RAN Planning & Optimization Engineer(Smile Communications (U) Ltd)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: RAN Planning & Optimization Engineer (Opco)
Organisation: Smile Communications (U) Ltd
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda
coReports to: Opco Network Planning Manager/Head of Networks

About Smile Communications:
Our client Smile Communications (U) Ltd is a leading ISP in Uganda offering 4G LTE super fast, high quality and reliable internet access services. Smile is looking for a number of highly experienced, talented and committed individuals to join their team.

Job Summary:
The RAN Planning & Optimization Engineer will be responsible for ensuring  that the network delivery partner and the managed services partner are meeting the Radio Network KPIs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
RAN Planning Management (LTE and MW) including:
    Working in collaboration with the commercial team to define radio coverage areas
    Planning for capacity on the RAN, ensuring provision for capacity at the right time
    Work in liaison with the network vendors and acceptance of the vendor RAN design
    Software and feature Release Management, involving request for feature, testing and acceptance.
    Test plan method finalization with the vendors and acceptance with respect to all RAN aspects (coverage, capacity, quality, installation)
    Sit Search and sign-off with vendors/sales
    Witness Commissioning and Acceptance of RAN network
    Responsible for Roll-out Planning
    The job holder will be responsible for Interference Management
    Network performance monitoring (KPIs) and optimization
    Take a technical lead in new projects that involve RAN e.g. DAS, other in-building coverage solutions, PICO/FEMTO cells, HOTSPOT V2 (all things Wi-Fi)
    Input in the Head Networks on all aspects related to RAN
    Submission of management reports and regulatory reports to Head Networks
    Perform any other adhoc duties assigned from time to time by the CTO or any other person appointed by the company for this purpose.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Telecoms/ Electronics or Computer Engineering
    At least five to eight years’ work experience
    Knowledge in Basic Telecoms, LTE/3G, IP Transport Networks, VoIP, Internet, Data Communications Networks
    Exposure and understanding on RAN planning & Optimizations (at least 2-3 years)
    Knowledge of Radio principles around Radio Access and Microwave Technologies
    2G/3G/WiMAX/LTE technologies RAN Optimization
    RAN planning (Commercial & Technical aspects): Interference Management,  KPI Measurements and Network Acceptance/Commissioning
    Past supervisory experience
    Training in Planning tools
    Training in Drive Test tools
    Personal Qualities & Behavioral traits
    Be a self-starter
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    High team ethic
    Ability to manage a team

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