Vice President, Business Development & Strategy Position in a Telecom Company

One of the leading Telecoms Engineering Service Company in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region. They are a leader in providing end to end engineering solutions and services with special focus on Planning, Design, Optimization, Outsourcing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Support and Training. To deepen the depth of play in the local market, they have restructured to reposition for competitiveness, and have the following position to fill:More...Vice President, Business Development & Strategy(RF-VPBDS). Roles/Responsibilities • Plan and develop strategic objectives for business development; • Develop and manage annual business plans identifying key activities, priorities and risks; • Identify and pursue new business opportunities; • Develop and judiciously guide the implementation of marketing plan and strategies; • Drive decision-making that creates medium- and long-term improvement; • Develop suitable metrics in ensuring that designed strategies are delivering the desired outcomes; • Work closely with the CEO to communicate and implement the company’s strategy internally and externally so that all employees, partners, suppliers, and contractors understand the companywide strategic plan and how it carries out the company’s overall goals; • Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills to influence thinking or gain acceptance of existing and potential clients; • Pass down to the functional and business groups their boundaries for operational and investment planning • Track organisational progress in alignment with the overall corporate objective, recognize situations and determine appropriate responses • Develop, plan and implement various cost effective initiatives in enforcing the “Cost Effective and improved value” proposition of the company to its clients • Must be able to design a roadmap based on the understanding of what the client wants in the future and his current status, a roadmap to the client goals is drawn to facilitate the achievements of those goals. • Conduct periodic detailed analysis on the various market segments and the changes which may be occurring from one period to another with a view to ensuring the company is properly equipped to play in its chosen market segment; • Perform other duties as assigned. Skills and Competency Requirements • Must have professional skills and competence in the areas of telecoms engineering; • Good relationship management skills; • Good marketing and Business communication skills; • Good interpersonal skills; • Strong negotiation skills. • Good presentation skills; • Must be abreast with new developments like new telecoms benefits, reach and deployment • Good communication, planning, time-management and follow-through skills • Good knowledge of telecoms industry; Qualification and Experience • A good Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a reputable University; • Professional qualification and/or membership of a professional engineering body; • Industry experience of no less than 7 years; • Senior Management responsibility of no less than 3 years • An MBA will be an added advantage. Conditions for Application; Apply with the following 1. Well articulated Cover Letter 2. Comprehensive Resume – Stating current earning (Verifiable) 3. Passport Photograph 4. Subject matter for the Cover Letter should be the Position applied for. Email all these to aspirevision2020@gmail.com

Aspiration Limited Vacancies:Executive Assistant to the CEO

Aspirations Limited is a Management and Business Consulting and Human Resource development organization. Our client is one of the leading Telecoms Engineering Service Company in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region. They are a leader in providing end to end engineering solutions and services with special focus on Planning, Design, Optimization, Outsourcing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Support and Training. To deepen the depth of play in the local market, they have restructured to reposition for competitiveness, and have the following position to fill:More...Executive Assistant to the CEO(REF-EAP).Roles and Responsibilities • Manage the President & CEO’s diary and appointments; • Help the President & CEO manage output, workflow and office deadlines; • Take and relay accurate and timely messages from telephone callers, and answer queries where possible; • Collect and open all mail addressed to the President & CEO; • Take minutes for all meetings; • Draft, type and dispatch all the President & CEO’s correspondences; • Liaise with relevant individuals, external organizations etc to arrange meetings, prepare agendas and draft minutes; • Maintain a comprehensive filing system; • Co-ordinate President & CEO’s travel in conjunction with in-house travel group; • Tabulate and retrieve President & CEO’s official expenditures and claims; • Arrange local transportation when necessary; • Carry out some research, media relations and promotional work when required; • Undertake any other duties as requested by the Managing Director. Skills/Competency Requirements • Confident and outgoing personality; • Well presented in communication and appearance at all times; • Good memory and organization skills; • Excellent computer literacy, speed and accuracy essential. (MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint); • Ability to type very fast. Qualification/Experience • A good Bachelor’s degree in English, Law or any other Social Science related discipline from a reputable University; • Experience of no less than 3 years in a similar position. • Professional qualification and/or membership of a professional body. Conditions for Application; Apply with the following 1. Well articulated Cover Letter 2. Comprehensive Resume – Stating current earning (Verifiable) 3. Passport Photograph 4. Subject matter for the Cover Letter should be the Position applied for. Email all these to aspirevision2020@gmail.com

Telecoms Company Jobs: Senior VP, Engineering Operations

Aspirations Limited is a Management and Business Consulting and Human Resource development organization.Our client is one of the leading Telecoms Engineering Service Company in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region. They are a leader in providing end to end engineering solutions and services with special focus on Planning, Design, Optimization, Outsourcing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Support and Training. To deepen the depth of play in the local market, they have restructured to reposition for competitiveness, and have the following position to fill.More...Senior VP, Engineering Operations: (REF-SVPEO). Direct Supervision • Manager, Operations & Maintenance • Manager, Technology Implementation. Direct Report • President & CEO. Roles and Responsibilities • Promote and facilitate good communication between different business teams across platform to create and maintain a healthy “community” and establish and share “best practices”; • Run the logistics of strategy process which include training, bringing in the correct people, organizing meetings, facilitating the team so that it remains on track, etc • Organize and manage key outsourcing and vendor relationships. • Must be able to travel, both within and outside the country very frequently and sometimes at very short notice. • Plan and develop long term Business Communications and Campaigns strategy together with the President & CEO • Manage a MS portfolio of over 1500 sites for both Active and Passive Elements, and a team of over 140 engineers • Manage a team for the deployment of over 4000 network elements in a year • Coordinate the overall Managed Service and Implementation operations, which includes resource dimensioning (Finance, Tools, Human, and Spares). • Attend senior level project meetings and leads the review and evaluation of delivery processes with client when necessary. • Lead in the effort in designing technical strategy, direction and approach, standards, technical reliability and flexibility as applicable to all Operations & Maintenance projects. • Responsible to meet Network Maintenance targets in terms of SLAs and managed the Field Service Maintenance Agreements and escalate accordingly • Ensure good communication and working relationships with the field maintenance teams • Responsible to input to the development of future Network Maintenance strategies and policies • Managed the Field Service Maintenance Agreements and escalate accordingly • Ensure that the spare part and inventory management is fulfilled according to the SLA targets.  Skills and Competency Requirements • Must have professional skills and competence in the areas of Telecoms Power Elements, Operation and Maintenance engineering; • Good relationship management skills; • Good marketing and Business communication skills; • Strong negotiation and presentation skills. • Must be abreast with new developments in the Managed Service value-chain, and conversant with Diesel Supply sourcing and management • Good communication, planning, time-management and follow-through skills • Good knowledge of telecoms industry; • Must be confident and have outgoing personality. Qualification and Experience • A good B.Engr/MSc degree in Engineering or a related discipline from a reputable University; • Senior Management experience in a Vendor, Operator or Engineering Service Company • Sound knowledge of Telecoms power and power related elements like Generators, Rectifier, Air Conditioners, etc • Strong experience in the deployment of BSS, NSS and Transport systems including Fiber optics networks • Professional qualification and/or membership of a professional engineering body; • Industry experience of no less than 8 years; • Senior Management responsibility of no less than 3 years • MBA and Huawei and Ericsson vendor knowledge will be added advantage. Conditions for Application Apply with the following 1. Well articulated Cover Letter 2. Comprehensive Resume – Stating current earning -Verifiable 3. Passport Photograph 4. Subject matter for the Cover Letter should be the Position applied for Email all these to aspirevision2020@gmail.com

Aspirations Limited Vacancies:Internal Auditor(Ref-IA)

Aspirations Limited is a Management and Business Consulting and Human Resource development organization. Our client is one of the leading Telecoms Engineering Service Company in Nigeria and West Africa sub-region. They are a leader in providing end to end engineering solutions and services with special focus on Planning, Design, Optimization, Outsourcing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance, Support and Training. To deepen the depth of play in the local market, they have restructured to reposition for competitiveness, and have the following position to fill:More...Position: Internal Auditor(Ref-IA). Direct Supervision; Audit Accountants (occasional). Direct Report; 1. Board of Directors (functional); 2. President & CEO (administrative). Roles and Responsibilities; 1. Prepare an annual audit plan which fulfils the responsibility of Internal Audit. 2. Confer with Company management and the Audit Committee on policies, programmes, and activities of the Internal Audit Service; make recommendations regarding specific areas of responsibility. 3. Develop and update audit programmes and checklists; plan and monitor audit work schedules; and develop and recommend implementation of forms, systems, and procedures to carry out responsibilities and accomplish goals of the Internal Audit Service; 4. Ensure that accepted accounting and audit principles and policies are followed, and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal accounting procedures and operating systems and controls; 5. Meet with Company management at all levels and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, as necessary, to discuss audit plans and results and make recommendations to resolve audit findings requiring corrective action; 6. Ensure maintenance of high standards and quality of audit projects and coordinate coverage with external auditors. 7. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills and Competency Requirements; 1. Good leadership and analysis skills; 2. Good presentation skills; 3. Good knowledge of accounting framework and audit requirements; 4. Good interpersonal and communication skills; 5. Positive attitude to work and fearlessness. Qualification and Experience; 1. A good Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a reputable University; 2. Possession of a professional qualification (ACA etc.) and membership of a professional organization in the accounting practice; 3. Industry experience of no less than 6 years 4. MBA is desirable. Conditions for Application; Apply with the following 1. Well articulated Cover Letter 2. Comprehensive Resume – Stating current earning (Verifiable) 3. Passport Photograph 4. Subject matter for the Cover Letter should be the Position applied for. Email all these to aspirevision2020@gmail.com