MTN Cameroon is looking for Specialist – Core Network Planning.Technology
Location: Douala, Littoral, Cameroon

Job Description 

Staff Leadership and Management

•  Ability to work in a team
•  Responsible for self-learning and development with guidance from the Manager
•  Ensure cohesive working with the CoE
•  Accountable for meeting and prioritising own targets / deadlines
•  Provide information to the Manager on work accomplishments, individual / team challenges
•  Lead team meetings and contribute on specialist / technical areas when required
•  Review performance metric dashboards prepared on various performance metics and provide input to the manager

Operational Delivery

Interworking with (Marketing, Enterprise Business unit, Transmission/IP/Radio planning units, CPG, O&M, IT, Procurement, BRM, Legal Compliance, Corporate Regulation/MTN Group technology/ Main vendors) to achieve the following for Core circuit and Packet switched:

1. Network Planning

•  Perform data gathering (Network statistics reports, input from Marketing, Enterprise Business unit, other planning units, O&M, regulator, Group recommendations, IT unit) to match the real needs of the business.
•  Develop an accepted Model of Planning(MOP) tool that translate business forecasts demands into core network traffic characterization and technical requirements (short, medium and long terms).
•  Perform sensitivity analysis to demand level, QoS, fraud and network security policy
•  Develop core network utilization planning based on subscribers and traffic forecasting
•  Provide solutions to close the network audits findings and abnormal functioning of core network
•  Overview timely technical hardware and software feature roadmap of standardization and the main vendors (Ericsson, Huawei)
•  Gap analysis regarding the availability of main core network features according to service plans
•  Produce the required core network inputs for global integrated network planning document in the timeframe agreed
•  Support Supervisors on preparation of annual and 2/or 3 years’ business plan
•  Develop numbering and addressing resources plan and management according to regulatory recommendations.

Network Design

•  Produce a breakdown of the target core network into functional building blocks (FBB).
•  Verification and recommendations of core network architecture design change for quality improvement
•  Selection of core network FBBs according to functional requirements (functional design) using service forecast as input.
•  Dimensioning of core network FBBs (capacity design) using subscriber- and traffic uptake as input.
•  Perform geographical distribution and resiliency of core network according to typical forecasted traffic pattern and coverage preferences (geographical design). Mapping the best alternatives to requirements in coverage and technologies.
•  Translation of core network FBBs into equipment (vendor/equipment selection) by means of tender, Request for information(RFI) or quotation specification and employment of standard procurement processes within a multi-vendor environment.
•  Timely reporting on non-compliance with license obligations, network product packages and lifecycle; Provide recommended solutions for compliancy.

Network Projects Implementation

•  Produce core network planning mandatory project executions documentations (CIR, TCO, Scope, BC)
•  Owner of core network Network configuration and –optimization (change management)
•  Support project team on end to end implementation to ensure project scope and time planned agreed are met effectively and are within allocated budget
•  Support Supervisors on management of annual CAPEX and OPEX

Network Operations and Maintenance

•  Recommend correction solutions, to the design errors raised by Operation and maintenance support
•  Oversee knowledge transfer for new solutions implemented and good hand over for exploitation
•  Monitor miscellaneous on design and configurations and recommend correction to operations and maintenance unit.

Job Specifications/ Minimum & Preferred Requirements 

Education / Business Degree

• B.Sc. in Electrical/ Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Core Network planning and design
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Core Network Operation
• Experience with third party IT solutions providers
• Experience working in a medium to large organization

Training

• CS&PS Network Planning and Design
• Capacity and Dimensioning for 2G/3G/4G/5G NETWORKS
• IMS Solution
• 5G Core Infrastructure
• Cloud Architecture
• Network Function Virtualization and SDN
• Signaling solution
• Architecture engineering
• Digital services and ICT solutions
• U2020, MAPS, ENM and ENIQ

Industry / Certifications

• TOGAF, ITIL, BSS, MSS, SIGNALING, INTERCONNECT, SUB DB, EPC, OSS & Tools, LI, and Control, Steering and exposure

Any other specifications

• ISO, NFV, CLOUDIFICATION, SDN

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of network architecture for telecom industry
• Good knowledge on cost and budget management
• Vendor Management and Vendor selection strategy. Knowledge of Tender process;
• Project Management;
• Solid Understanding of Mobile CS/PS Core & IP Planning
• Strong knowledge of protocols SIGTRAN, DIAMETER, CS1+, CAMEL, SIP, RTP, GTP, etc.
• Good knowledge on Network numbering and addressing
• Strong knowledge of integration of IN/VAS and others third party
• Adequate Knowledge in BSS, MSS, SIGNALING, INTERCONNECT, SUB DB, EPC, OSS & Tools, LI, and Control, Steering and exposure

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of SIP&TDM interconnects technology
• Strong knowledge of existing and future Mobile Network technologies relating to interworking, interconnect and Roaming (National and International)
• Basic Knowledge of steering and anti-steering solutions.
• Good knowledge on SS7 and SMS Firewall
• Knowledge on Mobile Number portability
• Knowledge on New numbering plan migration
• Strong knowledge of Voice SIP / RTP, ISUP and voice convergence technologies, including IMS (including VoLTE and VoWiFi)
• Good knowledge of Core Network virtualization and cloudification
• Good knowledge on Digital Products and Services

Skills

• Analytical Thinker
• Problem Solver
• Operational Value Creator
• Culture and Change Champion
• Supportive People Manager
• Relationship Manager
• Results Achiever
• Operationally Astute

Behavioral Qualities

• Directs people
• Detail-oriented
• Manages time

 HOW TO APPLY?

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