Radio Access Network subject matter Expert at MTN Rwanda (Deadline: 20 February, 2024)

• Reference number: 1
• Job type: Permanent
• Kigali Rwanda
• Organisation Name: MTN
• MTN Level: 3

Job Description

Core Purpose of the Job

The core purpose of the RAN Manager is to manage the daily operations and maintenance of the 2G, 3G and 4G sites, the Base Station Controllers (BSCs) and the Radio Network Controllers (RNCs). A RAN Manager makes sure that all the interfaces connecting to other networks like the CS core and the PS core are up and running. In short, he or she makes sure that the RAN network is up and running to provide a very high quality of service. The RAN Manager also supports the project management team to make sure all the RAN related projects are closed on time and with high quality. He or she also supports CS and PS core projects.

Key Performance Areas

overall Objective:

• Manage the operation and maintenance of the RAN elements (BSCs, BTSs, RNCs, nodeBs, and e-NodeBs…).
• Follow up and assist subordinates in troubleshooting activities to solve encountered RAN problems.
• Manage the RAN upgrade and implementation based on the MTN Rwanda rollout plan.
• Follow up closely with all opened CSRs (problems/consultations) with the supplier.
• Manage the commissioning and integration of new BSC and RNC nodes.
• Manage data change requests on RAN Nodes and ensure its proper execution.
• Manage the definition/upgrade of new sites (BTSs, NodeBs, and e-NodeBs) and ensure their proper operation.
• Manage the development of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures and ensure its proper application.
• Manage and follow up on weekly statistical reports for RAN KPIs.
• Manage the analysis of RAN network node performance and act where required.
• Manage the immediate emergency response.
• Follow up with the MS team to Ensure that the periodic systems backups are performed on external media every week.
• Follow up with the MS team to Ensure that the corrective and preventive maintenance procedures are applied as required.
• Follow up with the MS team to Ensure that safe, secure, and adequate environmental conditions for equipment operation are maintained.
• Manage the spare parts availability and monthly inventory and follow up on the repair and return process.
• Transfer knowledge and experience to direct reports.
• Make sure the RAN team has the required skills to operate the network. This is done through providing training and knowledge sharing between the team members.
• Make sure the RAN team clearly understands the mission and vision of the company and work toward achieving its goals.
• Make sure the targets set by the company are met on time.
• Make sure the RAN team is highly motivated for better performance.
• Building the teamwork among the staff
• Making sure all the requests from our customers; NOC, CPG, Access team, CS and PS core teams are attended timely.

Creativities (improvement/innovation inherent)

• Generating KPIs statistics.
• Providing solutions to solve problems.
• Develop various applications to automate tasks that are done manually.
• Innovate the way of performing tasks with the goal of improving efficiency.

Job Requirement

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience

How to apply

All interested candidates are requested to apply through the MTN website and submit their updated curriculum vitae together with copies of their academic credentials no later than 20th Feb 2024. MTN Website portal: https://www.mtn.co.rw/careers/

We strongly encourage applications from women and/or individuals with disabilities.

Note: Should you not hear from us within 14 (fourteen) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful.