Telecom IT Jobs – RAN Planning & Optimization Engineer at Smile Communications

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Organisation: Smile Communications (U) Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Opco Network
Planning Manager/Head of Networks
About Smile Communications:
Our client Smile Communications (U) Ltd is a leading ISP in Uganda
offering 4G LTE super fast, high quality and reliable internet access services.
Smile is looking for a number of highly experienced, talented and committed
individuals to join their team.
Job Summary: The RAN
Planning & Optimization Engineer will be responsible for ensuring  that the network delivery partner and the
managed services partner are meeting the Radio Network KPIs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
RAN Planning Management (LTE and MW) including:
  • Working in collaboration with the
    commercial team to define radio coverage areas
  • Planning for capacity on the RAN, ensuring
    provision for capacity at the right time
  • Work in liaison with the network vendors
    and acceptance of the vendor RAN design
  • Software and feature Release Management,
    involving request for feature, testing and acceptance.
  • Test plan method finalization with the
    vendors and acceptance with respect to all RAN aspects (coverage,
    capacity, quality, installation)
  • Sit Search and sign-off with vendors/sales
  • Witness Commissioning and Acceptance of
    RAN network
  • Responsible for Roll-out Planning
  • The job holder will be responsible for
    Interference Management
  • Network performance monitoring (KPIs) and
    optimization
  • Take a technical lead in new projects that
    involve RAN e.g. DAS, other in-building coverage solutions, PICO/FEMTO
    cells, HOTSPOT V2 (all things Wi-Fi)
  • Input in the Head Networks on all aspects
    related to RAN
  • Submission of management reports and
    regulatory reports to Head Networks
  • Perform any other adhoc duties assigned
    from time to time by the CTO or any other person appointed by the company
    for this purpose.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should hold a bachelor’s
    degree or Diploma in Telecoms/ Electronics or Computer Engineering
  • At least five to eight years’ work
    experience
  • Knowledge in Basic Telecoms, LTE/3G, IP
    Transport Networks, VoIP, Internet, Data Communications Networks
  • Exposure and understanding on RAN planning
    & Optimizations (at least 2-3 years)
  • Knowledge of Radio principles around Radio
    Access and Microwave Technologies
  • 2G/3G/WiMAX/LTE technologies RAN
    Optimization
  • RAN planning (Commercial & Technical
    aspects): Interference Management, 
    KPI Measurements and Network Acceptance/Commissioning
  • Past supervisory experience
  • Training in Planning tools
  • Training in Drive Test tools
  • Personal Qualities & Behavioral traits
  • Be a self-starter
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication
    skills
  • High team ethic
  • Ability to manage a team
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should visit the web link below and
create a profile on the NFT Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses
Please visit web link below and click Apply now if convinced you have
the job requirements

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