Job Summary

Prescribe, provide, and execute technical recommendations and solutions for all IN & VAS platforms and deliver the required availability levels for all services and platforms within the ecosystems:

• Online Charging System (OCS)
• Value Added Services (VAS)
• Messaging Platform (SMSC/USSDGW)
• Business Support Systems (BSS)

Job Context

• Dynamic and highly competitive telecommunication & ICT industry
• Evolving technology era
• Multi regulated environment
• Environmental, social and governance prioritized
• Regionalization structure implication
• Multinational environment – Technology Group best practices
• Continuous Infrastructural expansion
• Performance driven environment
• Diverse cultural environment
• Partnerships

Job Role

• Work closely with cross functional teams for the design and implementation of any new service.
• Ensure proper handling of all third-party nodes and content provider
• Coordinate and assist with the integration of third party suppliers
• Provide expert advise on solutions and platforms
• Critique and analyse existing solutions and prescribe recommendations for enhancement and efficiency.
• Coordinate and Support the Managed services supplier and ensure appropriate KPI monitoring.
• Provide knowledge transfer to IN and VAS Team
• Prescribe ways of reducing IN and VAS complaints and reduce resolution time based on process improvement and data analysis.
• Ensure IN and VAS systems access security are compliant with the internal IT policies
• Ensure adherence to Proper Change Management Process and documentation of all executed tasks.
• Provide input into improving the Operation & Maintenance process of the IN and VAS systems.
• Prepare & design all needed process & procedures relevant to the tasks performed by the section internally & externally.
• Review daily, weekly and monthly reports and dashboards (Activity, Performance, KPIs, Statistics and Marketing reports etc.…) and provide expertise advice and insight to IT management
• Ensure Efficient Operation/Monitoring/Optimization of the services related to the IN and VAS platforms.
• Monitor the performance and availability of the IN and VAS systems
• Supervise and review daily system checks and initiate actions accordingly
• Assist in the handling of emergencies on the IN and VAS Systems.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

• Minimum of a BSc. Computer Science / Engineering or its equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant IT experience in same or similar role in Telecoms with

Competencies

Professional/Technical Competencies:

• Expert in DB administration (Oracle / SQL)
• Expert in Solaris and Unix Operating systems
• Expert in Unix shell scripting
• Expert in NFS and clustered storage solutions
• Knowledge in GSM Services and technologies
• Knowledge in data presentation and analysis
• Knowledge in Project Management

Must live the MTN Values of

• Lead with Care, Collaborate with Agility, Serve with Respect, Can Do with Integrity, Act with Inclusion

Must exhibit the MTN Vital Behaviors of

• Complete Candor, Complete Accountability, Active Collaboration & Get it done.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should indicate Vacancy Ref no: MTNITSSINVAS6 as the email subject and ensure that CVs are saved in applicants’ names. Applications without the subject and CVs saved in their names will automatically be disqualified.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae to:

mtnghanarecruitment@mtn.com

Closing Date: 24 February, 2025

• Values are the core of MTN’s Culture, our five values called “Live Yéllo” is the force that unites and inspires each of us to make an impact that matters in the world. Tell us: Which of our five Live Yello values resonates most with you and why? (Limit 250 words).
• Applicants should have served at least twelve (12) months or more in their current role with Scancom PLC.
• Applicants should also make their managers aware that they are applying for the position.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.