Urgent! Internal Vacancies at EMTS-Etisalat Nigeria

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The following vacancies currently exist in EMTS-Etisalat Nigeria. Please act fast!

1. Manager, RF Planning & Optimization – North Region/Work Based Area: Kano  – Network Development Department

Reports to: Head, RFP & Optimization

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Oversees planning, prioritization and assignment of targets and tasks to entire Radio Network Development section.
-          Reviews allocation/utilization of resources and section performance.
-          Oversees all activities related to the coverage prediction for planned radio base stations ensuring conformance to standards, procedures and guidelines.
-          Oversees the assessment of available capacity, current utilization of capacity and additional requirements to meet new/increased traffic needs with respect to Radio Network.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or related field.
-          Relevant certification
-          Post Graduate degree, MA/MBA/MSc, desirable.
-          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience in Radio Network Development, design, planning and optimization for large-scale commercial operations; deployment, planning, field trial planning and execution.
-          Extensive experience with wireless technologies.


2. Manager, Access Network Support (West & North Regions)

Reports to:  Head, Access Network/Operations

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Provide specialist advice for the resolution of network related faults emanating from subscribers, switching systems, Base Station Systems, Transmission and Value Added platforms.
-          Assists the Head, Access Network in communicating the unit's direction and objectives to subordinate staff.
-          Ensure proper monitoring of the network for overall efficiency and trouble spots using performance management tools and provide technical status reports to different target groups.
-          Liaise with the customer experience centers, dealers and sales outlets across the country to collect information on network related faults.
-          Assists in identifying required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the unit's strategy.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
-          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage.
-          MA/MBA/MSc, desirable.
-          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience with at least three(3) years in a Supervisory role


3. Manager, BSS Operations/North Region.  Work Based Area: Kano

Reports to:  Head, Access Network/Operations

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Implements an effective framework for the operation and maintenance of the Base Station Subsystem (BSS) and provide high level support functions on all operational transmission equipment.
-          Assists the Head, Access Network in communicating the unit's direction and objectives to the subordinate staff.
-          Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the team/function's activities.
-          Establish and manage SLAs with key internal and external stakeholders.
-          Ensures the commissioning, management and administration of BSS and access network platform infrastructure (UNIX Solaris and application level) and related equipment.
-          Participate in BTS integration and acceptance tests.
-          Diagnose and clear any faults/alarms or ensure escalation within time period stipulated in SLAs to appropriate parties as required.
-          Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Access Network.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
-          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage.
-          MA/MBA/MSc, desirable.
-          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience with at least three 3) years in a Supervisory role

 
4. Manager, Interconnect Account and Settlement – Engineering Department.

Reports to:  Head, Carrier Relations.  Work Based Area: Lagos.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Manages relationship with interconnect partners and ensures accurate capturing of Call Detail Records (CDR) and settlement of interconnect bills.
-          Negotiate interconnect contracts.
-          Facilitate and coordinate the technical aspects of interconnect between Etisalat Nigeria and roaming partners.
-          Facilitate and coordinate the technical aspects of National interconnect between Etisalat Nigeria and other National operators
-          Collect and interpret data on the dimension of air traffic between Etisalat Nigeria and the various operators.
-          Liaise with IT Department to monitor the performance and operation of the interconnect billing systems to ensure constant system availability.
-          Ensures the administration of user security/access on interconnect billing systems and database.
-          Investigate and resolve complaints/request relating to roaming and interconnect billing.
-          Ensures interconnect bills are prepared on a timely basis.
-          Manage inter-functional relation to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
-          Prepare agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, carrier Relations
-          Perform other duties assigned by the Head, Carrier Relations.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
-          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage.
-          MA/MBA/MSc, desirable.
-          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience with at least three(3) years in a Supervisory/Specialist  role


5. Manager, Roaming Services – Engineering Department

Reports to:  Head, Carrier Relations.  Work Based Area: Lagos.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Identifies probable roaming partners, and negotiate roaming agreements with these partners, ensuring that the agreements are eventually implemented.
-          Negotiate all nonstandard requirements for the agreement in liaison with Finance and Revenue Assurance as appropriate.
-          Manages relationship with interconnect partners and ensures accurate capturing of Call Detail Records (CDR) and settlement of interconnect bills.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
-          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage.
-         MA/MBA/MSc, desirable.
-          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience with at least three(3) years in a Supervisory/Specialist  role


6. Manager, Customer Relation Management & Provisioning (Info Tech Dept) – Work Based Area: Lagos.

Reports to:  Head, Business Support/Operational Support Systems.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Manages and oversees the analysis, build, design, implementation and acceptance of new products configuration in the CRM module.
-          Oversees implementation, integration and upgrade of  existing/new solutions in the Customer Relationship Management module (CRM) enterprise-wide
-          Oversees planning for the order handling process for SIM cards, recharge vouchers and ll other fulfillment for EMTS.
-          Oversees the technical scoping, capacity planning, hardware sizing and system functional requirement availability for the BSS systems.
-          Ensures timely delivery of all fulfillment projects.
-          Prepares RFPs & RFQs and audit statement of compliance and functional requirements for enterprise requirements in customer care and billing.

Requirements:
-          A Bachelor's degree in a numerate or technology field of study (Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Business Management, Accounting , Physics, Statistics, etc).
-          Relevant certification in a core IT Technology such as IPs, Operating Systems, Software Development, Service Oriented Architecture or DBA is required.
-          Post Graduate degree is desirable.
-          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience with at least three(3) years in a Supervisory/Specialist  role with Provisioning, Mediation/Activation Systems for GSM, UMTS, and CDMA is mandatory.
-          Professional Training in eTOM, ITIL, Project Management, Service Provisioning in Telecom will be an added advantage.

 
7. Manager, VAS Development  – Network Development Dept. Work Based Area: Lagos.

Reports to:  Head, Value Added Services.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Manages development of Value Added Services (VAS) platforms and other third party applications and services.
-          Provides input in translating Etisalat-Nigeria Business Plan and subscriber growth assumptions into requirements for the Value Added Services.
-          Reviews the unit/team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
-          Develop new Value Added Services platforms to met customer/market demands.
-          Search for innovative ways to improve VAS platform processes to foster efficiency.
-          Develop innovative reporting and statistical tools to show the VAS services capacities and KPIs.
-          Manage and train the staff for effective planning of network

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a Science or Engineering-related discipline.
-          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage.
-          MA/MBA/MSc, desirable.
-          Minimum of 7 years post NYSC experience with at least three(3) years in a Senior Engineer/Specialist  role


8. Specialist, Technical PMO – Network Development Dept.  Work-Based Area – Abuja.

Reports to:  Manager, Technical PMO.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Coordinate, monitor and control Engineering-related projects towards efficient and cost effective realization of project objectives.
-          Manages relationship with vendors and other project managers to ensure seamless execution of projects and adherence to agreed timeline and budget.
-          Assists in continuously reviewing the unit's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
-          Participate in project close out activities and ensure adequate and accurate documentation of al project activities.
-          Participate in project close out activities and ensure adequate and accurate documentation of all project activities.
-          Assists in post implementation project evaluation and provide relevant recommendations based on lessons learnt.
-          Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Section Head, Technical PMO.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
-          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage.
-          MA/MBA/MSc, desirable.
-          Minimum of 5 years post NYSC work experience.


9. Senior Engineer, Civil (West, East & North Regions).

Reports to:  Head, Civil.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Coordinates civil/structural engineering functions at regional level as scheduled by the Head, Civil; to support construction activities for the roll-out of EMTS-Etisalat  network in the Regions.
-          Carry out detailed check of design proposals and TSS Soil Test Reports submitted by Etisalat Civil Contractors in the region and recommend to Head, Civil for Acceptance/Approval.
-          Liaises with Regional Site Acquisition team when called upo, to ensure sites meet construction requirements as set out by the Company.
-          Plans and manage human and material resources of the regional team of Civil Engineers in the section, to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity.
-          Liaises with regional rollout team n the prompt proposal of design solutions to thorny civil engineering related site issues for the Head, Civil's consideration, review and approval.
-          Provides input for the development and periodic review of Specifications for Civil Works.
-          Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Civil.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
-          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage.
-          MA/MBA/MSc, desirable.
-          Minimum of 5 years post NYSC work experience.

 
10. Senior Engineer, Civil (West, East & North Regions).

Reports to:  Head, Civil.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Coordinates civil/structural engineering functions at regional level as scheduled by the Head, Civil; to support construction activities for the roll-out of EMTS-Etisalat  network in the Regions.
-          Carry out detailed check of design proposals and TSS Soil Test Reports submitted by Etisalat Civil Contractors in the region and recommend to Head, Civil for Acceptance/Approval.
-          Liaises with Regional Site Acquisition team when called upo, to ensure sites meet construction requirements as set out by the Company.
-          Plans and manage human and material resources of the regional team of Civil Engineers in the section, to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity.
-          Liaises with regional rollout team n the prompt proposal of design solutions to thorny civil engineering related site issues for the Head, Civil's consideration, review and approval.
-          Provides input for the development and periodic review of Specifications for Civil Works.
-          Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Civil.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or relevant discipline
-          Post graduate degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management will be an added advantage.
-          Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite, relevant structural engineering design software and electronic drafting (AutoCAD)
-          Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience, with at least two (2) of which should be in a design environment


11. Senior Engineer, Capacity Planning (West, East & North Regions).

Reports to:  Head, Capacity Planning.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Monitors the planning of EMTS-Etisalat network capacity to sustain current and forecasted growth in EMTS subscriber base and ensure that forecasted customer demands are met.
-          Implements short and long-term network capacity plans to accommodate EMTS-Etisalat projections.
-          Support the Head, Capacity Planning, by providing field sensitive feedback on the nominal capacity rollout strategy.
-          Provides input in the modeling of current and future network capacity against future business growth/requirements.
-          Provides functional and operational support in the planning of network capacity rollout across the country.
-          Ensures adequate and effective network monitoring and regular network utilization trend reporting to determine appropriate capacity rightsizing activities.
-          Ensures that network capacity planning is done in a timely manner so that it falls in line with regulatory stipulations for GSM rollout in Nigeria.
-          Supports the Head, Capacity Planning to manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.

Requirements:

-          Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or related  discipline.
-          Post graduate degree /professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
-          Five (5) years work experience, with at least three (3) years as RFP Engineer.
 

12. Senior Engineer, Packet Core Planning – Lagos & Abuja.

Reports to:  Manager, Packet Core Planning.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Assists in the design, planning and optimization of packet switching components of EMTS core network, systems and platforms.
-          Provides inputs in translating EMTS business plan and subscriber growth assumptions into requirements for the core network packet switching system.
-          Reviews the unit/team's activities and make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
-          Assists in the timely provisioning of pacet switching network capacity for all the GSM elements, features, protocols, etc.
-          Designs, plans and dimension packet switching network elements to ensure optimal use and deployment of resources.
-          Provides useful inputs in defining  the locations for packet switches and other network elements.
-          Coordinates the unit's activities and ensure compliance with the organization's operating policies, controls and procedures.
-          Performs any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Packet Core Planning.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
-          Postgraduate/professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
-          Five (5) years work experience, with at least three(3) years in an Analyst/Engineer role.
 

13. Engineer, Civil (West, East & North Regions).

Reports to:  Senior Engineer, Civil.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Provides operational assistance to the Senior Engineer Civil, in the day-to-day execution of the section's tasks necessary for the provision of civil/structural engineering functions to support construction activities in the regions.
-          Documents/reviews Drawing approvals and Site visitations to gather appropriate technical data as input to the Senior Engineer Civil, for design proposals and approvals.  Preparation of representative sketches.
-          Collate and prepare draft of appropriate daily, weekly and monthly activity and performance reports or any other report as assigned by the Senior Engineer.
-          Performs any other duties as assigned by the Senior Engineer or Head, Civil.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline.
-          Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite and electronic drafting (AutoCAD)
-          Minimum of three(3) years relevant work experience


14. Engineer, VAS Planning – Work Based Area: Lagos.

Reports to:  Manager, VAS Planning.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Contributes to the planning and optimization of EMTS core network systems and platforms to support Value Added Services and ensure compatibility and integration with EMTS existing infrastructure.
-          Analyze statistical report for proper optimization of Value Added Service platform.
-          Reviews Business Requirement Document (BRD) and ensures vendor implement according to commercial requirements
-          Monitor VAS license usage capacity to ensure proper expansion plan is put in place.
-          Performs any other duties as assigned by Manager, VAS.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline.
-          Two (2) – three (3) years post NYSC relevant experience, with at least one(1) in a Telecom industry.


15. Engineer, CS Core Planning. Work Based Area: Lagos & Abuja.

Reports to:  Manager, Core Planning.

Summary Job Responsibility:
-          Assists in the design, planning and optimization of circuit switching core network of EMTS systems and platforms.
-          Provides input in translating EMTS business plan and subscriber growth assumptions int requirements for the core network circuit switching systems.
-          Assists in the timely provisioning of the circuit switching network capacity for all the GSM elements, fetures, protocols, etc.
-          Tune the system parameters and optimize them with different planning teams/sections Designs.
-          Plan for HW/SW expansion according to the daily statistic reports.
-          Study and prepare new solutions in line with marketing requirements.
-          Performs any other duties as assigned by Manager, CS Core/Planning.

Requirements:
-          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
-          Post-graduate/professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
-          Two (2) – three (3) years post NYSC relevant experience, with at least one(1) in a Telecom industry.


Qualified and interested candidates should kindly forward detailed resume to: recruitment@etisalat.com.ng on or before close of business on 5th November, 2009. Subject of mail, should be position applying for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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