Head.Regulatory & Compliance at 9Mobile

Job Summary        

Oversee the activities of the Regulatory Affairs unit in maintaining effective relationships with relevant telecoms regulators to ensure an enabling environment for EMTS activities

Principal Functions        

Tactical

• In-house regulatory expert, providing 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.
• Lead the preparatory activities for interactions with regulatory authorities and lead or co-lead face to face meetings.
• 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 optimize 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.

Educational Requirements        

• First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate/professional qualification in a related field is a must.

Experience,Skills & Competencies        

• Nine (9) to twelve (12) years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a managerial role.