MTN Nigeria - General Manager, Regulatory Affairs

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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