Telkom
Vacant Position: MFS Planning Engineer
Vacant Position: MFS Planning Engineer
Region: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting to: Senior Manager MFS Technical
Band: 3
Department: Technology Division
Role Purpose: The incumbent will be responsible for business systems planning
and business analysis. This is a key role in the overall execution of the
Technology strategy and will require an individual with excellent communication
and analysis skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Requirements elicitation, analysis
and documentation.
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Automation of complex, manual and
error-prone processes.
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Understanding issues and
opportunities with current applications.
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Developing future technology
supporting the enterprise.
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Providing executives with direction
and a decision-making framework for IT expenditure.
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Providing information systems with a
developmental blueprint that not only takes into account concepts such as
abstraction and modularity but also considers aspects such as maintainability,
reusability, performance, security and scalability.
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Working with business teams to
prepare a technology roadmap and be responsible for delivery of the same.
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Vendor management to ensure that
vendors deliver the highest product & service quality while managing costs
and timelines.
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Onboarding and supporting integration
partners in a bid to build a digital payments ecosystem.
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Regular reporting on project status,
KPIs, system performance, etc.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science Degree in
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related
technical field from a recognized institution.
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the
telecommunications industry.
Professional Knowledge & Skills
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Extensive knowledge of mobile money,
payments, banking and relevant standards and best practices in these domains.
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Experience working with online
charging systems, messaging systems (SMS & USSD), as well as value-added
services development in general.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Thorough grounding in
telecommunications grade hardware & software platforms, integration
management, network design & implementation, operation and maintenance
methods and procedures.
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Familiarity with the Agile Software
Development Methodology.
This position is open to Kenyan
citizens only.
Vacant Position: Senior Engineer Optimization
Region: Nairobi
Band: 3
Reporting to: Manager- RAN P&O
Department: Technology
Region: Nairobi
Band: 3
Reporting to: Manager- RAN P&O
Department: Technology
Role Purpose: This
role seeks to recruit a Senior Radio Network Engineer Responsible for Radio
Network Optimisation of the Radio Access Network of 2G, 3G and 4G Networks.
Directly and actively drive major network optimisation campaigns with aim to
realise major improvements in overall Network quality of service
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Monitor and analyse the
GSM/WCDMA/HSPA/LTE Radio Network Statistics on daily basis. Achieve &
maintain the Radio Network Performance as per the contracted OSS KPIs
(Accessibility, Availability, Retainability, Mobility & Service Integrity)
within company set thresholds.
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Respond to all Customer complaints
within stipulated SLA. Address Coverage and capacity complaints from customer
by providing implementable solutions and ensuring closure as per SLA.
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Continuously conduct consistency checks
on radio parameters for 2G/3G/4G and daily execute corrections with the RNO
guidelines.
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Analyse Drive test reports including
benchmarking reports and implement optimization recommendations suggested.
Identify pockets of poor network quality RXQUAL, MOS and suggest resolutions
for clearing interference and KPI degradations. Confirm cell performance by
comparing Netnumen/U2000 alarms and configurations.
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Execute Network dimensioning tasks to
address capacity and coverage requirements by optimally Optimizing network
interfaces and nodes to cater for 2G/3G/LTE voice and data traffic. This will
include TRX additions, 3G upgrades, CE expansions, Power optimization, BSC/RNC
board capacity utilizations/dimensioning.
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Explore options and Maintain 4G
Throughput above 15 Mbps; 3G Throughput above 2.4 Mbps and allocate DPDCH and
FPDCH to cells to achieve appreciable 2G Throughput.
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Practise efficient cost management
practise by suggesting optimization solutions that are within budgets.
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Preparation of RFP/RFQ documentation
as assigned by Manager and participate in Technical evaluations for the same.
Guide management in cost optimization during procurement of Radio Network
Optimization equipment’s/Tools and advise on best sourcing options with shorter
lead-times.
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Maintain the Call Setup Time to
CST<8seconds in coordination with Core Network Team; Work with Core Network
Team to ensure that Paging success rate(PSR) at Network Busy Hour >90%; Work
with Core Network Team to ensure that Location Area Update Success rates(LAU-SR)
at Network Busy Hour >90%
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Monitor and Maintain Half-rate
Utilization below < 30%; Monitor and improve on PDSCH/PUSCH Utilizations.
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Suggest Coverage ad Capacity sites to
Network planning/Design Team to be included in the rollout plans.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical &
Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication, ICT or related course
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At least 5 years’ experience in RAN
Network planning and Optimization 2 of which should be directly with ZTE and/or
Huawei.
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Advanced certifications in IT/Telecom
related courses
Professional Knowledge & Skills:
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Must have worked with ZTE/Huawei RAN
Equipment
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Proven experience in the use of
U2000/PRS/NETNUMEN/MAPINFO/ACTIX /NEMO
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Thorough knowledge on RAN
Features/Roadmaps/equipment lifecycles
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Experience in working in a
multi-vendor RAN Network environment
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Excellent manipulation of excel and
using VBA will be an added advantage
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Certification in project management
will be an added advantage.
This
position is open to Kenyan citizens only.
Vacant Position: Software Developer
Region: Nairobi,
Kenya
Reporting to: Senior
Manager MFS Technical
Band: 3
Department: Technology
Division
Role Purpose: The
incumbent will be responsible for the delivery of software solutions via
application of business analysis and software engineering methodologies. This
is a key role in the overall execution of the Technology strategy and will
require a keen eye for detail and problem solving skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
·
Requirements elicitation, analysis
and documentation.
·
Identifying and evaluating options
for improving business systems.
·
Automation of complex, manual and
error-prone processes.
·
Solution design that not only takes
into account concepts such as abstraction and modularity but also considers
aspects such as maintainability, reusability, performance, security and
scalability.
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Software development in accordance
with the company’s guidelines and standards along with international best
practice to consistently deliver high quality solutions.
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Managing the packaging, testing and
deployment of internally developed solutions.
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Documentation of the design, test
plans, manuals as well as any other artifacts that help describe the function,
architecture, and design of the solution.
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Providing operational support that
will involve monitoring system performance, making defect repairs, testing the
application after any changes are made, and tuning.
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Participating in team activities such
as peer code reviews to improve the overall quality of team deliverables.
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Working collaboratively in cross
functional teams to deliver solutions.
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Managing and supporting 3rd party
software developers and other integration partners both internal and external.
·
Research and development of new
features, solutions & technologies.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science Degree in
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related
technical field from a recognized institution.
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the
design and development of high performance transactional systems.
Professional Knowledge
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Proficient in Java Software
Development
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Experience with Unix/Linux scripting
languages
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Experience with server-side scripting
using PHP/Ruby/Server-side JS
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Experience developing web
applications using HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as
AngularJS/React/Polymer
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Working knowledge of the Linux
Operating System
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Experience with Relational Database
Management systems
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Strong sense for UI and UX
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Familiarity with the Agile Software
Development Methodology
Professional Skills:
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Planning ,organizing and pro-active
approach
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Team-work, communication and
co-operation
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Self-motivated person able to work
under minimum supervision
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Customer focused ,Team player,
Efficient and results oriented
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Willing to work a flexible schedule
to meet 24/7 business requirements
This
position is open to Kenyan citizens only.
Vacant Position: Technical Project Manager
Region: Nairobi,
Kenya
Reporting to: Chief
Technology & Information Officer
Band: 4.2
Department: Technology
Division
Role Purpose: The
incumbent will play a critical role in managing a portfolio of technology
projects that will include both infrastructure and software deployments. She/he
will need to understand key activities, deliverables, timescales and resources
necessary to deliver projects on time and within budget.
She/he
will also manage resources assigned to fulfil those requirements using
recommended implementation methodologies, lead implementation planning, control
project plans and overall execution.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership
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Manage delivery schedules and budgets
to ensure project delivery is on time, within scope and in budget
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Use of standard project methodology
and tools to track progress against deliverables
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Lead and manage project and resource
schedules
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Manage third party and specialist
resources assigned to projects
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Identify, manage and mitigate risks
that may impact projects
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Use of appropriate verification
techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
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Measure project performance using
appropriate systems, tools and techniques
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Enforce quality gates in all the
projects and programs within the domain
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Relationship management with clients
and key stakeholders
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Prepare sound communication plans and
manage information dissemination
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Communicate project activities
including progress, budget, risks and issues to relevant stakeholders as
defined by the communication plan
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Complete weekly status reports and
steering committee presentations
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Create and maintain comprehensive
project documentation throughout the project
Academic / Professional Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business, IT,
Telecommunications or other related field from an accredited institution of
higher learning
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Must be a fully qualified and
accredited project manager
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Minimum 7 years’ experience in
managing projects with experience of managing complex technical systems such as
billing platforms, ERP, CRM etc.
Professional Knowledge & Skills
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Excellent communication,
interpersonal and presentation skills with clearly demonstrated methodologies
to keep project teams and stakeholders well informed.
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Commercial awareness and excellent
negotiation skills
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Strong MS Office skills including
Microsoft project.
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
or certification
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
certification
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Any experience in the following areas
is a plus:
o Business Process analysis/modelling
o Telecommunications
o Business Process analysis/modelling
o Telecommunications
This
position is open to Kenyan citizens only.
If
you are up to the challenge & fit the required profile, please apply
highlighting how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match
the requirements for this position.
Application
should be sent by latest 20th April 2018, please provide an updated Curriculum
Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of
three referees.
Apply
through recruitment@telkom.co.ke and ensure the job title is quoted on the
subject field.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Telkom
is an equal opportunity employer