MTN Nigeria Job Recruitment

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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.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below: Job Title: Team Lead, Transmission Access Planning Location: Lagos Employment status: Permanent

Job Description

Oversee Topology network designs (architecture) and capacity dimensioning.
Develop work Authorization that contains accurate and relevant information.
Analyze and determine the type of equipment to be used for transmission purposes.
Resolve transmission failure and problems attributable to planning.
Ensure availability of updated information on the Live and Planned Transmission Networks.
Design, direct and ensure Cost effective solutions and innovative approach to network planning is maintained.
Oversee detailed microwave link engineering design using Pathloss planning tool.
Oversee Planning and design of Fiber infrastructure route and connectivity using google earth and AutoCAD planning tool.
Produce detailed integration (L2, L3) and IPDCN plans for optical multiplexer and aggregation Nodes.
Ensure detailed synchronization plan for last mile links/sites are issued.
Ensure IP networking plan and LLD are released optimally.
Ensure IP plans are optimally assigned by continuously re-dimensioning IP Clusters and spheres in line with MTN PPP.
Ensure optimal utilization and management of MTN Microwave Frequency channels and IP Compatible Nodes.
To provide transmission engineering support and information timely and accurately.
To ensure that accurate scope of work is issued to contractors to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
Ensure Links and Nodes meet international & MTNN performance standards from capacity utilization and performance point of view.
Optimize and manage transmission capacity end to end across the access network.
Oversee Topology network designs (architecture) and capacity dimensioning.
Develop work Authorization that contains accurate and relevant information.
Analyze and determine the type of equipment to be used for transmission purposes.
Resolve transmission failure and problems attributable to planning.
Ensure availability of updated information on the Live and Planned Transmission Networks.
Ensure customer insight management & engagement (traditional & new business)
Conduct LOS Survey and TSS for new and existing BTS site and Enterprise Client locations within assigned region of responsibility
Prepare and compile weekly performance report on the access network to support capacity planning and forecasting.
Oversee planning, development & evolution of access Network elements and infrastructure.
Ensure compilation, analysis and presentation of trend reports on access transmission network capacity, utilization and availability as well as mitigation action plans for any identified performance issues.
Ensure value is created through effective stakeholder management.
Ensure all new node and service Implementation work undertaken by vendors meets MTN Nigeria’s specification and standards.
Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.
Coach and train the team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.
Oversee planning, designing and optimization of transmission, optical transport Networks (Microwave & Fiber links) and manage capacity (architecture & Topology) for access network segment within the assigned region.
Design, direct and ensure Cost effective solutions and innovative approach to network planning is maintained.
Oversee detailed microwave link engineering design using Pathloss planning tool.
Oversee Planning and design of Fiber infrastructure route and connectivity using google earth and AutoCAD planning tool.
Produce detailed integration (L2, L3) and IPDCN plans for optical multiplexer and aggregation Nodes.
Ensure detailed synchronization plan for last mile links/sites are issued.
Ensure IP networking plan and LLD are released optimally.
Ensure IP plans are optimally assigned by continuously re-dimensioning IP Clusters and spheres in line with MTN PPP.
Ensure optimal utilization and management of MTN Microwave Frequency channels and IP Compatible Nodes.
To provide transmission engineering support and information timely and accurately.
To ensure that accurate scope of work is issued to contractors to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
Ensure Links and Nodes meet international & MTNN performance standards from capacity utilization and performance point of view.
Optimize and manage transmission capacity end to end across the access network.

Job Condition:

May be required to work extended hours
Open plan office
Normal MTNN working conditions

Experience & Training Education:

First degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering/ Computer Engineering

Experience:

Advanced knowledge and application of Transmission technology evolution i.e. IPRAN, Converged Transport Network, IP/MPLS, DWDM, SDH, Carrier Ethernet.
In depth understanding of Transmission network topology planning, route planning, network connectivity, capacity and Infrastructure planning.
Project, process & people management.
Above average competence with Visio, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
3-7 years’ experience in ICT, Telecommunications especially in Transmission with specific experience in general electrical radio engineering, microwave radio transmission at high frequencies and fibre optic transmission networks.
Experience working in a medium organization
Experience with Transmission
Deep knowledge in IP technologies and techniques i.e. BGP, IGP, L2VPN, L3VPN, ISIS.
Experience working in a Multi-vendor Transmission network environment i.e Ericsson, Aviat, Huawei, Cambridge Networks, Intracom, Redline.

Minimum Qualification

BSc or HND

Job Title: Analyst, Finance Operations Location: Lagos Employment status: Permanent

Job Description

Implement finance policies as well as guarantee compliance with established internal controls, MTN Processes, Policies and Procedure, IFRS, IAS and GAAP in processing all transactions.
Process and post all account payables and receivables; and all month end deliverables within the monthly reporting timelines.
Raise and post journal vouchers and other financial transactions in the ERP system, resolve all reconciling items promptly and maintain set departmental filing system.
Relate with relevant customers and suppliers.
Relate with other divisions and departments on revenue, expenditure and fixed assets related issues.
Interaction with marketing division on billing and information systems functions
Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.
To record all company-wide Financial Operations functions – Fixed Assets, Revenue, Expenditure and General Ledger and support various divisions on financial issues.
To prepare and compile financial information which rolls up into MTNN’s monthly, mid-year and year-end financial statement
Provide operational support for the division including maintaining the budget, Profit and Loss accounts, special programs and contract analysis.
Analyse the general Ledger transactions (Capex, Opex and Revenue) and all transactions posted into IFS to ensure proper classification and correction, as well as ageing of all Balance Sheet accounts.
Prepare trend analysis of Capex, Opex and revenue transactions, all General Ledger/Sub- ledger Accounts reconciliation, as well as weekly and monthly performance reports.
Conduct in-depth analysis to identify specific trends, explain past performance and recommend opportunities for improvement, within the division
Provide supporting documents, records and schedules to meet audit and regulatory requirements; and all schedules /reports (including age analysis, assets movement, etc).

Job Condition:

Normal MTNN working conditions
May be required to work extended hours
Deal with a lot of paper work.

Experience & Training Education:

B.Sc. / HND in a finance related discipline
Part qualification in any recognised professional accounting examinations (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, etc) will be an added advantage.
Fluent in English

Experience:

Experience working in a medium organization
Experience in using an ERP system is desirable
3 - 7 years of experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others

Minimum Qualification

BSc or HND

Job Title: Specialist, RF Technical Location: Lagos Employment Status: Permanent

Job Description

Provides High-level support for Network Quality Drive Test analysis and fault resolution
Maintain a working knowledge of MTN’s products, services and tariffs.
Maintain cordial relationships with other departments within MTN.
Awareness of the social-economic issues and marketing plans issue in the area of responsibility.
Ensure that the company is kept informed by e-mail messages and other documentation of all network changes that may have impact on network quality or network services
Be able to provide data when required
Maintain contact with technical support staff in other networks
Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
Manage the provision of specialist technical support to all other department regarding the network and radio-related problems
Training Delivery and schedule - Recommend appropriate training, Inform management of additional training requirements for optimisation related issues.
To support the RF P&O in terms of technology research & development of new RF solutions.
To ensure the integrity/ consistency of network and tools data across the entire network; ensuring that only quality equipment and tools are deployed in the MTN network
Plan and dimension Network Controller (BSC/RNC) in accordance with Business requirement
Provide for the adequate BSC capacity that meets marketing projection
Provide High-level support for BSS Optimisation and performance improvement.
Regularly monitor, track and report network data inconsistencies/discrepancies
Ensure that MTN full advantage of all advanced radio features
Comparison of MTN implementation with best in class
Authorise the introduction of new features
Maintain at all times a detailed knowledge of the total network. This includes; No of nodes in the core network and active sites, Site Build configurations
Ensure Network performance in accordance with KPIs of RF Planning and Optimisation
Development of Software Tools to Identify new software requirements and participate in the specification of all custom software tools, such as: NetCM, Aircom suite, Netcharts, CDR Analysis, CEM tools
Maintain adequate knowledge of competitor’s activities and competitive environment
Monitor processes and procedures to ensure conformance to best practices and to identify opportunities for improvements
Ensure adequate tools and resources are available for planning and optimisation activities within the RF Optimization team
Ensure that proper documentation of RF projects, and procedures are provided and effectively communicated.
End to end performance fault resolution with radio HLS unit
Ensure radio network quality and performance achieves the agreed KPIs and quality targets as defined by the Head of Division - Propose New Quality Target and KPIs, Advise all staff of target, Implement processes, procedures and technologies to ensure targets are met