Safaricom 3G Radio Planning Engineer Job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. 

We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. 

At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!
 

Engineer - 3G Radio Planning

Ref: TECHOLOGY-ERP-FEB 2014
 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network Engineering Department within the Technology Division. 

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Senior Manager-Radio Access Engineering, the role will include: 

• 3G Network Capacity Provision (new capacity sites and expansion of existing sites), 
• Monitoring 3G network and capacity KPI’s, 
• 3G project management and coordination, 
• accurate maintenance of standards for database parameters, 
• Issuance of long term network capacity plans based on resource utilization (Code, Power, Users, Iub, CEs and HW capability, e.t.c), 
• Standardization and documentation of the 3G parameters across the network, 
• Nominal Cell Planning and documentation, 
• 3G KPI’s monitoring and 
• 3G Radio network optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze traffic trends, Resource utilization, redistribute capacity and optimize resources to guarantee capacity. 
• Trigger for new 3G capacity sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity sites;
• Ensure all project reports and documentation is complete and timely;
• Manage and coordinate assigned 3G network projects;
• Continuously monitor the capacity KPI’s on network planning tools. Trigger corrective optimization plans and manage to completion;
• Standardization of all 3G RAN parameters;
• Maintain standards/3G parameter rules on all radio database parameters;
• Identify potential bottlenecks in the 3G end to end network and escalate to Regional Networks & Core CS teams the related concerns;
• Harmonize 3G parameters across 3G network;
• Implement new enhanced features to improve 3G network performance.

Role requirements;

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics/Telecommunication/Communication, with an emphasis in Radio communications.
• 3 years hands–on experience in telecommunication with 2 years minimum in UMTS Radio Network planning with a demonstrated record of senior technical ability is preferred;
• Practical knowledge on use of radio planning/optimization tools and nominal cell planning MySQL, M2000, NetAct, Erlang-B e.t.c;
• Experience in, Nokia- Siemens or Huawei 3G equipment will be an added advantage;
• Practical knowledge of 3G networks a must;
• Thorough knowledge in traffic modeling and capacity forecasting and management. Knowledge in tele-traffic Engineering and LTE is a plus;
• Practical knowledge of interoperability between 3G and 2G networks;
• Experience in presenting reports at senior management/board level is essential;
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to details, Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Wednesday 19th February 2014.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi 

via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke