Etisalat Nigeria Recruitment for Senior Engineer & Inventory Analyst

Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services (EMTS), trading as Etisalat, is a Nigerian company duly incorporated under the laws of Nigeria in partnership with Mubadala Development Company and Etisalat of the United Arab Emirates. Incorporated in Nigeria as a private company, it acquired the Unified Access License from the Federal Government in January 2007.

Etisalat has been the telecommunications service provider in the United Arab Emirates since 1976 and has footprints in 18 countries traversing the Middle East, Asia and Africa. In its many years of operations, it has built up state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure and taken a leadership position of innovation, and quality service delivery among regional and international operators.

Job Title: Senior Engineer-Rf Planning & Optimization

Location Port Harcourt
Division: Engineering

Reports To: Manager-Rf Planning & Optimization

Job Summary:
Analyze, design, implement, optimize and enhance wireless telecommunications networks
Conduct link budget analysis and system dimensioning for coverage and capacity, including traffic analysis, initial system design and dimensioning, coverage planning, site identification, evaluation, frequency planning, interference analysis and optimization

Principal Functions;
Take charge of radio planning and optimization of assigned BSC areas in accordance with Etisalat Nigeria guidelines
Ensure quality of network in assigned area and coordinate with all stakeholders from Implementation and O&M to achieve same
Proactive radio capacity planning and resource management
Attaining agreed cell level, BSC/RNC level, and Network level KPIs (2G and 3G) lower than defined thresholds
Work with Manager-RF Planning & Optimization to understand the RF design, cluster definition, customer expectation, and network configuration
Study RF design coverage maps and identify problem areas in terms of coverage, interference, or pilot pollution
Lead special projects e.g. technical trials/feature testing
Ensure accuracy in reporting and presentation of all technical plans
Assist with Deployment of leading edge technology & solutions as defined and approved by Etisalat Nigeria
Perform sanity checks on antenna configuration
Ensure that the Methods and Procedures handbook on optimization is followed correctly and optimization procedures implemented are consistent with Etisalat Nigeria recommendations
Keep up-to-date documentation of optimization-related actions; also maintain archives of all collected data
Request drive tests, analyze data, and recommend network changes as applicable

Educational Requirements:
First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/ Telecommunications Engineering or any other relevant discipline

Experience & Skills:
Minimum of four (4) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience (GSM/ UMTS) including demonstration of:

Strong technical, analytical and documentation skills
Advanced knowledge of GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE & UMTS radio planning and optimization tools
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools
Good Time management skills
Good understanding of planning and configuration principles
Exceptional presentation skills
Strong communications skills


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Job Title: Analyst-Inventory
Location Lagos
Division: Financial Reporting

Reports To: Manager-Inventory Management

Job Summary:
Assist to ensure accurate tracking, accounting and reporting of Etisalat Nigeria’s telecoms inventory assets across the country

Principal Functions:
Monitor and track Etisalat Nigeria’s telecoms inventory movement for accuracy and completeness
Process telecoms inventory transactions on Oracle inventory application
Ensure accurate costing of inventory items received into central warehouse
Prepare and process month-end inventory accounting journals
Reconcile and update month-end inventory account schedules
Perform warehouse/ shop control visits to verify inventory balances
Assist in the preparation of monthly inventory valuation report
Educational Requirements: First degree in Accounting or any related discipline. Compile and reconcile dealers and shops’ sales numbers with Revenue Operations team
Assist in the planning and execution of periodic stock count exercise
Prepare inventory reconciliation of warehouse and general ledger balances.
Possession of relevant postgraduate/ professional qualifications in a related field will be an advantage.

Experience & Skills:
Minimum of two (2) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience in a commercial accounting role, including demonstrable intermediate to advanced MS Excel proficiency. The ideal candidate must also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High levels of self-motivation and attention to detail
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high transaction volume work environment

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