Responsibilities

The role-holder duties will include and not limited to:

Maintain and improve Transmission (Microwave, IPRAN and fiber) network quality through regular review and proactive solution-based plans to meet service level objectives

Drive transmission network expansion in line with the business strategy.

Monitor performance of the Transmission network (Microwave, IPRAN, VSAT and Fibre) through available statistics to determine required transmission network upgrades / expansions and improve service quality.

Inventory management to ensure company property is accurately recorded.

Ensure availability and continuous improvement of Microwave network, IPRAN network and Fibre access network. 

Ensure that microwave, IPRAN and Fibre access projects / deployments are conducted in accordance with relevant matrixes and within budget

Validate microwave, IPRAN and Fibre access network designs in alignment with the respective vendor teams.

Evaluate strategic partners’ Transmission Network proposals and compare this with network projections and Airtel design guidelines.

Ensure upgrades plans for all links operating above 70% and accurate quantification of transmission links in the network.

Prepare quarterly and annual returns to the regulator and for budgeting purposes.

Oversee transmission network change request management and acceptance test verification by checking, validating, and recommending for approval of proposed changes. 

Review the acceptance tests and compare them with planning data.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Required Competencies

Graduate degree in engineering/technology (Electronics & Communication) 

4-5 years of requisite experience in Transmission Planning and Optimization of (Microwave, IPRAN and Fibre Optics networks) with good understanding of transmissions networks.

Deep understanding of latest technological trends in Transmission Network, including classical Microwave, IPRAN and DWDM systems, etc.

Experience in operating in a multivendor environment.

Strong analytical skills

A team player with strong organizational skills

Good communication and Interpersonal skills