Etisalat Recruitments (Deadline wednesday 5th November 2009)

This is an internal advert from Etisalat, you may try your luck or forward. The following vacancies currently exist in EMTS-Etisalat Nigeria: 1 Manager, RF Planning &  Optimization – North Region/Work Based Area:Kano  – Network Development Department Reports to: Head, RFP&Optimization Summary Job Responsibility: -          Oversees planning, prioritization and assignment of targets and tasks to entire Radio Network Development section. -          Reviews allocation/utilization of resources and section performance. -          Oversees all activities related to the coverage prediction for planned radio base stations ensuring conformance to standards, procedures and guidelines. -          Oversees the assessment of available capacity, current utilization of capacity and additional requirements to meet new/increased traffic needs with respect to Radio Network. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or related field. -          Relevant certification -          Post Graduate degree, MA/MBA/MSc, desirable. -          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience in Radio Network Development, design, planning and optimization for large-scale commercial operations; deployment, planning, field trial planning and execution. -          Extensive experience with wireless technologies. ******************************************************************************************************************* 2.            Manager, Access Network Support (West & North Regions)                 Reports to:  Head, Access Network/Operations   Summary Job Responsibility: -          Provide specialist advice for the resolution of network related faults emanating from subscribers, switching systems, Base Station Systems, Transmission and Value Added platforms. -          Assists the Head, Access Network in communicating the unit's direction and objectives to subordinate staff. -          Ensure proper monitoring of the network for overall efficiency and trouble spots using performance management tools and provide technical status reports to different target groups. -          Liaise with the customer experience centers, dealers and sales outlets across the country to collect information on network related faults. -          Assists in identifying required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the unit's strategy. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. -          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage. -          , MA/MBA/MSc, desirable. -          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience with at least three(3) years in a Supervisory role   3.            Manager, BSS Operations/North Region.  Work Based Area:Kano                 Reports to:  Head, Access Network/Operations Summary Job Responsibility: -          Implements an effective framework for the operation and maintenance of the Base Station Subsystem (BSS) and provide high level support functions on all operational transmission equipment. -          Assists the Head, Access Network in communicating the unit's direction and objectives to the subordinate staff. -          Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the team/function's activities. -          Establish and manage SLAs with key internal and external stakeholders. -          Ensures the commissioning, management and administration of BSS and access network platform infrastructure (UNIX Solaris and application level) and related equipment. -          Participate in BTS integration and acceptance tests. -          Diagnose and clear any faults/alarms or ensure escalation within time period stipulated in SLAs to appropriate parties as required. -          Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Access Network. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. -          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage. -          , MA/MBA/Msc, desirable. -          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience with at least three(3) years in a Supervisory role   4.            Manager, Interconnect Account and Settlement – Engineering Department.                 Reports to:  Head, Carrier Relations.  Work Based Area: Lagos. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Manages relationship with interconnect partners and ensures accurate capturing of Call Detail Records (CDR) and settlement of interconnect bills. -          Negotiate interconnect contracts. -          Facilitate and coordinate the technical aspects of interconnect between Etisalat Nigeria and roaming partners. -          Facilitate and coordinate the technical aspects of National interconnect between Etisalat Nigeria and other National operators -          Collect and interpret data on the dimension of air traffic between Etisalat Nigeria and the various operators. -          Liaise with IT Department to monitor the performance and operation of the interconnect billing systems to ensure constant system availability. -          Ensures the administration of user security/access on interconnect billing systems and database. -          Investigate and resolve complaints/request relating to roaming and interconnect billing. -          Ensures interconnect bills are prepared on a timely basis. -          Manage inter-functional relation to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions. -          Prepare agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, carrier Relations -          Perform other duties assigned by the Head, Carrier Relations. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. -          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage. -          , MA/MBA/Msc, desirable. -          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience with at least three(3) years in a Supervisory/Specialist  role   5.            Manager, Roaming Services – Engineering Department                 Reports to:  Head, Carrier Relations.  Work Based Area: Lagos. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Identifies probable roaming partners, and negotiate roaming agreements with these partners, ensuring that the agreements are eventually implemented. -          Negotiate all nonstandard requirements for the agreement in liaison with Finance and Revenue Assurance as appropriate. -          Manages relationship with interconnect partners and ensures accurate capturing of Call Detail Records (CDR) and settlement of interconnect bills. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. -          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage. -          , MA/MBA/Msc, desirable. -          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience with at least three(3) years in a Supervisory/Specialist  role   6.            Manager, Customer Relation Management & Provisioning (Info Tech Dept) – Work Based Area: Lagos.                 Reports to:  Head, Business Support/Operational Support Systems. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Manages and oversees the analysis, build, design, implementation and acceptance of new products configuration in the CRM module. -          Oversees implementation, integration and upgrade of  existing/new solutions in the Customer Relationship Management module (CRM) enterprise-wide -          Oversees planning for the order handling process for SIM cards, recharge vouchers and ll other fulfillment for EMTS. -          Oversees the technical scoping, capacity planning, hardware sizing and system functional requirement availability for the BSS systems. -          Ensures timely delivery of all fulfillment projects. -          Prepares RFPs & RFQs and audit statement of compliance and functional requirements for enterprise requirements in customer care and billing. Requirements: -          A Bachelor's degree in a numerate or technology field of study (Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Business Management, Accounting , Physics, Statistics, etc). -          Relevant certification in a core IT Technology such as IPs, Operating Systems, Software Development, Service Oriented Architecture or DBA is required. -          Post Graduate degree is desirable. -          6 – 8 years post NYSC experience with at least three(3) years in a Supervisory/Specialist  role with Provisioning, Mediation/Activation Systems for GSM, UMTS, and CDMA is mandatory. -          Professional Training in eTOM, ITIL, Project Management, Service Provisioning in Telecom will be an added advantage.   7.            Manager, VAS Development  – Network Development Dept. Work Based Area: Lagos.                 Reports to:  Head, Value Added Services. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Manages development of Value Added Services (VAS) platforms and other third party applications and services. -          Provides input in translating Etisalat-Nigeria Business Plan and subscriber growth assumptions into requirements for the Value Added Services. -          Reviews the unit/team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team. -          Develop new Value Added Services platforms to met customer/market demands. -          Search for innovative ways to improve VAS platform processes to foster efficiency. -          Develop innovative reporting and statistical tools to show the VAS services capacities and KPIs. -          Manage and train the staff for effective planning of network Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a Science or Engineering-related discipline. -          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage. -          MA/MBA/Msc, desirable. -          Minimum of 7 years post NYSC experience with at least three(3) years in a Senior Engineer/Specialist  role   8.            Specialist, Technical PMO – Network Development Dept.  Work-Based Area – Abuja.                 Reports to:  Manager, Technical PMO. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Coordinate, monitor and control Engineering-related projects towards efficient and cost effective realization of project objectives. -          Manages relationship with vendors and other project managers to ensure seamless execution of projects and adherence to agreed timeline and budget. -          Assists in continuously reviewing the unit's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team. -          Participate in project close out activities and ensure adequate and accurate documentation of al project activities. -          Participate in project close out activities and ensure adequate and accurate documentation of all project activities. -          Assists in post implementation project evaluation and provide relevant recommendations based on lessons learnt. -          Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Section Head, Technical PMO. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. -          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage. -          MA/MBA/MSc, desirable. -          Minimum of 5 years post NYSC work experience.   9.            Senior Engineer, Civil (West, East & North Regions).                 Reports to:  Head, Civil. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Coordinates civil/structural engineering functions at regional level as scheduled by the Head, Civil; to support construction activities for the roll-out of EMTS-Etisalat  network in the Regions. -          Carry out detailed check of design proposals and TSS Soil Test Reports submitted by Etisalat Civil Contractors in the region and recommend to Head, Civil for Acceptance/Approval. -          Liaises with Regional Site Acquisition team when called upo, to ensure sites meet construction requirements as set out by the Company. -          Plans and manage human and material resources of the regional team of Civil Engineers in the section, to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity. -          Liaises with regional rollout team n the prompt proposal of design solutions to thorny civil engineering related site issues for the Head, Civil's consideration, review and approval. -          Provides input for the development and periodic review of Specifications for Civil Works. -          Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Civil. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. -          Post Graduate degree/professional certification in a related field will be an added advantage. -          MA/MBA/Msc, desirable. -          Minimum of 5 years post NYSC work experience.   10.          Senior Engineer, Civil (West, East & North Regions).                 Reports to:  Head, Civil. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Coordinates civil/structural engineering functions at regional level as scheduled by the Head, Civil; to support construction activities for the roll-out of EMTS-Etisalat  network in the Regions. -          Carry out detailed check of design proposals and TSS Soil Test Reports submitted by Etisalat Civil Contractors in the region and recommend to Head, Civil for Acceptance/Approval. -          Liaises with Regional Site Acquisition team when called upo, to ensure sites meet construction requirements as set out by the Company. -          Plans and manage human and material resources of the regional team of Civil Engineers in the section, to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity. -          Liaises with regional rollout team n the prompt proposal of design solutions to thorny civil engineering related site issues for the Head, Civil's consideration, review and approval. -          Provides input for the development and periodic review of Specifications for Civil Works. -          Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Civil. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or relevant discipline -          Post graduate degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management will be an added advantage. -          Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite, relevant structural engineering design software and electronic drafting (AutoCAD) -          Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience, with at least two (2) of which should be in a design environment   11.          Senior Engineer, Capacity Planning (West, East & North Regions).                 Reports to:  Head, Capacity Planning. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Monitors the planning of EMTS-Etisalat network capacity to sustain current and forecasted growth in EMTS subscriber base and ensure that forecasted customer demands are met. -          Implements short and long-term network capacity plans to accommodate EMTS-Etisalat projections. -          Support the Head, Capacity Planning, by providing field sensitive feedback on the nominal capacity rollout strategy. -          Provides input in the modeling of current and future network capacity against future business growth/requirements. -          Provides functional and operational support in the planning of network capacity rollout across the country. -          Ensures adequate and effective network monitoring and regular network utilization trend reporting to determine appropriate capacity rightsizing activities. -          Ensures that network capacity planning is done in a timely manner so that it falls in line with regulatory stipulations for GSM rollout in Nigeria. -          Supports the Head, Capacity Planning to manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or related  discipline. -          Post graduate degree /professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage. -          Five (5) years work experience, with at least three (3) years as RFP Engineer.   12.          Senior Engineer, Packet Core Planning – Lagos & Abuja.                 Reports to:  Manager, Packet Core Planning. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Assists in the design, planning and optimization of packet switching components of EMTS core network, systems and platforms. -          Provides inputs in translating EMTS business plan and subscriber growth assumptions into requirements for the core network packet switching system. -          Reviews the unit/team's activities and make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team. -          Assists in the timely provisioning of pacet switching network capacity for all the GSM elements, features, protocols, etc. -          Designs, plans and dimension packet switching network elements to ensure optimal use and deployment of resources. -          Provides useful inputs in defining  the locations for packet switches and other network elements. -          Coordinates the unit's activities and ensure compliance with the organization's operating policies, controls and procedures. -          Performs any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Packet Core Planning. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. -          Postgraduate/professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage. -          Five (5) years work experience, with at least three(3) years in an Analyst/Engineer role.     13.          Engineer, Civil  (West, East & North Regions).                 Reports to:  Senior Engineer, Civil. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Provides operational assistance to the Senior Engineer Civil, in the day-to-day execution of the section's tasks necessary for the provision of civil/structural engineering functions to support construction activities in the regions. -          Documents/reviews Drawing approvals and Site visitations to gather appropriate technical data as input to the Senior Engineer Civil, for design proposals and approvals.  Preparation of representative sketches. -          Collate and prepare draft of appropriate daily, weekly and monthly activity and performance reports or any other report as assigned by the Senior Engineer. -          Performs any other duties as assigned by the Senior Engineer or Head, Civil. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline. -          Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite and electronic drafting (AutoCAD) -          Minimum of three(3) years relevant work experience ************************************************************************************************************************* 14.          Engineer, VAS Planning – Work Based Area: Lagos.                 Reports to:  Manager, VAS Planning. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Contributes to the planning and optimization of EMTS core network systems and platforms to support Value Added Services and ensure compatibility and integration with EMTS existing infrastructure. -          Analyze statistical report for proper optimization of Value Added Service platform. -          Reviews Business Requirement Document (BRD) and ensures vendor implement according to commercial requirements -          Monitor VAS license usage capacity to ensure proper expansion plan is put in place. -          Performs any other duties as assigned by Manager, VAS. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline. -          Two (2) – three (3) years post NYSC relevant experience, with at least one(1) in a Telecom industry.   15.          Engineer, CS Core Planning. Work Based Area: Lagos & Abuja.                 Reports to:  Manager, Core Planning. Summary Job Responsibility: -          Assists in the design, planning and optimization of circuit switching core network of EMTS systems and platforms. -          Provides input in translating EMTS business plan and subscriber growth assumptions int requirements for the core network circuit switching systems. -          Assists in the timely provisioning of the circuit switching network capacity for all the GSM elements, fetures, protocols, etc. -          Tune the system parameters and optimize them with different planning teams/sections Designs. -          Plan for HW/SW expansion according to the daily statistic reports. -          Study and prepare new solutions in line with marketing requirements. -          Performs any other duties as assigned by Manager, CS Core/Planning. Requirements: -          Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. -          Post-graduate/professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage. -          Two (2) – three (3) years post NYSC relevant experience, with at least one(1) in a Telecom industry. Qualified and interested candidates should kindly forward detailed resume to: recruitment@etisalat.com.ng on or before close of business on Wednesday, 5th November, 2009.    Subject of mail, should be position applying for.   ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED