Etisalat Nigeria is Recruiting September, 2015

Etisalat Nigeria commenced commercial operations on 23 October
2008 with a promise to deliver innovative and quality services in
Nigeria. Since then, we have continued to deliver the best possible
experience at the most affordable price to our subscribers. 

This commitment has led to the growth of our active subscriber base to
over 21 million in just six years. Today, Etisalat has network coverage
in all 36 states of the federation including Abuja, the federal capital
territory as we continue to build our network and expand to new
locations.

Job Title:  Managers, RF Planning

Job Summary       
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

Job Title:  Engineer, Fixed Transmission

Job Summary    
Provide
necessary support towards the proper integration of new backbone,
access and leased transmission links including copper, microwave and OFC
media.

Principal Functions    

• Liaise with the regional field support engineers to resolve prolonged and repetitive transmission faults.
• Assist in managing the performance and availability of backbone and
  access transmission service systems/service deployed –
  radio/microwave/OFC as well as interconnect links
• Keep and maintain comprehensive sets of records for all transmission links
• Ensure all security and network integrity documentation is completed and adhered to
• Prepare and compile report on the transmission of leased, backbone and access transmission links in light of the SLAs
• Assist in conducting routine performance checks on the transmission
  links via the NMS systems to ensure the desired QoS and customer
  experience
• Assist in the implementation of preventive, corrective and
  configuration orders/change request work order in line with the work
  order/change request process
• Escalate inter-MSC, MSC-BSC, BSC-BSC and interconnect transmission
  links faults; follow up with vendors and third party service providers
  to ensure these faults are resolved within defined SLA
• Ensure transmission operation work undertaken by vendors/service
  providers meet Etisalat specifications and ensure adherence to SLAs with
  vendors (Interconnect Partners, Transmission link providers)
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Fixed Transmission HLS.   

Educational Requirements       

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering       

Experience, Skills & Competencies 

• One (1) to two (2) years post NYSC work experience
• Service Continuity Management, Monitoring and Control
• Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Personal Effectiveness
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity

 
How to Apply

Click here to apply on Etisalat’s Career Page
 

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