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Job Title: Specialist- Radio Network Deployment
Organisation: MTN Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
MTN Uganda is a subsidiary of MTN Group, a multinational Telco operating in Africa and Middle East, with over 280milllion subscribers, making it the largest in Africa.
Job Summary: As the telecom industry in Uganda grows, customers demand better quality and coverage. Network Deployment is the engine behind the cost-effective implementation of wireless technology and are directly responsible for the delivery of all products and resources to the phone user. This position is meant to encourage the required attention to detail that is fundamental in achieving outstanding network performance and quality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning the hardware configuration of 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi base station sites
- Carrying out quality checks to ensure that 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi sites operate optimally as per the set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Raising and coordinating the execution of work orders for 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi installations
- Supervising the installation of 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi base stations
- Interfacing with network warehouse in the verification and tracking of RAN equipment
- Deployment of ad hoc sites e.g. mobile BTSs and pole sites
- Implementing normal radio access upgrades and downgrades for 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi
- Supervising site upgrade and hardware modernization works such as MIMO upgrades, sector splits, height increments, RRU swaps
- Coordinating with network operations to resolve site hardware faults
- Manage base station repeater installations
- Managing site hardware configuration and integration
- Managing and ownership of the MTN site build toolkit and its implementation
- Generating reports as regards all site commissioning and upgrades works
- Carry out any other duties that shall be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication / Electrical Engineering or any other relevant degree.
- Work Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in radio planning and Optimization which must include:
- Experience across diverse OEM vendors such as ZTE, HUAWEI
- Experience working with subcontractors to deliver on assigned works
- Experience working with RF measurement tools like cable analyzers, spectrum analyzers, Multimeters, inclinometers, RET controllers
- Strong understanding of different radio network configurations for 2G, 3G, WIFI, LTE, 5G
- Project Management
Skills / physical competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of radio propagation principles and techniques
- Knowledge of the end- to -end basic telecommunications network
- Project Management Skills
- 2-year driving experience
- Ability to climb and access difficult physical terrain.
- Advanced Supervisory skills
- Flexibility and Agility regarding problem solving and working hours.
- Planning and organizational skills
- Communication/reporting skills (verbal and written)
- Drive test skills
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join MTN Uganda in this capacity should apply online at the link below.
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Deadline: 2nd March 2026
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24