Recruitment at IHS Towers

IHS Towers is the largest independent mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 2001, IHS provides services across the full tower value chain – colocation on owned towers, deployment and managed services.

Today IHS Towers has operations in Nigeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia and Rwanda. Following the recent acquisitions of MTN and Etisalat’s tower portfolios in Nigeria, IHS owns over 23,300 towers in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Network Deployment (Fibre Operations)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full time
Department: Fibre Operations

Job Description

• As Manager, Network Deployment (Fibre Operations), you will manage the deployment of end to end passive and active Fibre networks, proffering Fibre optic network technical solutions and deployment processes to ensure optimal project execution.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close fibre projects across the business.
• Ensure that civil works, equipment installation and integration activities are completed and delivered to time, operational, quality, budget, and performance standards.
• Prepare and manage project plans and implementation schedules using required software.
• Review and monitor Project Implementation Plan (PIP) as submitted by vendors.
• Hold vendors and contractors accountable for delivering to agreed terms and obligations.
• Control the project implementation process.
• Ensure proper quality inspections are carried out and provide vendor evaluations.
• Manage implementation teams and external contractors during project execution.
• Hold regular meetings with all stakeholders on project status.
• Produce Project reports and project summary report for customer and internal consumption.
• Ensure the team maintains a proper database of all design, permitting and deployment activities.
• Build and manage the team’s risk management processes and activities.
• Ensure HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) compliance by the service providers vendors.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Principal Specialist, Network Deployment (Fibre Operations).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Telecommunication, Science, Engineering or any related discipline and other relevant professional certifications, e.g. PMP and PRINCE2, will be an asset.
• 7 -10 years’ work experience in fiber optic network design, implementation, operational maintenance and managing fibre optic network deployment projects.
• Knowledge and relevant experience in the broadband telecommunications industry transmission networks (SDH/DWDM/OTN), IP/MPLS and Fiber network technologies and solutions will be an advantage.

Functional Competencies:

• Project Management
• Fiber transmission technologies and solutions
• Fiber Optic Implementation
• Reporting, Documentation and Communication
• Materials Planning
• Knowledgeable in HSE regulations
• Proficiency in GIS mapping/applications, Google Earth
• Excel/PowerPoint skills for data analysis & reporting
• Process improvement & Management

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Result Oriented

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Specialist, Technical Audit

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As Specialist, Technical Audit, you will execute assigned tasks related to  optimization of network services across sites and provide support to all active vendors to ensure enhanced customer experience and revenue assurance

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Implement technical audit plans by carrying out inspection of all critical telecoms infrastructure equipment. Make recommendations based on audit findings to enhance and improve operations and performance.
• Contribute towards development of short-to-medium-range plans for territorial uplift and network performance.
• Ensure sites are operated and maintained to best industry standards.
• Manage 2nd-level intervention of major and/ or minor systems faults across assigned region.
• Develop, implement and maintain an efficient knowledge transfer mechanism for regional operations team.
• Produce and distribute weekly and monthly reports on all audited sites.
• Ensure continuous improvement of processes and procedures to foster efficiency and power systems optimization.
• Provide 2nd-level intervention for Field Service Engineers (FSEs) to perform at the highest level, especially in terms of delivery and meeting target deadlines.
• Contribute towards identifying training needs of FSEs.
• Contribute towards continuous search for alternative sources of power which are cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Manager, Technical Audit.

Functional Competencies:

• Network Performance Analysis/ Reporting
• Project Management
• Service Quality Management
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Active Systems – Radio, Tx, etc.
• Passive Equipment Knowledge – Cooling, AC, DC, etc.
• Lean Management
• Problem-Solving
• Fault Management & Root-Cause Analysis

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Continuous Learning
• Workload Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related disciplines.
• Project management certification(s).
• +7 years experience in the telecoms environment, including experience in design, implementation and maintenance/ management of power/ cooling systems, active operations & maintenance, and vendor management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Associate Director, Technical Finance

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As Associate Director, Technical Finance, you will oversee and manage routine activities and projects initiated by the technology department and evaluation of new business cases for OPEX/CAPEX control & optimization.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Technical Projects:

• Evaluation of ongoing projects and their performance
• Contribute to the development of IHS’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization
• Develop and implement comprehensive goals for performance and growth strategies:
• Reporting and variance analysis
• Monthly CAPEX & OPEX reporting, reviews and reconciliation
• Month end reports to finance, group and other stakeholders as required
• Inventory reconciliations
• Key suppliers’ reconciliations
• Review and endorse requests for PR and PO creation CAPEX
• Monitoring right project codes and dimensions for all CAPEX transactions
• Follow-ups with other units and departments for timely issuance of PRs/POs
• CAPEX spends planning, execution, monitoring & control
• OPEX spends planning, escalation, reporting, monitoring & control
• Supporting CTO and other Technology units to develop their business cases
• Budget and Forecasts compilation in collaboration with Tech Units and FPA
• Regular monitoring of Budget/FCTs vs Actual Spend
• Month end close and reporting of Projects
• Contribute to regular suppliers’ reconciliation for CAPEX & OPEX

General Duties:

• Promote communication between colleagues for the benefit of information flow and to curb any problems that arise.
• Manage relationships with partners/suppliers.
• Performs other appropriate duties as requested by Director, Technical Finance
• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Preparation of various business plans and proposals for changes in CAPEX
• Reviewing long term CAPEX contracts

Team Development/Leadership:

• Thoroughly understand and communicate requirements to appropriate team members, and manage all requirements accordingly to each stakeholder
• Ensure team members have the needed tools and provide timely feedback.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
• Ensure all teams are practicing the principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other related disciplines.
• ACCA / ACA professional certification would be advantageous
• +10 years relevant experience in a Finance Management, Business Operations, Management Reporting. or Financial Planning & Analysis with at least most recent 5 years in senior management/ leadership within the Telecoms sector.
• Strong Experience in Excel, Power Point and ERP
• In depth knowledge of financial concepts of IRR, NPVs, DCF, WACC, Macro Economic indicators, etc.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Partnering
• Financial Accounting
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Use of MS Office Tools (advanced)
• Use of ERP
• Negotiation& Contracting

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Relationship Building.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Risk & Security Monitoring

Location: Nigeria
Employment type: Full-Time
Department: IT

Job Description

• Ensure intelligent reporting and fine-tuning of file integrity monitor, Network Access Control (NAC), firewall and Security Operations Centre (SOC) rules.
• Create scenario-based risk intelligent rules.
• Ensure that sufficient trails are maintained, retained and retrievable for forensic analysis and investigation.
• Implement logging policies across different layers of systems and across enterprise platforms.
• Create intelligent alerting based on risk scenarios.
• Implement and manage log retention policy across multiple platform and systems.
• Review logs/ alerts (closed-opened) and reports of all in-place security and infrastructural devices.
• Direct scheduling and ad-hoc security and compliance reporting.
• Monitor team members for alerts tracking.
• Network with other internal organizations to ensure coordination of compliance efforts.
• Participate in the creation of enterprise security policies, standards, and baselines.
• Provide support for the monitoring team as well as security incident and events management solution logging requirements and integration.
• Keep abreast of new/revised or improved security solutions, processes and development of new threats and attack vectors.
• Keep abreast of SOC regulatory standards.
• Participate in the deployment of tested security patches and updates.
• Conduct security tool selection, pilot and implementation.
• Maintain SOC awareness program.
• Communicate SOC action plans and security bulletins.
• Identify, investigate and resolve security breaches detected by installed security solutions.
• Make suggestions to implement projects that increase security and ensure the highest quality of service
• Perform other functions as assigned by the Senior Manager, IT Security Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or any related disciplines.
• +7 years’ relevant experience in IS, with at least 4 years in security monitoring and solutions deployment.
• Hands-on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.
• Demonstrable experience with network security and networking technologies as well with systems, security, and network monitoring tools.
• Demonstrable familiarity with web-related technologies (web applications, web services, service-oriented architectures), and network/ web-related protocols.
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Requirements:
Functional:

• IT Operations
• Incident Management
• Security Assessments
• Security Monitoring & Reporting
• Vulnerability Lifecycle Management
• Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Business Communication
• Security Solutions Deployment

Behavioral:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Be Bold
• Customer Focus
• Innovation
• Integrity

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Specialist, Technical Security

Location: Nigeria
Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Ensure all required security equipment (e.g. CCTV systems, access control, ID card printers, turnstiles, intrusion detection, guard tour system, etc) is in good working condition.
• Support and monitor all technical equipment to meet the function’s current and future requirements.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of current security infrastructure and advise/ propose on new ones.
• Maintain good working relationships with service providers and vendors to ensure that services are delivered in line with contractual obligations/ standards.
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of security assets.
• Provide support in scheduling security upgrades and backups of security hardware and software systems.
• Supervise scheduled preventive maintenance of systems.
• Liaise with vendors on periodical maintenance of security equipment across headquarters and regional offices.
• Serve as interface between the Security team and other key internal stakeholders, e.g. IT and Facility Management.
• Perform periodic checks on security equipment across regional officers.
• Conduct reviews and investigations using existing technical devices.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Specialist, Technical & Response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• +7 years’ relevant experience with demonstrable knowledge and application of security devices and performance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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