Friday, December 21, 2012

Manager, 3G Planning

Airtel Nigeria - Lagos (Nigeria)

Job Description

Job Purpose

This is a vital position to support network unit to do planning and providing technical solutions for improving network coverage.  This person will be interacting with the Partners’ teams’ very extensively. Competition bench marking and correct RF planning for new site’s rollout and expansion are the key attributes of this position.

Key Responsibilities

3G network Design and Planning
Design and plan network coverage to meet business requirements – better or at par with competition
3G Carrier Strategy and Parameter Audit
Optimization
Monthly and Quarterly 3G parameter audit
Capacity monitoring and Expansion:
Regular monitoring of network utilization and planning for capacity  expansion as per AOP guidelines
Driving to improve utilization of sites by field visits and analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Sound knowledge of local regulatory requirements regarding frequency spectrum use, etc.
Good Technical Knowledge
Must know in-depth knowledge of RF/3G attributes for planning and  optimization.
2G, 3G and 4G technologies
Desired Skills & Experience

Bachelor of Engineering Degree
Minimum 8 years relevant experience in planning of transmission networks domain
Sound knowledge of RF Planning & Optimization of 2G and 3G Mobile Network
Analytical and Presentation skills

Behavioural Characteristics

Entrepreneurial disposition in decision making and managing resources
Logical decision making abilities
Flexible and dedicated
Ability to innovate and deliver value to business
Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to effectively deliver on SLAs
Ability to motivate and lead both internal and external partners
Impeccable integrity and character
Go-getter


Company Description
Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development. The company made history on August 5, 2001 by becoming the first telecoms operator to launch commercial GSM services in Nigeria and has scored a series of many "firsts" in the highly competitive Nigerian telecommunications market including the first to introduce toll-free 24-hour customer care; first to launch service in all the six geo-political zones in the country; first to introduce affordable recharge denominations; first to introduce monthly free SMS and first to introduce monthly airtime bonus.
A truly innovative company, Airtel has showed resilience, charting new paths in meeting the demands and needs of its esteemed stakeholders and enhancing distribution as well as providing affordable services to empower more nigerians.
In Nigeria, Airtel is working tirelessly to live up to an ambitious vision of being the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians as it offers a superior brand experience and a portfolio of innovative products & services ranging from exciting voice solutions to inventive data packages and mobile broadband.

Additional Information
Posted:December 12, 2012Type: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Functions: Engineering  Industries: Telecommunications

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