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Head, Regulatory & Compliance Vacancy at 9Mobile Nigeria

9mobile Nigeria

Head, Regulatory & Compliance Vacancy at 9Mobile Nigeria

9mobile Nigeria is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

Job Title: Head, Regulatory & Compliance

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

  • Oversee the activities of the Regulatory & Compliance Affairs unit in maintaining effective relationships with relevant telecoms regulators to ensure an enabling environment for EMTS activities.

Principal Functions

Tactical:

  • Provide advisory service with regards to regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with all relevant statutes and laws.
  • Provide input in the articulation of a regulatory compliance policy in line with EMTS’s overall corporate goals and objectives.
  • Continuously review the unit/team’s activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
  • Identify required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the unit’s strategy.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including the major telecoms regulator in Nigeria, NCC.

Operational:

  • Provide legal and regulatory opinion on all issues that impact on EMTS’s operations from a regulatory perspective, including new legislatures, government policies, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations within the business.
  • Monitor and track trends in the telecommunications regulatory environment likely to impact EMTS and ensure initiation of appropriate response.
  • Liaise with the Operations and Carrier unit and assist in the negotiation of interconnect agreements with incumbent telecom operators and new entrants.
  • Advise EMTS on possible financial impacts of regulatory developments and trends while highlighting potential revenue generation/cost saving opportunities.
  • Monitor and escalate unfair/non-compliance practices by competitors to the Director, Regulatory &Corporate Affairs. Implement the unit’s work programs and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
  • Plan and manage the human and material resources of the unit to optimise performance, morale and enhance productivity.
  • Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates’ performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
  • Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the Regulatory Affairs function.
  • Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs

Educational Requirements

  • First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
  • Postgraduate/professional qualification in a related field is a must.

Experience, Skills & Competencies:

  • Eight (8) years’ work experience with a minimum of 2 years in a managerial role

Application Deadline

Not Specified.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

To apply for this job please visit careers.9mobile.com.ng.