Vacancies: Manager Spectrum Coordination and Satellite Management, Manager Spectrum Database Management
Our client is a major player in the telecommunications industry in Nigeria. As a result of its continued efforts to improve services to its customers and make significant difference in the telecommunications space in the country, it now seeks experienced professionals to provide leadership and direction in some functional areas.
Position: Manager Spectrum Coordination and Satellite Management
(Ref- SPT O05)
The primary focus of this role is to manage frequency coordination and regulation of Satellite services. The role reports to the Head, Spectrum Coordination and of t Satellite Management.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop local standards and adapt international standards for satellite services
- Implement and manage processes and procedures for satellite filing, satellite licensing, registration and documentation for both earth and space stations
- Participate in National and International coordination, of use of radio frequencies both terrestrial and space, including microwave radio links coordination.
- Participate in the development and implementation of coordination guideline and criteria for sharing between radio communications services in the terrestrial and space services
- Handle the coordination of microwave deployment between operators
- Collate and analyze benchmarks on international procedures and techniques for detecting, analyzing and resolving satellite interference issues and develop national variants as appropriate
- Contribute to the development of equipment specifications transmission parameters, frequency planning etc, required to ensure efficient use of satellite spectrum
- Participate in ITU study groups on satellite services, space service and frequency coordination
- Collate and periodically update relevant information pertaining to satellite services and frequency coordination useful to various stakeholders
- Supervise the preparation of periodic report of spectrum coordination and satellite service activities
- Conduct and supervise research in the development in satellite regulations and radio frequency coordination methodologies
Skills and Competencies
- Good understanding of Radio Frequency Engineering, Radio frequency based Access and Transmission technologies and applications
- Good knowledge of microwave link planning and deployment with use of relevant software
- Good knowledge of the use of radio frequency test and monitoring equipment
- Understanding of the ITU Radio Regulation and knowledge of the working of the ITU, particularly the Radio Communication Sector ITU-R
- Good knowledge of data management systems, data sourcing and researching
- Good communication, writing and reporting skills with strong spirit of team and initiative
- Result oriented, analytical thinking ability with creativity, resilience, honesty, leadership, and responsiveness
Education and Experience
- Good first degree in Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering or related field. Possession of higher degree in related discipline will be an advantage
- Registerable with COREN
- Membership of any relevant professional organization will be an advantage
- Minimum of 10 years cumulative work p-Experience in the telecommunication industry
Position: Manager Spectrum Database Management
(Ref: SPT-006)
The primary focus of this role is to oversee the management and maintenance of the spectrum database. The role reports to the Head, Spectrum Database,
Key Accountabilities
- Provide input to the design and implementation of database for spectrum, and assist in developing relevant guidelines and procedures for effective management and maintenance of the database
- Supervise the update and maintenance of records of authorized and licensed telecommunication systems for spectrum
- Ensure the collation of frequency utilization data on a national basis to aid computation and analysis of coverage areas
- Assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of security measures to ensure safeguard and integrity of the data
- Ensure availability of frequency Information to other functions within the Spectrum Administration Department to facilitate execution of tasks
- Ensure the installation, configuration, maintenance and upgrade of the database system and its related applications
- Ensure regular data backup ensuring integrity and safety of data backup
- Participate in the articulation of work programs and plans to enable the Spectrum Database Management function effectively and perform its role of providing real-time information aid to management decision making process
- Participate in and supervise the development of database of all transactions, policies, approvals, regulations, reports, etc, within the Spectrum Administration Department
Skills and Competencies
- Good understanding of Radio Frequency Engineering, Radio frequency based Access and Transmission technologies and applications
- Good knowledge of the use of radio frequency test and monitoring equipment
- Good understanding of the ITU Radio Regulation and knowledge of the workings of the ITU, particularly the Radio Communication Sector ITU-R
- Good knowledge of data management systems, data sourcing and researching
- Good communication, writing and reporting skills with strong spirit of team work and initiative
- Result oriented, analytical thinking ability with creativity, resilience, honesty, leadership, and responsiveness
Education and Experience
- Good first degree in Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering or related field. Possession of higher degree in related discipline will be an advantage
- Registerabie with COREN
- Membership of any relevant professional organization will be an advantage,
- Minimum of 10 years cumulative work experience in the telecommunication industry
Method of Application:
If you meet the requirements above, please forward your cover letter and resume electronically to clientrecruit@ng.pwc.com quoting the reference code at the top right-hand corner. In addition, the subject of your email should be the reference code and job title. Hard copy applications should only be sent to PricewaterhouseCoopers, 5th Floor Katsina House, Plot 78 Ralph Sodeinde Street, Central Business District, Abuja.
Application closes 2nd August, 2011.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
