Safaricom RF 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 - RF Radio Planning

Ref: TECHOLOGY-ERRP-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: frequency planning, radio network capacity planning, and new sites initial optimization/SSV. 

The role holder will also perform site database update and parameter standardization, management of customer complaints, new features and RF technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan for new sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity, quality and coverage for sites;
• Release accurate nominal plans, redesigns and integration parameters;
• Continuously review the frequency plan to accommodate new sites and ensure overall reduction in interference levels;
• Continuously monitor new sites quality KPI’s through performance monitoring and drive tests. Based on the results trigger corrective optimization plans and manage to completion;
• Ensure all physical changes are updated on ATOLL database and perform routine audit on sites;
• Maintain standards/ BSS rules on all radio database parameters;
• Prioritize and attend to coverage related customer complaints and provide a solution/ recommendation within the agreed time frame. Identify and forestall potential complaint areas;
• Design extended RRU, Small Cells and carry out refarming.

Role Requirements;

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic/Telecommunication/Communication, with an emphasis in Radio communications;
• 3 years hands–on experience in telecommunication with 2 years minimum in GSM/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 (including IBS design);
• Knowledge in tele-traffic Engineering and LTE will be an added advantage;
• Experience in presenting reports at senior management/board level is essential.

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 Thursday 20th February 2014.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi 

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