Manager, RF Planning & Optimization at Etisalat Nigeria - Lagos

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.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Manager, RF Planning & Optimization

Location: Lagos,NG

Job Summary
Manager, RF Planning & Optimisation

• Manage the design of the radio network in assigned region to ensure that it has sufficient and robust capacity to support current and forecasted subscriber base.

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 Etisalat 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.
• Escalate any issues that may delay the rollout of BTS in the region to the Head, RF Planning and Optimisation.
• Assist in ensuring that the radio coverage plan and implementation is done in a timely manner and in consonance with regulatory stipulations for GSM rollout in Nigeria.
• Assist in identifying specialist tools, equipment and solution for radio network coverage enhancements.
• Assist in ensuring that the RF component of network coverage matches Etisalat's network coverage requirements.
• Ensure that adequate knowledge of competitor's activities and competitive environment in the region is maintained and give feedback to Head, RF Planning and Optimisation
• Understand the telecommunication industry local trends and developments in order to assess the impact on Etisalat current and future business
• 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.

Experience,Skills & Competencies

• Six (6) to Eight (8) years' work experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role
• 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
• Leadership and People Management
• Problem Solving
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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