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.

Job Summary

Operate and maintain VAS platforms/ systems to ensure constant (24 hours) availability and stability.
Technical support operations and projects for the deployment and delivery of VAS products and services

Principal Functions

Put in place strategies to ensure 99.99% network and service availability of VAS nodes
Work closely with vendors in the testing, implementation and maintenance of services as required by the business (Commercial and Marketing requirements)
Perform comprehensive analysis of faults/failures on VAS nodes to determine the root cause and conduct corrective action for permanent resolution in a timely manner
Analyse daily generated alarms and error logs, report, trends and implement proactive measure
Work closely with other stakeholders (products development, customer care and Network Planning) to deliver quality value-added services.
Develop and apply high level of skills, knowledge and standards to stay current with business and industry trends.
Apply proactive approach towards performance management, and suggest corrective measures to arrest any shortfalls
Perform acceptance tests on newly implemented VAS platforms to validate features, capacity and functions
Have a full understanding of VAS protocols including SMPP, USSDI&II, SIP, XML, Diameter, HTTP(S), SS7, SIGTRAN, Web services, IP and others (SNMP, ICMP, etc)
Perform other assigned duties as delegated by management

Educational Requirements

First degree or equivalent in Engineering or Science
Three (3) to Five (5) years post NYSC work experience

Experience, Skills & Competencies:

Expert knowledge of Network Availability and Capacity Management
Good understanding of technology evolution (Cloud Computing, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), network functions virtualization (NFV), IoT, M2M, AI etc.)
Good understanding of Online and Offline billing
Good understanding of Software life cycle
Basic knowledge of IP Technologies
Expert knowledge of Database Management System (RDBMS and NoSQL)
Good knowledge of data visualization
Expert knowledge of Linux/UNIX operating system
Good knowledge of VAS service flow
Basic Programming knowledge (PHP, PL/SQL, Python, Shell Scripting etc.)

Skills:

Great team work and collaborative spirit
A self-starter with high attention to detail
Ability to engage and drive others to deliver targets
Proven ability to make an impact both internally and externally
Delegation/ Supervisory
Problem Solving and analytical mind

Behavior:

Passion for Excellence
Integrity
Empowering people
Growing people
Team work
Customer Focus

Specialist, Government & Community Affairs: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

Coordinate the development, establishment and maintenance of cordial relationships with all stakeholders i.e. government agencies and host communities within the Region 1 and leverage on all existing relationships to achieve the company’s objectives.
Principal Functions

Monitor and analyse political, economic and policy trends and activities in Region 1, working with all internal stakeholders to mitigate potential threats to EMTS operations.
Maintain relationships with host communities after sites are integrated. Identify initiatives or programs to develop the communities and ensure proper implementation in assigned Region.
Collate data, prepare periodic reports and conduct research on policies, laws, regulations and data relevant to EMTS.
Track, monitor and analyse state legislative bills, local government bye laws, public policies and directives from Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) in Region 1 and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives to protect EMTS policy interests
Manage senior government officials in Region 1 to ensure their participation in all EMTS events
Engage the relevant MDAs in the Region to prevent multiple taxation, acquire permits/approvals and minimise adverse actions by such bodies which may disrupt operations of any EMTS outlet
Liaise with Finance to ensure timely payment of all government statutory fees.
Maintain cordial relationships with all stakeholders in host communities within which EMTS operates or/and has outlets and leverage on relationships to achieve the company’s objectives.
Participate in the evaluation of prospective cities, towns and communities identified for outlets and make recommendations in line with best practice and the company’s interest
Identify all issues (Government or Community) and work within company procedures and guidelines to resolve them within agreed timelines.
Ensure all stakeholders Radio, Transmission, Site Acquisition, Rollout, Legal and Finance teams are aware of all government or community related issues and follow through with them to ensure resolution
Initiate and carry out dialogues, meetings, negotiations where necessary on behalf of the organization to resolve issues relating to roll-out and post roll out operations in host communities
Provide input in the development/modification (where necessary) of company procedure and guidelines regarding government and/or community relations
Ensure due diligence and integrity is employed for stakeholder discussions and all dispute resolutions
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Government & Legislative Affairs.

Educational Requirements

First degree in a relevant discipline.
Three to Five years post NYSC relevant work experience

Method of Application

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

Senior Engineer, VAS
Specialist, Government & Community Affairs

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