Main Job Functions:

• Responsible for designing and dimensioning of the charging system as well as new products and services to support the marketing product
• Plan and design the network architecture to optimally serve the growth of the Charging network in terms of traffic, subscribers and value-added service capacity
• Carry out research and feasibility studies for new products and produce standard professional technical reports
• Design and plan the evolution of Value-Added Services, such as, but not limited to, messaging (USSD & SMS), Mobile Data, WAP, Multimedia products and other Third Party applications and services
• Produce Functional and Technical Specification documents for new products and services.
• Participate in cross functional meetings with key stakeholders involved in the development and deployment of new Value-Added Services to define best solutions for new products and services·
• Meet with vendors on new market releases and technology upgrade path to ensure quick deployment of new and innovative products/services
• Develop UNIX/shell scripts for processing statistics and other data off the IN platforms
• Interface with Marketing, business development groups for new services and product development planning
• Primary interface with vendors on technical design, deployment and maintenance planning issues for IN Systems
• Project management and tracking to ensure that products are launched within specified timelines
• Ensure IN performance statistics are accurate and appropriate forecasts for capacity planning are derived
• Develop technical and tender specification documents to be used during procurement and deployment of new products and solutions
• To act as technical lead in IN projects managed by Capital Projects
• Prepare long-term evolution plans for charging system
• Champion automation and efficiency in the department

Education:

• Bachelors’ degree from a recognized University in any of these fields; Electrical / Telecommunications Engineering
• Project management approach such as Prince II or PMBOK an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience i
• 3 years’ experience in IN planning or operations
• 3 years’ experience in Mobile GSM Network Environment
• 3 years’ experience in UNIX shell scripting, database administration.
• Competence with Oracle/ MySql Databases.
• Proficiency in UNIX and LINUX operating systems.
• Strong shell scripting skills and Proficiency in at least 1 programming language
• Good IP networking knowledge

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of radio propagation principles and techniques
• Knowledge of the end- to -end basic telecommunications network
• Project Management Skills
• 1 year driving experience
• Ability to climb and access difficult physical terrain.
• Advanced Supervisory skills
• Flexibility and Agility regarding problem solving and working hours.
• Planning and organizational skills
• Communication/reporting skills (verbal and written)
• Drive test skills

Other Training:

    Exposure to GSM Network management processes, procedures and activities as well as experience working with Charging/Billing systems.
•    Unix/ Linux System administration.
•    Database Management Skills.
•    Shell scripting/Programming
•    Basic IP networking knowledge
•    Quick learner
•    Good Knowledge of CS Core planning techniques
•    Good Analytical and Troubleshooting skills
•    Self-motivated.
•    Good communication skills.
•    Team Player