Radio Network Optimisation (RNO) Engineer

Plans and performs technical activities to service the customer independently directly or through customer interface.

Main Responsibility Area
Plans and executes technical tasks according to given tasks, along with existing processes and instructions. Works with the responsibility of responding to customer problems directly or through internal customer interface. Solves technical problems.

Position Description
General:
Job Title: Radio Network Optimisation (RNO) Engineer
Job Family: Services
Date: 2nd March 2015
Job Grade:7
Job Specialty: Radio Network Planning and Optimisation
Basic Purpose:
Radio Network Planning and Optimisation in a Managed Services environment. Nokia is contracted to provide Managed Services to Airtel Tanzania and the RNO Engineer will be responsible mainly, but not limited to, optimising the network towards achieving and maintaining performance above targets in Quality metrics set out on the SLA’s.
Job Magnitude:
Important contributor to development of the overall goals and objectives of the company. Erroneous decision or recommendation would normally result in critical problems to the network performance which directly impacts the company revenue from the Managed Service contract.
Main Responsibility and Duties:

• Fine tune Radio Parameters for Network Quality Improvement to meet agreed KPI targets
• Plan Radio Network Parameters for new sites.
• Prepare and analyse Radio Network Performance Indicators and Counters Reports.
• Carry out Technical Site Surveys for various Projects including new sites
• Carry out Physical Site Optimisation.
• Carry out Drive Test Activities whenever needed.
• Coordinate various Initiatives from Radio Network point of view
• Perform Site Acceptance for new integrations including new sites
• Supervise Drive Test projects by third parties.
• Preparation and maintenance of Radio Network Site Database.

Supplementary Accountabilities
Department shall have the following supplementary responsibilities.
• Carry out any other activities required by the immediate supervisor.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
• Works on special projects as assigned
Essential Knowledge:
• Radio Network Optimisation
• Multivendor (Ericsson and Huawei at least) expertise of WCDMA Optimisation tools
• Radio Network Planning with Mentum Planet, Nastar and Netact.
• Drive Test with XCAL, NEMO, GENEX PROBE and TEMS
• Drive Test Post processing with TEMS, Gladiator and actix/Analyzer.
• Excellent knowledge of company’s objectives and strategies.
High level knowledge; applies technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Exhibits good level of creativity and resourcefulness.
Competencies:
• Business awareness
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
• Excellent planning skills
• High personal standard and goal oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing
Qualifications:
• 3 + Years experience in Huawei and Ericsson RNO
• University degree in Telecommunications or related field;
• Able to operate in performance driven organization
• Able to handle, prioritize, multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work in high pressure and short notice environment.
• Knowledge of English and Swahili

Position Requirements
The Engineer should be able to travel under short notice.

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