RF Technical Specialist (1) @ MTN (Lagos)

Job Title	RF Technical Specialist (1) (Lagos)
Department:	Network Group
Location:	Lagos
Job Description:	Network Quality Assurance Regularly monitor, track and report network data inconsistencies/discrepancies Perform Quality Assurance Drive Test at random to give independent report on network performance Ensure Quarterly reporting of competitive network performance benchmarking from drive test exercise through the X-plor systems of other means High Level Support Assist RP&O staff with investigating and solving problems in the radio network BSS/OSS Software Releases Evaluate the functionality and relevance of new BSS / OSS software Ensure that MTN takes full advantage of all advanced radio features made available in new BSS/OSS software releases Technical Investigations Perform technical investigations into topics related to radio network design and performance, such as new types of hardware new design methodologies New Radio Planning and Optimization Tools Evaluate the functionality and complexity of new P&O products or tools on the market Development of Software Tools Identify new software requirements and participate in the specification of all custom software tools, such as: NetCfg ·Aircom suite Optima queries F.A.C.T.S. CDR Analysis Knowledge of network - Maintain at all times a detailed knowledge of the total network. This includes: · No of nodes in the core network and active sites Site Build configurations Traffic levels Network performance in accordance with KPIs of RF Planning and Optimization International Liaison Ensure that MTN Nigeria is kept informed on the services and quality offered by other networks Technological and industry awareness Maintain an awareness of the latest technological and industry developments that may affect the cellular business Product Awareness Maintain a working knowledge of MTN’s products, services and tariffs. Interdepartmental Working Maintain cordial relationships with: other departments within MTN Nigeria regions and head office other MTN’s operations internationally Handset Evaluation Approve the release of all new handsets onto the MTN network
Job Conditions:	General MTN N working conditions National traveling into various remote areas within the specified region Additional working time is maybe required A valid drivers license
Reporting To:	National RF P & O Managers
Required Skills:	Three (3) years’ experience in radio planning and optimization with a mobile telecomm operator or consultancy Previous experience as team leader of radio engineers an advantage
Employment Status :	Permanent
Qualification:	B.Sc. Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering M.Sc in a related subject will be an advantage
This vacancy expires on 2/19/2008 Apply Here