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  • Posted: Aug 3, 2018
    Deadline: Aug 10, 2018
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    For 15 years we have been building and managing telecommunications towers that are the essential backbone of mobile telecommunications in Africa - the leapfrog technology driving economic development, prosperity and self-sufficiency across the continent. Right now, IHS is leading a new telecoms service sector driven by the growth of middle class business an...
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    Head, Network Regulatory & Permits

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 14 years
    • Location Lagos
    • Job Field Law / Legal 

    Reports To: Legal Director

    Summary

    • To supervise the unit and ensure smooth regulatory operations.
    • To manage all matters relating to environmental and regulatory permits for our sites - EIA, Environmental Audit Report, Environmental Regularization.
    • Liaising with the Consultants; ensuring a timely conclusion of each and securing certification from relevant authorities.

    Responsibilities

    • Identify, manage and foster long term relationships with relevant regulatory agencies and bodies, Federal, state and local authorities such as NCC, NCAA, NOTAP etc.
    • Manage, advise and proffer practical solution to the Company’s regulatory risks.
    • Ensure regulatory compliance with appropriate licensing and permit obligations and directions through regulatory engagements.
    • Keep abreast and analyse all local and international legislation, regulations, guidelines and regulatory developments in the telecommunication industry impacting on the business.
    • Ensure and foster effective governmental, regulatory stakeholder management and engagement to protect and boost the Company’s interest.
    • Build effective working relationships within the Company and between the Company and regulatory stakeholders to support commercial decision-making.
    • Influence policy formulation through submission of constructive legal opinions, position papers and active participation at regulatory forum and meetings in the telecommunication industry.
    • Collaborate and facilitate cross-functional decision-making relating to regulatory activities among the units in the legal department.
    • Interface with law enforcement agencies concerning issues of security and investigations.
    • Manage assigned projects to completion.
    • Coordinate, manage, develop and motivate the team in regulatory and government affairs unit, setting & monitoring clear objectives in line with functional and business goals.
    • Manages inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions in the Company.
    • Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits on the regulatory compliance of the Company’s activities.
    • Ensure all legal objectives are met.

    Requirements, Education & Experience

    • Graduate Law degree from preferred university.
    • 14+ years of relevant experience in the telecommunication regulatory field.
    • MBA / M.Sc. in any relevant discipline.
    • Considerable knowledge and understanding of relevant regulatory environment, policies and procedures.
    • Strong governmental and regulatory relationship.
    • Telecommunication industry experience preferred

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send their CV's and Cover Letter to: talent@ihstowers.com indicating in the subject bar the name of the role.

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