Job Vacancies @ 9mobile Nigeria – 10 Positions

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

9mobile is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Manager, Legal Services (Contracts and Advisory)
2.) Engineer, Field Operations (Sokoto)
3.) Engineer, Field Operations (Rivers)
4.) Senior Engineer, Field Operations
5.) Senior Engineer, Data Centre M & E
6.) Engineer, BSS (Abuja)
7.) Engineer, BSS (Lagos)
8.) Senior Engineer, BSS
9.) Manager, CS & PS Core Planning
10.) Senior Engineer, Packet Switch Core

Job: IRC4655
Location: Lagos,NG

Job Summary

• Serves as a point of legal advice on local and international commercial contracts.
• Liaises with relevant departments and divisions to draft, review and or interpret contractual agreements, ensure that contracts entered by EMTS are consistent with corporate and governmental laws, rules and regulations.

Principal Functions
Tactical:

• Advise EMTS on legal matters relating to corporate and project finance contracts and assist departments in the closure of financial transactions to the best interest of EMTS.
• Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the unit's activities.
• Continuously assist in reviewing the unit/team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
• Assist in identifying required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the unit/ function's strategy.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Operational:

• Liaise with individual departments & divisions and provide advice on legal issues arising from contracts.
• Review and vet contracts and legal agreements including memoranda of understanding (MoUs) or agreement (MoAs), letters of intent and other related documents.
• Research and proffer opinion on any legal inquiries or issues of a contractual nature arising out of the interpretation and application of contracts and agreements.
• Ensure that terms and conditions setout in contractual documentation are legally valid, consistent with EMTS's policies, rules and regulations, and are in the organisation's best interest.
• Coordinate with tender committees and concerned departments/divisions in drafting and finalizing tender documentation. Provide legal assistance to tender committees in tender amendment, tender process management, contract negotiation and finalization.
• Provide assistance in litigation by or against contractors or other parties arising out of contracts, agreements, or similar documentation.
• Ensure the set up and maintenance of a database of all contractual documents and related legal documentation.
• Ensure safe custody of all tenders and contracts.
• Assist in implementing the unit's work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in planning and managing the human and material resources of the unit to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity.
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates' performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Ensure adequate training and development is delivered to employees in the Contract and Tender review and management processes.
• Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the unit/function.
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Legal & Company Secretariat Services
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Legal & Company Secretariat Services

Educational Requirements

• First Degree in Law.
• Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Expertise in telecommunication and commercial contracts
• Minimum of Six (6) years relevant work experience with at least three(3) years in a supervisory role.

Knowledge:

• Telecoms Regulations
• Legislation and Compliance
• Legal Contract Drafting

Skills:

• Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
• Communication
• Team Management

Behaviour:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job: IRC4678
Location: Sokoto

Job Summary

• Operation & Maintenance support on Power, BSS & transmission equipment, acceptance of new integrated BSS and TXM/ADM network element to achieve 99.5% Network availability.

Principal Functions

• Operate and maintain Access, Transmission and power element to achieve network availability targets
• Track and new change implementation, faults escalation, fault resolution and ensure TTs are accurately closed within MTTR
• Conduct acceptance of new site BSS, MW,ADMs and power plants according to scope and BoQ. Within assigned cluster
• Maintain accurate sites database within assign cluster (with detail information)
• Checkmate vendor to execute monthly routine and corrective maintenance schedule for all active and passive elements on site
• Ensure effective diesel delivery and consumption monitoring within assigned cluster.
• Conduct monthly (DWDM, IPBB and HUB) sites supervision, spot check, external alarm simulations and cheek mate vendor team activity to enhance Quality of service and improve customer experience effective supervision of vendor/sub-contractors' activities also ensure non-functional alarms are corrected before next visit
• Follow up with both active and passive vendors to ensure re-occurrence outages are cleared within assigned cluster
• Liaise with Government regulatory department. to resolve environmental, regulatory, states, local government, landlord and community issues within 48 hours and follow up for permanent solution.
• Follow up for timely replacement of faulty components on BSS, TX and Power equipment, weekly link alignment for MW links with deviated RSL as well as replacement of faulty fibre patch cord and splicing on national fibre BB to avoid prolong outage and reduce MTTR
• Supervise timely Capex replacement (DG,ATS, A/C, Battery replacement and power optimization for Green Field as well as BSC/MGW sites). Also confirm and sign off JCC for the successfully completed tasks by both parties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Field Operations.

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Two (2) years post NYSC relevant experience.

Knowledge:

• Control Network Technologies
• Radio Access Technologies
• BSS Network sub-system.

Skills:

• Problem Solving
• Communication.

Behavior:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job: IRC4677
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• Operation & Maintenance support on Power, BSS & transmission equipment, acceptance of new integrated BSS and TXM/ADM network element to achieve 99.5% Network availability.

Principal Functions

• Operate and maintain Access, Transmission and power element to achieve network availability targets
• Track and new change implementation, faults escalation, fault resolution and ensure TTs are accurately closed within MTTR
• Conduct acceptance of new site BSS, MW,ADMs and power plants according to scope and BoQ. Within assigned cluster
• Maintain accurate sites database within assign cluster (with detail information)
• Checkmate vendor to execute monthly routine and corrective maintenance schedule for all active and passive elements on site
• Ensure effective diesel delivery and consumption monitoring within assigned cluster.
• Conduct monthly (DWDM, IPBB and HUB) sites supervision, spot check, external alarm simulations and cheek mate vendor team activity to enhance Quality of service and improve customer experience effective supervision of vendor/sub-contractors' activities also ensure non-functional alarms are corrected before next visit
• Follow up with both active and passive vendors to ensure re-occurrence outages are cleared within assigned cluster
• Liaise with Government regulatory department. to resolve environmental, regulatory, states, local government, landlord and community issues within 48 hours and follow up for permanent solution.
• Follow up for timely replacement of faulty components on BSS, TX and Power equipment, weekly link alignment for MW links with deviated RSL as well as replacement of faulty fibre patch cord and splicing on national fibre BB to avoid prolong outage and reduce MTTR
• Supervise timely Capex replacement (DG,ATS, A/C, Battery replacement and power optimization for Green Field as well as BSC/MGW sites). Also confirm and sign off JCC for the successfully completed tasks by both parties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Field Operations.

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Two (2) years post NYSC relevant experience.

Knowledge:

• Control Network Technologies
• Radio Access Technologies
• BSS Network sub-system.

Skills:

• Problem Solving
• Communication.

Behavior:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job ID: IRC4675
Location: Ilorin, Kwara

Job Summary

• Support on all operational transmission equipment, facilitate PAT of new integrated BSS and TXM/ADM network element and facilitate 99.5% Network Access availability.

Principal Functions

• Facilitate the operation and maintenance of Access, Transmission and power element to achieve network availability targets.
• Supervise change requests implementation, faults escalation, fault resolution and ensure TTs are accurately closed within MTTR by NOC.
• Facilitate acceptance for new site BSS, MW, ADMs and power plants according to scope and BoQ.
• Ensure proper execution of routine and corrective maintenance schedule for all active and passive elements on site.
• Ensure effective utilisation of consumables and spare parts and effective supervision of vendor/sub-contractors' activities.
• Perform cross functional support based on business demand.
• Ensure effective diesel delivery and consumption within the assigned cluster.
• Facilitate resolution of community related issues.
• Generate incidence report for network outages, weekly/ monthly report cluster performance.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Field Operations.

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or any other similar discipline.
• Four (4) to Six (6) years post NYSC relevant experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job: IRC4679
Location: Lagos,NG

Job Summary

• Manage and oversee the Data Centre power and cooling infrastructure, space/power allocation and equipment (DGs, UPS, HVAC, rectifiers and power controls).

Principal Functions

• Supervise and maintain power and cooling equipment at Data Centre, IT rooms and all other equipment: (AC/DC system, Fire suppression system, HVAC and other passive infrastructure)
• Implement all preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor all power and cooling consumption and capacity utilization
• Coordinate new installations in the Data Centre according to power budget and design specification.
• Ensure Data Centre power and floor space is optimised and manage BMS at the Data Centre
• Update technical documentation, drawings and operational logs pertaining to equipment and maintenance activities.
• Monitor diesel levels/ consumption and ensure refills as and when necessary.
• Monitor utility power utilization and accurate records of all M and E equipment in the Data Centre.
• Liaise with maintenance contractors and vendors, and prepare monthly reports on their activities for manager, M & E Data Centre's attention.
• Conduct and supervise and record, hourly and daily routine/physical inspection of all network element/nodes to ascertain their functionality at the DC/MGW
• Conduct end to end AC & DC power backup fall back test for network resilience
• Identify SPOF and communicate to your line manager for immediate attention and resolution
• Carry out routine audit and facilitate risk assessment of DC, MGW and BSC sites.
• Advise Manager, M& E Data Centre on cost saving initiatives in the DC environment
• Perform other duties a directed by Manager, M & E Data Centre

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of  four (4) years post NYSC relevant work experience

Knowledge:

• Electrical and Mechanical Systems Maintenance & Repair
• Electrical and Mechanical system planning & dimensioning
• Power and Network Equipment Installation & Audit
• Environmental monitoring system
• Vendor management

Skills:

• Teaming
• Communication
• Problem Solving

Behavior:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job: IRC4680
Location: Abuja
Employment Status: Permanent
Department: Technical

Job Summary

• Coordinate all BSS site deployment activities from start up to commissioning/acceptance. End to end Delivery.
• Transmission, 3G, LTE, 5G deployment

Principal Functions

• Carry out technical site survey of new and existing BSS sites in line with deployment processes
• Conduct all step-by-step acceptance testing of BSS sites
• Ensure Health and Safety requirements are adhered to by contractors/vendors on all sites.
• Supervise Telecom installation vendors in conducting feeder and antenna line verification test (VSWR, DTF).
• Conduct milestone checks on site construction [CHP, THP, integrity test]
• Ensure all construction Hold points are approved before casting and tower acceptance.
• Supervise site relocation and consolidation projects with assigned vendors and Colo providers.
• Prepare CURF for new Colo site or upgrade.
• Confirm passive infrastructure upgrade and installation readiness.
• Supervise transmission links decommissioning and relocation as stipulated in the work order.
• Quality inspection of installations on BTS, MW, Routers, OSN, Optical Fiber, Civil and M&E works in line with established quality control procedures; and reporting same.
• Reporting of site activities at specified intervals- daily, weekly, monthly or ad-hoc.
• Ensure the implementation of environmental impact assessment in the project.
• In-house site deployment activities.
• Deployment of Enterprise Network infrastructure and services.
• Ensure the handover of completed sites to Network operations.
• Deliver continuous progress report on activities of all assigned sites to the line manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Two (2) years post NYSC experience

Knowledge:

• Telecoms
• Engineering Installation
• Microsoft office suite

Skills:

• Personal Effectiveness
• Problem Solving
• Time management.

Behaviour:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job: IRC4681
Location: Lagos
Employment Status: Permanent
Department: Technical

Job Summary

• Coordinate all BSS site deployment activities from start up to commissioning/acceptance. End to end Delivery.
• Transmission, 3G, LTE, 5G deployment

Principal Functions

• Carry out technical site survey of new and existing BSS sites in line with deployment processes
• Conduct all step-by-step acceptance testing of BSS sites
• Ensure Health and Safety requirements are adhered to by contractors/vendors on all sites.
• Supervise Telecom installation vendors in conducting feeder and antenna line verification test (VSWR, DTF).
• Conduct milestone checks on site construction [CHP, THP, integrity test]
• Ensure all construction Hold points are approved before casting and tower acceptance.
• Supervise site relocation and consolidation projects with assigned vendors and Colo providers
• Prepare CURF for new Colo site or upgrade.
• Confirm passive infrastructure upgrade and installation readiness.
• Supervise transmission links decommissioning and relocation as stipulated in the work order.
• Quality inspection of installations on BTS, MW, Routers, OSN, Optical Fiber, Civil and M&E works in line with established quality control procedures; and reporting same.
• Reporting of site activities at specified intervals- daily, weekly, monthly or ad-hoc.
• Ensure the implementation of environmental impact assessment in the project.
• In-house site deployment activities.
• Deployment of Enterprise Network infrastructure and services.
• Ensure the handover of completed sites to Network operations.
• Deliver continuous progress report on activities of all assigned sites to the line manager.
•  Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Educational Requirements  

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Two (2) years post NYSC experience

Knowledge:

• Telecoms
• Engineering Installation
• Microsoft office suite

Skills:

• Personal Effectiveness
• Problem Solving
• Time management.

Behaviour:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job: IRC4682
Location: Lagos,NG

Job Summary

• Monitor and manage BSS site construction activities from start up to commissioning/acceptance in assigned region. End to End Delivery.
• Microwave and Fibre transmission deployment.
• 3G, LTE, 5G deployment

Principal Functions

• Organise and plan site implementation activities with TI and site build vendors.
• Supervise the end-to-end deployment process of target BSS sites and ensure strict adherence to 9Mobile processes and procedures
• Carry out technical site survey of new and existing BSS sites in line with 9Mobile deployment processes
• Conducting other test [CHP, THP, integrity tests] as may be required for a good quality greenfield and colocation site.
• Supervise the Telecom installation teams during feeder and antenna line verification test(VSWR, DTF,).
• Provide the documentation and information on sites deployed in assigned regions (radio, core, and transmission)
• In-house site deployment activities.
• Deployment of Enterprise Network infrastructure and services.
• Supervision of Optic Fiber installations and related activities.
• Identify risks and provide solutions to ensure timely delivery of site deployment.
• Work with vendors to resolve any issues that may cause delay on site and escalate where necessary for quick resolution
• Prepare status reports on vendor activities, gather data, and provide up to date reports on all BSS sites under build and send to the regional RAN rollout Manager.
• Monitor and highlight potential blockings in the BOQ which could lead to delays during implementation.
• Ensure compliance of rollout implementation activities with relevant Legal & Environmental Regulatory requirements in line with EMTS Environmental Management System.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements are adhered to by contractors/vendors.
• Extensive travels across various regions/locations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, RAN Rollout

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of four(4) years post NYSC relevant work experience

Knowledge:

• Engineering Installation
• Project management principles
• Telecommunication

Skills:

• Personal Effectiveness
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Negotiations.

Behaviour:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job: IRC4683
Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• Assist in the design, planning and optimisation of circuit switching components of EMTS's core network, systems and platforms.

Principal Functions
Tactical:

• Provide input in translating EMTS business plan and subscriber growth assumptions into requirements for the core network circuit switching system.
• Review the unit/team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.

Operational:

• Direct the timely provisioning of the circuit & packet switching network capacity for all the GSM, EDGE, UMTS & LTE elements, features, protocols, interfaces etc.
• Provide useful inputs in defining the locations for circuit & packet switch infrastructure and other related network elements
• Design, plan, and dimension circuit & packet switching network elements to ensure optimal use and deployment of resources
• Lead Core network transformation from legacy infrastructure to cloud based infrastructure.
• Understanding of Network Virtualization Architecture as related to CS and PS core nodes  and management of multi-vendor environment.
• Lead and drive implementation of VOLTE solution and 5G core implementation.
• Ensuring CS &PS capacity is planned to meet 9mobile expansion requirements using forecasting tool such as Excel.
• Responsibility for forecasting CS and PS capacity requirements and supporting the CAPEX budgeting process.
• Perform technical investigations into areas related to circuit & packet switching network design and performance, such as new types of hardware, new design methodologies, new caching algorithms, impact of new technologies (GPRS, EDGE,UMTS, LTE etc.)
• Scoping &dimensioning of datacoms equipment within the Core network
• Lead optimisation& resilience initiatives across the Core Network
• Drive innovation initiatives across the Core network
• Coordinate the unit's activities and ensure compliance with the organisation's operating policies, controls and procedures.
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Ability to carryout proper presentation for management using power point
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by Head, Core and VAS.

Educational Requirements

• First Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering/Physics or Computer Sciences from a recognised University
• Minimum of Six (6) years work experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role

Knowledge:

• Business Application Knowledge
• Telecommunications Technology Fundamentals
• Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
• Budget & basic financial planning
• Traffic trend analysis
• Basic product development.

Skills:

• Problem Solving
• Teaming
• Communication
• Analytic reasoning
• Reporting &presentation.

Behaviour:

• Great Passion for Excellence
• Self-motivated
• Innovative
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job ID: IRC4684
Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• Participate in the design, planning and optimisation of packet switching components of EMTS's core network, systems and platforms.

Principal Functions 

• Assist in the provisioning of packet switching network capacity for all the GSM/UMTS
• Understanding of Network Virtualization Architecture as related to and PS core nodes and management of multi-vendor environment.
• Carry out traffic forecasting with existing data to arrive at expected traffic requirement using excel functionality.
• To lead in Volte and 5G implementation
• Assist in the deployment and implementation of packet switching network elements to ensure optimal use of resources.
• Assist in defining the requirements for capacity planning and management of services on the Prepaid and Intelligent Network.
• Perform technical investigations into areas related to packet switching network design and performance, such as new types of hardware, new design methodologies, impact of new technologies (UMTS, LTE, IoT, NFV, IPv6 etc.)
• Provide useful inputs in defining the locations for packet switches and other network elements
• Proficient in PowerPoint presentation
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Perform technical investigations into packet switching network design
• Capture, analyse and present network KPIs to form basis for PS core network capacity Planning.
• Initiate quick wins to manage sudden network bottlenecks as a result of commercial promotions.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, PS Core.

Educational Requirements 

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience.

Knowledge:

• Telecommunications Technology Fundamentals
• Network Planning and Design.

Skills:

• Problem Solving
• Teaming
• Personal Effectiveness.

Behaviour:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online