Job Vacancy at MTN for General Manager, Regulatory Affairs

MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa’s leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a call following the globally lauded Nigerian GSM auction conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission earlier in the year.

Careers in MTN Nigeria is focused on the strategic development of talent in line with the key business imperative of ensuring continuity through our key source of competitive advantage – our people.

Job Title:        General Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Department     Corporate Services

Location:         Lagos

 

Job Description:

• Oversee the management of regulatory concerns, provide on-going regulatory advice on various business issues, definition of input into regulatory policies/regulations, legislative framework and future impact of new regulatory policies and legislation on MTN N operations


• Establish  strategic direction for the regulatory affairs function in accordance with overall Company strategy.


• Provide guidance into proposed regulatory policies/ legislation ensuring that MTN N’s interest is taken into account.


• Influence  telecommunication’s sector competitive policies to attain most advantaged position for MTNN.
  Negotiation of interconnects agreements with incumbent operators and new entrants.


• Review  interconnect agreements & capacity leasing agreements.


• Oversee and ensure compliance with interconnects agreement and all interconnect related issues in the industry.


• Identify new revenue/cost saving opportunities arising from competitive or regulatory developments.


• Monitor and keep MTN N abreast of policy developments; bills, new policies, within the legislative/ regulatory arena.


• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and co-ordinate lobby efforts with the relevant stakeholders.


• Manage and advice MTN N interconnects agreements/relationship, licence conditions and compliance with regulations and legislation.


• Target new revenue/cost saving opportunities arising from competitive or regulatory developments.


• Advise the organization on possible financial impacts of legislation and regulations


• Guide the organization with regards to Telecoms Regulations, Legislations, License Conditions and impact of the proposed regulatory/legislative policies on MTN N’s business

 

Job Conditions:

Standard MTN working conditions Frequent international/ national travel Long work hours

 

Reporting To: Corporate Services Executive

 

Required Skills:

• LLB or other recognized law degree


• Experience in a telecommunication environment is desirable


• 15 years work experience comprising 8 years management experience in a Regulatory Legal environment/within a legal & regulatory control body.


• Post Graduate course in Telecommunication Regulation


• Advanced Management Development Program


• Master in Business Administration is desirable

Employment Status: Permanent

Qualification:
LLB or other recognized law degree .Master in Business Administration is desirable
This vacancy expires on 7/18/2012

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