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Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

27 Nov 2023

MTN Uganda is a leading telecommunications provider in Uganda, offering a wide range of services that include mobile voice, data, and digital financial solutions. Since its establishment in 1998, MTN Uganda has played a pivotal role in transforming the telecommunications landscape in the country, making significant contributions to connectivity and digital inclusion.

With an extensive network coverage that reaches both urban and rural areas, MTN Uganda ensures that millions of Ugandans have access to reliable communication services. The company is known for its innovative offerings, such as mobile money services through MTN Mobile Money, which have revolutionized financial transactions and inclusion in the country. This service allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, and access various financial services using their mobile phones, thereby bridging the gap for the unbanked population.

MTN Uganda is also committed to corporate social responsibility, with numerous initiatives aimed at improving education, health, and community development. Through its foundation, the company supports various projects that enhance the quality of life for Ugandans, such as building schools, providing scholarships, and supporting healthcare facilities.

Engineer - Quality. Home Broadband job at MTN Uganda Limited

MTN Uganda

The Quality Engineer will focus on fiber quality works for all customers, the fiber optical distribution network and the specific sites related to fiber to ensure all works are up to both company and Industry Standards.

MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position;

Job Title: Engineer – Quality Home Broadband
Reports to: Senior Manager - Technology, Home Broadband
No. of Vacancies: 1

Main Job Functions:

  • This person will handle Contractor management in the delivery of fiber to the customer base.

  • Responsible for supervision of fiber optic detailed network and solution design (Active GPON Transmission equipment, the Optical Distribution Network and related Customer premise Equipment) for different network and customer locations

  • Review Bill of Materials and Bill of Quantities preparation for the different fiber works

  • Coordination of equipment logistics for the different projects / Inventory management

  • Right of Way approvals from relevant authorities in partnership with relevant partners.

  • Responsible for overseeing the installation and commissioning of fiber optic cable, based on the Customer’s approved plans and specifications.

  • Acceptance tests for all fibre works (including approval of traces) before handover to Operations environment.

  • This person will also assist in coordinating existing subcontractors to ensure that fiber related incidents are being resolved in a timely manner.

  • The person will ensure documentation for all projects and customers is completed timeously and within acceptable quality.

  • This person will act as a technical advisor to department managers and will provide reporting of outsourced contracts and project management.

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Education:

  • BSc Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering.

  • Or Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering or Electrical Engineering with Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification


Other Training:

  • Fibre optics survey, design and implementation training (Google Earth, Microsoft Visio)

  • Map reading and basic surveying skills.

  • Fiber certification


Experience:

  • At least four years' experience in fibre design, implementation and quality delivery.

  • One year's Experience working with Right of Way process is an added advantage.

  • 2 years’ Experience working on GPON technology is an added advantage.

  • Should be able to drive a manual car with at least one year’s driving experience


Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

  • Must be able to supervise and work under pressure with flexibility and agility in regard to working hours

  • Innovation and Creativity needed to deliver unusual customer solutions

  • Planning and organizational skills

  • Excellent communications skills with Advanced written and spoken English

  • Basic Computer Skills with IP planning literacy

  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Map reading and basic surveying skills

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