RECRUITMENT AT AIRTEL - DEADLINE 16 MARCH 2017

Airtel Kenya wishes to recruit a LTE and 3G Radio Optimisation Engineer.This role will report to the Head of Radio Planning and Quality. The main purpose of the role will be to monitor and control 3G/4G network performance to provide the best network quality for subscriber.

Other responsibilities will include but not limited to;

• Able to guide contracted partner on coverage issues, call drop, poor SINR/EcNo and throughput related issues, initial tuning of the network, TCP UL/DL throughput verifications, intra LTE and IRAT handover verifications.
• Able to optimise and improve LTE/3G/2G interworking experience
• Network layering strategy planning and optimisation
• Responsible for managing various LTE/3G KPIs of accessibility, retainability, service intergrity and mobility class.
• Able to do soft configuration, intergrate and monitor performance of dual carrier on Nokia system
• Responsible for LTE parameters inconsistencies check of classes: UNBTS, LNCEL, LNADJL, LNADJ, LNADJW, LNADJG, LNRELG, LNHOG, REDRT
• Required to operate in compliance with the processes, methods and tools linked to teh role and possess service excellence awareness
• Network layering, strategy planning and opimisation
• Stastical analysis of KPIs and cause values. Able to bring out KPI degradation issues after software upgrade/ feature implementation/KPI optimisation activities

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineeering (communication, electronics or related fields)
• At least 4-6 years experience in Network performance/optimisation/planning/O & Mof 3G/4G network
• Good understanding of LTE and 3G feature, equipment and parameter knowledge
• Innovations skills to deliver value to business at multiple levels
• Good leadership and management skills
• Attention to detail with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Mature disposition with intergrity

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply for the role by sending an application letter and resume to hr@ke.airtel.com.

The deadline for applications is Close Of Business on Thursday 16th March 2017.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.