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About Airtel
Affordability, innovation and community engagement are the three pillars of success for Airtel International which owns and operates mobile communications networks across 16 markets in Africa.
Airtel International is part of Bharti Airtel which has more than 200 million customers globally.
In Africa, Airtel has over 42 million customers and aims to attract more than 100 million customers across the continent by 2013.
Our values:
Our values encompass Entrepreneurship, Respect for All, Passion for Performance, Teamwork and Building Collaborative Partnerships.
Airtel has a structured career development approach that enables its people to either grow within the functions or become successful general managers across the organization.
We are looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in our Africa group office based in Nairobi.
Finance
1. Vice President - Finance
Ref: FIN/HQ/001:
This position is a senior role, reporting to the Africa CFO. We are looking for a qualified Accountant with an MBA from a reputed business school and more than 10 years of experience in treasury operations, foreign exchange and money market operations, cash and liquidity management, working capital management, dealing with banks, supplier / distributor financing, etc.
Proven team leadership qualities are a must.
Experience in cross border finance and treasury operations is an advantage.
Successful candidate will be responsible for funding and cash management across 16 countries,
working closely with Group Treasury and Finance Directors.
2. Manager - Finance
Ref: FIN/HQ/002
Existing vacancies in middle and junior management, reporting to the Vice President - Finance.
The ideal profile is a qualified Accountant or MBA from a reputed business school, with 2 - 6 years of practical experience within treasury operations, cash and liquidity management, working capital management and dealing with banks.
Experience in cross border finance and treasury operations is an advantage. He / she will assist the Vice President - Finance in managing cash across 16 countries
3. Manager — Financial Reporting
Ref: FIN/HQ/003
Existing vacancies within middle and junior management, reporting to the Head - Financial Reporting.
The ideal candidate is a qualified Accountant, with 2 - 6 years of practical experience in financial
accounting and working within in a reputable organisation. Prior experience within telecoms wilt be an added advantage. Strong accounting skills and knowledge of IFRS are essential.
He / she will be responsible for accounting and reporting into revenues, costs, fixed assets, accounts payable, etc., and be willing to travel to carry out operating and financial reviews. Candidates fluent in French will be preferred.
4. Manager - Business Planning & Analysis
Ref: FIN/HQ/004
Existing vacancies for Business Planning Analysts in middle and junior management to report to the Head - Business Planning and Analysis.
The ideal candidate should be a qualified Accountant or MBA from a reputed business school, with 2 - 6 years of experience in areas such as management accounting, MIS reporting, budgeting and planning, financial analytics, investment appraisals, costing, etc.
Strong analytical skills and expertise in Excel or advanced business intelligence tools are essential. Experience of working in cross functional teams is necessary. Successful candidates must be willing to travel to carry out operating and financial reviews, budget meetings, etc.
Candidates fluent in French will be preferred.
Network Deployment
1. General Manager Projects
Ref: NWK/HQ/DPY/001
We are looking for experienced Project Managers with 15yrs experience in 2G, 3G and fibre rollout who will report to the Head of Deployment for Africa and support deployment activities across our 16 operations in Africa.
Successful candidates should possess solid background in Network deployment.
Candidates should also be willing to travel. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
2. General Manager Fibre Deployment
Ref: NWK/HQ/DPY/002
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with 15 yrs experience in Fibre planning, rollout and framing RFPs. Position to support who will report to the Head of Deployment for Africa and oversee the deployment activities across our 16 operations in Africa. Successful candidates should possess solid background in Network deployment.
Candidates should also be willing to travel.
Knowledge of French is an advantage.
3. Program Manager
Ref: NWK/HQ/DPY/003
We are in search of a Program Manager with a minimum of 8 years experience in Network related Management & Financial Reporting, & project logistics for 2G, 3G and fibre rollouts.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Deployment for Africa and program manage various projects across our 16 operations in Africa. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
Good knowledge of MS Projects, Excel & Powerpoint is a must.
Network Quality
1. General Manager Network Quality
Ref: NWK/HQ/QLTY/001
We are looking for Network optimization and performance experts with 8 to 14years experience in 2G and 3G networks.
Successful candidates will report the Head of Network quality for Africa and will have responsibility for Network quality optimization across Africa.
2. General Manager Strategic Vendor Accounting
Ref: NWK/HQ/QLTY/002
We are looking for an experienced resource with at least 10 years experience in GSM networks and knowledge of network planning and optimization.
The successful candidate will report the Head of Network Quality for Africa and will be responsible for managing our strategic partner accounts.
3. Senior Manager — Passive Infrastructure Operations
Ref: NWK/HQ/INFRA/001
An experienced resource with at least 10 years experience in GSM network passive infrastructure operations and governance required.
4. Senior Manager — Operations Support
Ref: NWK/HQ/OPS/001
An experienced resource with at least 10 years experience in 2G/3G network, with knowledge of
Planning, Optimization and Operations required.
Network Services
1. Manager IN Governance
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/001
We are looking for an IN expert with 8 to 10 years experience in IN KPI Measurements /Tracking, IN Vendor Management. Managerial experience along with IN expertise preferred.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
2. Manager IN Projects & Design
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/002
We are looking for an IN expert with 8 to 10 years experience in IN design/planning, IN upgrades, projects rollout, new note rollouts and feature rollouts. Managerial experience along with IN experience preferred.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
3. Manager Roaming
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/003
We are looking for a Roaming expert with 8 to 10 years experience Roaming Products, Roaming
Problems and Roaming Data Analysis. Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
4. Manager Core/Data Ops/Governance & Special Projects
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/004
CS/Data Core expert with 8 to 10 years experience in handling CS/PS Core Operations, CS/PS Core Vendor Management, and Special Projects such as MNP/Numbering Plan Change required.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
5. Manager IP Network & Security
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/005
We require an IP expert with 8 to 10 years experience in IP Infrastructure design/planning, IP
allocation, Mobile Packet Backbone Network technologies. ISO 27001 Certification, CCNA & CCNP or equivalent for Project Management, Planning and Design required. Governance will be at Group level.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
6. Manager VAS Design & Architecture
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/OO 6
We require a VAS expert with 8 to 10 years experience network experience in Value Added Services on various services such as CRBT, SMSC, MCA/VMS, USSD, Call Completion, etc. Skill set should be in design/planning, project management and governance at group level.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
Application process
Interested applicants should send their detailed CVs to the Head Office Recruitment Manager
(quoting the job reference number) on email to hr.hq@airtel.com by Friday, July 15th 2011
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Airtel
Affordability, innovation and community engagement are the three pillars of success for Airtel International which owns and operates mobile communications networks across 16 markets in Africa.
Airtel International is part of Bharti Airtel which has more than 200 million customers globally.
In Africa, Airtel has over 42 million customers and aims to attract more than 100 million customers across the continent by 2013.
Our values:
Our values encompass Entrepreneurship, Respect for All, Passion for Performance, Teamwork and Building Collaborative Partnerships.
Airtel has a structured career development approach that enables its people to either grow within the functions or become successful general managers across the organization.
We are looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in our Africa group office based in Nairobi.
Finance
1. Vice President - Finance
Ref: FIN/HQ/001:
This position is a senior role, reporting to the Africa CFO. We are looking for a qualified Accountant with an MBA from a reputed business school and more than 10 years of experience in treasury operations, foreign exchange and money market operations, cash and liquidity management, working capital management, dealing with banks, supplier / distributor financing, etc.
Proven team leadership qualities are a must.
Experience in cross border finance and treasury operations is an advantage.
Successful candidate will be responsible for funding and cash management across 16 countries,
working closely with Group Treasury and Finance Directors.
2. Manager - Finance
Ref: FIN/HQ/002
Existing vacancies in middle and junior management, reporting to the Vice President - Finance.
The ideal profile is a qualified Accountant or MBA from a reputed business school, with 2 - 6 years of practical experience within treasury operations, cash and liquidity management, working capital management and dealing with banks.
Experience in cross border finance and treasury operations is an advantage. He / she will assist the Vice President - Finance in managing cash across 16 countries
3. Manager — Financial Reporting
Ref: FIN/HQ/003
Existing vacancies within middle and junior management, reporting to the Head - Financial Reporting.
The ideal candidate is a qualified Accountant, with 2 - 6 years of practical experience in financial
accounting and working within in a reputable organisation. Prior experience within telecoms wilt be an added advantage. Strong accounting skills and knowledge of IFRS are essential.
He / she will be responsible for accounting and reporting into revenues, costs, fixed assets, accounts payable, etc., and be willing to travel to carry out operating and financial reviews. Candidates fluent in French will be preferred.
4. Manager - Business Planning & Analysis
Ref: FIN/HQ/004
Existing vacancies for Business Planning Analysts in middle and junior management to report to the Head - Business Planning and Analysis.
The ideal candidate should be a qualified Accountant or MBA from a reputed business school, with 2 - 6 years of experience in areas such as management accounting, MIS reporting, budgeting and planning, financial analytics, investment appraisals, costing, etc.
Strong analytical skills and expertise in Excel or advanced business intelligence tools are essential. Experience of working in cross functional teams is necessary. Successful candidates must be willing to travel to carry out operating and financial reviews, budget meetings, etc.
Candidates fluent in French will be preferred.
Network Deployment
1. General Manager Projects
Ref: NWK/HQ/DPY/001
We are looking for experienced Project Managers with 15yrs experience in 2G, 3G and fibre rollout who will report to the Head of Deployment for Africa and support deployment activities across our 16 operations in Africa.
Successful candidates should possess solid background in Network deployment.
Candidates should also be willing to travel. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
2. General Manager Fibre Deployment
Ref: NWK/HQ/DPY/002
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with 15 yrs experience in Fibre planning, rollout and framing RFPs. Position to support who will report to the Head of Deployment for Africa and oversee the deployment activities across our 16 operations in Africa. Successful candidates should possess solid background in Network deployment.
Candidates should also be willing to travel.
Knowledge of French is an advantage.
3. Program Manager
Ref: NWK/HQ/DPY/003
We are in search of a Program Manager with a minimum of 8 years experience in Network related Management & Financial Reporting, & project logistics for 2G, 3G and fibre rollouts.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Deployment for Africa and program manage various projects across our 16 operations in Africa. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
Good knowledge of MS Projects, Excel & Powerpoint is a must.
Network Quality
1. General Manager Network Quality
Ref: NWK/HQ/QLTY/001
We are looking for Network optimization and performance experts with 8 to 14years experience in 2G and 3G networks.
Successful candidates will report the Head of Network quality for Africa and will have responsibility for Network quality optimization across Africa.
2. General Manager Strategic Vendor Accounting
Ref: NWK/HQ/QLTY/002
We are looking for an experienced resource with at least 10 years experience in GSM networks and knowledge of network planning and optimization.
The successful candidate will report the Head of Network Quality for Africa and will be responsible for managing our strategic partner accounts.
3. Senior Manager — Passive Infrastructure Operations
Ref: NWK/HQ/INFRA/001
An experienced resource with at least 10 years experience in GSM network passive infrastructure operations and governance required.
4. Senior Manager — Operations Support
Ref: NWK/HQ/OPS/001
An experienced resource with at least 10 years experience in 2G/3G network, with knowledge of
Planning, Optimization and Operations required.
Network Services
1. Manager IN Governance
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/001
We are looking for an IN expert with 8 to 10 years experience in IN KPI Measurements /Tracking, IN Vendor Management. Managerial experience along with IN expertise preferred.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
2. Manager IN Projects & Design
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/002
We are looking for an IN expert with 8 to 10 years experience in IN design/planning, IN upgrades, projects rollout, new note rollouts and feature rollouts. Managerial experience along with IN experience preferred.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
3. Manager Roaming
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/003
We are looking for a Roaming expert with 8 to 10 years experience Roaming Products, Roaming
Problems and Roaming Data Analysis. Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
4. Manager Core/Data Ops/Governance & Special Projects
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/004
CS/Data Core expert with 8 to 10 years experience in handling CS/PS Core Operations, CS/PS Core Vendor Management, and Special Projects such as MNP/Numbering Plan Change required.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
5. Manager IP Network & Security
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/005
We require an IP expert with 8 to 10 years experience in IP Infrastructure design/planning, IP
allocation, Mobile Packet Backbone Network technologies. ISO 27001 Certification, CCNA & CCNP or equivalent for Project Management, Planning and Design required. Governance will be at Group level.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
6. Manager VAS Design & Architecture
Ref: NWK/HQ/NS/OO 6
We require a VAS expert with 8 to 10 years experience network experience in Value Added Services on various services such as CRBT, SMSC, MCA/VMS, USSD, Call Completion, etc. Skill set should be in design/planning, project management and governance at group level.
Successful candidate will report the Head of Network Services for Africa.
Application process
Interested applicants should send their detailed CVs to the Head Office Recruitment Manager
(quoting the job reference number) on email to hr.hq@airtel.com by Friday, July 15th 2011
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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