Job type: Full-time
Transmission Planning, Fiber & IP Engineer
Tanzania, United Republic of
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Job Description
Why Airtel Africa?
At Airtel Africa, we act with passion, energy, and a can-do attitude. Innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit drive us. If you like “ordinary”, then we are not for you.
We champion diversity. We anticipate, adapt, and deliver solutions that enrich the lives of communities we serve. we roll up our sleeves to win with our customers.
By choosing Airtel, you choose to be part of a winning team. All this in addition to a brilliant opportunity to build a career in your field of expertise, across our different operating companies in Africa.
Airtel Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and remain fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Responsibilities
Network architecture and design
Definition of network reference architecture design for Airtel OpCo transmission and transport networks to support IP based mobile voice /data, enterprise and other service, with the aim at delivering clear design targets to Africa operations to plan and execute against. Identify and evaluate converging technology opportunities as well as study and evaluate market trends that apply directly and indirectly to Airtel Tanzania.
Operation plan validation
Review and validation of plans generated in Airtel OpCo against the strategy articulated in the reference architecture design, against the budget allocation, and against efficiency targets for final approval for execution.
Vendor selection and management
Responsible include evaluation of and selection of vendors for transmission and transport network solutions, considering vendors current position within the airtel product portfolio, strength of technology offering, and positioning of the vendor in the Africa continent as well as organization needs into the future.
New technology evaluation
This includes but is not limited to point-to-point PDH/SDH microwave transmission, SDH/DWDM fiber transmission, VSAT, point to multi- point microwave, and ILD connectivity for Africa. To formulate and assist in creation of strategy, design, planning and optimization of Transmission network to achieve a cost-effective network design and rollout aimed at providing adequate Transmission network capacity, high grade/ level of service. To formulate and direct design specifications(s) and value engineer of Airtel Africa Transmission network
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications, Skills, Competencies, Attributes, Technical Skills
• Bachelor’s in engineering/technology (Telecommunications/Electronics & Communication).
Relevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years)
• 5 years of versatile experience in Operations, Optimization and Planning of Transmission Networks.
• Deep understanding of latest technological trends in Transmission Network, including classical PDH, SDH, ATM, IP systems, etc.
• Extensive experience in planning robust and resilient microwave and fiber optic transmission and transport network for 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G in emerging markets.
• Knowledge of SDH/DWDM, microwave and optical transmission, VSAT, ILD planning, Microwave tool, 2G/3G/4G/5G access network planning. topology and capacity planning, IP/MPLS networks, and carrier Ethernet network.
• Experience at a multinational telecom operator designing IP/TDM transport solutions to carry 2G/3G/4G/5G traffic, voice and broadband service in profile of strategic and tactical planning, network design, technology evaluation, product development and operation for minimum of 5years is required.
• Deep knowledge of product lines and solutions from the major transmission solution vendors, with an understanding of the key strength, weakness and difference between them.
Other requirements (Behavioral etc.)
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Organizational
• Strong communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Character / disposition sought
• Some of the characteristics sought are detailed oriented, strong interpersonal skills, pro-active, team player, non- confrontational, multicultural sensitivity, good communicator, resourceful, multi- tasking
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Job Info
Job Identification
289
Posting Date
01/08/2025, 12:10 PM
Apply Before
01/17/2025, 02:39 PM
Degree Level
Bachelor’s Degree
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
Airtel Tanzania, Tanzania, DAR ES SALAAM, TZ
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