Job Title: RF Planning and Optimization Head (Head, Radio)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employer: Etisalat Nigeria
Job Summary: Manage and coordinate all RF planning and optimization activities to implement the strategy for design, planning and optimization of Etisalat Nigeria's radio network coverage and capacity rollout.
Principal Functions:
• Advise on strategies for capacity rollout and support the Director-Engineering by providing field-sensitive feedback on the nominal rollout strategy
• Co-ordinate the evaluation of local and global telecoms trends and development and implement strategies to counter/ minimize possible impact on the architecture and integrity of the access network
• Keep abreast of global and local best practices as they relate to RF planning and optimization
• Identify required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the divisional strategy
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the unit and ensure alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the division, department and the organization as a whole
• Manage the execution of the unit's work programmes and plans
• Manage the planning of the nominal radio coverage across the country
• Monitor and track the detailed RF design carried out by the regional teams to ensure conformity with the nominal rollout plan
• Monitor network performance and configuration to ensure conformity with formulated performance strategy and KPIs
• Ensure that radio coverage is done in a timely manner so that it falls in line with regulatory stipulations for GSM rollout in Nigeria
• Assist in identifying specialist tools, equipment and solutions for radio network coverage enhancements
• Ensure that the RF component of the required network coverage matches Marketing's requirements
• Ensure radio network quality and performance achieves the KPIs and quality targets as defined by Director-Engineering
• Plan and manage the human and material resources of the team/ function to optimize performance, morale and productivity
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various teams
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates' performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
• Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the team
• Prepare and submit periodic activity/ management reports for the attention of the Director-Engineering
Educational Requirements:
• First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Relevant postgraduate/ professional qualifications in related fields will be an added advantage
Experience,Skills & Competencies: Between nine (9) and twelve (12) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience, with at least most recent three (3) years in a managerial role
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