Senior Fiber Engineer

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 positions:

Senior Fiber Engineer (1)

Duties: The Senior Fiber Engineer processes fiber network designs into their components including fiber assignments splice engineering packages and patch tables. He/she is responsible for all customer networks documentation.

A. Key responsibility

- Perform and manage all the FOC installations
- Perform cable installation, splicing, testing and management of FOC installation, including cables and termination equipment (ODF, Patch Panel, OTP, etc…)
- Perform survey and design activities for all new fiber installations
- Lead and guide sub-contractors for various new connections implementation
- Preparation and delivery of customer documentation;
- Co-location interconnection authorization and documentation;
- As-built CAD drawing review and inventory for storage;
- Maintenance of the Fiber Network Locations database;
- IP and Ethernet customer network configuration;
- The individual must comply with departmental and corporate internal controls and all internal controls processes;
- The individual must possess and employ the highest ethical and business standards and always conduct himself/herself with the greatest degree of professional integrity;
- Be willing and able to work in Kigali, as well as possibly be re- located in regions
- Ensure SLA to our customers are met

B. Qualification and Experience

- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, IT or in related field
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in similar work and position
- Basic understanding of IP equipment and power installation
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in ICT related field and having IT related international Professional certificates
- Understanding of optical fiber characteristics;
- Strong computer organizational and communications skills;
- Telecom experience in network design and outside plant elements is useful;
- Possess superior troubleshooting; interpersonal, analytical, communication, technical and strategic thinking skills
- A person of proven integrity, highly motivated, innovative and a team player
- Must possess a valid Rwanda Driving License with minimum 1 year’s driving experience

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