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  • Job Vacancy: IPTV Solutions Specialist – Prodeco Limited Nigeria

    Job Vacancy: IPTV Solutions Specialist – Prodeco Limited Nigeria

    How much do you know about IPTV Networking? Time to put your skills in use: Prodeco Limited Nigeria has declared an open door for qualified candidate to occupy the position of IPTV Solutions Specialist in their local firm.

    The Job is only available for qualified candidates within Nigeria. Details of qualifications and requirement are stated below.

    Job description

    This is a hands-on position. The successful candidate will be responsible for our IPTV network operations. This network consists of Set Top Boxes (STBs) at the customer end, and streamers and servers (VPN, VOD, IPTV, EPG, Middle-ware, etc) at the head-end, distributed via a GPON network. This position will provide technical support to internal staff as well as limited customer technical support.

    Duties include:

    • Operations and maintenance of the IPTV Head-end services to ensure quality of service delivery to customers
    • Planning to ensure that resources are available for capacity expansion, spares and new configurations.
    • Meeting and working with vendors to support our IPTV Head-end requirements
    • Testing and implementation of upgrades, channels or system requirements.
    • Support satellite downlinks, IP streams, and terrestrial incoming feeds for the IPTV services.
    • Manage the infrastructure and housekeeping of the IPTV Head-end System.
    • Planning of the recovery and continuity plan/procedure of the IPTV services.
    • Participating in meetings to improve on workflow and operation for the IPTV services.
    • Develop and maintain customer user guides/manuals for current and future IPTV features, such as website functions and account management, STB operation, STB Install, STB Reboot, etc.
    • Develop and maintain documentation on all IPTV equipment inventory, their connectivity to the network, VLAN information, and switch ports information, etc.
    • Develop and maintain up to date topology drawings of IPTV head-end connections, including content sources, Splitters, Streamers, Server, and Access Switches.
    • Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly IPTV Operations reports
    • Communicate with vendors regarding updates/patches and deployment of updates/patches
    • Liaison with Information Systems, Network, and Support teams.
    • Any other duties as required

    Desired Skills and Experience

    • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or a minimum of 10 years operational experience
    • Experience in operations and maintenance of IPTV Head-end systems, including both software and hardware
    • Experience in GPON networks preferred, especially with Huawei OLT and ONT.
    • Strong experience with service provider routing and switching protocols and technologies (BGP, OSPF, MPLS/VPLS, VRF/VPN, PIM, STP)
    • Experience with high-end Cisco IOS/IOS-XR routers and switches (6509, 7609, ASR, Nexus) desired
    • Strong experience designing and configuring QoS/CoS for multi-play service provider offerings
    • Ability to work in a 24 x 7 environment and have an operational readiness mindset.
    • Strong experience authoring network specifications and diagrams (MS Word/Visio or equivalent)
    • Experience working with multicast and next-generation Video delivery technologies (IPTV, ABR HLS, Smooth Streaming, etc.)
    • Experience with Web technologies and protocols (HTTP, SSL, HTML, etc.)
    • Experience with tools for stress testing of networks and related equipment
    • Experience with packet/protocol fault analysis for common IP and Ethernet protocols using network traces or sniffer captures
    • Experience configuring and maintaining content delivery systems such as caches, streamers, origin servers, request routing systems, load balancers, log aggregation systems, etc. desired
    • Familiarity with Windows and Linux system administration and related tools
    • Familiarity with programming and/or a working knowledge of scripting languages used in UNIX and Web systems
    • Familiarity with configuring common Internet services and applications (Web, DNS, SFTP, etc.)
    • Strong Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint skills
    • Strong understanding of the Service Provider technical challenges including intimate knowledge of the end-user needs.
    • Strong ability to work in a complex environment, effectively building and sustaining relationships at multiple levels with the customer as well as internally.
    • Proactive, self-motivating with a good grasp of the key business drivers.
    • Fluent in English
    • Strong team and people skills, with both Nigerian and international exposure.

    Apply Now or Read More About IBM

  • Lenovo is Looking for a Sales Manager for it’s Smartphone Sector in Nigeria

    Lenovo is Looking for a Sales Manager for it’s Smartphone Sector in Nigeria

    Abuja – The fast growing computer technology company Lenovo is currently in need of a sales manager for it’s smartphone branch in Nigeria.

    Though the China based company announced the vacant position eight days ago on LinkedIn,  information reaching EWT has confirmed that no official appointment has been made, hence, the position is still up for grabs for people residing within Nigeria. See below for requirements and job responsibilities.

    Key Objectives of Position:

    • Responsible for channel management and managing the distribution landscape across Nigeria
    • Manage key relationships in both direct and indirect Large Format Retail partners
    • Drive sell thru and sell out through the effective execution of various schemes and promotions and assessment of the ROI of these programs
    • Manage the field promoter program and Point Of Sale with retailers
    • Key Performance Indicators (Metrics) 
    • Sales Targets 
    • Increase in Retail Share of Wallet month on month
    • Successful Schemes and Retail Visibility in the region 
    • Evaluate ROI for partners 

    Position Requirements

    Success Factors

    • Channel Management 
    • Retail Management 
    • Problem Solving capabilities
    • Good Communications Skills 
    • High Energy
    • Result Oriented
    • Team Work
    • Decision Making in Ambiguity
    • Influencing & Negotiation skills

    Essential Experience & Key Skills

    • 7-10 years of experience in direct sales roles out of which at least 3 years should be in the feature phone / smart phone category

    Essential Qualifications

    • Graduate across any discipline

    Apply Now or Read More About Lenovo

  • Orion Group is Recruiting People to the Oil and Gas Sector in Nigeria

    Orion Group is Recruiting People to the Oil and Gas Sector in Nigeria

    Dreaming of working in the Nigeria oil and gas sector? Orion Group is currently recruiting qualified applicants into the Nigerian oil and gas sector. Details and requirements are stated below this section.

    Read the details below to see if you are a qualified applicant.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Verify and validate Contractor ICAPS commissioning preparation activities to ensure conformity with company OPERCOM specifications and project planning.
    • Manage and follow up execution of (pre)commissioning and punch list clearance activities performed by contractor.
    • Responsible for issuance of (pre)commissioning handover dossiers (RFC & RFSU) to achieve a smooth handover process.
    • Produce company progress reports, close out and various commissioning document deliverables.
    • Company(pre)commissioning ICAPS focal point.
    • Verify and validate contractor technical preparation of ICAPS (pre)commissioning activities, relevant project documents and dossiers compilation.
    • Verify proper punch list management set up and ensure timely ICAPS database back up practices by Contractor.
    • Company focal point for ICAPS punch list report activities.
    • Work closely with Company and Contractor CSL & Discipline Leaders, participate actively in overall commissioning schedule, planning and optimization activities.
    • Verify consistency of (pre)commissioning ICAPS database versus Ccontractor actual (pre)commissioning progress.
    • Ensure proper overall contractor tracking management for punch list clearance activities (priority based, follow up delivery date for spares/equipment).
    • Report comprehensively ICAPS status, including performed man hours, and punch list management progress.
    • Attend project.

    Skills and Experience

    • Minimum High School Certificate (technical discipline) qualification or equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
    • Moderate experience in Oil & Gas Plant construction, upgrade, commissioning, start up or maintenance activities.
    • Experience with ICAPS implementation and execution on projects.
    • Extensive knowledge of OPERCOM/ICAPS methodology.
    • Hands on and computer literate.
    • Able to communicate and work efficiently with company, contractor and vendor personnel.
    • Spoken and written command of English language is a requirement.

    This is a contract position.

    The rate for this position is negotiable.

    If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 893801.

    Orion Group currently supplies over 3,500 personnel in roles including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Construction, Mining, Rail, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, Office and Commercial. With 29 offices worldwide, Orion Group operate in the UK and internationally and in January 2009, were named the UK’s number one for engineering recruitment.

    Consultant details

    Consultant name: Iona MacDonald
    Email: [email protected]Apply Now or Read more About Orion Group

  • Google is Hiring: Become a Technical Account Manager, Publisher and Distributor in Nigeria

    Google is Hiring: Become a Technical Account Manager, Publisher and Distributor in Nigeria

      If you have  a good knowledge on web technologies such as  XML, HTML and HTML5, JavaScript, Flash and exceptional skills on scripting language knowledge such as Bash, Python and  PHP here is your opportunity to work with Google in Nigeria.  

      The internet search engine giants are currently looking to fill the vacant position of Technical Account Manager, Publisher and Distributor in Nigeria. View the full job extract below.

    Job Description

    Our relationships with partners should run like well-oiled machines, and Google’s Publisher & Distribution Solutions ensures partners are empowered to grow their businesses by making the most of Google’s expanding suite of products. Technical Account Managers are advertising and technology consultants who serve as liaisons between our top partners and Google’s Engineering and Sales teams. You are a Google product expert who can nurture and deepen the partner relationship through successful multi-product integrations, providing day-to-day support with your extensive expertise in AdSense, AdMob, DoubleClick, Chrome and other Google products. 

    You flawlessly lead implementations and integrations for a variety of our product lines during the pre-sales and post-sales process. You provide end-to-end support to our publisher partners, from deployment to ongoing support of daily business. As the technical expert, you work closely with the partner sales teams to monitor our products’ performance for top clients, develop tools that address their technological and business needs and identify opportunities to grow Google’s partner business.

    Responsibilities

    Help partners resolve day-to-day challenges by delivering innovative and scalable solutions. Ensure the prompt and proper resolution of any technical challenges.
    Evangelize new product features and assist clients in the adoption of new products via upgrades and migrations to help them build long-term success. Provide documentation and technical guidance to ensure the technical success of clients’ integrations.
    Improve product offerings by providing client feedback on features to Google product managers and engineers.
    Perform implementation reviews, and analyze and optimize clients’ product mix to ensure their success.

    Minimum Qualifications

    BA/BS degree in software engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Strong troubleshooting skills in common web technologies, such as XML, HTML and HTML5, JavaScript, Flash.
    Good scripting language knowledge such as Bash, Python, PHP.
    Collaboration skills for working across geographically dispersed functions.
    Fluency in French and English and at least one another African language.

    Area

    The Google Technical Services (gTech) team serves as the primary point of contact for our global Sales, Business Development, and Partnerships teams to support our sales organization across all products. We provide tools so that our sales teams can focus on what they do best. Our team collaborates with many of Google’s engineering groups to create technical solutions that enable our sales organization to help grow our customers’ businesses.Apply Now or Read More About Google