Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Location: Lagos
Division: Corporate Services

Core Purpose of the Job

• Management of MTN’s regulatory issues including the provision of advisory support on regulatory aspects of business issues, the proactive identification of prospective regulatory issues, the development of a dynamic regulatory strategy for the business, stakeholder relationship management, input into regulatory policies/regulations, interconnect issues, legislative framework and future impact of new regulatory policies and legislation on MTN operation.
• Support to management and advice on MTN interconnects agreements/relationship, Licence conditions and compliance with regulations and legislation, supervisory functions to unit. 
• Rendering of regulatory support to MTN Group and Operating Companies

Job Summary

• Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing Processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business score card.
• Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process optimisation etc), to drive efficiency.
• Participate in Contract negotiations to reduce cost and drive MTNN Value Creation Philosophy.
• Serve MTNN’s internal customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.
• Drive an increase in MTNN’s Net Promoter Score
• Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviours and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.
• Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of transformation initiatives focusing on Customer centricity.
• Partner with MTNN’s Ecosystem Partners to deliver business value
• Collaborate with other business units in the development of business models for use in MTNN and develop measurement strategies to support strategy development and business optimization.
• Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
• Develop government regulation strategy for the department in alignment with MTN Nigeria’s business direction and provide advisory support to the Regulatory Affairs function of MTN Nigeria.
• Review regulatory policies/legislation and provide advisory support to management ensuring MTN’s interest and stakeholders’ concerns are taken into account in related recommendations.
• Influence the telecommunications sector competitive policies to attain a level playing field as well as monitor compliance with interconnect agreement and all interconnect related issues in the industry.
• Prepare and negotiate interconnect agreements, as well as capacity leasing agreements with incumbent operators and new entrants.
• Prepare infrastructure sharing guidelines/ agreements and international roaming agreements.
• Review commercial trends in the industry and target new revenue/cost saving opportunities arising from competitive or regulatory developments.
• Monitor and update MTN on developments; bills, new policies, within the legislative/ regulatory arena.
• Define the MTNN regulatory strategy and make presentations to key stakeholders such as Regulatory Agencies, National Assembly and other relevant fora.
• Build, maintain relationships with key stakeholders and co-ordinate lobby efforts with the relevant stakeholders.
• Drive industry initiatives through industry bodies and with industry stakeholders.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
• Coach and train the Regulatory Affairs team to ensure the understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of the set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.

Education

• First degree in Law/ Masters advantageous
• Excellent command of English - written and oral
• Called to Bar - BL

Experience:
10 years working experience which should include:

• Manager track record of 3 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous
• 8 years’ experience in a regulatory affairs function including “hands-on”  regulatory compliance strategy within a reputable and structured organization
• In depth experience and understanding of the Nigerian telecommunications industry and regulatory framework
• Effective stakeholder relationship management experience in a telecoms regulatory environment
• Strong and  effective business communication (verbal and writing skills)
• Ability to plan and execute numerous complex projects under pressure
• Demonstrated business acumen and superior judgment

Job Conditions

• Standard
• Travel - local and international

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2017.

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

Note: Multiple applications are not allowed.