Wednesday, June 22, 2011

JOBS IN SAFARICOM::SENIOR RADIO PLANNING OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER-KENYAN JOBS

SAFARICOM
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Western/Rift Regional Network Department
within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person
who meets the criteria indicated below:
SENIOR RADIO PLANNING OPTIMIZATION ENGINEER
REF: TECHNOLOGY_ SRPOE _June 2011
Reporting to the Senior Regional Network Planning Manager-Western/Rift the holder of the position will
perform frequency, capacity and cell planning, monitor cluster KPI’s and optimize the network. You will
also maintain accurate site database/ standards for BSS database parameters and resolve escalated
customer issues.
 

Key Responsibilities
• Continuously review the frequency plan to accommodate new sites and ensure overall reduction
in interference levels;
• Analyze traffic trends and generate Capacity upgrade plans in line with traffic models that will
meet the objective;
• Plan for new sites in accordance with the agreed triggers for capacity, quality and coverage sites
and release accurate nominal plans;
• Continuously monitor the quality KPI’s on drive test, scanners and customer complains and
trigger corrective optimization plans and manage to completion;

Prioritize customer complaints and provide a solution(s)/ recommendation(s) within the agreed
time frame;
• Prepare re-homing plans and streamline LAC borders in accordance to CNP’s request and radio
trigger levels thresholds.

Minimum requirements
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Science, with an emphasis in Radio
communications;
• 3 years experience in telecommunication with 1 year’s minimum in GSM hands–on experience in
Radio Network planning;
• Practical knowledge on use of Atoll radio planning tool and nominal cell planning;
• Candidates with experience in Nokia, Siemens or Huawei BSS equipment will have an added
advantage;
• Knowledge in tele-traffic Engineering is a plus.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please
send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable
candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is
Friday 24th June 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke


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