Career Opportunities at MTN Nigeria

Job Description

• To relate with and manage Government and other stakeholders at the State and Local Government levels, including the State Houses of Assembly, all State and Local Government Agencies and parastatals, to ensure that the activities of the company to a large extent is continuous and is not impeded by government red tapism, regulations and policies that are inimical to MTN’s operational interest.
• Research and identify new ways to generate revenue, as well as cost saving opportunities arising from competitive or regulatory developments.
• Identify all proposed Policies claims , and other issues of the State & Local Governments across the country that are likely to impact legally, socially, economically on MTN operations and prepare submissions and inputs accordingly
• Monitor application of extant State and Local Government Policies, Laws & By-Laws to MTN operations by the relevant agencies & Authorities
• Coordinate and advise on MTN’s CSR initiatives at the State & Local Government level together with other relevant internal stakeholder Groups/Divisions
• Coordinate the regulatory activities of all MTN’s regional regulatory personnel
• Draft and manage interconnects agreements and prepare capacity leasing agreements with incumbent operators and new entrants.
• Identify policy issues that impact MTN and create a strategy to maintain and/or improve potential outcomes.
• Review prepared infrastructure sharing guidelines/ agreements and national and international roaming agreements.
• Influence the telecommunications sector competitive policies to attain a level playing field as well as monitor compliance with interconnect agreement and all interconnect related issues in the industry.
• Regularly engage with these stakeholders to analyze the impact of current and future legislative and regulatory issues/trends
• Create and manage of a Relationship data base on MTN’s regional operations
• Monitor key legislative opportunities and risks for the company and alert internal stakeholders about them while identifying possible solutions to potential challenges
• Represent MTN at trade association, government, coalition and other industry stakeholder meetings
• Engage directly with state and local government groups to strengthen MTN’s relationships with key decision makers
• Undertake general & periodic audit of events and developments in the various segments of Government at the State & Local Council levels across Nigeria that impact on MTN operations
• Build awareness among internal stakeholders of key state policy decisions affecting the telecommunications industry in the present and in the future
• Cross functional interface with other units especially the Legislative Affairs Unit, to improve the legislative environment and to help enhance MTN’s reputation in state capitals
• Negotiate with various communities, resolve local community issues and differences and ensure harmonious relations exist.
• Support management and advice MTN N on interconnects agreements/relationship, license conditions and compliance with regulations and legislation.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners
• Advice stakeholder Groups within the company on compliance with relevant extant State & Local Government Policies & Laws
• Build relationships with state and local government entities and identify risks and key legislative opportunities to drive MTN’s strategy and engagement at the state and local levels.
• 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.

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Tool of trade vehicle provided
• Occasional travel (mostly local) often at short notice

Experience & Training
Education:

• First degree in any relevant discipline
• Fluent in English
• LLB or other recognized law degree

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience which includes:
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization with experience in supervising/managing others.
  • In depth experience and understanding of the Nigerian telecommunications industry and regulatory framework
  • Experience in a commercial legal environment, alternatively within a legal & regulatory control body
  • Experience within the telecommunication environment is desirable
  • Effective stakeholder relationship management experience in a telecoms regulatory environment

Training:

• People Management skills.
• Project Management.
• Courses, Seminars, Conferences and workshops in Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement
• Management Development Program
• Management Development Program

Minimum Qualification

• BA, B.Ed, B.Sc, BT.ech or LLB.

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Location: Nationwide

Job Description
Global Graduate Development Programme (GGDP):

• Our Global Graduate Development Programme (GGDP) provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance your career.
• It is a 2-year structured development programme for young graduates, combining formal development (in partnership with Duke Corporate Education and the MTN Academy) and on-the-job learning.
• Upon completing the 2 year programme, graduates will be offered FULL EMPLOYMENT into MTN Nigeria subject to satisfactory performance during the 2 year period.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a second class upper degree (2:1) or HND upper credit from a Nigerian or foreign institution in any of the following field(s) of study:
  • Computer Sciences
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Information Technology

Age and Experience:

• Age limit:26 years
• Must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
• Must be fluent in English
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Suite applications

Attributes: 

• Customer Focus
• Fast learner
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Proactivity & self-motivation
• Willingness to work in any assigned functional area/location

Skills:

• Digitally savvy, result-oriented and innovative
• Strong numerate and analytical skills
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical experience
• Continuous learning and adaptability to new technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex data
• Ability to keep up with current developments and trends
• Excellent relationship-building and teamwork capabilities
• Ability to prioritise effectively and accept challenging responsibilities
• Ability to apply creativity, innovation and analytical thinking in solving problems
• Internally motivated, self-driven, receptive to feedback and ability to take ownership
• Ability to work under pressure

Behavioural Competencies:

• Must exhibit MTN Values of: Leadership, Innovation, Relationships, Integrity, and a Can-Do attitude.
• Must exhibit MTN Vital Behaviours: Complete Accountability, Get It Done, Active Collaboration, and Complete Candour.

Job Conditions:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• Open Plan Office
• High performance culture
• Valid international passport

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Location: Nationwide

Job Description

• Our Global Graduate Development Programme (GGDP) provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance your career. It is a 2-year structured development programme for young graduates, combining formal development (in partnership with Duke Corporate Education and the MTN Academy) and on-the-job learning.
• Upon completing the 2 year programme, graduates will be offered FULL EMPLOYMENT into MTN Nigeria subject to satisfactory performance during the 2 year period.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a second class upper degree (2:1) or HND upper credit from a Nigerian or foreign institution in any of the following field(s) of study:
  • Social Science
  • Humanities/Arts
  • Law
  • Business Administration

Age and Experience:

• Age limit: 26 years
• Must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
• Must be fluent in English
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Suite applications

Attributes: 

• Customer Focus
• Fast learner
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Proactivity & self-motivation
• Willingness to work in any assigned functional area/location

Skills:

• Digitally savvy, result-oriented and innovative
• Strong numerate and analytical skills
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical experience
• Continuous learning and adaptability to new technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex data
• Ability to keep up with current developments and trends
• Excellent relationship-building and teamwork capabilities
• Ability to prioritise effectively and accept challenging responsibilities
• Ability to apply creativity, innovation and analytical thinking in solving problems
• Internally motivated, self-driven, receptive to feedback and ability to take ownership
• Ability to work under pressure

Behavioural Competencies:

• Must exhibit MTN Values of: Leadership, Innovation, Relationships, Integrity, and a Can-Do attitude.
• Must exhibit MTN Vital Behaviours: Complete Accountability, Get It Done, Active Collaboration, and Complete Candour.

Job Conditions:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• Open Plan Office
• High performance culture
• Valid international passport

go to method of application »

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Our Global Graduate Development Programme (GGDP) provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance your career.
• It is a 2-year structured development programme for young graduates, combining formal development (in partnership with Duke Corporate Education and the MTN Academy) and on-the-job learning.
• Upon completing the 2 year programme, graduates will be offered FULL EMPLOYMENT into MTN Nigeria subject to satisfactory performance during the 2 year period.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Second Class Upper Degree (2:1) or HND Upper Credit from a Nigerian or foreign institution in any of the following field(s) of study: Economics, Engineering, Social Science/Humanities/Arts, Law, Business Administration, Information Technology/Computer Science/Maths & Statistics

Age and Experience:

• Age limit: 26 years
• Must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
• Must be fluent in English
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Suite applications

Attributes: 

• Customer Focus
• Fast learner
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Proactivity & self-motivation
• Willingness to work in any assigned functional area/location

Skills:

• Digitally savvy, result-oriented and innovative
• Strong numerate and analytical skills
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical experience
• Continuous learning and adaptability to new technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex data
• Ability to keep up with current developments and trends
• Excellent relationship-building and teamwork capabilities
• Ability to prioritise effectively and accept challenging responsibilities
• Ability to apply creativity, innovation and analytical thinking in solving problems
• Internally motivated, self-driven, receptive to feedback and ability to take ownership
• Ability to work under pressure

Behavioural Competencies:

• Must exhibit MTN Values of: Leadership, Innovation, Relationships, Integrity, and a Can-Do attitude.
• Must exhibit MTN Vital Behaviours: Complete Accountability, Get It Done, Active Collaboration, and Complete Candour.

Job Conditions:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• Open Plan Office
• High performance culture
• Valid international passport

go to method of application »

Location: Nationwide

Job Description

• Our Global Graduate Development Programme (GGDP) provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance your career. It is a 2-year structured development programme for young graduates, combining formal development (in partnership with Duke Corporate Education and the MTN Academy) and on-the-job learning.
• Upon completing the 2 year programme, graduates will be offered FULL EMPLOYMENT into MTN Nigeria subject to satisfactory performance during the 2 year period.

Requirements/Qualification

• Minimum of a second class upper degree (2:1) or HND upper credit from a Nigerian or foreign institution in any of the following field(s) of study:
  • Law
  • Economics

Age and Experience:

• Age limit:26 years
• Must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
• Must be fluent in English
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Suite applications

Attributes: 

• Customer Focus
• Fast learner
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Proactivity & self-motivation
• Willingness to work in any assigned functional area/location

Skills:

• Digitally savvy, result-oriented and innovative
• Strong numerate and analytical skills
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical experience
• Continuous learning and adaptability to new technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex data
• Ability to keep up with current developments and trends
• Excellent relationship-building and teamwork capabilities
• Ability to prioritise effectively and accept challenging responsibilities
• Ability to apply creativity, innovation and analytical thinking in solving problems
• Internally motivated, self-driven, receptive to feedback and ability to take ownership
• Ability to work under pressure

Behavioural Competencies:

• Must exhibit MTN Values of: Leadership, Innovation, Relationships, Integrity, and a Can-Do attitude.
• Must exhibit MTN Vital Behaviours: Complete Accountability, Get It Done, Active Collaboration, and Complete Candour.

Job Conditions

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• Open Plan Office
• High performance culture
• Valid international passport

go to method of application »

Location: Nationwide

Job Description
Accelerated Internship Programme (AIP):

• Our Accelerated Internship Programme (AIP) is 2 year programme for graduates who aspire to develop a career in Customer Service with Africa’s leading Telecommunications provider.
• The AIP offers you the unrivalled opportunity to work with Customer Service Professionals in the industry and also exposes you to experienced mentors and coaches who will guide you on this quest.
• A Certificate of Completion will be issued to you upon completing the 2 – year Internship programme which will jumpstart your career in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a second class lower degree (2:2) or HND lower credit from a Nigerian or foreign institution in any of the following field(s) of study:
  • Social Science
  • Humanities/Arts

Age and Experience:

• Age limit: 26 – 28 years
• 1 – 2 years experience in client facing role
• Must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
• Must be fluent in English
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Suite applications

Attributes: 

• Customer Focus
• Fast learner
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Proactivity & self-motivation
• Willingness to work in any assigned functional area/location
• Have a big picture focus
• Emotional Intelligence
• Results driven
• Skills Digitally savvy, result-oriented and innovative
• Willing to take accountability, get things done
• Strong numerate and analytical skills
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical experience
• Continuous learning and adaptability to new technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex data
• Ability to keep up with current developments and trends
• Excellent relationship-building and teamwork capabilities
• Ability to prioritise effectively and accept challenging responsibilities
• Ability to apply creativity, innovation and analytical thinking in solving problems
• Internally motivated, self-driven, receptive to feedback and ability to take ownership
• Ability to work under pressure

Behavioural Competencies:

• Must exhibit MTN Values of: Leadership, Innovation, Relationships, Integrity, and a Can-Do attitude.
• Must exhibit MTN Vital Behaviours: Complete Accountability, Get It Done, Active Collaboration, and Complete Candour.

Job Conditions:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• Open Plan Office
• High performance culture
• Valid international passport

go to method of application »

Job Description    

•  To relate with and manage the legislature at the Federal  and State level; and for that purpose to undertake analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) of Bills and activities of the legislature to ensure that threats to MTN’s business are defused and opportunities are promoted. And to manage the stakeholders in the Federal and State legislature.
• Identify Bills and laws impacting on MTN’s operations and conduct SWOT Analysis on same.
• Monitor said Bills and laws and advise Senior Manager, Government relations on potential impact on MTN’s operations.
• Ensure customer queries are handled appropriately and in compliance to the MTNN regulatory framework.
• Support management and advice MTNN on interconnects agreements/relationship, licence conditions and compliance with regulations and legislation.
• Manage relationships with the members of the Federal and State legislature and ensure benefits for MTN, including proactively identifying risks and advising the business.
• Professional and consultative relationships with senior executive stakeholders and demonstrated ability to manage challenges with integrity, tact and diplomacy
• First level interface with officials and members of relevant Working Committees (i.e. Communications, Environment, Science and Technology, Commerce, Taxation, etc.) of the Senate and House of Representatives  as well as the State Houses of Assembly
• Coordinate mandatory Submissions to the above listed Committees and State Houses of Assembly
• Leads the Department’s implementation of the Government’s regulatory reform measures and oversights monitoring and reporting processes to meet whole of state government requirement.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory activities, oversees the implementation of policies that support MTN’s goals
• Monitor and influence the legislative process for the development of said Bills into law
• Manages staff who liaise between legislative entities and the organization, leads the communications and interactions, which aligns with corporate business strategies.
• Cultivate and maintain an excellent relationship between the company and the National Assembly and all State Houses of Assembly
• Develop detailed legislative policy on complex and sensitive issues that have nationwide -wide implications
• Provide advice on complex policy and legal issues relevant to legislative projects, and ensure that policy and legislation is consistent with Departmental and Government priorities, policies and legislation.
• 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.

Job Condition:

• May be required to work extended hours
• Normal MTNN working conditions
• Experience & Training    

Requirements
Education:

• LLB law degree from a recognized university
• BL and call to the Nigerian bar
• Fluent in English and language of country preferable

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years ‘post call to bar experience which includes:
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization with experience in supervising/managing others
  • In depth experience and understanding of the Nigerian telecommunications industry and regulatory framework
  • Experience in a commercial legal environment, alternatively within a legal & regulatory control body
  • Experience within the telecommunication environment is desirable.
  • High level oral and written communication skills including the ability to prepare substantial policy documents

Training:

• Courses, Seminars, Conferences & workshops in Telecommunication Regulation
• Management Development Program