Vodafone Global Enterprise (VGE) is recruiting to fill the position below:

POSITION : RF and Microwave Design Specialist 

Responsibilities

• Perform regular audit of the network to determine the state of all installed microwave & VSAT elements
• Responsible for liaising with the Service Management Team as regards network topology diagrams for customer circuits
• Assist in maintaining and updating all satellite capacity planning database i.e. tx plan and freq allocation tables, monthly analysis, PEB/CAB, Antenna registration.
• Assist in Satellite capacity optimization, transmission planning, and frequency allocation.
• Support the Network Support team as required
• Support the Vodacom Business Nigeria Cambridge Broadband Wireless access (BWA) and VSAT iDirect network with emphasis on uptime
• Design Customer access RF / BWA links, ensuring designs meet both network and client requirements.
• Preparation of path-loss diagram, installation manuals and all other documents required for the installation of customer access circuits (BWA & VSAT)
• Provide 2nd Level support for the VBN Microwave and VSAT network.
• Work with the Vendor Management team in the development of Vendor certification process/procedure.
• Continuous improvement of prepared technical documents for the network in Nigeria.
• Produce Diagrams explaining Design choices; network Costs, BoQ, mast height request and support Bids or proposals when required.
• Interface with the Transmission team for inter-related assignments.
• Manage and ensure all microwave and VSAT circuit are designed according to the VBN product catalog and all other VBN technical policies

Qualification

• Must have a Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related discipline
• A minimum of 3 – 5 years post-NYSC experience.
• Relevant work and ‘Hands-On’ experience in with Network access elements e.g. Microwave Radios (SAF, Ceragon, NEC) and VSAT is desirable.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with network planning tools like Pathloss, ATDI, SATMASTER PRO V 6.5, V7.2, NSI etc
• Familiarity with Network access elements e.g. Microwave Radios (SAF, Ceragon, NEC) and VSAT.
• Desktop research skills, a good understanding of the concept of trade-off during design and an ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Good technical reporting skills. e.g. usage of Microsoft Visio, Excel, and word etc.
• Sound operational experience with a minimum of 3 years working as a field operations engineer or network operation center engineer.

Skills:

• Big picture thinking coupled with a strong focus on details, processes, and documentation
• Multitasking ability and ability to work with little or no supervision
• Organizational skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate customer requirement into technical installation documents.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, global environment.

How To Apply
Candidates should send their applications and CV's to:careersng@vodacom.com