VARIOUS VACANCIES IN A TELECOM COMPANY

Our client, an indigenous Telecommunications Service Provider with head office in Victoria Island Lagos, is a major player in the telecommunications, construction, oil & gas industries. In the area of telecommunications, she has completed various turn key projects for major GSM and CDMA operators including MTN, ZAIN, GLOBACOM, VISAFONE, STARCOMMS, etc. The scope of these projects cover, but are not limited to Infrastructure Rollout, Sourcing, Acquisition and Implementation of Sites, Supply and Installation of Tower and Related Infrastructure, Installation of BTS and BSC, etc.

To consolidate her position for present and imminent mega projects across the country and West Africa, she requires for employment, experienced and competent hands for the following positions:

1. Chief Operating Officer (COO) – (TR001) (expatriate is preferred for this position)
Major Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for directing company’s strategies & design for all infrastructural installation & maintenance activities.
Work closely with relevant regulatory bodies and agencies.
An eye for infrastructural design and engineering details.
Provide leadership and direction to the company’s core heads in carrying out their functions.
Continuous growth and profitability of the business and attainment of growth potentials.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Electrical/Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering or relevant science disciplines.
• A postgraduate degree or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Not less than eight (8) years relevant experience in a telecommunication related field with at least three (5) years in a management position.
• Excellent understanding of the telecommunication industry and available opportunities.
• Excellent networking abilities and interpersonal skills.

2. Head, Site Build Operations – (TR002)
Major Responsibilities:
Overall coordination of all Site Build Operations.
Provide top management with updates on current projects
Manage existing client relationships.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Not less than five (5) years relevant experience in site building or related field.
• Proactive and able to lead a team.

3. Quality Assurance Officer – (TR003)
Major Responsibilities:
Conduct reviews, audits, surveillances, and inspections on site build projects and report findings.
Identify non-conformances and deficiencies and recommend corrective measures by following defined quality program criteria.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Not less than four (4) years relevant experience in a telecommunication related field.
• Understanding of challenges relating to site building projects.

4. Program Manager – (TR004)
Major Responsibilities:
Manage the planning & execution of assigned client projects to ensure alignment with scope & contract terms.
Overall technical coordination of site build projects for assigned client.
Act as Client Relationship Manager on assigned projects.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Professional qualification like PMP or higher, will be added advantage
• Not less than four (4) years relevant experience in a telecommunication related field.

5. Project Manager – (TR005)
Major Responsibilities:
As defined for programs managers but specific to smaller projects.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Professional qualification like PMP will be added advantage
• Not less than three (3) years relevant experience in a telecommunication related field.

6. Construction Coordinator – (TR006)
Technical coordination of site build/construction activities in assigned regions

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field
• Not less than three (3) years relevant experience in construction.
• Self-motivated, able to meet set targets and goals.

7. Site Engineer – (TR007)
Site build (Civil/Electrical works) and sub-contractor supervision on assigned sites

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering or relevant science discipline.
• Not less than two (3) years relevant experience in site build operation.
• Have managerial experience to be able to supervise sub-contractor companies.

8. Secretary/ P.A – (TR008)
Major Responsibilities:
Planning/Managing of all COO’s itinerary.
Attending to COO’s official correspondences.
Advance preparation of executive meeting agenda.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in the Humanities/Social sciences.
• Not less than two (2) years experience in telecommunication industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft office package.
• Strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills.
• Ability to withstand stress & pressure.

9. Receptionist – (TR009)
Major Responsibilities:
Front desk/secretarial roles.
Screening to control disruption to office work flow.
Effectively coordinate/conduct business visitors.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in the Humanities.
• Not less than one (2) year experience in telecommunication industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Presentable.
• Pleasant and approachable mannerisms.

10. Accountant – (TR0010)
Major Responsibilities:
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost controls.
Ability to analyse financial data, prepare reports, statements and projections.
Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications e.g. Peachtree, Sage and Tally.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Accounting.
• Relevant professional certification e.g. ICAN will be an added advantage.
• Not less than three (3) years experience in the field.

In order to attract and retain best hands, conditions of service and salary have been set well above industry standard, with attached motivational incentives and welfare packages.

Interested and qualified persons should (submit applications and resumes quoting the appropriate code to [email protected])