9mobile 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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
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
