Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Networks
Service Head
Airtel was
launched in Uganda in 1995 and is Uganda’s most innovative mobile phone
operator, which has introduced many “firsts” in the telecommunication sector
such as: Pre-paid plans, Post-paid plans, International roaming, Dedicated
customer care, One rate to all networks, Fax and Data, Call forwarding, Per
second billing, Freedom Forever and Mobile Top up. Airtel in Uganda is a great success story in
Uganda. Our customer base has grown tremendously – so has our coverage – and
our service quality is unsurpassed in the market.
Job Summary: The Engineer, IN Planning & Support develops
and provide planning/ design of the IN network capacity, features and services.
Plans High Level Bill of Quantity for design & planning and works towards
planning Network Change Plan
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Co-ordinate and provide planning and control of
initiatives, investment, capacity expansion of the core network nodes
·
Build and enhance tools for traffic and Network
Element calculation
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The incumbent will also monitor end to end
utilisation to provide forecasts aimed at providing head room to control route
congestion.
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Set-up and monitor Key Input & Output KPIs for
IN networks
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Ensure planning for 99.99% reliability and
redundancy in the IN network; Institute a robust quality improvement plan as
well as a Business Continuity Plan
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Deliver a long-term Network Deployment strategy with
the objective of improving Capex Productivity, introducing new technology &
best service quality provider with most cost efficient design in the world
·
The incumbent will also provide Quarterly
NCP(Network change plan ) including the any design changes forecasted on the
core network
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Support the Governance of the core Network changes
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Evaluation of Network and Service implications prior
integration of new Circuit switches, extensions on core nodes or node service
releases
·
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Networks
Service Head
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The Airtel Engineer, IN Planning & Support
should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics / IT / Computer
Sciences / Telecommunications or equivalent
·
At least five years of related experience in the
Telecommunications sector in relevant field of design & planning
·
Broad working knowledge of system architecture,
Optimization and/or O&M.
·
Past experience on IN network planning and in
designing IN system architecture.
·
Previous experience and proficiency in real-time
charging, policy management, customer relationship management, mediation &
provisioning system (preferably Ericsson & Huawei systems)
·
Broad knowledge and understanding of operational and
maintenance issues related to IN systems.
·
Able to operate in a performance driven organization
·
Billing & Charging domain expert
·
Strong planning & design skills and problem
solving skills
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Excellent analytical skills
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Business awareness
·
High personal standards and goal oriented, high
motivation
·
Excellent interpersonal skills
·
Good and effective communications skills, both
orally and in writing
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are
invited to send their applications to vacancies@ug.Airtel.com with an updated
CV, copies of all academic documents and day phone contact, E-mail addresses.
Address it to: The Resourcing Team.
Deadline: 23rd November 2015
NB: Applicants who do not hear from us by 30th
November, 2015 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
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