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BBC Media Action is looking for an interested and motivated candidate to join the Team as: Head of ICT
The position is Abuja based but may sometimes involve travelling to the focal states in Nigeria. The contract duration is expected to be between 8 and 10 months (with possibility of renewal depending on availability of funding) and with a start date of October 20 13.
Overall purpose of job
Head of ICT will be responsible for the design development, testing and management of all mobile and web-based outputs of the office, with a particular focus on outputs related to this
Upcoming scoping study. He She will also be responsible for the management of the ICT team.
The Head of ICT will be responsible for building relationships with the telecommunications
Nigeria and identifying potential platforms, approaches, and partnerships for multimedia
That meets the office's agreed objectives, timelines and budgets. The Head of ICT Will have oversight for ICT output, ensuring it meet BBC editorial standards and values; relationship management with partners, donors and other stakeholders, including the government stakeholders within the ICT environment.
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
The knowledge and experience designing and managing mobile services necessary to help design Media Action's mobile and web services so they reach the largest audiences and achieve maximum impact.
Considerable experience of working in the mobile industry in developing countries in a VAS management role.
A deep understanding of working with mobile aggregators and content providers in developing countries to design and develop Value Added Services using Technologies including IVR, SMS and USSD.
Ability to manage the design and development of IVR services in developing countries in a Product Management role.
Experience of building relationships with senior management across the mobile industry and government regulators
Strong background in user-centered product design with experience of designing and implementing market research, user testing and impact assessments to inform the development and further refinement of mobile services
Deep understanding of the infrastructure, technologies and approval processes required to launch IVR services in developing countries
Deep understanding of market dynamics and competition in the mobile/Telecom industries
Proven ability to design business cases and business models for new mobile services
Experience of negotiating contracts with mobile operators and aggregators for Value Added Services
Proven ability to manage procurement processes
The skills and ability to build local teams overseas by training and engaging with projects at country level
DESIRABLE
Experience of designing and developing VAS for illiterate base of the pyramid subscribers Experience working in Nigeria
COMPETENCIES
The following competencies(behaviors and characteristics) have been identified as key to
Success in job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
Interested candidates should please send in their application/cover letter with an introduction and capability statement stating capability for job, a detailed curriculum vitae(word document and email names and addresses) with names and addresses of at least 2 professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) not later than 21st June, 2013 to hrnigeria@bbcmediaaction.org with the position applied for clearly stated on the application letter.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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