Recent Job Vacancies at MainOne Cable Nigeria, 22nd September 2019

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MainOne's success is built on having talented and highly proficient people within their respective fields as the driving force behind our business. A job in MainOne is different from any other you have had. With joining MainOne you'll be challenged, inspired and proud as you become a part of something big. We are recruiting to fill the position below:         Job Title: Civil Engineering Project Manager Location: Lagos Department: Technical Job Type: Permanent Minimum years of Experience: 10 Responsibilities

• The Civil Engineering Projects Manager will be responsible for the management of assigned projects, ensuring that the projects meet the required quality standards and timelines within approved budget.
• He/She will also (as part of the planning process of assigned projects and to some reasonable extent) lead the design of all civil and structural works, manage vendors and partners in all areas of building/solutions and civil/structural engineering designs.
• He/she will also execute all projects in line with the desired business objectives and ensure deliverables aligns with the strategic intent of MainOne.

Other job responsibilities will include:

• End to end project management and delivery (Initiation, Planning, Implementation, Quality Control, Reporting, Documentation & Closure) of assigned projects and in line with overall business goals
• Civil engineering designs/approvals of designs and supervision of all aspects of assigned the projects to conclusion
• Undertake initial cost estimates of project for budget purposes and ensuring Projects budgets are in line with QS standard estimates.
• Evaluate vendor's proposal submission and make recommendations based on qualitative and qualitative vendor analysis
• Select products/services based on numerical analysis of available products and make constructive recommendations to the Management.
• Research and make recommendations of cost effective solution and implementation options for projects and infrastructure
• Document and analyze potential project risks, barriers/obstacles and define appropriate mitigating plans to enable timely avoidance and resolution
• Vendor engagement and management as needed on each project to ensure the selected vendor is competent and recommended solution for each project is practicable and cost effective
• Engage vendors/contractors and provide value engineering on all projects as may be required from time to time.
• Prepare and present periodic reports for management (daily, weekly, monthly...) or as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• BSc/HND in Civil Engineering with an experience of not less than 10 years in Civil engineering/Telecoms projects. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Strong Project Management experience also demonstrated by a good certification (PMP/Prince-2) or a master’s degree in project management
• Hands-on experience of design tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, Revit etc is a requirement
• Must be numerate with strong commercial acumen
• Ability to research cost effective solutions for products and services is a requirement
• Organization planning and budgeting skills
• Good knowledge of telecoms and support infrastructure standards will be an added advantage.

Demands of the Job:

• Will be required to liaise and interface with other groups/departments such as Procurement, Data centre, Finance etc.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply               Job Title: NOC Support Engineer Location: Lagos Job Type: Permanent Department: Technical Responsibilities

• The NOC Support Engineer will be responsible for proactive monitoring of Transmission and IP devices across MainOne’s network through the support of Network monitoring systems, perform first line troubleshooting/fault isolation, resolve where necessary and escalate to other levels for support in line with MainOne’s internal processes.

Other job responsibilities will include:

• Maintain and ensure full compliance with all Main One’s NOC processes and procedures
• Ensure proper technical documentation of all network events throughout normal/shift cycle or operations.
• Monitor MainOne’s network providing specific update, status and performance of all network components, capacity services etc.
• Identify and provide at least first line support on all faults on the Main One network in accordance with the Company’s standard operating procedure for fault escalation and management.
• Answer all network support related telephone calls and interface with internal/external customers on operational issues and related network events, using Main One’s standard operating procedures.
• Run daily and weekly management reports on network events and activities as well as tracking escalations and other key performance indicators and ensure all customer SLAs are met.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies Qualification:

• B.Sc/HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• 2-3 years’ experience in the configuration, operations and maintenance of optical fiber SDH and wireless network equipment.

Skill & Competencies:

• Skilled in Ubiquiti or Ceragon radio
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong Knowledge of DWDM/OTN technology
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Skilled in deploying Huawei OSN series equipment
• Strong knowledge of PtP/PtMP Microwave technologies
• Skilled in deploying knowledge of IP devices will be a plus
• Knowledge of basic TCP/IP configurations and troubleshooting
• Strong Knowledge of Synchronous Digital Hierarchy technology
• Ability to write and speak fluently in French is compulsory
• Ability to use OTDR, E-Analyzer, SDH Analyzer, power meter and other signal testing tools/instruments.

Demands of the Job

• Could be required to travel to support other MainOne Operations outside the country.
• The role is a shift based, the selected candidate will be required on work on weekends and public holidays depending on the allocated shift slot.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply                   Job Title: IT Service Desk Officer Location: Lagos Job Type: Permanent Department: Corporate Services & Development Number to Hire: 2 Responsibilities

• The IT Service Desk Officer will provide high quality systems support for the various departments in MainOne and will be responsible for managing and resolving all IT related issues/queries and will also play an active role in IT implementation activities.

Other responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following:

• Set-up and install computer hardware and software including disk, tape, printers, modems, and related peripherals.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on computer hardware including backup, recovery and equipment cleaning.
• Train users on computer hardware/software and other electronic office equipment.
• First level selection and design of the hardware and, network and software necessary to operate and improve Main One’s information management system.
• Manage the company’s administrative network i.e. network accounts, email accounts website access account, remote access account.
• Monitor operational performance and troubleshoot system problems. Isolate the cause of system failures.
• Research, evaluate and purchase new hardware and software to meet the company’s requirements computers, and other electronic office equipment.
• Design, install, support and integrate centralized and distributed network hardware, operating systems and applications.
• Responsible for maintaining an inventory of internal licenses, overseeing updates and tracking compliance.
• Responsible for logging all IT problems and resolutions, and liaising with the external support company.
• Providing input into the IT strategy and annual IT budget.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems; research products and enhancements and their applicability to Main One’s needs.
• Inducting new employees on IT system
• Aside the primary helpdesk functions, you will interface with the Technical and Application units regarding testing and understanding of new applications before deployment to users
• Monitor and ensure client systems are updated with current Anti-Virus definition while also following up with systems without current definition. Weekly and monthly report will be generated.
• Monitor server event before they become incidents. Monitor unauthorized/unlicensed installation of application using spiceworks. Weekly and monthly report will be generated.

Demands of the Job:

• Ability to multi-task efficiently without compromising on quality
• Ability and willingness to work round the clock when required and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies Qualifications:

• ITIL qualification is an added advantage.
• At least 3 - 5yrs work experience in related field
• B.Sc/HND in IT / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Skills & Competencies:

• Team work
• Customer Service
• Analytical Thinking
• Self management skills
• Technical Support Proficiency
• Professional and Good Work Ethics
• Proficiency in MS Office & Products
• Ability to communicate in French will be an added advantage (Both written and oral communication in French)

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply                   Job Title: Creative Designer Location: Lagos Department: Commercial Job Type: Contract Minimum years of Experience: 1 Responsibilities

• The Creative Designer will be responsible for the following functions:
• Create and design various materials for print and digital collateral.
• Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule.
• Establish creative direction for the company as well as brand guidelines.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications.
• Perform retouching and manipulation of images.
• Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Strong graphic design skills.
• Deadline-oriented.
• Working knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, CorelDraw and other graphic design software.
• Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent eye for detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts, Design, Communications or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in graphic design.

Demands of the Job

• MainOne is seeking an out-of-the-box thinking inhouse Creative Design Intern to work closely with its marketing team to create various collateral materials, advertising concepts and products that adequately and uniquely communicate the company’s value proposition and services, by creating compelling campaign visuals that set MainOne apart from the status quo.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply                 Job Title: Marketing Analyst (Bilingual) Location: Lagos Department: Commercial Job Type: Permanent Minimum years of Experience: 3 Responsibilities The Marketing Analyst will be responsible for the following functions:

• Work with closely with Nigerian Marketing team and Francophone team lead to keep up to date on essential happenings and campaigns in French
• Research, develop and implement brand and communication strategy, standards and practices that promote the behaviour and recognition objectives of the company.
• Develop key messages and manage all corporate communication and media communication for MainOne, including marketing information to customers, employees and other stakeholders.
• Lead agencies and internal team members where appropriate to execute communication activities - marketing materials, advertising, customer communications, direct mail, marketing campaigns, press releases, brochures and content for trade publications, etc.
• Assist with copy writing and editing of promotional literature including brochures and company presentations, newsletters, direct marketing, and social network marketing projects, in French and English. Ensuring all marketing materials undergo brand review and adhere to strict brand messaging guidelines.
• Work closely with the website administrator to ensure messaging is consistent with overall marketing and communication objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure proper messaging of company beliefs and service offerings.
• Develop and manage repositories of company promotional material and ensure effective updates and version control in line with changing market requirements.
• Demonstrate understanding of telecoms marketing and company product knowledge.
• Contribute to the total effectiveness of the company’s messaging communicating openly, solving problems proactively, offering creative ideas and working as a positive, engaged team member.
• Develop ROI measurements to justify advertising and marketing spend. Ensure that all applicable KPIs are measured effectively and financial controls adhered to
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Marketing.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Must be fluent in French and English
• Highly skilled in Relationship Management
• Excellent oral and written communication skill
• Very good planning, organisational and analytical skills
• Very good understanding of telecommunications market
• Experience in strategic planning, marketing and promotions
• Time management and skills as well as ability to work well under pressure
• Strong project management and delivery skills, with the ability to multi-task and effectively set priorities within tight deadlines.

Demands of the Job:

• The Marketing Analyst will be responsible for the effective implementation of marketing strategies targeted at communicating with MainOne’s customers to increase market penetration, customer growth, and profitability.
• The Marketing Analyst would also be required to work closely with MainOne's Francophone team to fluently translate written and audio communication pieces in French, making sure to maintain their original meaning, format and tone.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply                 Job Title: IT Application Developer - Salesforce Location: Lagos Department: Corporate Services & Development Job Type: Permanent Minimum years of Experience: 5 Responsibilities The Application Developer will be responsible for the following functions:

• Integrate Salesforce with other internal and external applications
• Communicate between departments to understand their business processes; customize and configure systems accordingly
• Develop custom classes, scripts, forms, reports, dashboards, and KPIs
• Document, maintain, and update system-level customizations and training materials
• Provide training to individuals and user groups within the company
• Provide advanced reporting and searching assistance
• Troubleshoot and quickly resolve issues with cloud ERP and CRM systems and integration elements as they arise
• Manage data import, data cleansing, deduplication, optimization, and data maintenance efforts
• Write custom code for middleware functionality.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• HND/B.Sc in Computer Science.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 5 years experience developing custom features and solutions for ERP/CRM systems in similar roles, especially using Apex in Salesforce
• Strong understanding of HTML, JavaScript, git or other version control, and REST Web services
• Salesforce company-wide rollout experience is a huge plus
• Salesforce Lightning Development Experience is a huge plus
• Knowledge of C#, .NET, PHP, or SQL and stored procedures is a plus.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply                   Job Title: Account Manager Location: Ogun Department: Commercial Job Type: Permanent Minimum years of Experience: 5 Responsibilities

• The Account Manager's primary function will be to to retain and grow the current accounts and also gain new market share in assigned territory.

Other responsibilities include:

• Generate new business leads.
• Manage relationships of specific assigned accounts to grow the company’s sales/revenues.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for technical and business issues for specific accounts.
• Deliver sales presentations as may be required to high level decision makers.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing clients and potential clients.
• Ensure sales input into CRM is constantly updated.
• Attend client meetings as required for sales closure.
• Achieve sales targets.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline preferably Business Management or related field.

Competencies Required:

• Technical & Professional proficiency
• Strong Quantitative Skills
• Research & writing skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Management
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Demands of the job:

• Positive 'can-do' attitude
• Strong ability to grow sales in the sector
• Knowledge of corporate and public sector business
• Understanding local dynamics of the sector
• Ability to bring intel that will lead to increased sales.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply                   Job Title: Transmission Planning Engineer Location: Lagos Department: Technical Job Type: Permanent Minimum years of Experience: 5 Responsibilities

• The Transmission Planning Engineer will co-ordinate site surveys for PoPs, inclusive of Technical site survey, space management and analysis of tower loading.

Other responsibilities includes:

• Co-ordinate site surveys for PoPs, inclusive of Technical site survey, space management and analysis of tower loading.
• Oversee MW design activities including Link Budget & Service Request Order (SRO's).
• Report weekly of all MW activities.
• Update MW deployment sheet.
• Overall project planning, delivery and timely update on project progress.
• Ensure Regulatory compliance in the use of assigned frequency channels/bandwidth.
• Report on capacity, inventory and utilization of applicable transmission and carrier Ethernet equipment.
• Provide detailed engineering documentation to support and ensure successful Project implementation.
• Provide the required support to escalated issues from Operation and Vendors.
• Effectively manage radio licenses to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies Qualifications:

• BSc in Engineering.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ownership and initiatives
• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to evaluate and articulate the cost trade-offs associated with various network and circuit implementations.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to engage and communicate with vendors, service providers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlines
• Travelling may be required at short notice.
• Ability to analyse and interpret detailed technical solution and implement into network planning document.

Competencies:

• Understanding of Carrier Ethernet Technology (CET).
• Good knowledge of Ceragon/Ubiquiti/Dragon Wave/Radwin PTMP Radios.
• Good Knowledge of various protection schemes namely LMSP, SNCP ,Ring & Mesh Protection, etc.
• Good knowledge and experience on Microwave radios, Carrier Ethernet and GPON technology

Demands of the Job:

• This role demands prompt and timely delivery of customer's service, as well as good inventory and stock management.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply                   Job Title: Credit Control Manager Location: Lagos Department: Finance Job Type: Permanent Minimum years of Experience: 5 Responsibilities

• The Credit Control Manager will manage the team responsible for following up with outstanding invoice.
• He or she will also play a vital role in the cash flow of the organization and ensure that credit given to customers is monitored and effectively controlled in MainOne.

Other responsibilities include the following:

• Chase debtors via telephone and email.
• Allocate payments in accordance with customer remittances.
• Process and generate reminder letters and monthly statements.
• Liaise with Sales and Accounts Receivable teams to resolve outstanding queries.
• Ensure that all major accounts work in agreement to cash cycle.
• Update daily and month end reports and account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve queries relating to non-payment of invoices.
• Working to meet up strict monthly and annually collections targets.
• Generate analysis and cash collection reports.
• Full administration of the credit policy.
• Chase Customers on WHT credit notes.
• Rate new and existing customers based on the provisions of the credit policy.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Professional qualification in Accounting preferably ACCA/ICAN.
• MBA is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in MS office.
• Problem Solving skill.
• Relationship Management.
• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience.

Demands of the Job:

• Ability to work under minimal or no supervision.
• Attention to details.
• Ability and willingness to work long and odd hours.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply                   Job Title: Cloud Solutions Architect Location: Lagos Job Type: Permanent Department: Technical Responsibilities

• The Cloud Solutions Architect will develop and articulate solutions based on a customer's strategic business or technical requirements ascertained from working with multiple business units across the customer's organization.

Other Responsibilities include:

• Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations for Cloud-computing technologies and architectural patterns and maintain responsibility for the design of customer solutions.
• Provide technical and business consultative leadership throughout the technical life cycle of cloud solutions.
• Actively involved from pre-sales solution formulation through system deployment; including bid preparation and customer interface resulting in cloud solutions architecture proposals.
• Develop and articulate solutions based on a customer's strategic business or technical requirements ascertained from working with multiple business units across the customer's organization.
• Develop and propose solutions.
• Prepare technical solutions architectural and implementation design documents.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to define project deliverables and schedules and help to identify and leverage resources in order to satisfy the technical needs and objectives of the implementation.
• Assess solutions for their commercial merits and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Maintain awareness of existing or potential customer software/hardware situations and proactively alert the project management, engineering, and customer facing groups of potential problems based upon strong working knowledge of cloud solutions including software/hardware compatibility within the customer's environment.
• The Cloud Solutions Architect will stay current on technical specifications for cloud hardware/software requirements of industry products through professional associations, trade journals, networking, and associated training and seminars.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Information Communication Technology or Engineering
• At least five (5) years industry experience
• At least two (3) years’ experience in a Cloud Solutions Architect role

Demands of the Job:

• Strong background in solution design with a focus on Cloud technologies.
• Problem solving
• Prioritising workload of self and others
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Contract negotiation and influencing skills
• Relationship Management and Analytical Skills

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline: Not Specified.  

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