Fiber Optic Manager

BROADBAND SYSTEMS CORPORATION, LTD (BSC Ltd)
Kacyiru, Telecom House,
B.P 7229
Kigali – Rwanda
Email: info@bsc.rw

Brief Background

Broadband Systems Corporation, Ltd (“BSC Ltd”) is a licensed Internet Service Provider (ISP) that is incorporated under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Rwanda. The company is engaged in the business of providing advanced Information Communication Technology (“ICT”) services based on broadband connectivity.

In order to effectively accomplish its business objectives, BSC Ltd is looking for qualified and competent candidates to fill the following vacant position:

Position: Fiber Optic Manager (1)

Duties: The Fiber Optic Manager’s main responsibilities consist of daily coordination, design, implementation, maintenance and repair of the Company’s fiber networks in order to effectively meet customer demands. He/she ensures the highest possible fiber network performance and capacity, and planning for future expansion requirements.

A.Key responsibilities

-Daily follow up and coordination of all optic fiber physical environment work installations and reparation across the country.
-Guarantee the performance integrity and quality of BSC Ltd fiber network.
-Ensure the effective maintenance and operations of the fiber network and core transmission equipment;
-Ensure the maintenance and operations integrity of all fiber links;
-Supervise preventive and curative maintenance across the whole network;
-Provide technical support to internal and external customers
-Effectively supervise and monitor the sub-contractors/service providers’ activities and performance.
-Ensure optimization and efficiency of OPEX budget utilization and limits.
-Prepare and submit training plans.
-Provide management reports
-Controls system capacity for existing requirements and plans for future needs.
-Monitor new Fiber technological developments, test new systems then provide technical advice with regards to system;
-Assist and guide Junior staff
-Perform other duties as may be required.


B.Qualification and Experience

-Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering or related field or possess an Advanced Diploma in IT , Electronics or related field with minimum 10 Years’ experience in fiber optic field
-A minimum of 2 year of experience in similar work and position
-Proven experience and understanding of Fiber optic technology, fiber civil works, fiber transmission equipment, etc.
-A minimum of 4 years of experience in ICT related field and having IT related international Professional certificates
-Possess superior troubleshooting, interpersonal, analytical, communication, technical and strategic thinking skills
-Possessing a certificate in Fiber Optic technology is added advantage
-Have a demonstrable ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and initiative.
-Possess solid report writing and supervisory skill;
-Have a familiarity in working with HW and SW architectures and development standards
-Be a person of proven integrity, highly motivated, innovative and a team player

Interested candidates, who meet the conditions herein, should submit their letters of application accompanied with their Curriculum Vitae, copy of certified Degree(s) to BSC Ltd.’s Headquarter, located in Kacyiru, Boulevard de l’Umuganda; Telecom House at the reception desk (Ground Floor), hard copies must be delivered in a sealed envelope addressed to the Ag. CEO of Broadband Systems Corporation, Ltd (BSC Ltd). Online applications will not be acceptable.

The deadline for submission of applications is scheduled on Monday 05/12/2011 at 04:00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.


Done at Kigali, on 23/11/2011