Senior Access Network Planning Eng

Position Title:	Senior Access Network Planning Eng
Reporting To:	Network Planning Manager
Location:	HQ, DSM
Job Purpose	Plan, Direct and Control the delivery of Access  Network Strategy by ensuring Radio and Transport Technical plans are Converted from Business Objectives to deliver best quality and innovative Capex productivity. This role ensures Airtel +1 network experience continually
Key Accountabilities:	Co-ordinate with Commercial Geo-Marketing to obtain the coverage polygons as per the business requirements for both voice and 2G data Produce and provide capacity requirements for both voice and 2G data as per capacity plans output Provide Radio inputs towards the AOP Planning with CAPEX requirements based on 2 year plans Provide Nominal Cell and Final Cell planning design documents in line with radio design recommendations from AOP Planning guidelines Co-ordinate with 3rd party survey team on sites surveys and Produce respective Site Survey reports Provide Respective Bill of Quantities Produce and Obtain group validation approvals for all 2G radio Access deployments Ensure compliance to applicable regulations and monitor availability of all relevant documentation, across relevant touch points to meet compliance requirementsCo-ordinate with Commercial on Business requirements for 3G network deployment and Growth as per AOP strategic Plan Provide 3G capacity requirements for voice and data  in relation to the growth forecast Provide 3G nominal and final Cell plan design documents in line with 3G design planning from AOP planning guidelines Provide respective bill of Quantities Produce and obtain group technical validation for all 3G Access deployments Provide specifications to SCM and evaluate specifications provided by Vendors. Define SLA's for internal processes and partners, monitor achievement of defined objectives to ensure an effective and efficient interface to all touch points To oversee 3rd Party contractors responsible for network optimization and assist where required in terms of access  planning Check and correct where required the network radio parameters in line with Airtel preferred parameter setting and guidelines Assist 3rd Party contractor where required in Frequency planning deployment and ensure the plan is in line with the Airtel frequency plan guidelines for both radio and transmission To validate growth plans and ensure network upgrades are in line with business requirements Provide Transport network capacity planning and consequent upgrade plans for both microwave and fiber network Provide Strategic Transport Network evolution Implementation of features to enhance transport network quality Work closely with operations team to address problematic microwave hops Design and dimension 3G access and backbone requirements in line with the data traffic growth and Airtel design guidelines
Educational Qualifications & Technical Skills	Bachelor of Engineering  degree (Electrical & Electronics, or related fields ) Sound knowledge of Mobile Network Planning, Optimization and O&M Analytical and Presentation skills Soft skills Supervisory/Management skills
Relevant Experience	3 of experience in BSS/TRM planning and Optimization in voice and Data planning for 2G and 3G 1+ year in senior engineer role 2 year experience in 3G planning 1 year in team leader/supervisory role
Other requirements	Ability to innovate and deliver value to business  Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to deliver business solution Ability to motivate and lead people
To apply, please email your CV to: recruitment@tz.airtel.com with Position Title on the email subject line.  The deadline for sending applications is 21st March, 2014