Specialist: Radio Access Planning ( Re-advertized )

About Us

At Safaricom Ethiopia, we are a purpose-led technology company dedicated to transforming lives through digital connectivity and inclusive financial services. In under four years, we have grown to serve over 10 million customers, with our network now reaching 55% of Ethiopia’s population – a testament to our bold vision and trusted partnerships.

Guided by core values such as customer obsession, innovation, integrity, and get it done together, we are building a workplace that is dynamic, inclusive, and empowering. We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. That’s why, for two consecutive years, we have proudly get earned the Top Employer Award – in recognition for our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment to people.

Join Safaricom Ethiopia and be part of a team that is shaping the digital future of Ethiopia. Here, your work has meaning, your voice matters, and your growth is our priority. Together, we are transforming lives for a digital future   

Key accountabilities and decision ownership: 

•  Design, Plans and optimization of wireless radio access network communications systems, including radio propagation modelling and prediction, interference analysis, frequency planning, parameter definition and ancillary equipment. Timely and accurate release of nominal, redesigns and integration parameters.

• Continuously review the frequency/PSC/PCI plan to accommodate new sites and ensure overall reduction in interference levels

•  Dimensioning of new core and access network elements, LAC/TAC/RAC dimensioning, signaling network and Interconnect Routes, IP Packet Core

• Multi-vendor EP Validation, SAR approval, SSV Validation and approval on SMT

• Development of Network Design reports and Resilient Business Continuity Plans (BCP)

• Analyze and advice on the requirements and impact of introducing new services

•  Continuously monitoring new sites quality KPIs through performance monitoring and drive test analysis. 

• Analyze traffic trends, resource utilization, redistribute capacity and optimize resources to guarantee quality.

• Performs development, testing, and validation of RF (HW &SW) feature plan proposals. 

• Provides input in defining implementation guidelines for approved new features and technologies. Coordinate trial testing for new features.

• Site database update and Standardization of all RAN Database and maintain standard configuration rules on all radio database parameters.

• Prioritize and attend to coverage related customer complaints and provide a solution /recommendation with the agreed time frame. Identify and forestall potential complaint areas.

• Participate in developing internal processes used for radio network design and Optimization. 

• Prepare quarterly forecasts for inter MSC, MSR and Interconnect route requirements. 

• Prepare annual CNP capacity requirements.

• Prepare in conjunction with vendors test documentation for new / upgraded CNP elements

• Researches and advises on the tools required for CNP analysis and design

• Prepare configuration parameters of new CNP elements

• Dimensioning of new core access network elements, signaling network and interconnect routes, IP, Packet core

• Analyze and advice on requirements and impact of introducing new services

• Recommend parameter enhancements to improve the overall Radio network performance

• Access Network Rollout & Implementation, Cutover, Rehoming, hardware & software upgrades, troubleshooting and Performance Tuning/Optimization

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• BSc. Honors degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering with bias towards telecommunications.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Radio Access Network Planning

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to details, Communication and interpersonal skills, Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skill

• Practical knowledge on the use of radio planning tools and capacity planning tools, MySQL, M2000, NetAct, Advanced Excel, Erlang-B etc.

• Experience in process automation and database audits interfacing with planning tools.

• SQL database queries and scripting. Python scripting for data manipulation, QGIS/Google Earth/MapInfo, and crowd source analytics is an added advantage.

• Candidates with experience in Nokia and Huawei will have an added advantage. 

• Practical knowledge of all RATs and interoperability is a must.

• Thorough knowledge in traffic modeling, coverage and capacity forecasting& management. Knowledge in tele-traffic Engineering.

• Knowledge of Core access planning, Paging and LAC dimensioning.

How to Apply

• If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to create/ update your candidate profile on the recruitment portal and then Click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume