Senior Specialist - Transmission at MTN Nigeria

Reports To: Senior Manager - Transmission Access Planning 

Division: Network

Mission:

• To provide high-level support in the planning, design and optimization of transmission access links (Microwave & Fiber), management of E2E transmission capacity delivery principles, coordination of  access transmission project’s/solution’s value chain inputs and feedback loop between TAPo and other stakeholders, equipment inventory and designs/Work Orders database management, Spectrum utilization reports and Regulatory correspondence/activities, Tx Access projects tracking and impact assurance, Tx access budgeting inputs coordination and  network architecture/topology optimization and evolution champion.

Description:

• Standardization of Microwave link engineering designs with reference to the world’s best practice.
• Define capacity requirement and technology evolution path for IP aggregation Nodes and optical multiplexers.
• Define synchronization policies for access nodes 
• Define and standardize Quality of Services plans for access network.
• Timely submission of accurate transmission engineering solutions, support, reports and information to stakeholders and regulators.
• Ensure accuracy of issued Transmission scope of work to implementation, operations and contractors’ teams. The scope should be fully comprehended by all stakeholders.
• Drive Cost effective solutions and innovative approach to network planning.
• Ensure optimal utilization of assigned frequency, adherence to regulatory guidelines and requirements and co-ordination of field Internal and external audits. 
• To perform investigations into problem areas such as excessive fading on microwave radio links and resolve to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Track resolution progress and desired impact evaluation.
• Track progress and alignment of Transmission projects with MTN Group objectives and glide paths.  
• Provide inputs for value-based budgeting.
• Drive equipment and inventory accountability.
• Strategic and operational alignment between the regions, TAP HQ and other stakeholder teams.
• Coach and mentor team members to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the team/Unit, awareness of all related job requirements and accountabilities and leverage human resources career development programs for staff career development.
• Identify, evaluate and track the development needs and performance of the team, providing opportunities for staff to build on the company’s investment in their training and improve productivity.
• Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Electrical/ Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent.
• MSC in Telecoms or equivalent would be an advantage 
• Intermediate to Expert IP Networking certification.
• Advanced knowledge of Radio wave propagation and optics for transmission.
• Advanced knowledge of Mobile and fixed communication networks principles.
• Fluent in English

Experience:

6-13 years’ experience which includes:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in an area of Microwave and fiber Transmission Planning specialization; with experience in supervising/managing others.
• Experience working in a medium to large organization  
• Experience in projects scoping and budgeting:
• Experience in Transmission Planning & Optimization High Level Support/consulting.
• Transmission equipment inventory management experience.
• Experience with regulatory spectrum management, reporting and compliance coordination.
• Experience in Transmission Solutions Planning and delivery value chain management.