Current Telecom Jobs Openings at MTN Nigeria

by JobHub Nigeria in TELECOM JOBS IN NIGERIA 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.

 Who we are looking for?A true MTNer lives our values, uses success to achieve positive change, always strives to make things better and delivers results in line with our business objectives.

Dealer Account Executive Department: Sales and Distribution Status: Permanent	5/15/2012
Sponsorship & Events Manager Department: Marketing and Strategy Status: Permanent	5/15/2012
Senior Manager, Business Development Department: Marketing and Strategy Status: Permanent	5/15/2012
Personal Assistant to Sales & Distribution Executive Department: Sales and Distribution Status: Permanent	5/17/2012
HR Advisor, Culture and Engagement Department: Human Resources Status: Permanent	5/22/2012
Sourcing Officer Department: Finance Status: Permanent	5/22/2012

Current Jobs in a Major Telecoms company

CURRENT JOBS IN A MAJOR TELECOMS COMPANY

VACANCIES
A dynamic and reputable telecommunication company which
provides cutting edge and next generation solutions/
services for major telecoms operators and vendors in
Nigeria and across Africa is recruiting

1. HR SPECIALIST
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 3 years human resources experience
- Coordinate work flow and procedures between
human resources, payroll, employee benefits
- Liaise between human resources and other offices
such as finance and information services
- Maintain and update all control files
- Implement contractual processes for reduction in
force or layoff/recall of employees
- Maintain job titles and allocations for position control
- Assist in making recommendations for the
employment and assignment of personnel
- Assign priorities and establish deadlines
- Supervise, develop and evaluate subordinates
- Appraisals and staff evaluation

SUPPORTING STAFF REF: DS0015
1. DRIVERS
REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to stay and work in rivers, enugu state will be
given consideration first
- Valid driving license
- Evidence of previous place worked
- Ready to produce an authentic pay slip from former
employer
- Ready to produce letters from guarantors

1. RIGGERS
- Telecoms background
- Have all necessary rigging tools
- Understand the safety of working a height above
2m
- Can use computer to produce reports
- Can do adjustment in telecoms equipment for fresh
and existing installation

METHOD OF APPLICATION
All application for any position must use the position and
reference as the subject for the application and send to:
recruitment@safarigroupltd.com

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Careers at MTN Nigeria - Executive Marketing Consultant in Sales and Distribution

by JobHub Nigeria
Trade Marketing Consultant
(Yobe & Gombe)
Department: Sales and Distribution
Location: Yobe

Job Description:
MANAGE AND DEVELOP CHANNEL
DISTRIBUTION RELATIONSHIP
•Increase Loyalty – Build Relationship and Support Trade partners and Sub dealers
•Build relationship between lower and upper levels (i.e. between Authorize distributors and sub dealers)
•Improve communication (To and Fro trade) – Call cycle time per territory
(8-10 visit a day or as business
requires)
•Link subs, retailers etc to Trade Partners and help nurture the relationship

INCREASE SALES/ACTIVATIONS
AND PRODUCT PENETRATION
•Identify, classify and support all players in channels of distribution –
Database building. Weekly / monthly update
•Ensure MTN product availability in channel is >95% at all times –
Weekly product availability report of all visited outlets during call cycles
•Ensure information from Distributor Account Executive on Trade Partners product distribution is confirmed and relevant Sub Dealers followed up – Weekly / monthly report
•Resolve all issues/queries with regards to activations, products and promotions
•Direct all channel participants to MTN identified growth area within your territory

MANAGE BRAND VISIBILITY WITHIN
TERRITORY
•Establish consistent channel standards – Branding as per channel recommendation.
•Increase brand awareness – Signage, POS distribution, visibility
•Target 65% visibility in the channel of distribution (Trade marketing team will measure)
•Target 65% space within each outlet (Trade marketing team will
measure)
•Support all identified outlets with 100% merchandizing as appropriate
and defined.
•100% POS Distribution to all channels of distribution within 14 days of release
•100% replacement of expired, damaged or obsolete materials within
territory
•100% removal of obsolete materials and messages

IMPROVE STOCK MANAGEMENT IN
CHANNEL
•Manage stock in channel and reports.
•Direct outlets with stock challenges to identified Trade Partners to
ensure there is no stock out within your territories
•Must obtain list of sim distribution by Trade Partners from Distributor
Account Executives – Ongoing, Report weekly
•All such sub dealers and dealer branches must be contacted and
stock receipt / movement verified / confirmed – Report weekly
•Obtain info on stocking from All visited outlets in territory (where
from, when, price, where to & why still pending >30days) – Record and report weekly / monthly.
•Advice Regional Sales Manager if there is need for focused activity in
territory to help move stock – As appropriate
•Ensure areas in your territory without adequate TP or sub dealer presence is filled by encouraging TP or sub dealers to move into area. To
be driven by Regional Sales Manager.

TRAINING SUPPORT/ INCREASE
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE
•On the spot training/coaching of all visited outlets in territory- 100% of all visited outlets in call cycle
•Informal training in shops on products, services and promotions being run by marketing ,channel or region

PROMO/EVENT SUPPORT
•Generate sub-dealer specific promo spec
•Support/manage events and promos
•Post promo evaluation

PREPARE REPORTS
•Counter competition - Timely feedback
•Initial report to Field Service Engineers on state of network in territory
•Provide weekly / monthly sales activity report
•Generate market intelligence report

Job Conditions: Tool of trade vehicle provided Work
is carried out mostly in the field A
valid drivers license (Extensive local
travel) May be required to work
extended hours / weekends
Reporting To: TeamLead Trade Marketing

Required Skills:
•A bachelors degree – Preferably in the social sciences
•4 years working experience which includes:
•2 years Sales & Marketing experience in a fast moving consumer goods (FCMG) environment

Employment Status : Permanent
Qualification: A bachelors degree Preferably in the
social sciences
This vacancy expires on 5/4/2012
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Etisalat Nigeria Recruitment : Manager - Alternate Channel

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by JobHub Nigeria
Manager-Alternate Channel
at Etisalat Nigeria in Lagos
Division: Indirect Channels & Corporate Sales
Reports To: Head-Electronic & Alternate Channels

Job Summary:
•Develop and propose strategies and initia
tives to ensure the
achievement of business objectives for alternate channels
•Drive the implementation, monitoring and management of DAL/ DAC
model across all regions
•Develop and manage alternate channel partners to achieve targets and
business objectives on all products
Principal Functions:
•Focus on the development and execution of Alternate Channel
strategies and initiatives in order to achieve company objectives and
increase revenue
•Constantly review and propose initiatives that will ensure Alternate
Channel Partners operate profitably
•Monitor and ensure successful execution of DAC/ DAL model across
the regions
•Plan and monitor implementation of sales strategy to drive sales in
Alternate Channel Partners outlets and points
•Develop, monitor and execute Alternate Channel initiatives across the
regions
•Lead and co-ordinate effective and regular communication between
Etisalat and Alternate Channel Partners
•Ensure Alternate Channel Partners receive necessary training required
to maximise sales competencies
•Resolve issues from Alternate Channel Partners to ensure and maintain
a good relationship
•Ensure brand presence and visibility at all Alternate Channel points
across the regions
•Provide career development for direct reports (counselling, training
needs, coaching, identify KPA’s, career planning
•Ensure the delivery of goals and objectives of the team and provide
regular feedback
•Conduct regular/ periodic field visits to regions to monitor
implementation of all Alternate Channel strategies

Educational Requirements:
• First degree or equivalent in relevant discipline. Possession of relevant postgraduate qualification(s) and/ or professional certification(s) will be an advantage.
•Experience & Skills: Between five (5) and eight (8) years relevant
post-NYSC work experience, with at least most recent two (2)
years in a supervisory role in a telecoms sales environment. Ideal
candidate must be demonstrably proficient in use of Microsoft Excel
and Powerpoint
Apply on or before 4th May 2012
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Senior Engineer-VAS Development at Etisalat Nigeria in Lagos

Reports To: Manager-VAS Development
Job Summary:
Develop and design products and services as described in the Business
Requirements Documents (BRD)
Provide technical support to the Products & Services and other
teams to ensure delivery of an efficient software design, dimensioning
and architecture

Principal Functions:
•Participate in the development and customization of innovative
services and/ or enhancements to existing VAS
•Manage the process of installing & configuring VAS that have been
developed
•Review software design specifications and ensure that the Unified
Modelling Diagrams are correctly designed according to the
requirements of the service/application being developed
•Conduct post-implementation checks to ascertain the benefit of
new products or technology change on the service creation platform
•Ensure efficient software development of VAS for Etisalat Nigeria
•Ensure that all identified bugs are fixed according to the SLA of
specific service
I•nvestigate new technologies that could enhance the performance of
the VAS Development Middleware Layer
•Liaise with the Products & Services, IT, Enterprise Solutions, VAS
Operations and other teams as and when required
•Provide critical inputs relating to hardware dimensioning and capacity
planning during budget cycles
Improve service development and quality of deployments with a view
to increasing subscriber satisfaction
•Conduct effective technical feasibility studies and impact analyses for
new features and services within the VAS development environment
•Support the provisioning of service capacity in the VAS development
environment before introduction of new services
•Manage and support the design of service delivery platform as well as
service creation middleware strategies
•Maintain key vendor relationships
•Perform technology investigations into topics related to core service
delivery platform design and performance
•Support and advise on preparation and deployment of pre-requisites
for project deliverables
•Provide technical planning and optimization support to assist in service
and product rollout
•Provide end-to-end support in integration and input requirements for
deployment of new applications
•Support the team in defining and maintaining VAS development KPIs to
ensure an efficient platform
•Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure optimization tasks are
achieved
•Apply knowledge and skills to analyze and resolve complex VAS
development issues
•Apply global best practices to work instructions/ processes/ tools in
order to ensure high-quality and timely deliveries
•Proactively assist the VAS development team in identifying and
collecting required inputs for service and product development tasks
•Participate in the process of establishing application and systems
requirements for new projects or enhancements to existing services
•Prepare and/ or review of functional and technical specifications for
products and services
•Liaise with 3rd party vendors during project development to review
progress
•Prepare and deploy pre-requisites for project deliverables.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer
Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related
disciplines

Experience & Skills:
»Minimum of 4 years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience,
including extensive experience in enterprise level EE5 development (all
phases of software lifecycle), interfacing with remote devices,
operational responsibility for a product solution, and JAINSLEE Event-
based application development
»Demonstrable experience in interfacing with vendors and equipment
suppliers
»Solid understanding of project management methodology
»Strong grasp of OOP concepts
»Good knowledge of telecoms fundamentals
»Comprehensive experience in java development
»Strong grasp of enterprise-level java technologies with emphasis on
EE5 or EE6 concepts (JSP, Struts, Spring, Servlets, EJB)
»Solid experience in the development of applications implementing the
following protocols: TCP/ IP sockets, SMPP, HTTP, XML, XML/ RPC
»Strong knowledge of Solaris UNIX (operating system and scripting)
»Very good knowledge of Oracle (Administration, database & PL/ SQL
development)
»Good knowledge of protocols such as SS7, SIGTRAN, SIP, GSM
Protocols – MAP/ ISUP, etc
»Good knowledge of JBOSS and Mobicents Application server and call/
traffic flows
»Good knowledge of project management methods and software
dimensioning and performance management tools
»Demonstrable familiarity with Apache Ant or MAVEN and all phases of
the software lifecycle: requirements, design, development, testing and
deployment
»Good knowledge of version control software

Ideal candidate must be an independent problem solver with good
initiative and possess excellent project management, presentation,
documentation, interpersonal and communication skills
Click to apply on or before 11th April 2012
» Apply now

MTN Nigeria Jobs-Financial Operations Analyst

by Jobhub Nigeria in Management jobs in nigeria, I.T jobs in Nigeria
Department: Finance
Location: Plateau
Job Description: Generic
•Analyse ageing of all Balance Sheet
accounts.
•Analyse transactions posted into
IFS to ensure proper classification
and
correction.
•Analyse general Ledger transactions
(Capex, Opex and Revenue).
•Provide all schedules and reports
(including age analysis, assets
movement, etc).
•Provide supporting documents,
records and schedules to meet audit
and regulatory requirements.
•Secure company assets.
•Implement finance policies,
processes and procedures.
•Comply with established internal
controls.
•Comply with MTN PPP’s, IFRS, IAS
and GAAP in processing of
transactions.
•Deliver all month end deliverables
within the monthly reporting
timelines.
•Process account payables and
receivables.
•Raise and post journal vouchers and
other financial transactions in the
ERP system.
•Prepare trend analysis of Capex,
Opex and Revenue transactions.
•Prepare weekly and monthly
performance reports.
•Prepare all General Ledger/Sub-
ledger Accounts reconciliation.
•Resolve all reconciling items
promptly.
•Educate staff on finance related
policies and ensure compliance.
•Maintain departmental filing system.
Specific
•Analyse additions for upload into
Asset register and depreciation
groups.
•Ensure proceeds on disposed assets
are adequately remitted and recorded
appropriately.
•Provide tax unit with detail analysis
of disposed assets for capital gains
tax purposes and deferred tax
reversal.
•Record disposals and movements in
fixed asset register.
•Carry out periodic verification of
company’s fixed assets.
•Process cash transactions.
•Analyse divisional cash floats for
adequacy.
•Analyse vendor/staff sub-ledgers.
•Ensure efficient reimbursement of
the fuel deposit.
•Carry out periodic spot checks of
company’s cash floats.
•Compute Withholding Tax
deductions on vendors’ payments.
•Analyse withholding tax (\WHT)
deductions for remittance.
•Analyse PO’s received but not yet
invoiced.
•Ensure accurate receipt of
Purchase Orders on IFS by user
departments.
•Manage customer/vendor
relationships (including response to
queries).
•Prompt update of databases.
•Post Inter-company transactions
and assist in inter-company
relationship management.
•First-line review of departmental
accrual submissions.
•Monitor network traffic and
highlight exceptions noted.
•Compute quarterly NCC levy.
•Compute doubtful debt provision.
•Prepare revenue forecast
promptly.
Job Conditions: Normal MTN N working conditions.
Extended working hours. Deal with a
lot of paper work.
Reporting To: Financial Operations Accountant
Required Skills: •B.Sc./HND in any discipline, but a
finance related degree is desirable.
•Part qualification in any recognised
professional accounting examinations
(ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, etc) will be
an added advantage.
•At least 4 years experience
comprising:
•3 years post NYSC experience in a
Finance function.
•Knowledge of Microsoft Office
tools.
•Experience in using an ERP system
is desirable.
Employment Status : Permanent
Qualification: B.Sc./HND in any discipline, but a
finance related degree is desirable.
Part qualification in any recognised
professional accounting examinations
(ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, etc) will be
an added advantage.
This vacancy expires on 4/2/2012
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MTN Nigeria Channel Manager Retail, Sales and Distribution Vacancy

by JobHub Nigeria in Telecom jobs in Nigeria, Graduate jobs in Nigeria
Location: Lagos
Job Description: Retail Channel Management, Development and Growth
•Develop and integrate retail strategy with that of overall Sales
& Distribution strategy
•Develop a criteria for signing up and grading retail players
•Oversee updated database of retail participants and monitor for integrity
•Ensure retail participants are equipped with knowledge of MTN products for seamless exchange with the   ultimate consumers
•Identify training needs and implement training interventions with support of HR learning and development
•Ensure retail channel provides optimal visibility for MTN brand with the outlets portraying the look and
feel
•Ensure retailers provide positive subscriber experience at point of purchase
•Initiate trade promotional activities to achieve push and pull effects
•Implementation channel reward and recognition initiatives
•Ensure optimal territorial coverage by field personnel
•Build and maintain relationship with formal retailers and drive relationship building initiatives by field teams
•Ensure resolution of retailer queries and complaints
Channel performance Management and Monitoring.
•Develop evaluation and performance criteria of retail sales
•Allocate sales targets and monitor performance
•initiate plans to facilitate target achievement
•Monitor channel profitability
•Performance of channel demand planning for optimal product availability

MTN Service Centres and Connects
•Provide a holistic service to the Service Centres and Connects
•Implement tactical initiatives to gain entry into the SCs and Connects and increase sales
•Set sales targets and monitor sales performance
•Deploy and monitor early warning procedures and mechanism to protect MTN interest.

Job Conditions: Standard MTN Conditions Travel - local

Reporting To: Senior Manager, Sales Channels

Required Skills: •B.Sc in a related discipline preferably Commerce

•5 years retail management experience which includes 3rd party, franchising management
•3 years experience in co-ordinating and facilitating a single point of access.
•Experience in financial management and profitability of SME.
 Employment Status : Permanent
 Qualification: B.Sc in a related discipline preferably Commerce
 This vacancy expires on 4/2/2012
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Manager-Special Project (Finance) at Etisalat Nigeria in Lagos

Division: Financial Planning & Budgeting
Reports To: Director-Financial Planning & Budgeting


Job Summary:

Prepare high-level feasibility studies and manage projects
Principal Functions:
Support the formulation and implementation of the company’s
strategies
Prepare financial and business models to support the major company
initiatives and projects; provide all necessary financial analysis support
Provide business Intelligence reports
Perform scenario comparison & trend analyses


Educational Requirements:

University degree or HND. A higher degree
would be an added advantage (like MBA). Professional certificate in
Accounting (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA)
Experience & Skills: Minimum of 7years post-NYSC experience.
Consulting background and Project management skills would be an
advantage. Ideal candidate must possess business and financial modelling
skills
Follow the link below to apply on or before 6th April 2012
» Apply now

Implementation and Field Services Renewable Energy (SME)-00033245

Description

Responsibilities

Work with Engagement Practice lead & Customer Unit (CU) Core 3 teams to expand new business but also secure / develop existing business,
Enable and support the CU Core 3 teams to sell holistic EESS solutions based on the complete Ericsson products and services portfolio,
Capture innovation and re-use,
In some cases perform the CSR Core 3 role (product and services solution) on large projects,
Manage a group of products/services solutions for the market area during the product life cycle by formulating a product marketing plan to support Ericsson objectives,
Conduct marketing and value proposition in the products/services area to Ericsson customers,
Co-ordinate product/services marketing with the Core 3 teams and Engagement Practice lead,
Support sales activities in the Core 3 teams and Engagement Practice lead,
Know strengths and weaknesses of competitor solutions,
Anticipate future needs in the market area by following industry and market trends,
Find new products and solutions and introduce them in the market area with the goal of increasing Ericsson revenue and profitability,
Track performance of installed product base and evaluate expansion and upgrade opportunities,
Provide product/services information to Core 3 teams, Customers, Engagement Practice and Regional Operations organisation (i.e. Competence Center),
Support Core 3 and Engagement Practice lead with Commercial Support such as business model development and pricing models,
Product configuration for proposals (BoQ, Verdi),
Work on SoC for RFP/Q,
Drive new product/services introduction in the region,
Build long term customer relationships and position Ericsson as a business partner,
· Ensure best practice knowledge management within the practice,
· For incoming opportunities, drive discussion to agree engagement model,
· Responsible for getting the interface approvals for products/services in practice area (if applicable),
· Support Engagement leads in developing the value propositions for engagements with customers,
· Support development of business cases by providing product related information, by performing product/network dimensioning,
· Develop strategy, business plan and forecast for product/services introduction into the region,
· To conduct technical marketing with value proposition within the product/services area, by doing technical presentations and arranging product seminars for the customer and internally within Ericsson. Increase customer’s awareness of Ericsson products, services and solutions and respond to customer requests,
· Provide commercial support to Customer Accounts and Engagement Practice teams with TCO and Business plans,
· Communicate and co-ordinate products, services and solutions strategies and market messages and roadmaps and manage products throughout product life cycles,
· Act as interface to BU and Operations relaying key messages of product /services development and strategies,
· Work with Sourcing to obtain the best 3PP for the EESS possible. The technical evaluation is the responsibility of the SME.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Education

· Tertiary education in Electrical Engineering or similar

Experience
· Minimum of 2 years of Telecom experience
· Minimum of 2 years with power and/or “green” energy solutions

Skills and Competencies

Technical
track record of sales and delivery within the practice area
record in engaging with C-level at customers to sell and deliver in the practice area
command the attention and respect of senior personnel in the customer
product/services knowledge within the area of responsibility (E/// & EESS)
competitor’s product/services within the area of responsibility
computer literacy
analytical capabilities
versatile consultative sales approach
Business
sales capabilities
identifying cross-unit opportunities
Ericsson organisation knowledge
customer orientation
business development skills
fast and unambiguous decision-making
Human
good knowledge in written and spoken English
good presentation skills
team player
dedication and commitment
driving force and proactive attitude
internal and external communication skills

Job Sales Support
Primary Location KE-110-Nairobi
Other Locations GH-Accra, NG-Lagos, SN-Dakar, ZA-GT-Johannesburg

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