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Job Title:  Officer Spectrum Utilisation (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 perform spectrum occupancy and utilisation measurements in compliance with the directives established by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the operation of a 24hrs/day and 7days/week spectrum monitoring system.
• Conduct radio frequency spectrum monitoring, including baseline measurements, to determine current noise floors, spectrum usage, level of utilisation and occupancy and prepare reports accordingly.
• Research and analyse signals being propagated by different technologies and report non-compliant signals.
• Undertake measurements and analyse radio spectrum usage to inform consideration of spectrum variations, withdrawal and re-farming/reallocation of radio spectrum.
• Develop and implement a system and templates for reporting and the periodic statistical presentation of information on spectrum usage to senior leadership.
• Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties assigned by the line supervisor from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

• Availability of status reports on noise floors, spectrum usage, and occupancy.
• Non-compliant signals identified and reported.
• Frequency of measurements and analysis conducted on radio spectrum usage.
• Accuracy and completeness of information in monitoring register on verification of the radio emission parameters of spectrum assignees

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, electronic, radio communications engineering or a related field.
• Membership with the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE).

Working Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in frequency spectrum management, radio planning or radio frequency communications in the Telecommunications sector or ICT.

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 skills, software applications, databases, automated systems and electronic tools.

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.
• Initiative, trustworthy and upholds organisational and ethical norms.

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.

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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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