Mobile Telecommunications Operator Vacancies

A well-capitalized fixed and mobile telecommunications operator licensed to operate across Nigeria, and will be commencing service in the first quarter of 2009 with a strong initial focus on the corporate and SME segment, presently seeks a top local and international talent across all major positions from executive officers downwards to join their corporate offices and initial field organisation in Lagos, Nigeria. Compensation will be at above-market rates with strong incentive-based and stock options for certain positions to reflect the caliber of personnel they seek. Ideal candidates will have the requisite prior experience and the passion and energy to build a new enterprise from the ground-up in conjunction with their technical and other partners. All applications will be kept strictly confidential and will be reviewed by a third-party consultancy engaged for the purposes. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) REF: T001  QUALIFICATIONS:  * Experience in strategic planning and execution of a telecoms rollout. Strong project management, contracting, negotiating, and change management skills  * Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures.  * Excellent understanding of telecommunications technology and operations experience with WiMAX a plus.  * Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.  * Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.  * Ability to attract significant funding in future rounds in conjunction with CFO and financial advisors.  * Distinctive people leader and strong' no-excuses' results-orientation  * Advanced Degree in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or relevant field. Fluency in English is essential.  * A minimum of ten years leadership experience with at least 3 years at an executive level -preferably in a telecommunications enterprise. Multinational/international experiences a plus.  CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER (CCO) REF CODE: T002 QUALIFICATIONS  * Experience in a telecommunications environment with in-depth knowledge of marketing and sales principles and practices; preference for candidates with particularly strong B2B (corporate/commercial/SME) sales and marketing skills (versus consumer)  * Ability to lead a performance driven organisation and deliver results unfailingly  * Excellent planning, decision-making and presentation skills.  * Excellent management and leadership skills. * Sets high personal standards and is goal oriented,  * Outstanding coaching and people development capabilities: strong team player  * Strong understanding of the Nigerian telecommunications market preferred  * Advanced Degree in Sales or Marketing, Finance, Business Administration or relevant field.  * Fluency in English is essential.  * A minimum of ten years leadership experience with 3 years executive experience preferably in a Telecommunications company or a multinational.  CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) REF CODE: T003 QUALIFICATIONS * Experience in finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles and strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  * Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections  * Excellent knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.  * Sound knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.  * Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting.  * Fluency in English is essential.  * A chartered Accountant.  * A minimum of ten years leadership experience with 3 years executive experience.  * While telecommunications experience is not essential, a preference will be given for candidates with telecom, experience, strong international experience and/or experience with a multinational.  * Truly exceptional candidates who fail to meet one of the above criteria may be considered  DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, REF CODE: T004  QUALIFICATION  * Experience in Strategic human resources planning, Organizational development, project management, reward management, HR IS, employee and labour relations.  * Advanced Degree in Business, Social Sciences, Organizational Behavior or other relevant field.  * Fluency in English is essential.  * A minimum of ten years leadership experience with 3 years executive experience preferably in a Telecoms company or multinational; international experience is a plus.  * Truly exceptional candidates who fail to meet one of the above criteria may be considered  HEAD, NETWORK PLANNING, REF CODE: T005  QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor degree and or Telecommunications, Electronics/ Electrical Computer or related area.  * Ability to work off hours and weekends to meet work demands.  * Experience in both Wireless and Wired Network Planning.  * Familiarity in the fundamentals of Radio Planning, Traffic Calculation, Path Loss Calculation, Planning of External Line  * Plant deployment.  * Must be skilled in technical drawings and the use of Visio software and Power point Presentation.  * Must be skilled in technical drawings and the use of Visio, Microsoft Project and Power Point Presentation software.  * At least 3-4 years of Network Planning experience in Fixed Wireless, Wimax, Wi-fi, Microwave Radios, IP Core Network, and Fixed Network is a plus.  HEAD, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION, REF CODE: T006  QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor degree and or Telecommunications, Electrical, Civil or related area.  * Familiarity in the fundamentals of Site Builds, Electrical, Grounding System, Tower Construction, Antenna Installation, Telecom Equipment Installation, DC & AC power system Installation and External Line Plant Projects  * Must be skilled in technical drawings and the use of Visio, Microsoft Project and Power Point Presentation software.  * Ability to work off hours and weekends to meet work demands.  * Experience in Project Management of Wireless and Fixed Network.  * At least 3-4 years of Project Management experience in the deployment and expansion of Wireless, Wired and IP Networks.  HEAD, NETWORK OPERATIONS. REF CODE: T007  QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor degree and or Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical, Computer or related area.  * Familiarity in the fundamentals of Switching: ISP, Transmission, Access and DC/AC Power Equipment.  * Must be skilled in Predictive and Preventive Maintenance of equipment, Traffic Statistics interpretation, and use of Spectrum Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer, RF Power Meters, DSL and LAN Testers.  * Must be skilled in technical drawings and the use of Visio, Microsoft Project and Power Point software.  * Ability to work off hours and weekends to meet work demands.  * At least 3-4 years of Network Operations experience in Wireless and Fixed Wireless Network.  * Experience in both Wireless and Wired Network Operations.  VOICE AND DATA CORE NETWORK ENGINEER, REF CODE: T008  QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor degree and or Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer, Electrical, or related area.  * Familiarity in the fundamentals of Voice Switching and ISP/DATA, Equipment, Possess an understanding of ISP networking technologies.  * Must be skilled in Predictive and Preventive Maintenance of equipment, Traffic Statistics interpretation, Background in Cisco devices and commands, IP and TDM protocols.  * Must be skilled in the use of Basic Mechanical and Electrical Tools. TDM & IP Protocol Analyzers.  * Cisco Certifications are highly desired (CCNA/CCNP).  * Ability to work off hours and weekends to meet work demands.  * At least 3-4 years of Network Operations experience in Voice Switching or: ISP/Data equipments.  * Experience in Switching & Data/ISP Engineering Operations.  TRANSMISSION AND ACCESS ENGINEER. REF CODE: T009.  QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor degree and or Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical or related area.  * Familiarity in the use of spectrum analyzer, RF power meter, DSL testers, bit error testers, GPS and Predictive and Preventive Maintenance of equipment. Posses an understanding of ISP networking technologies * Must be skilled in the use of basic mechanical and electrical Tools, tower climbing equipment.  * Must be able to climb mast and Towers.  * Ability to work off hours and weekends to meet work demands.  * At least 3-4 years of experience in Telecom Power & Facility Maintenance Engineering.  * Experience in switching and data/ISP engineering operations. POWER AND FACILITY MANAGER, REF CODE: T010 QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor degree and or Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical or related area.  * Familiarity in the use of Volt & current Meters, Battery Testers, familiarity in the principles of Predictive and Preventive Maintenance of equipment.  * Must be skilled in the use of basic mechanical and electrical Tools, tower climbing equipment.  * Must be able to climb mast and lowers.  * Ability to work off hours and weekends to meet work demands.  * At least 3-4 years of experience in Telecom Power & Facility Maintenance Engineering.  * Experience in DC & AC Power Equipment and Facility Installation, Operations and Maintenance  NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, REF CODE: T011  QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor degree and or Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer, Electrical, or related area.  * Familiarity in the fundamentals of Voice Switching and ISP/DATA, Equipment.  * Possess an understanding of ISP networking technologies. Traffic Statistics interpretation, Background in Cisco devices and commands, IP and TDM protocols.  * Must be skilled in IP commands, Cisco Certifications are highly desired (CCNA/CCNP).  *Ability to work off hours and weekends to meet work demands.  * At least 3-4 years of Network Operations experience in network monitoring.  * Experience in Switching & Data/ISP Engineering Operations.  TECHNICAL CALL CENTER SUPPORT ENGINEER. REF CODE: T0l2  QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor degree and or Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer, Electrical, or related area.  * Familiarity in the fundamental of Voice and ISP/DATA Communications. Possess an understanding of ISP networking technologies, Traffic statistics interpretation, background in Cisco devices and commands, IP and TDM protocols. * Must be skilled in IP commands, Cisco certifications are highly desired (CCNA/CCNP).  * Ability to work off hours and weekends to meet work demands. * At least 3-4 years of Technical Customer Support experience in a Telecommunications Company.  * Experience in Switching & Data/ISP Engineering Operations.  AREA MANAGER. REF CODE: T013 QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor degree or equivalent; Advanced Degree in Administration or Marketing/Sales a plus  * Outstanding selling, communications, and interpersonal skills; strong familiarity with telecommunications products and various voice and data services is a plus  * Must have flexibility to work off-hours and weekends to meet work demands  * Experience in Sales and dealer Management, Once Management, Customer Service, Sales Team Operations and execution  * At least 4 years of Sales and/or customer support experience in a telecommunications or IT company; candidates with a strong FMCG sales/marketing background will also be considered  DIRECT SALES EXECUTIVE. REF CODE: T0l4 QUALIFICATIONS:  * Bachelor degree or equivalent: Advanced Degree in Administration, or Marketing/Sales a plus  * Outstanding selling, communications and interpersonal skills; strong familiarity with telecommunications products and various voice and data services is a plus  * Must have flexibility to work off hours and weekends to meet work demands  * Experience in Sales and dealer Management, Office Manage, Customer Service, Sales Team Operations and execution  * At least 4 years of Sales and/or customer support experience in a telecommunications or IT company; candidates with a strong FMCG sales/marketing background will also be considered. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER. REF CODE: T015 QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor degree and or Advanced Degree in Social Sciences or any discipline.  * Strong people management skills and administrative skills.  * Should be familiar with HR IS, Reward management, HMO administration, Manpower planning and administration.  * At least 4 years of human resources experience in a telecommunications or IT company; candidates from strong FMCG background will also be considered  LEGAL AND REGULATORY MANAGER REF CODE: T016 QUALIFICATIONS: * Ability to develop company wide policies based on regulatory guidelines and directives- NCC  * Ability to proffer legal advice and opinions on issues arising from contracts, agreements or transactions,  * Advice the company on the provisions of statutes, and providing interpretations where necessary advise on corporate and financial law issues.  * Including financing, investment, divestment, labour, employment issues, corporate governance structures required by international standards.  * Prepare notices, setting out agendas for Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings for the Company as well the Company's subsidiaries. Prepare board and circular resolutions of the Directors of the Company and subsidiary companies. Attend Board Meetings.  * File requisite returns at the NCC within specified time lines. Maintain update statutory books and registers. Liaise with regulators, external firms and 3rd parties on developing innovative solutions for the company.  * At least 3-4 years of Legal regulatory experience.  BILING AND ACCOUNTS SUPERVISOR. REF CODE: T017 QUALIFICATIONS: * Ability to Process, Prepare and dispatch of clients' bills on a periodic basis.  * Ability to use accounting software. * Experience in Debt recovery and tracking.  * Manage other credit control functions.  * Ability to execute a monthly and periodic stock-count exercise, Preparation of accounts, design and implementation of accounting systems.  * Ensure that there is timely preparation of Financial Reports for management use.  * Responsible for preparation of the financial statements for statutory purposes. Participate in ensuring that all accounting books and record are regularly updated product costing and pricing * At least 2 years of accounts and billing experience. MATERIALS PLANNING AND RESOURCE Ref Code; T018  QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor Degree in Accounting or any related field. Experience in supply chain management.  * Ability to monitor on-site and off-site materials e.g. top-kg, bottom-leg, shelters, RF materials, cable drums, rectifier, BTS battery site, Sound experience in record taking and analysis.  * Ability to forecast based on demand and supply of equipment.  * Good experience in Procurement.  * At least 3 years of materials planning experience  ADMIN EXECUTIVE. REF CODE: T019  QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor Degree in any related field, Experience in accounting processes.  * Experience in revenue collection, inventory management, Invoicing  * Ability to prepare day to day accounting reports.  * Ability to prepare sales reports, handle petty cash book  * Must have t1exibility to work off hours and weekends to meet work demands  * At least 2-3 years sound finance and operational experience.  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS  Please prepare your CV in Microsoft Word and save it with your full name as the document title and decide which position you would like to apply for (only one application allowed per candidate; multiple applications for the same individual may be disqualified). To submit your CV, please log on to: www.newafricatelecom.com and follow the instructions on the website to upload it.  IMPORTANT: Note that the subject header of your e-mail should read simply the reference code to the job description titles below; E.g., if you are applying for the Director of Human Resources position, your e-mail subject headers should read simply: T004.  You may write a cover letter in the body of your e-mail if you wish, but this is by no means necessary as we will be making initial selections primarily on the basis of CV's. Only candidates short listed for interviews will be contacted. Executive candidates (TOO1-T004) that have been short listed will be contacted in the month of October. All other candidates will be contacted between October and December.  Deadline: 6pm, Tuesday, September 23rd 2008.