Etisalat is Recruiting
We are a leading telecommunications company with presence in 16 countries across Africa, Middle East, and Asia. As we continue to replicate our global reputation for innovation and quality of service in Nigeria, we invite applications for the following positions from the best and brightest:PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENTPosition: Head, Technical Procurement Ref: HTPRReporting to the director-ProcurementOur Ideal Candidate:• Coordinates the procurement, tendering and contracting processes for all goods and services required by the Engineering and Information Technology functions.• Ensures compliance with defined procurement policies and quidelines in all procurement activities• Provides relevant input in the articulation and implementation of the procurement strategy for Etisalat Nigeria• Identifies resources, personnel; and funding required to achieve the unit’s strategy• Establishes and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders(including suppliers, vendors and contractors)• Coordinates vendor listing and delisting for goods and services required by the Engineering and Information Technology functions• Liaises with relevant unit heads to identify and receive procurement/purchase requirements • Ensures the conduct of on-going market surveys to identify various sources of supply and obtain competitive prices for all categories of goods and services to be purchased• Provides input in the development of effective procurement tracking systems to ensure prompt processing of procurement requisitions from the Engineering and Information Technology functions• Ensures cost efficient processing of the procurement needs of user departments in compliance with procurement policies and procedures• Participates in the evaluation of vendor performance and implementation of remedial actions to ensure vendor performance• Provides leadership and guidance to team members and manage sub-ordinates performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives• Prepares /compiles agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director ProcurementOur Ideal Candidate should possess:• A first degree in a relevant discipline• Post-graduate /professional qualification(s) in a related field(an added advantage)• Eight ( to twelve (12) years relevant work experience, with at least three(3) years procurement experience in a managerial role within the telecommunications industryInterested candidates are expected to :• Be highly focused and success driven• Be strategic and analytical thinkers• Possess excellent communication skills(oral and written)• Possess high levels of integrity and self regulationTO APPLY:• Prepare your most recent curriculum vitae as a Microsoft Word document and save in your full name• Quote reference code of your desired position as subject and send your CV to the following email address within two(2) weeks of this publicationprocurementjobs@etisalat.com.ng All applications will be treated in confidence and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Etisalat Nigeria Vacancy for Head, High Value Segment
Etisalat Nigeria is one of the leading telecommunications company in Nigeria with presence in 16 countries across Africa, Middle East, and Asia. As we continue to replicate our global reputation for innovation and quality of service in Nigeria, we invite applications for the following positions from the best and brightest of Candidates COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Position: Head, High Value Segment Job Ref: HVS Reporting to the Director –Marketing Segment & Strategy, Our Ideal Candidate: • Ensures maximum of market penetration, growth and profitability through effective implementation of high-value segment strategies • Liaises with the Brands and Communication function to define effective channels for communicating defined/approved initiatives aimed at creating awareness in the high-value market • Provides leadership and guidelines to team members and managers subordinates performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives • Ensures periodic review and update of Etisalat Nigeria’s high-value segment demographic profiles • Proposes market research areas aimed at acquiring intelligence on the preferences and behavioural patterns of the country’s high-end market • Proposes new product initiatives as well as options for convergence aimed at penetrating the high-value market segment • Overseas and makes recommendations on the design of a customer lifecycle extension plan for Etisalat Nigeria’s high –value market segment • Provides input in and ,makes recommendations on the development of viable market penetration and market share acquisition frameworks for Etisalat Nigeria’s high-value market segment • Ensures synergy across functional areas through effective management of inter-functional relations and activities • Prepares /compiles agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director , Marketing Segments and Strategy • Performs any other duties assigned by the Director, Marketing Segments and Strategy. Our Ideal Candidate should possess: • A first degree in a relevant discipline • Post-graduate /professional qualification(s) in a related field(an added advantage) • Expert knowledge of competitive environment ,consumer trends and trade practices in the industry • Eight (8) to twelve (12) years relevant work experience, with at least three(3) years procurement experience in a managerial role within the telecommunications industry Interested candidates are expected to : • Be highly focused and success driven • Be strategic and analytical thinkers • Possess excellent communication skills(oral and written) • Possess high levels of integrity and self regulation Application Deadline: 13th July 2010 TO APPLY: • Prepare your most recent curriculum vitae as a Microsoft Word document and save in your full name • Quote reference code of your desired position as subject and send your CV on/before 13th July, 2010 to commercialjobs@etisalat.com.ng All applications will be treated in confidence and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.