Safaricom Kenya RPO Engineer - Western Region Job Vacancy

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Western Region Network Department within the Technical Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

RPO Engineer-Western Region
Ref:
 Tech_ RPOEWR_AUGUST 2010

Reporting to the Senior Regional Network Planning Manager-Western Regional Network, the holder of the position will monitor performance of radio network and recommend corrective measures to ensure optimum performance of radio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide recommendations on frequency plan changes and participate in site planning and release of nominal;

  • Participate in preparation of capacity upgrade plans and release of integration parameters;
  • Perform planning, design and optimization of RF systems for macro and micro cells ( indoor and outdoor);
  • Perform link budget analysis, design criteria and traffic analysis;
  • Undertake network performance improvement (KPIs) and optimization tasks;
  • Perform investigative drive tests and resolve escalated/detected customer concerns;
  • Manage site configuration databases, heights and maps topology;
Minimum requirements
  • University degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics;
  • At least 2 years working experience in GSM;
  • Proficient in use of radio planning tools such as ATOLL, ENTERPRISE and MAPINFO;
  • Advanced knowledge in MS office application;
  • Knowledge in RDBMS, programming language e.g. VB, C++;
This position is located Western Region of Kenya and the offices are based in Kisumu-Kiboswa area.

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 18th August 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

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