Etisalat Nigeria Recruits Head Radio

Etisalat's vision is a world where people’s reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Head Radio

Location: Abuja, NG

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

Application Closing Date
11th October, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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