Job Description
Reports To: Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer - CCSSO
Division: Corporate Services and Sustainability
Mission:
- To provide MTNN with proactive, integrated and future-facing regulatory strategy, policy advocacy and regulatory risk management in line with MTN’s business plan, Group priorities, Nigeria’s digital economy agenda and evolving telecommunications, technology, data, cybersecurity, satellite and artificial intelligence developments.
Description:
- Provide technical leadership/advice in the formulation and development of framework, policies and guidelines and ensure compliance of operations with MTNN policies and procedures.
- Establish strategic direction for the regulatory affairs function in accordance with overall company strategy.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with interconnect, spectrum leasing, national roaming, virtual network operator and active network sharing agreements and all other regulated related issues in the industry.
- Provide thought leadership and advice on the creation/adoption of a framework to integrate business analysis and planning into MTNN’s engagements and identify /create distinct competitive advantages for the organization through strategic use of information.
- Lead regulatory analysis, advocacy and advisory support on data privacy, data governance, cross-border data transfers, customer consent, digital identity and responsible use of customer information.
- Provide regulatory leadership on cybersecurity, critical information infrastructure, network resilience, incident reporting, fraud management and security-related obligations affecting telecom operations.
- Advise on artificial intelligence, algorithmic accountability, automated decision-making, AI-enabled customer service, AI-enabled network operations and emerging responsible AI governance frameworks.
- Provide regulatory oversight and business-enablement advice for API-based products, Open Gateway initiatives, interoperability frameworks, platform partnerships and digital ecosystem models.
- Monitor and shape regulatory developments on satellite communications, direct-to-device (D2D), non-terrestrial networks (NTN), spectrum coexistence, emergency connectivity and universal access implications.
- Advise on cloud services, data centres, edge computing, digital infrastructure regulation and technology sovereignty requirements affecting MTNN’s business and partnerships.
- Coordinate cross-functional regulatory impact assessments for new products, services, technologies, partnerships, commercial models and strategic investments before launch or implementation.
- Negotiate interconnects agreements with incumbent operators and new entrants, reviewing interconnect agreements and capacity leasing agreements.
- Negotiate virtual network operator, spectrum leasing, national roaming and active network sharing contracts with other Licensees
Education:
- LLB or other recognized law degree
- First degree in any relevant discipline
- Fluent in English and language of country preferable
- Masters in Business Admin/Masters in Law will be advantageous
Experience:
A Minimum 12 years working experience which includes:
- Senior management track record of 3 years or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector/ industry as per relevant role
- Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise (understanding emerging markets advantageous)
- Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
- Management experience in a commercial legal environment/ within a legal and regulatory control body
- Demonstrable exposure to emerging digital economy regulation, including data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital platforms, APIs, fintech, cloud or satellite communications.
- Experience engaging with senior regulators, government agencies, industry associations and cross-functional executive stakeholders on complex regulatory or public policy matters.
We at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) are a purpose and value-led organization.
At MTN Nigeria, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life.
Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be - it is in our DNA.
As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!
Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.
We are delighted that you consider us your career partner to make a mark in the world. We wish you a rewarding career.
Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?
Obsessions: How We Do It
The behaviors that keep our culture strong and safe.
- Light It Up!
Always Do This:
🔹 Bring all your heart and all your smarts to us.
Never Do This:
❌ Never doubt your value here or let anyone else do it. And never do it to anyone yourself.
- Raise Your Hand. Speak Your Mind.
Always Do This:
🔹 Respectfully but firmly challenge any threat to what we stand for.
Never Do This:
❌ Never hesitate to tell the truth as you see it, to whoever you have to tell. And never cause others to fear telling you.
- Collaborate. Don’t Isolate.
Always Do This:
🔹 Share what you know and respect what others can teach you.
Never Do This:
❌ Never think that you are great unless you help make others great too.
- Things Always Get Better Here.
Always Do This:
🔹 Take your own steps forward to improve and strengthen us.
Never Do This:
❌ Never believe or cause others to believe that "not now" means "not ever."
Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?
Then, join MTN Nigeria!
Welcome to our Y’ello Family, where our people are our most critical competitive assets.
If you are passionate about working for a brand that believes in YOU, invests in YOU, and delivers the best value to those we serve, then THIS is the place.
Our Employee Value Proposition enables you to:
🟡 Work with meaning
🟡 Connect to develop
🟡 Thrive in positivity
🟡 Grow with purpose
Live inspired.
It’s a great place to work! Take that bold step and apply today!
*Eligible Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
*MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN) does not and will never ask for payment of any kind from applicants in all MTN’s recruitment processes and stages such as job application, CV review, interview, meeting, and final processing of applications.
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