🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ IHS Towers – 4 Positions

IHS Towers is the largest independent mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 2001, IHS provides services across the full tower value chain – colocation on owned towers, deployment and managed services.

Today IHS Towers has operations in Nigeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia and Rwanda. Following the recent acquisitions of MTN and Etisalat’s tower portfolios in Nigeria, IHS owns over 23,300 towers in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Specialist, Inventory
2.) Specialist, HSE - Depot Operations
3.) Senior Specialist, Technical Support & Change Management
4.) Manager, Sustainability

Job Title: Specialist, Inventory

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• Execute Inventory best practices and processes across in-market entities.

Job Responsibilities

• Support ongoing change, process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across Inventory.
• Support the Senior Specialist-Inventory on all Shared Services Centre (SSC)-related activities pertaining to Inventory, including transition of in-market activities, processes and systems knowledge.
• Assist in coordinating timely recording of all Inventory activities, including issuances, receipts, site movements, direct to site dispatches etc. Also, serve as focal point for ensuring ERP recording of these activities by SSC.
• Coordinate monthly closing of financial records and posting of month-end information with SSC, including diesel accruals, inventory movements including in-transit items, IFRS accounting, FIFO reviews etc. Ensure accuracy of post-close financial statements pertaining to Inventory.
• Serve as a point of contact with SSC on escalations and urgent requests pertaining to Inventory. Provide any out-of-turn support for processing urgent or critical requests in coordination with the SSC team.
• Respond to all internal and external audit work within Inventory
• Ensure strict compliance with policies, processes, procedures, IFRS, IAS and GAAP.
• Liaise with the Rollout, Operations and third-party logistics teams on items movement to warehouse and report to Inventory team for financial posting.
• Liaise with all stakeholders to ensure proper controls exist across warehouses for sorting, reporting, dispatching and receiving items, thereby enabling smooth running of daily operations.
• Liaise with Site Build Contractors (SBCs), third party logistics, Internal Audit, and Supply Chain teams on regular monitoring of stock items in warehouses, including stock count, reconciliation, and verification of balance.
• Liaise with Supply Chain and other stakeholders on design and implementation of warehouse layouts.
• Verify inputs for posting into financials by carrying out daily, weekly and monthly updates to the Inventory dashboard – GRNs, SINs, gate passes, issuances, reconciliations, dispatches, etc.
• Assist third-party logistics partner on inventory movement, proper item- and type-wise sorting categorization, documentation, and housekeeping.
• Assist with the monthly stock count.
• Liaise with the regional Finance and Operations teams to gather region-level issuances and receipts.
• Liaise with Supply Chain and third-party logistics to ensure all TIV and TOV data are entered into the OMEGA system.
• Liaise with third-party warehouse teams on physical inspection of items and segregation of declared junk and re-usables. Update the relevant data in the inventory dashboard.
• Assist the inventory warehouse team in implementing and sustaining the FIFO method for dispatches.
• Reconcile inventory items sent to sites directly (on request by other inventory team-members) and those brought to the warehouse as new supplies.
• Examine monthly receipts and dispatches pre- and post-stock count to assist the inventory warehouse team in preparing monthly variance report sheets.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Manager, Inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Management or related discipline. Relevant professional certifications, e.g. accounting certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or logistics, inventory and/ or warehouse certification is mandatory.
• 4+ years’ relevant experience, including most recent 5 in a core accounting function.
• Good knowledge of Inventory best practices and trends.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Specialist, HSE - Depot Operations

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Implement, and continuously improve HSE policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments that identify hazards and environmental impacts, evaluate risks by considering the likelihood of incidents occurring, and
• implement controls that reduce the risk to an acceptable level.
• Lead safety incident investigations/root cause analysis across the Depot operations to ensure lessons learned from incidents and near misses are developed into agreed corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Implement comprehensive safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors to promote a safety culture and awareness.
• Oversee the implementation of safety and environmental management systems, including emergency response plans, spill containment measures, and waste management procedures.
• Facilitate regular inspections and audits of depot facilities to identify safety and environmental snags and ensure timely resolution of any snag.
• Stay up to date with local, state, and federal regulations related to health, safety, and environmental standards in the oil and gas sector.
• Conduct drills and simulations to test the effectiveness of emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and engineering, to identify and implement safety. improvements and process enhancements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies (FMEnv.,NMDPRA, NOSDRA, NESREA, State EPAs, community, etc. and external auditors during inspections and audits of depot facilities.
• Implement pollution and environmental controls arising from various safety and environmental studies such as EIA, EA, EER, Safety Case, etc.
• Maintain timely and accurate weekly and monthly HSE KPI, record of manhours, incidents, and training, and provide support for closure and continuous improvement.
• Advise the depot operations manager on the development of legislation, and industrial standards to support safe and reliable operation.
• Act as the subject matter lead for Process Hazard Analysis guidelines.
• Provide support to ensure the appropriate PHA is applied for any administrative or technical changes to the existing or any new developments in the Depot.
• Provide safety leadership and guidance to Depot staff and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare regular updates on the status of HSE programs in the depot facility.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, HSE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, and/or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant and progressive experience in an HSE role.
• Oil and Gas Industry mandatory experience.
• ISO certificates, e.g., ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 are highlydesirable.
• Valid NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) and Process SafetyManagement (PSM) will be an added advantage.

Organizational Competencies:

• Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
• Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
• Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
• Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.
• Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Technical Support & Change Management

Lagos: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To provide support with correct power capacity dimensioning for any project to be deployed.

Team Development/Leadership:

• Thoroughly understand and communicate power requirements to appropriate team members and manage all requirements accordingly to realize each for the stakeholder.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.
• Provide mentoring to all subordinates.
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
• Ensure all teams are practicing the principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and visibility.

Operations:

• Review power audit report for completeness, correctness and query information provided and request supporting evidence where relevant.
• Manage power audit analysis and provide recommendations on the power requirements for the site upgrade and to stabilize existing site.
• Reviewing of Power related activities in the Roll-out of new facilities by the company to ensure strict adherence to policies and standards
• Researching into viable electrical designs, operation and maintenance of power systems that can guarantee the delivery of business goals with less Capex and Opex.
• Supporting all proof of concept (POC) for all approved new innovations/solutions that are cost effective and reduce OPEX.
• Designing, evaluating and dimensioning of Power systems proposed for deployment at the facilities to ensure compliance to the desired specifications and business needs
• Developing electrical equipment operation and maintenance to ensure compliance to the Company’s defined standards, International standards and the expectations of the various government Regulation Agencies
• Launch check audit on IHS sites to have a random check on power solutions deployed to sites if they are still utilized optimally.
• Provide high level technical support to regional teams and contractors on all power related activities/escalations.
• Drive OPEX reduction/optimization by providing best in class power dimensioning analysis and recommendations.
• Provide guidance and support to procurement team and installation of power systems which include but not limited to AC and DG generators, ATS, Rectifiers, Alternative energy systems, air conditioners etc.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for support in all power systems related matters necessary for ensuring the company’s goals.
• Support other Project Managers in all power related issues required for a smooth close out of the projects.
• Develop, keep and update the database for all sites upgraded and for new customers across the regions.
• Carry out power audits for root cause analysis on sites experiencing repeated faults and proposing strategies necessary for the correction of such faults.
• Conduct random checks on installed power systems at the sites to ensure IHS standards are strictly adhered to.
• Develop detailed and complete documentation for every dimension solution or project
• Proactively communicate project status, issues & risks to relevant stakeholder as at when due.

General Duties:

• Promote communication between colleagues for the benefit of information flow and to curb any problems that arise.
• Write and submit reports to the Technical Head in all matters relating to Power Dimensioning.
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.
• Perform other appropriate duties as requested by Technical Head.

Qualifications

• First Degree in Telecommunication Engineering or related discipline
• Master's degree in an Engineering or related field and/ or an MBA would be advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as PMP and PRINCE2 would be advantageous.
• 8-10 years' cognate experience in telecoms program management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Manager, Sustainability

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Ensure the CSR programme is aligned with the CSR strategy and supports advancement of the company’s organizational culture.
• Evaluate CSR initiatives against industry standards, analyzing results and developing action plans to ensure that the company has a best-in-class CSR programme.
• Develop, analyze, and evaluate the impact, resource requirements, and cost/ benefit of new CSR programmes. Propose new programmes and initiatives to key business leaders.
• Develop strategies and materials for the communication of CSR initiatives to all internal and external audiences, ensuring overall messaging is consistent across business units and across corporate communications.
• Write, edit, and/ or promote materials on the company’s CSR programmes and activities via print and digital channels. Actively contribute to the communication of compelling company and brand messages.
• Identify and participate in CSR membership organizations and conferences.
• Arrange and coordinate thought leadership and speaking engagements for senior corporate executives, including industry panels and conferences.
• Partner with internal departments to enhance and expand CSR-related programmes, metrics, and communications.
• Manage volunteers, community partners, and interns when applicable. Manage external vendors as necessary.
• Review and respond to unsolicited in-kind and cash investment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant discipline; Master’s and/ or MBA will be an added advantage.
• Six (6) years of related experience in sustainable business, communications, and/or project management.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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