About

Airtel Nigeria is one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications service providers, offering mobile voice, data, enterprise, and digital solutions to millions of subscribers nationwide. Headquartered in Lagos, the company is recognized for innovation, customer-centric services, and strong investments in digital transformation across Africa.

Airtel provides employees with opportunities for professional development, competitive compensation, and a collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation.

Job Description

Available Positions

1. Mid-Career Professionals Application Programme – Airtel Business (Enterprise Function)

Job Description

Successful candidates will support enterprise business operations, key account management, customer relationship management, and revenue growth initiatives within Airtel’s business division.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Key Account Management, preferably in telecommunications
Strong product knowledge and customer value-selling skills
Excellent analytical and numerical skills
Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
Excellent presentation and communication abilities
Team-oriented mindset with customer-centric focus
Strong execution and attention to detail

2. Mid-Career Professionals Application Programme – Finance

Job Description

The Finance role involves supporting financial reporting operations, audits, accounting processes, and financial compliance within Airtel Nigeria.

Qualifications & Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
Professional certifications such as ACA or ACCA are an advantage
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in telecommunications, FMCG, or multinational environments
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS
Experience with statutory audits and financial statement preparation
Proficiency in Oracle ERP and accounting software
Strong analytical and communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong execution capability

3. Mid-Career Professionals Application Programme – Sales & Distribution

Job Description

The role focuses on sales growth, route-to-market execution, business development, and customer relationship management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in retail sales
Experience in telecommunications, FMCG, or manufacturing industries preferred
Strong understanding of RTM and GTM strategies
Proven expertise in revenue generation and business growth
Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship management skills
Strong analytical and leadership abilities
Customer-focused mindset with strong attention to detail

4. Lead, Digital & Mobile Services

Job Description

The Lead, Digital & Mobile Services will oversee digital platforms, application lifecycle management, solution architecture, system integrations, and telecom digital service operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead digital product and project delivery
Translate business requirements into technical solutions
Manage system integrations and digital platforms
Coordinate stakeholders across IT, vendors, and business units
Monitor application performance and service reliability
Drive innovation and continuous system improvement
Manage vendor relationships and project execution

Qualifications & Requirements

B.Sc in Computer Science or related discipline
Project management certification is an advantage
8–10 years of IT experience
Experience in telecoms, fintech, or enterprise technology environments
Knowledge of:
- Unix Systems
- DevOps
- Automated Testing
- APIs and Gateway Design
- Cloud-native technologies
- Docker/Kubernetes
- Microservices
- Integration Middleware
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills