Specialist - Radio Network Deloyment. Technology

MTN Group•Central, LA

16h

About The Position

As the telecom industry in Uganda grows, customers demand better quality and coverage. Network Deployment is the engine behind the cost-effective implementation of wireless technology and are directly responsible for the delivery of all products and resources to the phone user. This position is meant to encourage the required attention to detail that is fundamental in achieving outstanding network performance and quality. MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position.

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication / Electrical Engineering or any other relevant degree.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in radio planning and Optimization which must include:
Experience across diverse OEM vendors such as ZTE, HUAWEI
Experience working with subcontractors to deliver on assigned works
Experience working with RF measurement tools like cable analyzers, spectrum analyzers, Multimeters, inclinometers, RET controllers
Strong understanding of different radio network configurations for 2G, 3G, WIFI, LTE, 5G
Project Management
In-depth knowledge of radio propagation principles and techniques
Knowledge of the end- to -end basic telecommunications network
Project Management Skills
2-year driving experience
Ability to climb and access difficult physical terrain.
Advanced Supervisory skills
Flexibility and Agility regarding problem solving and working hours.
Planning and organizational skills
Communication/reporting skills (verbal and written)
Drive test skills

Responsibilities

Planning the hardware configuration of 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi base station sites
Carrying out quality checks to ensure that 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi sites operate optimally as per the set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Raising and coordinating the execution of work orders for 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi installations
Supervising the installation of 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi base stations
Interfacing with network warehouse in the verification and tracking of RAN equipment
Deployment of ad hoc sites e.g. mobile BTSs and pole sites
Implementing normal radio access upgrades and downgrades for 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi
Supervising site upgrade and hardware modernization works such as MIMO upgrades, sector splits, height increments, RRU swaps
Coordinating with network operations to resolve site hardware faults
Manage base station repeater installations
Managing site hardware configuration and integration
Managing and ownership of the MTN site build toolkit and its implementation
Generating reports as regards all site commissioning and upgrades works
Carry out any other duties that shall be assigned from time to time