Telecom Company - Head Network Planning and Optimization Job Vacancy in Uganda

Job Title: Head
Network Planning and Optimization

Organisation: Telecom
Company

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

About Us:

Future Options Consulting Ltd is an online recruitment services which now
seeks to recruit on behalf of its valued Client, a key player in in the Telecom
industry.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

Responsible for the
development of strategic and detailed plans, covering network expansion
& quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of new
networks & technologies as well as for the existing network.
In charge of the
implementation of projects to ensure that the projects are delivered as
planned and in so doing ensure that the Network and Systems can offer the
required services and are of sufficient design capacity and quality in
meeting the changing customer needs promptly, efficiently and most
competitively to the customer and most profitable to the company.
Determine the
technology to be used for network development by evaluating options among
competing technologies, taking into account quality and cost-effectiveness
of the network.
Develop short and
long-term plans and do constant network plan reviews.
Recommend redeployment
plans for equipment where necessary for the approval of Exco and the
Board.
Ensure budgets for
capital expenditure are worked out well in advance and in complete detail,
using the company budget guidelines, enabling effective decision-making by
Management. Manage information gathering and analyze services being
offered by the competition and elsewhere in the world, and determine the
necessary network deployment and development plans (technologies, cost
estimates, time schedules, etc).
Ensure that the network
is properly designed with the right technologies and capacities with a lot
of flexibility built in.
Prepare all the
technical specifications for the network equipment according to the
investment plan and in detail.
Provides technical
input to the business cases for investment
Continuously make
reviews and make adjustments in the network for including network
management systems with the aim of improving performance and efficient
monitoring and control of the network.
Check and ensure that
all documentation (Work Authorities-WAs, Contracts, network drawings, etc)
for provision of new systems, redeployment or recovery of old systems, etc
is correct. Liaise with all the other departments/sections to ensure that
the investments planned meet customer requirements.
Provide all the
required support for Projects implementation and management and ensure
that they are completed within time and budgets.
Make sure the company
obtains value for money from suppliers, thus impacting positively on the
cost leadership strategies of the Company.
Also, ensure the
company is able to acquire sites in desired locations within the time
limits that are acceptable to the company.
Carry out regular spot
checks on the network to ensure correct and accurate records are
maintained and continuously updated. This includes frequency management
and the infrastructure leased to and from other operators.
Work closely with all
the staff both Junior and Senior to ensure harmony and smooth operations
in all activities within the sections and the whole company.
Performance management
and staff motivation: To ensure that the right staff are recruited , and
provide adequate training and development.
To ensure that planning
processes are developed for all the line sub-units
Implement the developed
planning processes in liaison with other units.
Organize field-planning
duties to ascertain accommodation of equipment and to identify suitable
land/sites for positioning the company equipment, where necessary.
Review the
effectiveness of existing Policies by researching and benchmarking against
other organisations in the same industry and advice on any Policy gaps and
changes.
Drives the Implementation
of policies to ensure optimum and effective support of business
objectives.
Perform any other
duties that may be assigned by CTO or any other Senior Officer but that
are in line with the company policy.

Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate
should hold an Engineering degree in telecommunications, electrical
engineering, computer and automatism technology or any related fields.
A minimum of six or
more years’ experience in the ICT industry particularly in an operational
and planning role, 3 of which should have been spent in a senior position.
Postgraduate level in
any related field.
Proven track record of
Achievements at a managerial level Membership of a professional body such
as Uganda Association of Engineers is an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of the
existing networks (service nodes, transmission and access, wireless) and
information, Computing and communication technologies and service
Strong knowledge of ICT
technological trends and associated services
Detailed knowledge of
strategic planning and strong analytical skills to the development of
long/short term plans.
Strong people
management skills with a track record of performing effectively in a team
setting.
Possess the ability to
provide leadership and guidance as a strategic mentor to colleagues and
employees.
Excellent writing
skills for both conceptual and detailed material with an articulate and
compelling verbal style.
To be a highly
effective manager of people and operations.
Excellent interpersonal
skills.
Collaborates easily
with others.
Possess the ability to
create a climate of trust and transparency with stakeholders.
Effective negotiation,
facilitation and influencing skills.
Creative, strategic and
able to take calculated risks.
Able to work
harmoniously in a multicultural environment.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates are invited to send their applications enclosing
curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates along with the names
and contacts of three referees. The complete applications should be sent by
post, courier, hand delivery or e-mail to the address: The Director, Executive
Recruitments, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4th Floor, Diamond Trust Building,
Kampala Road, P. O. Box 34934, Kampala, Uganda. Phone: 031 2265028/9,
0414-231204/206, Email: reception@futureoptionsug.com

Deadline: 6th
September 2014 by 10am