Manager, RF Planning & Optimisation at 9mobile Nigeria

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, RF Planning & Optimisation

Job ID: IRC4548
Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• Manage the designing, planning and optimization of the radio network in assigned region to ensure optimal delivery of excellent quality of service to subscribers.

Principal Functions
Tactical:

• Support the Head, RF Planning and Optimisation by providing field sensitive feedback to the nominal network plan
• Evaluate local and global telecommunications trends and development and implement strategies to counter/minimize possible impact on the architecture and integrity of EMTS access network.
• Review the unit/team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
• Establish and maintain relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.

Operational:

• Plan and optimise radio networks in assigned region for the following radio technologies: GSM,UMTS, and LTE.
• Monitor and track the detailed RF design carried out by the RF Planning and Optimisation Engineers to ensure conformance with the nominal rollout plan.
• Oversee radio network capacity dimensioning based on business plan and in line with strategic guideline provided by the Head, RF Planning & Optimization.
• Assist in ensuring that the radio coverage plan is done in a timely manner, matches EMTS's network coverage requirements and in consonance with regulatory stipulations for GSM rollout in Nigeria.
• Responsible for network optimization and improvement of radio KPIs to ensure they are within acceptable thresholds.
• Assist in identifying specialist tools, equipment, and solution for radio network coverage enhancements.
• Understand the telecommunication industry local trends and developments to assess the impact on EMTS current and future business
• Evaluate and provide network capacity plans to address current for future demand.
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Prepare and submit periodic activity/management reports to the Head, RF Planning and Optimisation
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Head, RF Planning and Optimisation.

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Postgraduate degree/relevant professional qualification
• Minimum of Six (6) years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.

Knowledge:

• Telecommunications Technologies at Advance Level
• Advance Knowledge of Network Planning and Design for GSM, UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi Access network
• Indoor Coverage and Small Cell Solutions

Skills:

• Leadership and People Management
• Analytics and Problem Solving

Behavior:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.