SM - 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.

MTN Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: SM - Regulatory Affairs
Job Conditions: Standard MTN Working Conditions Travel - local and international
Reporting To: GM Regulatory Affairs/Legal & Regulatory

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Assist in the formulation of regulatory strategies in accordance with the MTN business plan and supervise the implementation of regulatory strategies
• Develop an  issue management and power mapping framework
• Regulatory input into business strategy
• Provide input into proposed regulatory policies/legislation ensuring MTN’s interest and stakeholders’ concerns are taken into account
• Influence the telecommunication’s sector competitive policies to attain a level playing field• Negotiate interconnect agreements with incumbent operators and new entrants.
• Prepare interconnect agreements and capacity leasing agreements.
• Monitor compliance with interconnects agreement and all interconnect related issues in the industry.
• Prepare infrastructure sharing guidelines/ agreements and international roaming agreements.
• Target new revenue/cost saving opportunities arising from competitive or regulatory developments.
• Monitor and keep MTN abreast of developments; bills, new policies, within the legislative/ regulatory arena
• 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

Requirements

• LLB, BL
• 12 years working experience which should include;
• 8 years experience in a regulatory affairs function/activity in telecoms environment including “hands-on”  regulatory compliance strategy within a reputable and structured organization
• At least 5 years experience in people management.
• In depth experience and understanding of the Nigerian telecommunications industry and regulatory framework
• Effective stakeholder relationship management experience in a telecoms regulatory environment
• Strong & effective business communication (verbal and writing skills)
• ability to plan and execute numerous complex projects under pressure
• Demonstrated business acumen and superior judgment

Application Closing Date
21st November,  2012

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