MainOne recruiting Nigerians to expand West African business
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
MainOne based in Nigeria, which was acquired for $320 million in April by Equinix Incorporated based in the United States, is recruiting 30 Nigerians in its Graduate Trainee Programme (GTP) to help expand its technology market.
MainOne pitches itself as the leading data centre and connectivity solutions provider in West Africa with presence in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire.
It provides reliable services to major telecom operators, internet service providers (ISPs), government agencies, small to large enterprises, and educational institutions.
Requirements to participate in the programme listed on its website say candidates
- Must be graduates with a minimum second class upper degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline.
- Must have completed the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
- Should have 0-3 years’ post NYSC work experience.
- Should be able to demonstrate leadership qualities through extra-curricular activities.
- Should possess relevant certification(s) such as CCNA, CCNP, ITIL and/or relevant post-graduate degree as an advantage.
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Problem solvers with sights on tech career
“We are looking to recruit young, smart and committed individuals who are self-starters to join our Graduate Trainee Program,” MainOne said in the announcement, per reporting by Nairametrics.
“If you are resourceful, versatile, analytical, assertive, audacious, with a problem-solving mindset and interested in building a career in the technology sector, then you are our ideal candidate.
“Our ideal candidates must also act with integrity at all times and buy into MainOne’s vision of being West Africa’s communications solutions provider of choice.
“The MainOne Graduate Trainee Program is a 6-week intensive experience designed to provide a robust foundation for smart graduates who desire to build careers in their chosen field.
“The Program combines classroom and practical training including role plays, to equip participants with the tools and knowledge required to succeed in MainOne.
“An offer of full-time employment with MainOne is guaranteed for candidates who successfully complete the Graduate Trainee Programme.”