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Safaricom are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning and Support within the Technical Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
BB Tx Planning Engineer REF: TECHNICAL_BBTPE_MAY 2010
Reporting to the Senior Manager-Transport Network Planning and Support, the holder of the position will be responsible for modeling, planning, designing, optimization and project management of reliable transmission network systems in support of timely backbone transmission requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Modeling and planning of transmission/transport systems network and respective capacity planning and analysis;
* Take a lead role in the development and application of packet and cell based transport in the Safaricom
network;
* Project management of transmission/transport projects from inception to handover and the management of transmission systems/equipment suppliers;
* Ensure equipment space and power availability for planned systems.
* Liaise with Regional Network department during site surveys and visits to ensure timely project completion in accordance to set timeframes.
* Approval of transmission/transport designs and plans for required bandwidth for projects from leased transmission capacity vendors;
* Perform transmission trials, systems parameters checks and evaluation and subsequent recommendations for approval and adoption of new equipment, systems and technologies into the network;
Minimum requirements
* Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering;
* 3 years experience in a telecommunications environment of which 1 year must have been involved in installations /commissioning and planning of major telecommunications projects especially in the transmission field;
* Analytical, trouble shooting and problem solving skills;
* Good communication and interpersonal skills;
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is 21st May 2010.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to
hr@safaricom.co.ke