9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.
We are recruiting to fill the positions below:
Job Title: Senior Engineer, Transmission Planning & Optimisation
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
- Plans, designs and optimizes all access transmission links for sites, enterprise rollout and lastmile deployments for the entire 9 Mobile Network
Principal Functions
- Responsible for the planning and design of microwave links to support 9 Mobile site, enterprise rollout and lastmile deployments in the northern region of Nigeria.
- Responsible for all transmission link budgets and transmission designs for site rollout activities.
- Responsible for network resilience plans and designs in the northern region of Nigeria.
- Responsible for the design of transmission links for site connectivity and ensure limited sites dependencies on hub and major hub sites.
- Responsible for the design and planning of microwave last-mile links to support POI and MGW Connections.
- Responsible for the design and planning of all upgrades with reference to Iub cases and BTS sites optimization.
- Responsible and supervises all desktop surveys for all enterprise clients and validates backhaul connectivities.
- Responsible for planning and designing transmission links to support UMTS, LTE and 5G.
- Responsible for frequency planning for microwave transmission networks.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of a structured growth plan for future traffic
Planning:
- Responsible for the development and planning of effective microwave transmission network protection methods.
- Coordinate and compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Transmission.
- Supervises the approval of all network drawings, TSS reports and review of all low-level design documents in R3.
- Supervises the conducting line of sight(LOS) survey for transmission links in region 3.
- Supervises the generation of work order to technical project delivery (TPD), Network Rollout and Transmission Operation(TXOP).
- Keeps abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to transmission planning and design.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge and databases of existing access transmission infrastructures in EMTS.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager.
Educational Requirements
- First degree or equivalent in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Three (3) years relevant work experience.
Experience, Skills & Competencies
Knowledge:
- Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
- Access Microwave Transmission Technologies
Skills:
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Microwave transport network expertise.
Behavior:
- Passion for Excellence
- Integrity
- Empowering people
- Growing people
- Teamwork
- Customer Focus
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Engineer, VAS
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
- Operate and maintain VAS platforms/ systems to ensure constant (24 hours) availability and stability.
- Technical support operations and projects for the deployment and delivery of VAS products and services.
Principal Functions
- Put in place strategies to ensure 99.99% network and service availability of VAS nodes
- Work closely with vendors in the testing, implementation and maintenance of services as required by the business (Commercial and Marketing requirements)
- Perform a comprehensive analysis of faults/failures on VAS nodes to determine the root cause and conduct corrective action for permanent resolution in a timely manner
- Analyse daily generated alarms and error logs, report, trends and implement a proactive measure
- Work closely with other stakeholders (products development, customer care and Network Planning)to deliver quality value-added services.
- Develop and apply high level of skills, knowledge and standards to stay current with business and industry trends.
- Apply proactive approach towards performance management, and suggest corrective measures to arrest any shortfalls
- Perform acceptance tests on newly implemented VAS platforms to validate features, capacity and functions
- Have a full understanding of VAS protocols including SMPP, USSDI&II, SIP, XML, Diameter, HTTP(S), SS7, SIGTRAN, Web services, IP and others (SNMP, ICMP, etc)
- Perform other assigned duties as delegated by Manager PS & CS VAS
Educational Requirements
- First degree or equivalent in Engineering or Science
- Four (4) to Six (6) years post NYSC work experience
Experience, Skills & Competencies:
- Expert knowledge of Network Availability and Capacity Management
- Good understanding of technology evolution (Cloud Computing, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), network functions virtualization (NFV), IoT, M2M, AI etc.)
- Good understanding of Online and Offline billing
- Good understanding of Software life cycle
- Basic knowledge of IP Technologies
- Expert knowledge of Database Management System (RDBMS and NoSQL)
- Good knowledge of data visualization
- Expert knowledge of Linux/UNIX operating system
- Good knowledge of VAS service flow
- Basic Programming knowledge (PHP, PL/SQL, Python, Shell Scripting etc.)
Skills:
- Great teamwork and collaborative spirit
- A self-starter with high attention to detail
- Ability to engage and drive others to deliver targets
- Proven ability to make an impact both internally and externally
- Delegation/Supervisory
- Problem Solving and analytical mind
Behaviour:
- Passion for Excellence
- Integrity
- Empowering people
- Growing people
- Teamwork
- Customer Focus
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Specialist, Security Operations
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
- Assist to coordinate the provision of efficient and effective security services support to safeguard EMTS’s assets and personnel.
Principal Functions
Operational:
- Update security policies and procedures on a regular basis in line with environmental realities and innovation.
- Assist to facilitate training of security guards on security policies and procedures.
- Participate in periodic site visits to assess/verify adequate security officers/guards at various office locations.
- Monitor Service level Agreement (SLA)with security service providers.
- Act as a key interface between EMTS and security service provider officers.
- Monitor activities of security officers at office location and sites ensuring optimal service delivery and compliance with stated policies and procedures.
- Assist to ensure that incidents and crisis are proactively and promptly identified, managed and mitigated effectively.
- Monitor the resolution of security-related issues and matters across the organisation and follow up with relevant personnel to ensure timely resolution.
- Assist with the development of a security-conscious culture among the workforce by organising relevant security programs.
- Attend team/divisional/departmental meetings as required.
- Prepare/compile agreed intelligence/incidence reports for the attention of the Manager, Central Operations/Intelligence.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Central Operations/Intelligence.
Educational Requirements
- First degree or it’s equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Experience, Skills & Competencies:
- Three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Manager, Electronic and Alternate Channels
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
- This role will have overall responsibility for the Strategy Conceptualization, Development &Implementation for aggressive growth of new & non-traditional sales channels as well as ensure achievement of Electronic [Virtual] Airtime Sales Goals.
- The Manager Electronic& Alternate Channels will work closely with Commercial Leadership as well as Functional Teams from Marketing, Digital Media, VAS Development and Product Development & Quality Assurance teams to develop and execute an aligned Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy aimed at growing Sales Revenues through partnerships/channel transactions.
Principal Functions
- Development of new and non-traditional Sales Channels and driving the DAC Initiative for 9mobile
- Manage existing Electronic & Alternate Channels [TKAs, VADs & LCC] for optimum output to achieve sales goals and objectives
- Drive aggressive growth of Virtual Airtime Sales to ensure achievement of set goals and objectives
- Develop and Implement Incentive/Commission Schemes for Electronic & Alternate Channel Partners aimed at Channel & Revenue growth
- Continually assess marketplace and define target reseller partners; recruit and sign Strategic Resellers
- Development of solutions [products and services] that meets business goals based on Customer/Partner requirements
- Build team that provides day-to-day support for Channel Partners to help them sell and support 9mobile services
- Oversee the planning, prioritization and assignment of targets and tasks to the entire Electronic & Alternate Channels unit
- Ensure there is adequate Systems Support from EVC for e-Top Up to enable all Electronic Partners round-the-clock availability and quick to innovate
- Oversee prompt and efficient resolution of requests, complaints and other issues relating to sales operations escalated from the Regional Sales offices and other sales channels.
- Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates’ performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
- Carry out other activities as assigned by the Head, Channel Strategy & Performance
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field is required
Experience, Skills & Competencies:
- 6 to 10 years combined Sales, Channel Management and Support experience [preferably in the Telecoms Industry]
- High level of knowledge and experience within the telecom industry
- Experience with relevant systems/tools[CRM, Inventory Mgt., SFA]
- Ability to successfully navigate and influence strong personalities within a complex business landscape
- Excellent executive level presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- A strong track record of building and maintaining executive channel relationships
- Ability to create and execute successful channel & support strategies that will support/sustain growth
- Analytical Skills: Able to analyse complex data and translate findings in to executable strategy to achieve desired results
- Interpersonal Skills: Able to form bonds with people and communicate effectively with all levels[Entry to C-Level] and get required buy-in for initiatives and plans.
- Leadership Skills: Able lead a team of diverse backgrounds/skills [commercial, financial and technical] with necessary drive required to achieve set goals and objectives. Perceived as a mentor
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Important Notes
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
All personnel may be required to perform other responsibilities in addition to those specified from time to time, as needed
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• Due to the urgency of the position, we have the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline
• Only qualified candidates will be invited for interview
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