BSc or HND.

MANAGER, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS

JOB DESCRIPTION    

Provide regulatory guidance and support on various business issues, input into regulatory policies/regulations, legislative framework and future impact of new regulatory policies and legislation on MTN N operation in line with best practices.

Provide input and guidance into proposed regulatory policies/ legislation ensuring that MTN N’s interest is taken into account.

Draft and manage interconnects agreements and prepare capacity leasing agreements with incumbent operators and new entrants.

Influence the telecommunications sector competitive policies to attain a level playing field as well as monitor compliance with interconnect agreement and all interconnect related issues in the industry.

Review prepared infrastructure sharing guidelines/ agreements and national and international roaming agreements.

Research and identify new ways to generate revenue, as well as cost saving opportunities arising from competitive or regulatory developments.

Monitor and update MTNN on developments; bills, new policies, within the legislative/ regulatory arena; and follow up with regulatory authorities on submissions and other regulatory issues.

Manage relationship with Regulatory authorities and make presentations to key stakeholders such as Regulatory Agencies, National Assembly and other relevant fora. .

Support management and advice MTN N on interconnects agreements/relationship, licence conditions and compliance with regulations and legislation.

Review the 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: 

Standard Working Condition

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING    

Qualifications

Education:

First degree in any relevant discipline

LLB or other recognized law degree

Fluent in English and language of country preferable

Experience:

Minimum 6 years’ experience which includes:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization with experience in supervising/managing others

In depth experience and understanding of the Nigerian telecommunications industry and regulatory framework

Experience in a commercial legal environment, alternatively within a legal & regulatory control body

Experience within the telecommunication environment is desirable

Training:

Courses, Seminars, Conferences & workshops in Telecommunication Regulation

Management Development Program

SENIOR MANAGER, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION

To establish information management architecture and systems to meet the reporting needs for all the MTN business units and through the creation of a single Enterprise Data Warehouse application system.

To provide overall direction in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of a large-scale Data Warehouse, Business Analytics and business Intelligence solutions to meet MTN’s strategic Information management and decision supporting systems.

To deliver a wide range of reporting requests on a regular basis, within defined SLAs to the expected level of accuracy and quality.

To ensure delivery of required information from the Data Warehouse, using wide range of available tools, to requests as and when required.

Engage and manage supporting vendors effectively to achieve optimal service and value.

Regular engagement with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure continued understanding and reporting evolution to support the evolving business needs.

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 optimisation etc), to drive efficiency gains to ensure at least 5% reduction in Divisional budget year-on-year.

Participate in Contract negotiations to reduce cost and drive MTNN Value Creation Philosophy

Provide the daily, weekly and monthly reporting accurately and timely for effective revenue reporting

Serve MTNN’s internal 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 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.

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.

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.

Oversee the design, development, and implementation of efficient and effective Information Management solutions to complex business requirements in a global environment

Define and develop enterprise data warehouse applications based on business, technical and system strategies

Develop solutions to support business, technical and system strategy

Develop processes and procedures to manage the environment

Participate in the selection & selection of suitable technologies

Manage contracts with suppliers/vendors

Ensure that operational delivery of system outputs are met

Develop projects in line with SDLC process

Ensure availability and reliability of systems

Develop Information Systems Business Continuity solutions

Participate actively in various Information Systems projects, e.g.:

Collateral projects

Information Systems disaster recovery project

Develop strategy and implementation for enterprise analytics

Strategize on  business intelligence needs & solutions for the Enterprise

Develop risk and business management processes within Business Intelligence Platforms

Recruit appropriate staff and Manage vendor  relationships

Define, execute and monitor the Business Intelligence operational procedures

Oversee the expansion of Business Intelligence Platforms to include future business requirements

Improve process & monitor compliance to SLAs  and KPIs in the following areas:

IS support processes

Systems integration

Project management

Business Analysis

Application construction

Application architecture

Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.

Coach and train team members to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.

Identify training and development needs and manage skills enhancement programs for the IS Information Management team to address knowledge gaps and enrich knowledge repository within the department.

Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

JOB CONDITION:

Standard Working Condition

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or any other related discipline.

An IT related Professional qualification will be an added advantage

Experience:

10 years’ relevant IT experience of which:

Manager track record of 5 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry

Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous

Experience of Big Data concepts and related Technologies

5 years’ experience in

Development and delivery of large Data Warehouses (using ETL tools, Business Intelligence product Suite)

Relational database

Major systems project with customized applications

3 years hands-on technical project leadership in the following:

Managing teams of 3-8 developers

Managerial capacity

Knowledge of Conceptual Data Warehouse / Data Mart

Exposure to typical Mobile Telecommunications applications

Knowledge of service management principles.

Implementation and ongoing support of large data warehouses

Training:

Operating systems:

Unix – Sun Solaris and True64, MS W2000, Linux

Application development  and Maintenance functions:

PL/SQL and standard SQL

MIS/EIS/EDW/ BI development tools

Reporting Infrastructure – Data modeling

ETL tools

ODS construction and reporting

Metadata tools

User access tools – Business Object preferred

EDW data modeling experience: star schemas, relational modeling, snowflake models and translating logical data models into physical data marts

Minimum Qualification

B.Eng, B.Sc, B.Tech or HND

TO APPLY

Click on Job Title below:

SENIOR MANAGER, CORPORATE TRANSACTION
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER, FACILITIES
REGIONAL SECURITY COORDINATOR
NEW MEDIA OFFICER
ADVISOR, STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
MANAGER, STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
SENIOR MANAGER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ADVISOR, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
FRAUD SYSTEM ANALYST
MANAGER, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
SENIOR MANAGER, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

DUE DATE: 18 January, 2018

Career Opportunities at MTN Nigeria, Saturday 13, January 2018

Finance and Accounting Intern Recruitment at Procter & Gamble, Saturday 13, January 2018

Procter & Gamble is one of the largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette and Oral B just to name a few. We have been in existence for over 179 years globally and 24 years in Nigeria.

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING INTERN

JOB ID: FIN0000408

LOCATION: Lagos


JOB DESCRIPTION

Did you know that an internship at P&G offers you the chance to test your finance skills and management abilities in real-life situations? This is a unique opportunity to obtain insights into the world of finance in a fast-moving consumer goods company and benefit from:

Business topics at the heart of today’s news – Evolving channels (Discounters, E-commerce), competition, and customers’ reality makes working in FMCG very dynamic every single day!

Recognized Financial leadership – Finance people are part of every multi-functional team and we are key actors in business development and the decision-making process.

Your Role as an Intern in F&A:

Analyzing major competitors, to refine business strategies for our products

Working on a new product launches / initiatives, co-assessing the financial impacts with the brand management and sales team and guiding your multi-functional partners through financially optimized plans

Explore business opportunities within new channels (E-commerce, Discounters)

Improving cost competitiveness for our manufacturing activities

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for:

Recent graduates with B.Sc or HND in either Accounting or Economics only.

Strong academic results coupled with Finance interest/passion

Leadership and strategic analysis thinking skills

Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work across diverse organizations and teams.

Good command of the English language and MS Office tools

Just so you know:

Candidates must have at least 8 months free period for the Internship program before their NYSC start date

Graduates from disciplines apart from Accounting or Economics can only apply if they have either ICAN or ACCA certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our mission of Diversity and Inclusion is: “Everyone valued. Everyone included. Everyone performing at their peak”.

WHAT WE OFFER

Responsibilities as of Day 1 – you will feel the ownership of your project from the beginning, and you will be given specific projects and responsibilities

Continuous coaching & mentoring– you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager

Dynamic and respectful work environment – employees are at the core; we value every individual and encourage initiatives promoting agility and work/life balance

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Finance and Accounting Intern Recruitment at Procter & Gamble, Saturday 13, January 2018

BBC World Service Available Vacancy - Apply Now!

The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million. As part of an historic and exciting expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is launching a new Sports weekly TV programme and innovative digital sport content alongside existing African Sport output.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shoot Edit, BBC Africa
Job Reference: BBC/TP/900558/25623
Location: Lagos
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Job Category: Journalism
Business Unit: News – W2020 – Africa
Reports to: BBC Africa Deployments Editor
Contract: Continuing
Job Summary

• We are looking for a creative and experienced shoot edit to join the Africa Service and work across all platforms. Our range of programmes will go beyond the hard news agenda to cover Health, Technology, Sport, Business, a weekly women’s discussion programme, news content for children as well as for younger audiences, News Quiz and a weekly news review programme.


• We will also produce satirical and ‘infotainment’ programming that covers the news from an irreverent alternative perspective. You need to demonstrate that you are experienced in filming and delivering creative ideas for TV and digital.


• A career at the BBC offers you an opportunity to tell stories that can change lives. The aim of BBC Africa is to showcase the diverse ideas and aspirations from across the continent in an impartial fair way.

The Job

• To provide high-quality and creative filming from the field, edit video and feed the material back to base.


• Working closely with a Reporter and/or Field Producer, you will be responsible for getting to locations with appropriate equipment.


• You will visually shape ideas for BBC Africa and the whole range of BBC News multimedia content as well as contribute your own story ideas.


• The successful candidate will be required to travel at short notice and may be needed to work across Africa, sometimes for several days and may be asked to work in hostile environments.

Main Duties

• Offering creative ideas on how to film and illustrate news stories and features.


• Filming and sending video to base on breaking news stories


• Working closely with reporters to develop scripts and occasionally writing material. Field-producing news coverage, when needed.


• Working abroad and in hostile environments


• Shooting and editing complete news and feature packages


• Recording presenter links and pieces to camera in creative ways and to edit full programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Shooting video of the highest quality for either live transmission or recording, providing a representative visual and audio account of events. This will include camerawork, sound work and lighting in the field and where required, at base.


• Contributing original ideas to improve the visual and journalistic content of the story and being aware of the different styles and formats.


• Responsible for getting to locations with appropriate equipment, often on their own. Liaising effectively and establishing good relationships with all other contacts both outside and within the BBC.


• Maintaining professional standards of accuracy and impartiality and fair dealing in line with BBC guidelines.


• Contributing to the development of operational procedures and maximise the use of existing and new technology.


• Operating within the BBC’s Safety and Editorial policy guidelines. At all times maintaining professional journalistic, ethical and technical standards.


• Selecting, preparing and editing material for broadcast and meeting strict transmission deadlines.


• Setting up and coordinating on-site facilities to meet programme needs, including leading teams e.g. on multiple camera shoots.


• On occasion, undertaking interviews and some journalistic duties on location in both recorded and live situations.

Skills, Knowledge And Experience Required

• Candidates will have relevant experience in a news broadcasting environment, practicing a range of location craft skills (e.g. camerawork / lighting / editing / location facilities). They will be able to demonstrate strong interest in and proven commitment to News.


• Proven knowledge of issues and stories relevant to African audiences


• Experience of filming, editing and packaging content for TV and radio


• Excellent digital skills with track record of researching and discovering stories and after appropriate training use PNG, Quickfire and other newsgathering systems.


• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues across BBC News and with organisations outside the BBC. Exercise diplomacy with people where necessary.


• Values variety and individual differences and help create a culture, environment and practices which respect and value differences.


• Demonstrable editorial awareness and judgment combined with a thorough understanding of the editorial aims and policies of the BBC.


• Must have the full range of location craft and technical skills, the ability to operate current broadcast technical equipment on location and at base, demonstrating a well-developed sense of visual awareness and a willingness to learn how to use new technology and kit.


• Experience of operating in a specialist area such as business, health, technology, social or foreign affairs, the arts or science.


• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload, react positively to situations at short notice and plan ahead.


• It is essential you have excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in another African language is desirable.

Competencies 
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.

• Editorial Judgement: Makes the right editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the BBC’s distinctive news agenda, the requirements of news and current affairs coverage as well as those of the programme departments.


• Managing relationships and team working: Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people both internally and externally to the BBC. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.


• Decision Making: Is ready and able to take initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of decisions.


• Communication: The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.


• Influencing Others: Presents sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others, including influencing the agenda of targeted outlets.


• Creative thinking: Translates news and current affairs into high quality programming through a detailed understanding of the requirements of the broadcast media. Has imaginative ideas of different story treatments and ideas.

Salary
Local terms and conditions apply.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  21st January, 2018.

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