Stresert Services Limited - Our Client is a global leader in the telecommunications and data-services sectors delivering wide range of affordable, high quality and easy to use broadband access and communication services across Africa. Voice and Messaging Engineer (Opco)
Location: Lagos
Business Unit: Networks
Reporting to: Head of Networks
Job Grade: 3LPurpose of the position
This position will ensure that the voice and messaging services are implemented end-to-end, all interconnects are properly implemented and maintained and the services meets the KPIs. In addition, the position will also be responsible for the technical aspects of national and international roaming, network steering and managing the SIM profile and OTA services through third parties.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Voice and Messaging Management
- Working with the legal and regulatory team to negotiate interconnect agreements;
- Planning for capacity on the voice and messaging services interconnects, ensuring provision for capacity at the right time;
- Interconnects Roll-out planning;
- Liaison with other operators for implementation of the interconnects;
- Perform Commissioning and Acceptance of voice aspects of the RAN network;
- Testing and acceptance of 3GPP LTE voice related features such as ROHC, TTI bundling, DRX, Semi-Persistent scheduling;
- Handset Voice and Messaging performance analysis;
- Software and feature Release Management, involving request for feature, testing and acceptance of voice services and interconnects;
- SIM Profile management;
- Management of the MGW provisioning and support; or any IP interconnect;
- Management of performance of all Voice and Messaging Interconnects (national and international)
- Network performance monitoring (KPIs) for voice and messaging services;
- Provide inputs to the Head of Networks on all aspects related to voice and messaging;
- Submission of management reports and regulatory reports to Head of Networks;
Academic Qualifications:
Essential- Degree /Diploma in Telecoms / Electronics / Computer Engineering
Desirable- Basic Telecoms, LTE/3G, IP Transport Networks, VOIP, Data Communications Networks
Work Experience & Skills- 6 - 8 years work experience in a supervisory position
- Exposure on VoIP networks (at least 3-4 years); Training in VoIP, SIP telephony, SS7, CCNA Voice
- 2G/3G/WiMAX/ LTE technologies
KPI Measurements- Network Acceptance/Commissioning
- Personal qualities & behavioural traits:
- Self Starter, Driven and energetic
- Good interpersonal and communications skills, with ability to manage a team
- Team worker
- Ability to work odd hours
- Able to travel
Planning Manager
Location of the job: Network OpCo Team Office of the CTO Level: 4
Reports To: Country CTO
Mission/ Core purpose of the Job: (Short description)
. Plan and design the end-to-end network (access, transport, core network, interconnects for OpCo) with the partner /vendors
. Network Capex and Opex planning and budgeting
. Network Optimization and reengineering
. Selection of Local vendors/ Contractors
. Technical Support to Business Development and Business Planning
Context: (Global influences, environmental / industry demands, organizational mission, etc.)
The Planning manager will work in close relationship with the market and business planning teams, network design & build partners, and Network O&M partners and will be responsible to plan the expansions and optimize the network capex and opex, creating network Opex and Capex budgets.
Key Performance Areas: (Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position)
Outcomes:
1. Defining the Network plan for the OpCo cities rollout with the Network Design and Build partners/ vendors
2. Design and optimize network plan including the radio, transmission including metro, national and international traffic backhaul and core network in consultation with the market planning team and the design and build partners/ vendors.
3. Traffic planning, traffic data analysis and reengineering of the network
4. Network Capex and Opex Budget preparation
5. Support OpCo Business planning teams
6. Appointment of local Vendors and contractors
7. Technical Support to Business Development Teams for regulatory lobbying etc.
8. Defining / discussing the interconnects with other operators, and engineering the POIs as per the traffic needs
Collaboration
Responsibility towards:
. Direct reports: None
. Matrix reports:
. Key customers: Business Planning, Business Development, OPCo Network Operations Teams, Regulatory teams
. Key suppliers: Network Vendors, Managed Services Partners
Discretionary Space
Authorities:
. As per delegation
Minimum Requirements
Education:
. Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/ Telecommunication Engineering
Experience:
. 8-10 Years of total experience in Wireless, Data Communication and VoIP Networks planning design, planning. Experience in IP Transport Networks and/ or Wireless and Radio Networks
Training:
. Basic Telecommunications, Engineering of LTE, IP Transport Networks, VoIP and Data Communication Networks
Competencies
Knowledge:
. Knowledge of Wireless Communications, Broadband Services & Data communication networks, IETF protocols, IP Transport networks
Skills / physical competencies:
. Analytical, Good Communication, Negotiation
. Team player
General working conditions:
(E.g. shift work, driver's license, specific tools, special clothing, environmental requirements, etc.)
Salary:
Very attractive!!
Method of ApplicationInterested candidates should forward CVs to: mgtpositions@stresert.com using 'V & M ENGINEER' as the subject of mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Note: Only candidates with a minimum of six (6) years experience in core technical position should please apply. We welcome professionals from leading Data/Telecommunications companies to apply.
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