Job Opportunity: Specialist – Radio Planning at MTN Cameroon

Specialist – Radio Planning and Optimization West

Douala, Littoral, CameroonHide Search Results
Job Identification
1356
Job Category
MTN Level 2
Locations
360 Rue Drouot, Buea, Wouri, 1, CM
Posting Date
03/10/2023, 05:04 PM
Apply Before
03/21/2023, 12:59 AM

Job Schedule
Full time
Job Description
Operational Delivery
• Strategy Development
_ Ensure the application of Group Business Planning strategy recommendations across Regional entities
_ Drive Solution roadmap and Technologies choice
_ Support translation of commercial demand into radio strategies to be adopted in near term plans.
_ Consolidate Regional team inputs for access network business plan preparation
_ Support development of 2G, 3G, LTE Radio Network strategies and other key technology projects.
_ Ensure and maintain Regulatory compliance as per the terms defined within the License
_Ensure Vendor selection for service delivery during tender follows MTN framework guidelines.
•Planning & Delivery.

_ Produce detailed and comprehensive designs for Project implementation and radio network optimization.
_ Align planning with other functions through design authority and integrated network planning activities
_ Suggest and track the implementation of wireless features and processes across regional entities which will result in improvement of network quality and without compromising its profitability.
_Drive capacity planning base on inputs received from Regional entities and iterate the process in other to achieve Market demand/forecast.
_Translate high level plan to low level design as well as specify detailed configuration setting of design in accordance with Regional entities.
•Planning of sites.
_Achieve the most efficient cost-effective design of RF installation which will satisfy the market demand by reusing leftover materials.
_ Consider cost of installation, market requirements and expected traffic, environmental management legislation and knowledge of the existing radio access network.
_ Specify hardware/software requirements for implementation.
_ Ensure drive test of site after integration is duly validated by Regional entities
_ Assist in testing and approval of any new equipment to be used in the radio network.
_ Ensure all new equipment introduced in the network are homologated as per regulation recommendation.
_ Give guidance, assistance and high-level support to Radio Planning and Optimization Engineers in regions on 2G,3G and LTE network optimization and performance issues.
_ Perform a good communication and co-ordination.
_ Communicate plans and integrate feedback.
_ Co-operate with and support other departments at all levels
_ Cooperate with other departments within MTN.
_ Monitor all competitors Network radio access strategy.

Education:
• Master Degree in Electric/Electronic/telecommunications engineering or equivalent.

Experience
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an area of ​​specialization.
•Experience in supervising others is an advantage.
• Experience working in a medium organization

Training
• 2G System Survey.
•3G Capacity Planning and dimensioning.
•UMTS & LTE planning and optimization
•RAN next technologies including 5G and Open RAN.
•Achieving Performance Excellence & Line Effectiveness Management.

Skills/ competencies:
•Analytical Thinker / Problem Solver.
•Operational Value Creator / Culture and Change Champion.
•Supportive People Manager / Relationship Manager.
•Results Achiever / Operationally Astute.
•Strategic thinker / Business acumen.
•Strong numeric ability / Good communication skills.
•Mentoring skills / Teamworker.
• Extensive local travelling.
•Over time work required.
•Driver’s license is essential; considerable travel required – car provided (company car).
•Need to climb masts and building is necessary on occasion – head for height – safety gear and training provided.
•Dial in facility will be required as to have access to certain databases when out in the field – mobile data modem and sim card provided.

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at: 

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