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  • Posted: Nov 13, 2018
    Deadline: Nov 21, 2018
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    MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa\'s leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a call following the globally lauded Nigerian GSM auction conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission earlier in the year. Thereafter the company launched full commercial operations beginning wi...
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    RF Planning Engineer (Supervisory)

    Job Description

    • To design and plan MTNN radio networks (2G, UMTS, LTE and future technologies) on various layers (including in-building solutions IBS/DAS, FEMTO/small cells etc.) for cost effective deployment of radio network coverage and capacity, towards the achievement of MTNN’s network rollout objectives and marketing/business plan.
    • Coverage – Ensuring that coverage is provided in all areas where MTN subscribers live, work and play and to maintain parity with the competitor where necessary.
    • Produce Cost Effective radio designs - ensuring the network will be designed and built in the most cost effective way possible, e.g. rooftops/existing towers/water towers are easier and cheaper to build than greenfields
    • Network Planning functions within the region which will be measured by:
      • Capacity - Ensuring that at any time the network will be able to accommodate the subscriber level anticipated 3 months ahead
      • Technology integration – Ensuring that multiservice sites (2G, 3G, etc) are properly designed and integrated with minimal complexity and good Inter Radio Access Technology performance.
      • Time  - Ensuring that network planning and site acceptance will be carried out in a manner  to allow sufficient time for acquisition, construction and implementation of BTS and transmission links
    • Maintain at all times a detailed knowledge of the behavior and status of all sites in the region of responsibility. This includes:
      • Nominal plan
      • Planned sites
      • Site acquisition status
      • Build configuration and status
      • Traffic levels
      • Voice traffic indices: GoS (Congestions stats), Dropped call rate, Control Channel failure, HO failure rate, half-rate
      • Data traffic volumes and relevant indices
    • Monitor and report all competitor activities
    • The clutter data and propagation models (Planning Tool: Asset) will be checked at regular intervals to ensure that they offer a true reflection of the propagation environment·
    • Be aware of any of the issues below that may affect the successful operation of MTN’s business within the region:
      • Economic situation
      • Social/community situations
      • Provide specialist technical support to all other department regarding the network and radio related features
    • Maintain the integrity of the contents of  planning tools (esp. ASSET, and other records) and minimize discrepancies from live network
    • Execute the nominal radio coverage and capacity rollout design for the region
    • Carry out the detailed RF design to conform with the nominal rollout plan
    • Monitor and analyze network performance and configuration to ensure KPIs are in conformance with targets for the region
    • Continuously analyze traffic, utilization and subscriber growth in order to foresee needs for capacity expansion.
    • Review, prepare and load cell data for integration of sites onto the network.
    • Evaluate, verify and supervise the planning of MTNN radio networks by managed service vendor (s)
    • Ensure value is created from Customer engagement & Operations:
    • Maintain accurate and thorough Knowledge of the network, especially in assigned region/areas to aid decision making by stakeholders
    • Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
    • Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

    Job Condition

    • Normal MTNN working conditions
    • May be required to work extended hours
    • Open plan office

    Experience & Training
    Minimum Education:

    • Fluent in English
    • First degree in Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering or related discipline

    Minimum Experience:

    • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
    • Experience working in a medium organization
    • Experience with a GSM or Wireless Telecomm operator
    • Experience working in a multi-vendor network
    • Experience with Ericsson, Huawei and ZTE equipment will be desirable

    Training:

    • Training on the BSS aspect of a GSM network
    • Radio planning and optimization of GSM and UMTS network
    • Training on vendor equipment and software
    • New technologies training

    Minimum qualification:

    • BA, BEng, BTech or HND.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to MTN Nigeria on careers.mtnonline.com to apply

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