MTN Uganda Jobs- Engineering Vacancy based in Kampala

Department: Network Group
Location: MTN TOWERS PLOT 22 HANNINGTON ROAD
Job title:ENGINEER III RADIO PLANNING & OPTIMIZATION - WESTERN REGION
Job Description

The position reports to the Senior Engineer II, Radio Planning and Optimization.

The main purpose of the job is, with an imminent global trend for declining voice revenues, operators need to focus on introduction of new and innovative services to counter-act this decline in revenues. MTN Uganda has, as a result invested in new mainstream technologies to deliver data services, viz; CDMA, WiMAX and 3G.

Proper delivery of services off these access technologies requires dedicated resources to design, plan, operate and optimize these networks so that a high quality and reliable telecom infrastructure and service platform is instigated, in fulfillment of the overall organizational vision and mission.
Job Responsibilities

The position’s prime responsibilities are:

• Perform and consolidate annual 3G, CDMA and WiMAX coverage designs, consulting with sales department and other stakeholders
• Perform weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual capacity plans for 3G, CDMA and WiMAX based on subscriber projections and monitored traffic
• Provide Radio Network Planning (RNP) in put to 3G, CDMA and WiMAX projects as may be required from time to time
• Participate in commissioning of CDMA sites by uploading BTS configuration data using Airbridge tool
• Participate in evaluation of new technologies such as LTE
• Participate in commissioning of WiMAX sites by ensuring element discovery in AlvariSTAR NMS
• Recommend required actions for optimizing the CDMA, WiMAX and 3G radio access networks
• Performing Radio Network Planning (RNP) simulations for CDMA and WiMAX using NIR plan tool
• Perform WiMAX and CDMA field tests to verify performance of the radio networks versus the planned environment.
• Produce weekly and monthly statistics reports focused on performance of the CDMA and WiMAX access networks
• Ensure the integrity of the NIR plan CDMA and WiMAX projects
• Engagement/ supervision of suppliers/sub contractors for CDMA and WiMAX
• Accurate initiation and follow up of work orders related to CDMA and WiMAX projects/optimization works.
Job Requirements

The applicant must possess a BSc electrical engineering/ BSc Telecom Engineering

• Must have advanced radio planning and optimization skills.
• Must have advanced telecommunications skills and knowledge especially knowledge of broadband technologies like 3G, LTE and WiMAX
• Must be familiar with network configuration and performance monitoring basics
• Must have at least 3 years experience as Radio Planner in addition to having 1 year driving permit and should be willing to travel a lot.

They must possess good communication and time management skills; be hard working and must have ability to multi task

Interested candidates should send their applications with detailed CVs, salary history and benefit package, copies of certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees to the Recruitment Officer, MTN-Uganda, P.O. Box 24624, Kampala OR hand deliver at MTN Towers, Plot 22 Hannington Road, reception desk, not later than 5:00 PM 24th September 2010.

MTN Uganda is an equal opportunities employer.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.