Safaricom Radio Access (3G Capacity) Engineer Job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya.

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

Engineer - Radio Access (3G Capacity)

Ref: T-ERA-AUG 2014

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 holder will manage 3G network capacity provision and monitor 3G networks and capacity KPI’s taking appropriate actions to improve quality, capacity and coverage. 

The role holder will 

• maintain accurate standards for database parameters; 
• Issue long term network capacity plans based on resource utilization; 
• coordinate and manage 3G projects; 
• ensure standardization and documentation of the 3G parameters across the network; 
• run trials of 3G new features aimed at improved capacity and quality; 
• continuously improve the network performance by deployment of enhanced features;
• fine tune 3G parameters to ensure optimal resource usage in 3G and eliminate congestion and recommend new improved SW or HW to meet capacity and quality objectives at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate assigned 3G network projects and ensure project timelines and standards are met;
• Ensure all project reports and documentation is complete and timely;
• Trigger for new 3G capacity sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity sites and forward to RF Planning Team for release of nominal plans, redesigns and integration parameters; 
• Analyze traffic trends, resource utilization, redistribute capacity and optimize resources to guarantee capacity;
• Continuously monitor the capacity KPI’s on network planning tools and trigger corrective optimization plans and manage to completion;
• 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;

Role Requirements

• BSc.  Honors degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering with bias towards telecommunications;
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to details, Communication and interpersonal skills, 
• Excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills;
• 3 years’ experience in telecommunication with 1 years minimum in 3G hands–on experience in Radio Network planning;
• Practical knowledge on use of radio planning tools and capacity planning tools, MySQL, M2000, NetAct, Erlang-B e.t.c;
• Candidates with experience in, Nokia- Siemens or Huawei 3G equipment will have 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 is a plus;
• Practical knowledge of interoperability between 3G and 2G networks.

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 4th September 2014.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi 

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