MTN Nigeria: RF Technical Specialist

MTN Nigeria one of the top telecommunication service provider in Nigeria with operations across Africa, is recruiting to fill a vacant position in their  Nigerian operation.

Job Title: RF Technical Specialist
Department: Network Group
Location: Lagos

Job Description:
   
- Network Quality Assurance
- Regularly monitor, track and report network data inconsistencies/discrepancies
- Perform Quality Assurance Drive Test at random to give independent report on network performance
- Ensure Quarterly reporting of competitive network performance benchmarking from drive test exercise through the X-plor systems of other means
- High Level Support
- Assist RP&O staff with investigating and solving problems in the radio network
- BSS/OSS Software Releases
- Evaluate the functionality and relevance of new BSS / OSS software
- Ensure that MTN takes full advantage of all advanced radio features made available in new BSS/OSS software releases
- Technical Investigations Perform technical investigations into topics related to radio network design and performance, such as
          o new types of hardware
          o new design methodologies
- New Radio Planning and Optimisation Tools
- Evaluate the functionality and complexity of new P&O products or tools on the market
- Development of Software Tools Identify new software requirements and participate in the specification of all custom software tools, such as:
          o NetCfg ·               Aircom suite
          o Optima queries
          o F.A.C.T.S.
          o CDR Analysis
- Knowledge of network - Maintain at all times a detailed knowledge of the total network. This includes: ·         
          o No of nodes in the core network and active sites
          o Site Build configurations
          o Traffic levels
          o Network performance in accordance with KPIs of RF Planning and Optimisation
- International Liaison
          o Ensure that MTN Nigeria is kept informed on the services and quality offered by other networks.
- Technological and industry awareness
          o Maintain an awareness of the latest technological and industry developments that may affect the cellular business
- Product Awareness
          o Maintain a working knowledge of MTN’s products, services and tariffs.
- Interdepartmental Working
          o Maintain cordial relationships with:
                + other departments within MTN Nigeria
                + regions and head office
                + other MTN’s operations internationally
- Handset Evaluation
- Approve the release of all new handsets onto the MTN network

Job Conditions:  General MTN N working conditions. National traveling into various remote areas within the specified region. Additional working time is maybe required. A valid drivers license.
Reporting To:     RF Technical Specialist Manager

Required Skills:
Four years work experience including:

- Three (3) years’ experience in radio planning and optimization with a mobile telecomm operator or consultancy
- Previous experience as team leader of radio engineers an advantage

Employment Status : Permanent

Qualification:
B.Sc. Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering M.Sc in a related subject will be an advantage

Application Deadline
This vacancy expires on 13th August, 2010

How To Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online using the link below
NB: MTN career site experiences high traffic during the day and usually hard to access, please try applying very early in the morning or late at night if you could not access it during the day.

Click here to apply online