Recruitment at Airtel Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited) is a leading telecommunications services provider in Nigeria headquartered in Lagos, the commercial nerve-centre of Nigeria. The telco ranks amongst the top four mobile service providers in terms of subscribers with a customer base of more than 39.8 million. The company’s product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce and enterprise services.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Business Graduate Trainee Programme

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• At Airtel Africa, we act with passion, energy, and a can-do attitude. Innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit drive us. If you like “ordinary”, then we are not for you.
• We champion diversity. We anticipate, adapt, and deliver solutions that enrich the lives of communities we serve. we roll up our sleeves to win with our customers.
• By choosing Airtel, you choose to be part of a winning team. All this in addition to a brilliant opportunity to build a career in your field of expertise, across our different operating companies in Africa.
• Are you a recent graduate eager to kick-start and build a Career  in the Telecoms industry?
• Do you want to learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience?
• Are you ready to grow, innovate, and make an impact?
• Airtel Nigeria is pleased to invite young graduates to join the Airtel Business Graduate Trainee Program!

What do you stand to gain?

• A great learning and extensive opportunity for young talents who are looking to grow a career in the Telecommunications industry
• Professional development in a challenging work environment that allows solution-oriented professionals thrive and showcase their knowledge & competencies
• An opportunity to further enhance your personal brand
• Employment opportunities for participants with exceptional performance and attitude during the program.
• Acquire high- demand, unique and hands – on technical skills while working with industry experts.

Responsibilities

• In alignment with program requirement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 0–2 years of experience in product management, business analysis, or a related role.
• Internship or project experience in mobile products or digital services is a plus
• Must have completed NYSC.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2025. 12:30 AM

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

Note: Airtel Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and remain fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Title: Lead, Customs Clearance

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Identification: 663

Responsibilities
Logistics management and support for asset management:

• Manage import activities and processes for network equipment, ensuring compliance with Nigerian customs and regulatory standards
• Apply HS codes accurately to ensure correct duties are paid on all    shipments
• Oversee customs documentation to enable warehouse receipt of equipment and facilitate finance payments
• Support the Network team in planning the importation of equipment.
• Review import documentation and payments to ensure readiness for customs post‑clearance audits.
• Use of the Customs e-Advance Ruling system to address all contentious HS codes for materials

End-to-end logistics operations management:

• Ensure timely delivery of all Opex and Capex items into the country.
• Facilitate the repair and return of faulty network equipment to sustain operations.
• Coordinate customs clearance for imported consignments.
• Resolve documentation gaps in imports and purchases to prevent excess duties or clearance delays.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking of imported equipment.
• Manage relationships with third‑party customs agents.
• Drive cost efficiency across inbound and outbound logistics in line with budget targets.
• Circulate required reports promptly through direct reports.
• Oversee agent payments within 14 days of job completion.

Relationship management with all regulatory agencies & OEMs:

• Manage queries and escalations from regulatory agencies on imports.
• Resolve delivery issues from OEMs and user departments.
• Ensure timely payments to foreign suppliers in line with PO delivery terms.
• Enhance clearing productivity by effectively managing monthly SLA meetings with agents.
• Lead the annual HS code harmonization exercise with clearing agents

Cross-functional engagement and support:

• Act as the Single Point of contact for customs clearing activities for SCM across stakeholder departments
• Develop a win-win working relationship between the Network Team and OEMs for material imports
• Develop a collaborative working relationship with all 3PL vendors
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, ensuring an inclusive approach to teamwork

Qualifications 

• First degree in Engineering, Numerical Sciences or Business studies
• Minimum of 10 years of experience
• Ability to manage business relationships
• Good understanding of Customs HS codes for telecom equipment’s
• Good understanding of Clearance & Import/export requirements
• Ability to coordinate and multitask.
• Good management skills and the ability to deliver results through other people
• Analytical and presentation Skills
• Good negotiation Skills

Application Closing Date
12th December, 2025: 12:58 AM.

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