JOBS AT ERICSSON

Ericsson is the world learder in mobile and broadband Internet communications, helping create networks that deliver new services to millions of people. Ericsson is recruiting for a Network Consulting - Business Development Consultant.

Responsibilities
Assist the Business Development Manager to ensure correct booking of Network Consulting (N & TC) Sales between Product Area (PA) Consulting and Network Rollout (NRO)
Follow up on Orders Booked, Net Sales and that proper invoicing has happened timeously
Participate in the selection of N & TC delivery resources for the projects
Align local account delivery requirements with the N & TC Tactical Plan and Strategy
Provide an input to the local delivery organization to ensure proper development of skills in the delivery organization
Handle change requests issues
Promote regular status checks, meetings and reminders to all N & TC members. (Since most other project team members have lots of other priorities, its all up to the N & TC project lead to keep their attention on project deliverables and deadlines).
Ability to make frequent short trips within Sub- Saharan Africa and Europe
Competency Skills

Managerial
Ability to interact at GM – Technical and CTO levels
Understanding of operators’ tools needed
Proven leadership qualities
Strong 3G network optimization and design knowledge
Technical

Minimum Bachelors’ degree in Electrical engineering or the equivalent
Minimum of 4 years of Telecom experience
Very good tools knowledge within the area of responsibility (GSM, 2.5G, Fixed, CDMA and 3G)
Knowledge about our competitors’ tools within the area of responsibility
How to Apply
Please send your curriculum vitae in the main body of the e-mail (no attachments please) to: lmn.human.resource@ericsson.com, stating clearly in the subject area of the e-mail which of the positions you are applying for.

* Applications sent as attachments will not be considered
* Only short listed applicants will be contacted

Deadline is 27th November 2008.

JOBS AT FUN MOBILE

Fun Mobile is a small but ambitious Mobile Content Company. We are recruiting for a Business Development Analyst and an IT Analyst to join our team in Lagos.

1. Business Development Analyst
Ideally, candidate will provide Business Development support. The applicant should be familiar with the mobile entertainment industry and offer insights into new or evolving business opportunities and evolving ecosystems. Applicant should be familiar with new trends in the mobile entertainment market.

Responsibilities
The Duties and essential functions of a Business development Analyst is first and foremost to provide general business development support for the company. Below is a specified list of duties:

Develop new mobile content ideas, delivery channels etc
Perform all liaison functions with mobile operators and other third party partners.
Perform all liaisons with Mobile Content Developers.
Initiate contact and take over ongoing relationships with rights owners of various content types
Perform Liaison functions with Government agencies and/or any other regulatory body that impacts on the company
Follow up payment due to or due from content partners and/or operators
Perform other duties as assigned by company including but not limited to administrative work.
Requirements

Degree in Business Administration, Management, Law, Economics or any relevant Social Science Degree.
Prior Business Development Experience an added advantage.
Prior experience working for mobile content company an added advantage.
Basic knowledge of mobile content types
Excellent command of the English language
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of basic computer packages
Multitasking and working without supervision
Good people skills

2. IT Analyst
Responsibilities
Uploads audit and Maintenance of Mobile content on operator portal
Writing scripts etc for packaged submission on operator portal
Formatting various Mobile Content types to make compatible on servers and operator portals
Maintenance, uploads and other functions of company website
Writing scripts and other basic programs to connect company server to operator systems
Evaluating and testing applications to determine handset compatibility.
Maintenance, uploads and other functions of company servers
Monitoring and recovering download logs from operator systems.
Setting up and maintenance of SMS and MMS platforms
General IT duties critical to company operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by company including but not limited to some administrative work during down time

Requirements
Degree in IT related field
Knowledge of various software environments
XML/SQL scripting and basic programming
Knowledge of mobile content types
Previous experience working for a mobile content priovider
Knowledge/workings of SMS/WAP/MMS functionality
Knowledge/workings of integration with mobile networks
Knowledge/workings of Mobile Applications
Knowledge of J2ME development for mobile applications
MCSE (Microsoft Certified Software Engineer) or MCSD (Microsoft Certified Software Developer) would be an advantage.
Only suitable and qualified candidates need to apply. Please send CV’s to: careers at funmobile-ng.com

JOBS AT HAWIE TECHNOLOGIES

Huawei Technologies is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks for operators around the world. Huawei Technologies is currently recruiting for Telecommunications and Computer Engineers for Graduate and Experienced telecom positions.

General Requirements for all positions:
Bachelor or Higher Degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or relevant fields.
Experience in a Telecom Engineering Company or ICT is preferred and is of top-priority.
Good Customer service orientation, communication skills, good team spirit and has ability to work independently, Self-motivated, flexible, enthusiastic to work with both Oral and written fluency in English Language.
Should be ready to work under pressure in all kind of working condition.
Should be ready for projects all over Nigeria and International projects in other Africa countries.
Proficient in Microsoft office (word. excel and PowerPoint)
Applicants should be open to learning new skills and technology.
Applicants should not be more than 32 years of age.
Fresh Graduates with excellent grades of 1st Class Degree or a higher Second Class Upper Degree in the relevant major and have concluded their NYSC can apply.

Senior Engineering Project Manager
(POSITION ID: T021312 Application & Software)
Responsibilities
The project manager for Huawei Application and Software (A&S) project so appointed has to stay in the country where the project delivered from the initial phase till to PAC granted (4-5months average) to manage a project team of 30 team members for the implementation.
It is anticipated the project will follow Huawei’s standard project management and system development life cycle (SDLC) methodology and include but not limited to the following project activities:
Project initiation
Project plan preparation
User Business process study
Project scope definition and confirmation with user
Site preparation and hardware installation
User requirement and gathering and analysis
Preparation and walkthrough of system test plan
Application software development and unit testing
Document and user training system integration test
User acceptance test
Loading test
Resilience test
Production data preparation
System nursing
Data migration
The following are the major tasks for the project manager:

Act as Huawei’s central contact point on site for the all project matter
Overall in charge of all design activities of the project
Manage Huawei’s project teams to deliver the project according to plan, specification and with high quality standard
Monitor the progress of the project to ensure the completion is according to the agreed schedule
Co-ordinate project progress review meetings on system design & delivery, project schedule, resources and quality assurance
Report the project progress to all involved parties periodically and on time
Requirements

Over 5 years experience in implementing Large Scale Telecom or IT Projects
PMP Certificate holder desirable
Good presentation and communication skills in English and with all levels of customers and Mandarin with Huawei project team members
Contact, Lagos: baishengping@huawei.com

Senior Presales Manager
(POSITION ID: T021312 Application & Software)
Responsibilities
As a senior consultant role to the carrier for project decision making, via technical presentation and communication, collecting analyzing carrier’s requirement and provide relative solution and product
To set up and improve Huawei’s solution and brand via high level communication and technical presentation to provide fast response to customers requiremnts and invite the target customer to attend telecom exhibition or forum
To attend project bidding or contract negotiation, assist project operation and management improve project success probability and contract quality and accomplish the annual sale revenue and market target.
To define and implement the exploring plan for the target market, find the opportunity to sell the product and solution and accomplish the annual sale revenue and market breakthrough target. To research and analyze global telecom industry developing trend, carrier network status and competition situation, define Huawei application and software product and solution’s global exploring plan, competition policy and market policy
Requirement

Candidates should have a minimum of 5+ yrs experience in telecommunications with 3+ years sales or Pre-sales experience
Familiar with mobile communication, IMS, telecom VAS, etc. Deep knowledge and understanding with telecom VAS development and other VAS solutions
Good business relationship with telecom industry consultant, analyst institute
Contact, Lagos: baishengping@huawei.com

Technical Support Engineer (Application & Service Software)
Position ID-TO21308

A. Ring Back Tone Product
Responsibilities:
Ring back tone system/ other OSS product project implementation, which includes installation and testing and Maintenance
Responsible for service related technical activities
Requirements:

2 years of practical working experience with Unix product and experience with SUN-OS, IBM-AIX
Knowledgeable in the telecommunications and CCS7 system
Knowledgeable in Database system, working experience in Oracle, Sysbase
Contact, Lagos & Kano: yanjiahui@huawei.com

B. Data Services Engineer
Responsibilities:
Short message system / Multimedia short message system/ other data services product project implementation, which includes installation and testing and maintenance.
Support for service related technical activities.
Requirements

2 years of practical work experience in Unix, SUN-OS and IBM-AIX
Knowledgeable in the telecommunication technology of CCS7 system
Knowledgable in Databse system and working experience in Oracle, Sysbase
Contact, Lagos, & Kano: yanjiahui@huawei.com

C. Intelligent Network Product Engineer
Responsibilities:
Responsible for intelligent Network project implementation which includes installation and testing and maintenance
Responsible for intelligent Network related service related technical activities
Requirements:

2 years practical work experience in Unix, working experience in HP-UX, SUN-OS will be an added advantage
Knowledgeable in the telecommunication and CCS7 system
Knowledgeable in Database system, better with working experience in Informix, Sysbase
Contact, Lagos & Kano: yanjiahui@huawei.com

How to Apply
All applications must be sent via e-mail to the outlined email address and must be received from the date of advertisement. Applicants should specify on their applications and CV’s the Job title, Job Code and the Job Position they are applying for and should save their C.V with their names and job title.

All applications that do not follow the instructions above will be disqualified. Applicants that do not meet the requirements need not bother to apply.

Deadline is 18th November 2008.

VACANCIES AT DATA & SCIENTIFIC INC.

Data & Scientific Inc is an information technology management solution company that has been in existence for seventeen years. We offer professional growth opportunities.

We value, and respect your loyalty and hard work and therefore will reward you with all the bonuses and benefits of an expanding, successful corporation. We are always looking for new and exceptional talents to work with our team of experts.
Data & Scientific Systems Limited, based in Abuja is recruiting for the following:

Oracle Database Administrator
Linux System Administrator
Programmer/Analyst
Web Programmer
Administrative Officer
Marketing Manager
Business Analyst

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Deadline is 15th December 2008