MTN Nigeria is currently recruiting for the following position:
Job Title: RF Technical Specialist
Department: Network Group
Location: Lagos
Job Description:
• Network Quality Assurance
• Regularly monitor, track and report network data inconsistencies/discrepancies
• Perform Quality Assurance Drive Test at random to give independent report on network performance
• Ensure Quarterly reporting of competitive network performance benchmarking from drive test exercise through the X-plor systems of other means
• High Level Support
• Assist RP&O staff with investigating and solving problems in the radio network
• BSS/OSS Software Releases
• Evaluate the functionality and relevance of new BSS / OSS software
• Ensure that MTN takes full advantage of all advanced radio features made available in new BSS/OSS software releases
• Technical Investigations Perform technical investigations into topics related to radio network design and performance, such as
o new types of hardware
o new design methodologies
• New Radio Planning and Optimisation Tools
• Evaluate the functionality and complexity of new P&O products or tools on the market
• Development of Software Tools Identify new software requirements and participate in the specification of all custom software tools, such as:
o NetCfg
• Aircom suite
o Optima queries
o F.A.C.T.S.
o CDR Analysis
• Knowledge of network - Maintain at all times a detailed knowledge of the total network. This includes:
o No of nodes in the core network and active sites
o Site Build configurations
o Traffic levels
o Network performance in accordance with KPIs of RF Planning and Optimisation
• International Liaison
o Ensure that MTN Nigeria is kept informed on the services and quality offered by other networks.
• Technological and industry awareness
o Maintain an awareness of the latest technological and industry developments that may affect the cellular business
• Product Awareness
o Maintain a working knowledge of MTN's products, services and tariffs.
• Interdepartmental Working
o Maintain cordial relationships with:
other departments within MTN Nigeria
regions and head office
other MTN's operations internationally
• Handset Evaluation
• Approve the release of all new handsets onto the MTN network
Job Conditions:
• General MTN N working conditions. National traveling into various remote areas within the specified region.
• Additional working time is maybe required.
• A valid drivers license.
Reporting To: RF Technical Specialist Manager
Required Skills: Four years work experience including:
• Three (3) years' experience in radio planning and optimization with a mobile telecomm operator or consultancy
• Previous experience as team leader of radio engineers an advantage
Employment Status: Permanent
Qualification: B.Sc. Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering M.Sc in a related subject will be an advantage
For more information and application: MTN Nigeria Jobs: RF Technical Specialist (http://careers.mtnonline.com/vacancies.asp?deptid=9&id=1475).
This vacancy expires on 13 August, 2010.