MTN Ghana Coordinator, Project Fibre Network Job Opening

Job Summary:
To Supervise and Coordinate Fibre deployment, fibre Relocation, Terminal Equipment Optimization and Adhoc Projects according to MTN Specifications, Quality standards, PPP and CPM Tool Kits

 Job Role

• Develops detailed field implementation project plans, control methods, procedures and responsibilities for aerial and ground fibre implementation
• Prepare, collate and analyse TSS reports, HLD/LLD designs and drawings
• Demonstrate excellent degree of experience with Management, scheduling, inventory, procurement and project management of all installation works
• Provides leadership and direction to site implementation teams and represents MTN’s interest in any fibre optics deployment in an assigned region.
• Responsible for the physical OSP and ISP network activities at or inside MTN tower property in a given geographical area
• Develop detailed project tracker, report templates and organizes weekly project meetings to review progress and quality requirements of the project
• Implements MTNs Quality Control/HSE program on-site and ensure all project documents are obtained and verified before project closure
• Drive quality network implementation, by ensure all desired quality specification are met in the delivery of optical network projects for MTN Ghana
• Conversant with MTN Ghana EHS policy and drive strict adherence of EHS policy during the implementation of optical fibre network projects
• Preparation of RFPs, BOQs and implement procurement management activities on ISP/OSP Projects
• Provide critical support in identifying, escalation and mitigation of project risks and challenges timeously.
• Undertakes basic troubleshooting on IP/Ethernet/SDH/WDM networks to resolve service anomalies
• Ensures strict inventory integrity of project materials and logistics records for core and access fibre Projects
• Ensures project team harmony, bonding and motivation on assigned project.
• Supervises critical project activities such as ducting, backfilling, sagging, cable tensioning, blowing and reinstatement during both aerial and ground fibre deployment.
• Conduct ATP and sign off with project contractors and assists with service migration of network services onto newly deployed fibre routes with minimum impact to network availability and quality.

.Context :

• Dynamic and highly competitive telecommunication & ICT industry
• Partial outsourcing to third-party – ATC
• Highly regulated environment
• Regionalization structure implication
• Diverse Cultural environment
• Group best practices & standards alignment
• Continuous Infrastructural expansion
• Performance-driven environment

Education

• B.Sc. Electrical/Electronic or Telecoms Engineering
• CCNA Routing & Switching Certification or IP related certification
• PMI, IPMP or PRINCE2 Certification
• AutoCAD Design Suite Training
• Fibre Certification
• 3 years of experience in the telecommunications industry with an emphasis on aerial and ground fibre deployment.
• Minimum of 2 year of experience in a project management capacity
• Extensive experience and working knowledge in fibre optics technology.

 Professional/Technical competencies:

• Knowledge and experience with telecommunication standards including GSM, UMTS, LTE, ANSI, and ITU.
• Must have good understanding of legacy transport technologies like PDH, SDH and WDM,
• Good appreciation of OSI layer 2 and 3 transport technologies like Ethernet, MPLS, GPON and IP networks
• Must have a good appreciation of aerial and ground fibre implementation procedures
• Should have good understanding of ITU-T transmission/transport performance-related recommendations including but not limited to G.826, G.828, and G.829.
• Should have adequate understanding of GSM Network Architecture
• Knowledge and/or certification in Ethernet switch and Routing protocols (CCNA. preferred)
• Must possess adequate knowledge in AD/DC power solutions for mobile communication requirements
• Hands-on Configuration experience on MW and IP products like Ericsson Minilink, Aviat Eclipse, Cisco Switches and Routers, Huawei OSN, and DWDM Equipment
• Good appreciation of NMS platforms such as U2000, Provision and IPTNMS
• Adequate knowledge in Microsoft office suite (Power Point, Project & Excel) and great presentation style

Physical Skills/ Competencies:

• Skill in communication, leadership and team management
• Excellent Skills in presentation, reporting and performance management
• Self-Starter, responsible and works with little or no supervision
• Ability to develop and manage technical resources
• Ability to handle issues with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to plan and manage processes that are not under direct control
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Ability to manage conflict, self and team performance
• Positive attitude, self-motivated & no-limit mind-set
• Assertive and influential in timely decision making
• Reliable, methodical and Good facilitator
• Adequate knowledge in the latest advanced technology
• Conceptual & Analytical skill
• Business acumen

 How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae by 15th April 2021 to:  MTNGhanaRecruitment@mtn.com

Kindly indicate the Vacancy number MTN-CPG-ADTRACK0003 as the email subject and note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.