Managers, RF Planning at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat Nigeria commenced commercial operations on 23 October 2008 with a promise to deliver innovative and quality services in Nigeria. Since then, we have continued to deliver the best possible experience at the most affordable price to our subscribers. 

This commitment has led to the growth of our active subscriber base to over 21 million in just six years. Today, Etisalat has network coverage in all 36 states of the federation including Abuja, the federal capital territory as we continue to build our network and expand to new locations.

Position: Managers, RF Planning

Job Summary        

Manage the design of the radio network in assigned region to ensure that it has sufficient and robust capacity to support current and forecasted subscriber base.   
       
Principal Functions           

Tactical

• Support the Head, RF Planning and Optimisation by providing field sensitive feedback to the nominal network plan
• Evaluate local and global telecommunications trends and development and implement strategies to counter/minimize possible impact on the architecture and integrity of Etisalat access network.
• Review the unit/ team's activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.
• Establish and maintain relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.

Operational

• Plan and optimise radio networks in assigned region for the following radio technologies: GSM, UMTS, and LTE.
• Monitor and track the detailed RF design carried out by the RF Planning and Optimisation Engineers to ensure conformance with the nominal rollout plan.
• Escalate any issues that may delay the rollout of BTS in the region to the Head, RF Planning and Optimisation.
• Assist in ensuring that the radio coverage plan and implementation is done in a timely manner and in consonance with regulatory stipulations for GSM rollout in Nigeria.
• Assist in identifying specialist tools, equipment and solution for radio network coverage enhancements.
• Assist in ensuring that the RF component of network coverage matches Etisalat's network coverage requirements.
• Ensure that adequate knowledge of competitor's activities and competitive environment in the region is maintained and give feedback to Head, RF Planning and Optimisation
• Understand the telecommunication industry local trends and developments in order to assess the impact on Etisalat current and future business
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinate's performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Prepare and submit periodic activity/management reports to the Head, RF Planning and Optimisation
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Head, RF Planning and Optimisation     

Educational Requirements      

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Postgraduate degree/relevant professional qualification   

Experience, Skills & Competencies       

• Six (6) to Eight (8) years' work experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role
• Telecommunications Technologies at Advance Level
• Advance Knowledge of Network Planning and Design for GSM, UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi Access network
• Indoor Coverage and Small Cell Solutions
• Leadership and People Management
• Problem Solving
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus