EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: YU TECHNICAL &FINANCE DEPARTMENTS
We are looking for young, vibrant, passionate individuals to join the yu team to expand and manage our
mobile network in the country. At Essar Telecom Kenya Limited, we value passion, power and progress and if you are keen to be part of the team we look forward to receive your application by the 15th May 2012 at hr@yu.co.ke
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to the Head NSS will be responsible for the following:
• Use Business Object application and other tools to create report/template for statistic collection as required.
• Responsible for ensuring industry regulator (CCK) QoS parameter compliance.
• Responsible for providing high technical support.
Key Accountabilities:
Monitor and report subscriber, traffic and capacity requirement trends.
Responsible for ensuring industry regulator (CCK) QoS parameter compliance.
Provide high technical support.
Monitor POI traffic and maintain balance
Monitor load on all core nodes and forecast requirements for expansion
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes
Academic
• University Degree in IT or Electronics/ Computer Engineering or equivalent Professional
• Certification and knowledge of database systems (e.g. Oracle, MySQL)
• Business Object and NPO knowledge and skills is an added advantage.
• Certification and knowledge in UNIX and shell scripting skills is desired.
• Good knowledge of MS-Excel and Excel macro development.
Technical Competence
• Good knowledge of Database systems and data manipulation.
• Good knowledge of Network Quality KPI’s definition, formulae and analysis.
• Good knowledge of network implementation / integration processes.
• Good knowledge GSM architecture, call-flows and thorough understanding of latest Telecom Technologies.
• Good PC skills.
Experience
• 6-8 years’ experience in a similar functions within a high availability (HA), 24x7, mission critical operations environment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• 2-3 years of database, BO/NPO reporting, shell scripting end user experience.
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to the Head RF will be responsible for the following:
• The role of this individual shall include management of RAN and core network performance.
• The incumbent shall performing daily checks on network, BSC and cell level for Radio Access Network (RAN),
• Carry out daily checks at network, trunk and node level for NSS network KPIs, availability and take timely action against any kind of Network KPI or SLA related problem.
• Optimization in real time of RAN quality of service through network data analysis of key performance indicators (KPI) and providing performance reports.
• Perform an automatic collecting of reporting data on KPI system from OSS system.
• Calculation and investigation of SS7 Signaling Links on metropolitan GSM network – switches/databases (MSCs, BSCs, VLRs, HLRs, and MGw etc.).
• Write scripts that periodically automatically collect reporting data on KPI's from OSS/OMC-R system.
• Based on the analysis of the collected data consistently provide recommendations on network performance improvement.
• Provide benchmarking data on KPI's on RAN and NSS networks using provided vendor 2G/2.5G equipment.
• Use Business Object application and other tools to create report/template for statistic collection as required.
• Responsible for ensuring industry regulator (CCK) QoS parameter compliance. Responsible for providing high technical support.
Key Accountabilities:
Perform an automatic collecting of reporting data on KPI system from OSS/OMC-R system.
Write scripts that periodically automatically collect reporting data on KPI's from OSS/OMC-R system.
Based on the analysis of the collected data consistently provide recommendations on network performance improvement
Provide benchmarking data on KPI's on RAN and core networks using provided vendor 2G/2.5G equipment.
Use Business Object application and other tools to create report/template for statistic collection as required
Calculation and investigation of SS7 Signaling Links on core-network – switches/databases (MSCs, BSCs, VLRs, HLRs, MGw, etc.).
Responsible for continuously monitoring the performance of the switching nodes and base station controllers in all functional areas using the established and agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Submit regular RAN and core network performance reports, as part of performance monitoring and assessment, including core network performance related FOAs
Provide input to planning department in terms of capacity, quality and coverage for expansion phases
Input to planning department in terms of capacity, quality and coverage for expansion phases.
Monitor and report subscriber, traffic and capacity requirement trends.
Responsible for ensuring industry regulator (CCK) QoS parameter compliance.
Provide high technical support.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes
Academic& Professional
• University Degree in IT or Electronics/ Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Certification and knowledge of database systems (e.g. Oracle, MySQL)
• Business Object and NPO knowledge and skills is an added advantage.
• Certification and knowledge in UNIX and shell scripting skills is desired.
• Good knowledge of MS-Excel and Excel macro development.
Technical Competence
• Good knowledge of Database systems and data manipulation.
• Good knowledge of Network Quality KPI’s definition, formulae and analysis.
• Good knowledge of network implementation / integration processes.
• Good knowledge GSM architecture, call-flows and thorough understanding of latest Telecom Technologies.
• Good PC skill.
Experience
• 6-8 years’ experience in a similar functions within a high availability (HA), 24x7, mission critical operations environment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• 2-3 years of database, BO/NPO reporting, shell scripting end user experience.
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to the Head RF will be responsible for the following:
• Customer complaints follow-up and resolution.
• Drive testing and post Processing of drive Test logs
• RF Optimization and QOS maintenance
• RF Network Rollout
• RF Database audits, standardization and documentation.
Drive testing and post processing of drive Test logs
• Generation of comprehensive reports.
• Analysis of drive-test log files on Benchmarking ,
• Coverage, New sites integration, and DT for customer complaint resolution
• Route analysis and DT post processing
RF Optimization and QOS maintenance
• Raising of Change requests, CR follow-ups
• KPIs analysis & recommendations
• (Optimization tasks) with the help of FOE
• QoS maintenance within thresholds; [Capacity]SDCCH & TCH congestion/blocking, [Quality] CDR, HO success rate, CSSR +3 Data KPIs
RF Network Rollout
• Nominal/SSR Generation
• Candidate Survey /selection
• ATP validations on DT (CS and Data- Drive testing for new sites.)
Knowledge, skills & attributes required:
• Diploma/degree Graduates in Telecommunication Engineering
• Enterprise suite-Radio Planning/Optimization
• TEMS Training
• MapInfo Training
• Training in GSM Technology will be an added advantage
• Use of Monitoring & performance modules on Business Objects, ISMG, Netnumen & OSS_Citrix
• 2 years in GSM radio network planning and optimization
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to the Head of Transmission and will be responsible for the following:
• managing, supervising and providing Expertise support in fault resolution on the transmission part of the network and equipment,
• Ensure transmission equipment availability and functionality at all times.
• Contribute their expertise to development and transfer of knowledge of transmission network and their elements to Network Operations.
• Support actions conducted on the Network in all transmission related work within Technical Department.
• Provide support to Operation and maintenance teams concerning functioning of transmission equipment, technical documentation (procedures…), and train and transfer knowledge to teams.
• Provide technical expertise by analyzing transmission dysfunctions and implementing unusual network operations with the vendors concerning integration, alteration and optimization of operations.
• Follow up transmission equipment evolution (i.e. new products), update documents.
• Follow up overall performance of transmission equipment; implement procedures in order to optimize their performance within the Network.
• Implement solutions on the transmission Network leading to performance improvement and correction as recommended and in consultation with the Quality team.
Knowledge, skills & attributes required:
• BSC Telecom/Electronic Engineering or Higher Diploma Telecom/Electronic Engineering with at least 7 years’ experience in telecommunication field
• 4 to 5 years’ experience in Telecommunication operation equipment, installation and deployment.
• Good knowledge of Telecommunication equipment.
• Good knowledge of Network operations.
• GSM training.
• The person must be Dynamic, Autonomous, and a good Communicator.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Able to take initiatives
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Systems and Procedures Manager will be responsible for the following:
• Managing company processes and procedures
• Drafting of the company policy
• Guiding the implementation of the procedures
The major responsibilities
• Company policy and procedures implementation and updates for both new and existing transactions
• Simplification of processes and procedures through automation and continuous reviews of current process
• Coordination of internal audit, implementation of audit findings and preparation of BOD audit updates
• Company compliance management both internal and external requirements e.g. Group compliance, IFRS, Regulatory bodies etc.
• Review of new and existing systems to ensure sufficient controls
Knowledge, skills & attributes required:
• Post graduate degree in Computer Science/Systems design & development
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K) or ACCA qualified)
• A degree in management will be an added advantage
• 4 -5 years’ experience in external and internal audits
• Hands on and works under minimal supervision.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex and ambiguous problems and solve them.
• Experience in a telecommunications environment will be a distinct advantage
Please send an updated CV to hr@yu.co.ke and clearly indicate the role you are applying for on the subject line of your email.
We are looking for young, vibrant, passionate individuals to join the yu team to expand and manage our
mobile network in the country. At Essar Telecom Kenya Limited, we value passion, power and progress and if you are keen to be part of the team we look forward to receive your application by the 15th May 2012 at hr@yu.co.keManager – Operations Core Network (Technical)
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to the Head NSS will be responsible for the following:
• Use Business Object application and other tools to create report/template for statistic collection as required.
• Responsible for ensuring industry regulator (CCK) QoS parameter compliance.
• Responsible for providing high technical support.
Key Accountabilities:
Monitor and report subscriber, traffic and capacity requirement trends.
Responsible for ensuring industry regulator (CCK) QoS parameter compliance.
Provide high technical support.
Monitor POI traffic and maintain balance
Monitor load on all core nodes and forecast requirements for expansion
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes
Academic
• University Degree in IT or Electronics/ Computer Engineering or equivalent Professional
• Certification and knowledge of database systems (e.g. Oracle, MySQL)
• Business Object and NPO knowledge and skills is an added advantage.
• Certification and knowledge in UNIX and shell scripting skills is desired.
• Good knowledge of MS-Excel and Excel macro development.
Technical Competence
• Good knowledge of Database systems and data manipulation.
• Good knowledge of Network Quality KPI’s definition, formulae and analysis.
• Good knowledge of network implementation / integration processes.
• Good knowledge GSM architecture, call-flows and thorough understanding of latest Telecom Technologies.
• Good PC skills.
Experience
• 6-8 years’ experience in a similar functions within a high availability (HA), 24x7, mission critical operations environment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• 2-3 years of database, BO/NPO reporting, shell scripting end user experience.
Performance Manager (Technical)
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to the Head RF will be responsible for the following:
• The role of this individual shall include management of RAN and core network performance.
• The incumbent shall performing daily checks on network, BSC and cell level for Radio Access Network (RAN),
• Carry out daily checks at network, trunk and node level for NSS network KPIs, availability and take timely action against any kind of Network KPI or SLA related problem.
• Optimization in real time of RAN quality of service through network data analysis of key performance indicators (KPI) and providing performance reports.
• Perform an automatic collecting of reporting data on KPI system from OSS system.
• Calculation and investigation of SS7 Signaling Links on metropolitan GSM network – switches/databases (MSCs, BSCs, VLRs, HLRs, and MGw etc.).
• Write scripts that periodically automatically collect reporting data on KPI's from OSS/OMC-R system.
• Based on the analysis of the collected data consistently provide recommendations on network performance improvement.
• Provide benchmarking data on KPI's on RAN and NSS networks using provided vendor 2G/2.5G equipment.
• Use Business Object application and other tools to create report/template for statistic collection as required.
• Responsible for ensuring industry regulator (CCK) QoS parameter compliance. Responsible for providing high technical support.
Key Accountabilities:
Perform an automatic collecting of reporting data on KPI system from OSS/OMC-R system.
Write scripts that periodically automatically collect reporting data on KPI's from OSS/OMC-R system.
Based on the analysis of the collected data consistently provide recommendations on network performance improvement
Provide benchmarking data on KPI's on RAN and core networks using provided vendor 2G/2.5G equipment.
Use Business Object application and other tools to create report/template for statistic collection as required
Calculation and investigation of SS7 Signaling Links on core-network – switches/databases (MSCs, BSCs, VLRs, HLRs, MGw, etc.).
Responsible for continuously monitoring the performance of the switching nodes and base station controllers in all functional areas using the established and agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Submit regular RAN and core network performance reports, as part of performance monitoring and assessment, including core network performance related FOAs
Provide input to planning department in terms of capacity, quality and coverage for expansion phases
Input to planning department in terms of capacity, quality and coverage for expansion phases.
Monitor and report subscriber, traffic and capacity requirement trends.
Responsible for ensuring industry regulator (CCK) QoS parameter compliance.
Provide high technical support.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes
Academic& Professional
• University Degree in IT or Electronics/ Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Certification and knowledge of database systems (e.g. Oracle, MySQL)
• Business Object and NPO knowledge and skills is an added advantage.
• Certification and knowledge in UNIX and shell scripting skills is desired.
• Good knowledge of MS-Excel and Excel macro development.
Technical Competence
• Good knowledge of Database systems and data manipulation.
• Good knowledge of Network Quality KPI’s definition, formulae and analysis.
• Good knowledge of network implementation / integration processes.
• Good knowledge GSM architecture, call-flows and thorough understanding of latest Telecom Technologies.
• Good PC skill.
Experience
• 6-8 years’ experience in a similar functions within a high availability (HA), 24x7, mission critical operations environment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• 2-3 years of database, BO/NPO reporting, shell scripting end user experience.
RF Engineer (Technical)
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to the Head RF will be responsible for the following:
• Customer complaints follow-up and resolution.
• Drive testing and post Processing of drive Test logs
• RF Optimization and QOS maintenance
• RF Network Rollout
• RF Database audits, standardization and documentation.
Drive testing and post processing of drive Test logs
• Generation of comprehensive reports.
• Analysis of drive-test log files on Benchmarking ,
• Coverage, New sites integration, and DT for customer complaint resolution
• Route analysis and DT post processing
RF Optimization and QOS maintenance
• Raising of Change requests, CR follow-ups
• KPIs analysis & recommendations
• (Optimization tasks) with the help of FOE
• QoS maintenance within thresholds; [Capacity]SDCCH & TCH congestion/blocking, [Quality] CDR, HO success rate, CSSR +3 Data KPIs
RF Network Rollout
• Nominal/SSR Generation
• Candidate Survey /selection
• ATP validations on DT (CS and Data- Drive testing for new sites.)
Knowledge, skills & attributes required:
• Diploma/degree Graduates in Telecommunication Engineering
• Enterprise suite-Radio Planning/Optimization
• TEMS Training
• MapInfo Training
• Training in GSM Technology will be an added advantage
• Use of Monitoring & performance modules on Business Objects, ISMG, Netnumen & OSS_Citrix
• 2 years in GSM radio network planning and optimization
Transmission Engineer (Technical)
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to the Head of Transmission and will be responsible for the following:
• managing, supervising and providing Expertise support in fault resolution on the transmission part of the network and equipment,
• Ensure transmission equipment availability and functionality at all times.
• Contribute their expertise to development and transfer of knowledge of transmission network and their elements to Network Operations.
• Support actions conducted on the Network in all transmission related work within Technical Department.
• Provide support to Operation and maintenance teams concerning functioning of transmission equipment, technical documentation (procedures…), and train and transfer knowledge to teams.
• Provide technical expertise by analyzing transmission dysfunctions and implementing unusual network operations with the vendors concerning integration, alteration and optimization of operations.
• Follow up transmission equipment evolution (i.e. new products), update documents.
• Follow up overall performance of transmission equipment; implement procedures in order to optimize their performance within the Network.
• Implement solutions on the transmission Network leading to performance improvement and correction as recommended and in consultation with the Quality team.
Knowledge, skills & attributes required:
• BSC Telecom/Electronic Engineering or Higher Diploma Telecom/Electronic Engineering with at least 7 years’ experience in telecommunication field
• 4 to 5 years’ experience in Telecommunication operation equipment, installation and deployment.
• Good knowledge of Telecommunication equipment.
• Good knowledge of Network operations.
• GSM training.
• The person must be Dynamic, Autonomous, and a good Communicator.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Able to take initiatives
Systems and Procedures Manager (Finance)
Location: Nairobi Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Systems and Procedures Manager will be responsible for the following:
• Managing company processes and procedures
• Drafting of the company policy
• Guiding the implementation of the procedures
The major responsibilities
• Company policy and procedures implementation and updates for both new and existing transactions
• Simplification of processes and procedures through automation and continuous reviews of current process
• Coordination of internal audit, implementation of audit findings and preparation of BOD audit updates
• Company compliance management both internal and external requirements e.g. Group compliance, IFRS, Regulatory bodies etc.
• Review of new and existing systems to ensure sufficient controls
Knowledge, skills & attributes required:
• Post graduate degree in Computer Science/Systems design & development
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K) or ACCA qualified)
• A degree in management will be an added advantage
• 4 -5 years’ experience in external and internal audits
• Hands on and works under minimal supervision.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex and ambiguous problems and solve them.
• Experience in a telecommunications environment will be a distinct advantage
Please send an updated CV to hr@yu.co.ke and clearly indicate the role you are applying for on the subject line of your email.