Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, July 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Poa! internet is the fastest growing and highly innovative ISP in Kenya. The company was founded in 2014 with a vision to provide internet in every home in Africa. At poa! We believe by empowering people, we can actively drive digital inclusion in these markets. We deploy a cost-effective internet service in Kenya, with the aim of providing affordable access to content and Internet to low- income members of society.

We are growing very fast to cover the rest of Kenya and eventually Africa. It is envisaged that success of the business will grow to over 150 networks across East Africa. It is from this background that we seek prospect candidates to fill the role of Radio Network Planning and Optimization Engineer

At Poa, we pride ourselves on being a values-driven company and we love working with values-driven employees. Poa's vision is “Internet in every home in Africa”. To achieve this vision, we live by our values, captured in the acronym, We CONNECT. At Poa, we: Create a better world for the people we serve, Open our eyes to problems and opportunities, Never stop learning never stop moving forward, Name it, own it , solve it, Engage with the bigger picture even in details, Care about each other and Tujienjoy kazini.

Mission Statement for the Role:
Plan, design and optimize a cost effective and reliable radio network ensuring the best QOS possible for our customers in line with the business strategy.

Overall Responsibility
The role has responsibility to ensure radio network plans and dimensions according to commercial/business requirements and the roll-out plan & license obligations. You shall provide input for the design of new technologies and services in accordance to poa! business strategy. End-to-end capacity planning will be key while also doing efficient plans for new network areas and expand coverage to uncovered areas within where we serve.

Financial
Minimize cost of network implementation by ensuring that the design produces the highest efficiencies in every implementation.

People
Key Internal Relationships are Sales & Marketing, Customer Experience, Customer Implementation, NOC, SMC, Network Infrastructure, Platforms and Architecture.

Key SMART Results for A-Player Success
• Plan, design and survey for appropriate high sites to host 80 towers, prepare and share relevant documentation to concerned parties - End 2022
• Post-installation review of new DPs performance through coverage tests and preparation of coverage test reports - End 2022
• Prepare and update any maps(kmz/kml) using Google Earth or Google Maps to show 15 new network areas surveyed as part of network expansion - End 2022
• Configuration management and optimization of new RF Devices to ensure that they are all as per design and configuration requirements and reduce interference complaints by 10% - Monthly
• Generating Airmax/AirFiber parameters and coming up with optimization plan to ensure they are withing operating values - Bi-Weekly
• Reducing failed survey rates from install partners by 10% - Monthly
• Level 2 technical support service to the Network support team on complex Customer complaint troubleshooting which require Radio Network planning or optimization solutions within the agreed SLA - End 2022
• Perform data driven capacity planning for existing and future networks in coordination with Sales & Marketing and customer facing teams and ensure minimum 20% overhead capacity availability for all RF links (PtMP/PtP) as per defined thresholds - Bi-Weekly

Level of Management Experience required (Mandatory & Nice to Have)
• Mandatory - proven experience in building, documenting and continually improving quality & efficiency in fast moving consumer tech services business in Kenya
• Department stage of development where this role sits (starting, preparing for scale, scaling, mature)
• Prepare for Scale / Systematization / Team Building / Management and Motivation

Key Competencies Criticality (H,M,L)
• Knowledge of RF design fundamentals, RF propagation behavior and Model Tuning - M
• Solid understanding of RF Network Planning, Optimization and Network Performance principles - M
• Competency in Coverage, Quality, Capacity analysis (parameter, interference, hardware etc.) and troubleshooting, convert it into actionable insights - M
• Competency in GIS systems and tools - L
• Must have experience to handle wireless broadband networks with knowledge and experience in working with Network Management applications such as UBNT UNMS(now UISP), UBNT Air control(now Airlink) - M
• Must show critical analytical thinking with the ability to capture faults and chances of improvement in a quick manner - M
• Must possess explicit team engagement capabilities with a great desire to always continue learning - L
• Must possess key third party supervisory skills with a results focused culture - L
• Must possess advanced knowledge of the wireless installation & commissioning standards and government regulations in the telecom industry - M
• Must be an optimistic individual with a to do attitude and an initiative taker - H
• Must be willing and ready to travel frequently to any part of the country on short notice - M

Mandatory Criteria if Any with no exceptions to hire.
• Bsc. Degree in Telecommunications or related field.
• Knowledge of WISP radio network planning & optimization or other relevant training.
• At least 3 years' experience in Radio Network planning & optimization.
• Excellent understanding of WISP KPI/KQI definitions and calculation methods.
• Strong communication skills


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Apply here https://poainternet.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=87&utm_source= 

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