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Job Title:  Engineer – VAS Planning (Fresher Jobs)      

Organisation: MTN Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Consultant – IN/VAS Planning

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: The Engineer – VAS Planning will participate in the design, planning, and optimization of MTN UG VAS platforms, to achieve a cost-effective and optimal VAS network design, and timely deployment of quality products and services in line with the business strategic objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and dimensioning of the VAS system as well as new products and services to support the marketing product
• Plan and design the network architecture to optimally serve the growth of the VAS network in terms of traffic, subscribers and value-added service capacity
• Carry out research and feasibility studies for new products and produce standard professional technical reports
• Design and plan the evolution of Value-Added Services, such as, but not limited to, messaging (USSD & SMS), Mobile Data, WAP, Multimedia products and other Third Party applications and services
• Produce Functional and Technical Specification documents for new products and services.
• Participate in cross functional meetings with key stakeholders involved in the development and deployment of new Value-Added Services to define best solutions for new products and services·
• Meet with vendors on new market releases and technology upgrade path to ensure quick deployment of new and innovative products/services
• Develop UNIX/shell scripts for processing statistics and other data off the VAS platforms
• Interface with Marketing, business development groups for new services and product development planning
• Primary interface with vendors on technical design, deployment and maintenance planning issues for VAS Systems
• Project management and tracking to ensure that products are launched within specified timelines
• Ensure VAS performance statistics are accurate and appropriate forecasts for capacity planning are derived
• Develop technical and tender specification documents to be used during procurement and deployment of new products and solutions
• To act as technical lead in VAS projects managed by Capital Projects
• Prepare long term evolution plans for VAS system
• Champion automation and efficiency in the department

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education:

• BSc Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications Engineering or computer Science or any related course.

Experience:

• Unix/Solaris/Linux and Database Administration Skills.
• 1 year experience in IN planning or operations
• 1 year experience in Mobile GSM Network Environment
• 1 year experience in UNIX shell scripting, database administration.
• Competence with Oracle/ MySql Databases.
• Proficiency in UNIX and LINUX operating systems.
• Strong shell scripting skills and Proficiency in at least 1 programming language
• Basic IP networking knowledge

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Exposure to GSM Network management processes, procedures and activities as well as experience working with VAS and Charging/Billing systems.
• Unix/ Linux System administration.
• Database Management Skills.
• Shell scripting/Programming
• Basic IP networking knowledge
• Quick learner
• Good Knowledge of CS Core planning techniques
• Good Analytical and Troubleshooting skills
• Self-motivated.
• Good communication skills.
• Team Player

NB: Presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to criminal prosecution. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Should you not hear from us within fourteen (14) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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: 20th June 2024

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