Job Title: Officer Spectrum Investigations (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Duty Station: Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Officer Spectrum Utilisation
About the Company:
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act 2013 to regulate Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Postal sub-sectors. In carrying out its mandate and mission of driving the development of a robust communications sector in the country.
Job Summary: To undertake technical activities associated with interference complaints and resolution, including receipt, investigation, and resolution. Additional responsibilities include calibration, updating equipment inventory, and maintaining monitoring equipment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the operation of a 24hrs/day and 7days/week spectrum monitoring system.
- Investigate and resolve reported cases of harmful interference following the department’s frameworks.
- Investigate and prepare reports to facilitate enforcement on illegal or unauthorised radio stations/installations to prevent harmful interference to existing licensed radio stations.
- Proactively undertake spectrum scans to monitor, identify and resolve cases of spectrum interference.
- Perform regular testing, troubleshooting and scheduled and unscheduled radio frequency monitoring equipment maintenance.
- Support the development and implementation of radio monitoring strategies, programs, and procedures for optimal radio spectrum utilisation in Uganda.
- Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties assigned by the line supervisor from time to time.
Key Performance Indicators
- Uptime achieved for the 24/7 spectrum monitoring system.
- Interference cases resolved within the established resolution time.
- Quality/completeness of investigations on illegal operators.
- Frequency of spectrum scans.
- Mean time between failures of monitoring equipment.
- Status of calibration of measuring equipment
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, electronic, electrical, radio communications engineering or a related field.
Working Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in radio frequency planning or radio frequency communications in the telecommunications and/or ICT sector.
- Membership with the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE).
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Technical
- Technical knowledge of radiocommunications operations/engineering especially radio wave propagation theory and radio channel characteristics.
- Ability to perform assessments and inspections under guidance.
- Proficiency in computer and analytical skills
- Detail-oriented and systematic in troubleshooting and thus identification of root cause fixes.
Behavioural
- Demonstrates high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) and openness in sharing information.
How to Apply:
All candidates should complete the online application form and upload their CV, cover letter and relevant certificates at the link below. The CV must include 3 referees including their email address and telephone number.
Deadline: 28th September 2024 by 5:00pm
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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