The global and national telecommunication market is being liberalized. We are now operating in a highly competitive yet regulated market where high quality services are a must. We are looking for Professionals with the drive, character and ambition to contribute to the growth of the organization in a new and exciting period of further development.
The successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of the existing networks (GSM, CDMA, Fixed, XDSL, ISP and the underlying transmission and power systems) and Information, Computing and communication technologies and services.
- Strong knowledge of ICT technological trends and associated services
- Knowledge of engineering practices and maintenance procedures
- Understanding of telecommunication standards
- Knowledge of strategic planning and strong analytical skills for the development of long/short term plans.
- Strong people management skills.
- The ability to provide leadership and guidance as a strategic mentor to colleagues and employees.
- Excellent writing skills for both conceptual and detailed material with an articulate and compelling verbal style.
- A track record of managing effectively for peak performance of teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Collaborates easily with others.
- The ability to create a climate of trust and transparency with stakeholders.
- Effective negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills.
- Effective problem solving and situational management skills.
- Creative, strategic and able to take calculated risks.
- Able to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment.
SENIOR TRANSMISSION ENGINEER, SDH & PDH
Reporting to: Transmission Manager
Applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering or other related disciplines.
- 4 years working experience on SDH and PDH Networks
- Proven track record of achievements at a managerial level.
- Postgraduate level in any related field is an added advantage
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To lead the troubleshooting of both fiber and microwave radio systems.
- To operate and maintain the microwave links and other transmission Network Elements.
- To provide high level support to all regional engineers.
- To familiarize and take ownership of the impact of network availability and cost to the overall P&L of Uganda Telecom.
- To proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in transmission network.
- To carry out network configurations for new services and resolve faults in the response time KPIs.
- To adjust and update E1 Mapping for SDH and PDH network for easy identification of network faults.
- To ensure transmission network quality monitoring and immediate escalation with suitable input that can help the colleagues in prompt resolution, fault or optimizing the network.
- To meet transmission quality and performance KPIs with supporting documents of tests conducted.
- To ensure that the transmission Manager is informed on all critical issues pertaining to the transmission network availability and quality.
- To respond to the work order submitted by Transmission manager and ensure effective close of the work order.
- To implement a spares tracking mechanism for the Transmission network and ensure that all engineers adhere to it.
- To lead in the implementation of Transmission projects
- To mentor and guide Transmission Engineers
- To prepare weekly & monthly performance reports of the Transmission Network.
Applicants can send/ bring their Application letters and Curriculum Vitae with copies of testimonials and transcripts to the address below.
The Chief Human Resources & Administration Office
Uganda Telecom
Rwenzori Courts
P.O Box 7171
Kampala.
Or recruitment@utl.co.ug
Closing Date: 4th May 2012 at 17.00hrs. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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