Safaricom
Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya.
We are at the
forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented,
creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of
pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services,
exciting our customers and contributing to our community.
Senior Engineer - Fixed Data
Implementation
Ref: TECHNOLOGY-SEFDI-Sept-2013
We are pleased
to announce the following vacancy in the Regional Operations Department within
the Technology Division.
In keeping with
our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria
indicated below:
Reporting to the
Senior Manager Fixed Data Implementation, the position holder will be expected
to follow up and provide sound technical solutions to Enterprise requirements
for Fixed Data.
He/She will be
responsible for proper implementation of Fixed Data projects in accordance to
approved designs and within the required timelines.
The role holder
will ensure all Data connections undergo proper acceptance and documentation
processes.
He/she will own
the Fixed Data database and provide 2nd Level support for fixed Data
Connections.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analysis of requests from EBU and provision of proper and sound technical solution designs for Enterprise connectivity;
- Follow up with other technical teams to ensure timely delivery of FD (Fixed Data) designs and solutions;
- Generation and Implementation of innovative and cost effective solutions for FD connectivity;
- Implementation of approved Fixed Data solutions;
- Contractor coordination and management for effective and timely FD connection delivery and actualization of all FD solutions to meet the specified designs through to acceptance;
- Documentation and process management for all FD connections and authentic FD Database maintenance;
- Ensure new Fixed Data solutions trials are conducted and successful solutions are eventually adopted;
- Provision of 2nd level support for redesigns and SLA enforcement for solutions providers.
Role Requirements
- Degree in Electrical & Electronics/ Telecommunications Engineering;
- 3 years of experience in Telecommunications network planning/rollout (Transmission systems planning & Design and telecoms systems installation supervision);
- Proficiency in MS Office applications i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and MS Project at an advanced level;
- Experience in coordinating projects.
If you feel that
you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and
experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating
your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role
clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Monday
19th September 2013.
The Head of
Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom
Limited
Nairobi
via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
