Engineer – IN Planning Careers – MTN Uganda Limited

Job Title:   Engineer – IN Planning  

Organisation: MTN Uganda Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Consultant – IN Planning

 

About US:

MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services.

 

Job Summary: The Engineer – IN Planning will participate in the design, planning and optimization of MTN UG IN platforms, so as to achieve a cost effective and optimal IN network design, and a timely deployment of quality products and services in line with the business strategic objectives.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for designing and dimensioning of the charging system as well as new products and services to support the marketing products.
  • 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 in order 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





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant for the MTN Uganda job must hold a BSc Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications Engineering or computer Science.
  • Unix/Solaris/Linux and Database Administration Skills.
  • Two years of experience in IN planning or operations
  • Experience in Mobile GSM Network Environment
  • 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
  • Basic IP networking knowledge

Skills and competencies:

  • 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

 

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join MTN Uganda Limited in this capacity should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 11th March 2024

 

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Date Posted 2024-03-08
Valid Through 2024-03-11
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization MTN Uganda Limited
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala , 0256, Uganda

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