Project Officer at MainOne Cable Nigeria

Posted on Tue 03rd Mar, 2015 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

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Mainone Cable Company is recruiting for the vacant position of:

Job Title: Project Officer

Location:
Lagos
Department: Technical
Reporting Line: Manager, Technical Sales

Responsibilities
  • The project officer reports directly to the Manager, Technical Sales. She/he must have an understanding of project management methodologies, exposure to PMP or PRINCE2 is an advantage, wireless and terrestrial network experience will be an added advantage.
  • The position is accountable, on-time and on-budget for service delivery.
Specifically, the Project Officer's Responsibilities include:
  • Ensures the agreed project management methods, standards and processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Defines clearly project objective.
  • Creates and defends project budgets.
  • Coordinate the installation of network equipment at customer premises or at core network nodes.
  • Prepares and manages project plans and implementation schedules using MS Project and other suitable software.
  • Provides the executives with ad hoc and periodic Project environmental reports specifically to do with project costs, lessons learnt and risks
  • Responsible for the implementation of current product portfolio and new products.
  • Manage planning and operations teams and external contractors during project execution.
  • Co-ordinates the production of all reports and produce project summary reports.
  • Hold regular meetings with all stakeholders on project status.
  • Produces Project reports for customer and internal consumption.
  • Controls the project implementation process
  • Develop and support effective communication mechanisms between the project teams and the rest of the organization.
  • Develops and maintains the project library, filing, recording and reporting systems.
  • Assists in invoicing according to milestone.
  • Assists with the preparation of bid documents.
  • Assists with equipment ordering and payment of vendor/ contractor invoices.
  • Escalates project issues timely.
  • Project Management Training for the organizations project team members – specifically around in house processes.
  • Assists with contract negotiations with external suppliers.
  • Perform regular quality inspections.
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
  • A first degree in Social Sciences or B.Eng, B.Sc, B.Tec, Required.
  • 3-5 years post National Service work experience (NYSC is mandatory)
  • Must have experience in managing telecom projects.
  • At least Three (3) years' experience in a project management role.
  • PMP or Prince2 project management methodology preferred.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite
  • Outstanding Process and Systems Documentation
  • Must have good knowledge of handling Telecommunication or Engineering projects
  • Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications for financial reporting and project management.
  • Highly Organised
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Highly Organised
  • Team Oriented and Leadership
  • High Tolerance for Stress
  • Problem Management (analysis and resolution)
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • High level of Integrity
  • Demonstrates independent ownership and management of tasks.
  • Strong level of professionalism in dealing with highly confidential information
Demand on the Job:
  • Problem solving
  • Presentation skills
  • Prioritising workload of self and others
  • Written and verbal communications
  • Negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Time Management Skills
  • Relationship Management and Analytical Skills
Application Closing Date
Not Specified

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

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