2G/3G Tiger Manager: Etisalat Nigeria

Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services (EMTS), trading as Etisalat, is a Nigerian company duly incorporated under the laws of Nigeria in partnership with Mubadala Development Company and Etisalat of the United Arab Emirates. Incorporated in Nigeria as a private company, it acquired the Unified Access License from the Federal Government in January 2007.

• Co-ordinate rollout project plans and investigate problematic issues, including persistent reoccurring radio, core and transmission delays due to capacity issues
• Pro-actively highlight and proffer solutions to failings which may cause or lead to blockage and/ or delay in the RAN

• Tackle implementation of any planned links (new or upgrade) whether 2G/3G in any region by investigation of the link budget or visit to sites
• Gather required documentation and information for management on sites deployment from the regions and issues (radio, core and transmission) when requested to do so, providing solutions through co-ordination with other functions within Technical
• Investigate issues with vendors where delays are continuously blocking progress, reporting status and resolution to management
• Ensure accurate vendor reporting
• Visit major Etisalat Nigeria sites, RNCs, BSCs, BTSs and Node Bs, cross-checking technical designs and drawings for conformity in order to ensure reliability of delivery
• Cross-check and provide up to date information to regional managers and the PMO report writer
• Ensure vendors do not miss items in the BOQ on delivery items affecting planned RAN progress; highlight potential blocking points in the BOQ which could lead to serious delays of the RAN
• Ensure that projects are executed to contract terms
• Monitor capacity of the critical areas relating to growth in either radio, transmission (microwave and fibre needs) and core
• Report potential unforeseen delays of the RAN progress status to the Radio, Core and Transmission teams
• Be proactive in anticipating major and minor blocking points ahead of the scheduled plan and agree with vendors on solutions aimed at timely delivery of the RAN
• Prepare reports on all aspects of the network twenty-four (24) hours before deadline; PPT reports as requested by the PMO reporters on a weekly basis and additional special reports as and when required
• Visit sites/ locations and assess issues causing delays
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head-RAN Rollout

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/ Telecommunications Engineering or any other relevant discipline
• Relevant Postgraduate/ professional qualifications/ certifications will be an added advantage

• Strong technical, analytical and documentation skills
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools
• Good Time management skills
• Excellent communications skills

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