MainOne Cable Graduate Trainee Programme 2022

Department: Technical
Slot: 14 Openings
Job Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• We are looking to recruit young, smart and committed individuals who are self-starters to join our Graduate Trainee Program, Nigeria – Data Center Track.
• Our Tier III Data Centers are located in Nigeria, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire and offer a variety of Colocation, Cloud, and Interconnection services delivered via state-of-the-art infrastructures.
• Our ideal candidate is resourceful, versatile, analytical, assertive and audacious with a problem-solving mindset. He or she must be interested in building a career in the Telecommunications and Technology sector, act with integrity at all times and buy into MainOne’s vision of being West Africa’s communications solutions provider of choice.

Program Structure

• The MainOne Graduate Trainee Program is a 6-week intensive experience designed to provide a robust foundation for smart Graduates who desire to build careers in their chosen field. The Program combines classroom and practical training including role plays, to equip participants with the tools and knowledge required to succeed in MainOne.
• An offer of full-time employment with MainOne is guaranteed for candidates who successfully complete the Graduate Trainee Program.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
Eligibility Requirements:

• Candidates must be graduates with a minimum of a Second-Class Upper qualification (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline
• Candidates should have 0 - 3 years post NYSC experience.
• Demonstration of leadership through extra-curricular activities
• Relevant certification(s) such as CCNA, CCNP, ITIL and/or a relevant post-graduate degree would be an advantage
• Ability to work with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) is essential
• Ability to speak French is an added advantage

Competencies Required:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative-thinking ability
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Team working and collaboration skills
• A willingness to learn new skills.

Selection Criteria
Graduate Aptitude Test:

• As part of our selection criteria, shortlisted candidates will be expected to write our aptitude test and an essay.

Panel Interviews:

• Once you are successful at the graduate test, you will be invited for a panel interview.  

Provisional Offer:

• Upon successful completion of the recruitment process, you will be provided with a provisional offer to join the Graduate Trainee Program for a period of six (6) weeks.

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Department: Technical
Slot: 12 Openings
Job Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• We are looking to recruit young, smart and committed individuals who are self-starters to join our Graduate Trainee Program, Nigeria – General Technical Track.
• Our Technical Team provide connectivity services to our customers using world class telecommunications infrastructure, including an international submarine cable, terrestrial fibre, microwave metro and inner-city networks.
• Our ideal candidate is resourceful, versatile, analytical, assertive and audacious, with a problem-solving mindset. He or she must be interested in building a career in the Technology sector, act with integrity at all times and buy into MainOne’s vision of being West Africa’s communications solutions provider of choice.

Program Structure

• The MainOne Graduate Trainee Program is a 6-week intensive experience designed to provide a robust foundation for smart Graduates who desire to build careers in their chosen field.
• The Program combines classroom and practical training including role plays, to equip participants with the tools and knowledge required to succeed in MainOne.
• An offer of full-time employment with MainOne is guaranteed for candidates who successfully complete the Graduate Trainee Program.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
Eligibility Requirements:

• Candidates must be graduates with a minimum of a Second-Class Upper qualification (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline
• Candidates should have 0 - 3 years post NYSC experience.
• Demonstration of leadership through extra-curricular activities
• Relevant certification(s) such as CCNA, CCNP, ITIL and/or a relevant post-graduate degree would be an advantage
• Ability to work with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) is essential
• Ability to speak French is an added advantage

Competencies Required:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative-thinking ability
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Team working and collaboration skills
• A willingness to learn new skills

Selection Criteria
Graduate Aptitude Test:

• As part of our selection criteria, shortlisted candidates will be expected to write our aptitude test and an essay.

Panel Interviews:

• Once you are successful at the graduate test, you will be invited for a panel interview.  

Provisional Offer:

• Upon successful completion of the recruitment process, you will be provided with a provisional offer to join the Graduate Trainee Program for a period of six (6) weeks.

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Location: Lagos
Department: Technical
Slot: 8 Openings
Job Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• MainOne is looking to recruit young, smart and committed individuals who are self-starters to join our Graduate Trainee Program, Nigeria – Network Operations Track.
• Our Network Operations team are the heartbeat of the organization, they constantly and carefully monitor MainOne’s network for impending failures or performance issues. These issues are analysed and tracked until resolution.
• Our ideal candidate is resourceful, versatile, analytical, assertive and audacious with a problem-solving mindset. He or she must be interested in building a career in the Telecommunications and Technology sector, act with integrity at all times and buy into MainOne’s vision of being West Africa’s communications solutions provider of choice.

Program Structure

• The MainOne Graduate Trainee Program is a 6-week intensive experience designed to provide a robust foundation for smart Graduates who desire to build careers in their chosen field. The Program combines classroom and practical training including role plays, to equip participants with the tools and knowledge required to succeed in MainOne.
• An offer of full-time employment with MainOne is guaranteed for candidates who successfully complete the Graduate Trainee Program.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
Eligibility Requirements:

• Candidates must be graduates with a minimum of a Second-Class Upper qualification or equivalent in an Engineering discipline
• Candidates should have 0 - 3 years post NYSC experience.
• Demonstration of leadership through extra-curricular activities
• Relevant certification(s) such as CCNA, CCNP, ITIL and/or a relevant post-graduate degree would be an advantage
• Ability to work with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) is essential
• Ability to speak French is an added advantage

Competencies Required:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative-thinking ability
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Team working and collaboration skills
• A willingness to learn new skills.

Selection Criteria
Graduate Aptitude Test:

• As part of our selection criteria, shortlisted candidates will be expected to write our aptitude test and an essay.

Panel Interviews:

• Once you are successful at the graduate test, you will be invited for a panel interview.  

Provisional Offer:

• Upon successful completion of the recruitment process, you will be provided with a provisional offer to join the Graduate Trainee Program for a period of six (6) weeks.

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Department: Corporate Services & Development
Job Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• The HR Intern will provide administrative support for MainOne’s Learning and Development function, facilitating a smooth implementation of the company’s training plan to maintain a skilled and productive workforce.
• The ideal candidate will also support the performance management function.

Specific Responsibilities
Learning and Development:

• Coordinate learning and development programs for employees
• Conduct post training evaluation analysis
• Support the implementation of approved trainings, learning and development plans, for employees and teams
• Research for and/or develop training materials for in-house courses as required
• Support in the delivery of learning and development programs as required
• Assign licenses to employees to access courses on the learning hub
• Tracking of training completion
• Maintenance of a Knowledge Management/Sharing Database
• Provide administrative support for ITF submissions
• Attend to all training related enquiries from employees
• Keep up to date with developments in learning and development

 Performance Management:

• Manage and track the receipts of references for confirmation purposes
• Follow up with line managers to retrieve probationary reports on employees due for confirmation
• Prepare letters of confirmation monthly for approved confirmed employees
• Manage the performance management cycle for junior employees (interns and service assistants)
• Track performance management outcomes for the assigned cadre and ensure they are implemented.

Ad-hoc Tasks:

• Provide support on HR Special Projects including conducting research as required.
• Complete other ad-hoc tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of Social Science or Humanities.
• Analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral, and presentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office especially MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Interpersonal and team working abilities.
• Prioritization and time management skills to manage multiple activities to accomplish desired end results within stipulated timelines.

Demands of the Job

• Constant awareness of sensitivity and confidentiality involved in function
• Ability to follow instructions closely to meet set milestones and deliver on time.
• High-level of initiative and creativity in discharging assigned tasks.
• Attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment