Vacancies: Manager Spectrum Assignment, Deputy Manager, Spectrum Coordination and Satellite
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 Assignment (Ref: SPT-007)
The primary focus of this role is to manage the process of assigning frequencies to operators in accordance with the defined frequency allocation plan.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage the processing of spectrum applications submitted by operators
- Assist the Head of Unit to develop frequency plans and administer the use of frequencies
- Conduct studies and ‘surveys on spectrum utilization and requirements to enable determination and revision of current and future spectrum requirements
- Provide input into the development of relevant laws and regulations guiding spectrum use
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure transparency and efficiency in the spectrum approval processes
- Keep records of all spectrum request, assignments and rejections and properly document the processes of spectrum assignment, making the records available to the Spectrum Database Unit
- Partake in the spectrum pricing determination process
- Review the processing of renewal of all frequency licenses, as well as supervise generation of invoice advises for new and renewal licenses
- Conduct research into spectrum frequencies and allocation of bands
- Participate in the review of applications received from licensees and other interested parties
- Ensure the registration of assigned radio frequencies
- Ensure the process and techniques necessary for accurate and reliable assignment of spectrum is adhered to,
- Liaise with various stakeholders and operators to ensure cooperation and seamless allocation and assignment of spectrum frequencies
- Facilitate work programs and plans to enable the Spectrum Assignment unit function effectively and perform its role of providing information for the department’s decision making process
- Champion the issuance of specific condition of spectrum license to operators
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 knowledge of radio link planning and deployment, including use of relevant software,
- 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
- Registerable with COREN
- Membership of any relevant professional organization will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years cumulative work experience in the telecommunication industry
Position: Deputy Manager, Spectrum Coordination and Satellite Management (Ref: SPT-008)
The primary focus of this role is to manage frequency coordination and regulation of Satellite services. The role reports to the Senior Manager Spectrum Coordination and Satellite Management.
Key Accountabilities
- Study and develop criteria for frequency sharing among different services
- Conduct propagation analysis in support of frequency assignment and coordination among services
- Model radiation characteristics for radio stations to manage adjacent and co-channel interference for enhancement of coexistence of various radio communications services
- Participate in satellite filling processes and registration of satellite space and earth stations
- Implement coordination guidelines and criteria for sharing between radio communications services in the terrestrial and space services
- Participate in the coordination of microwave deployment between operators
- Assist m collating benchmarks on international procedures and techniques for detecting, analyzing and resolving satellite interference issues and develop national variants as appropriate Undertake first level 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 services and frequency coordination
- Originate the development and periodic update of relevant information pertaining to satellite services useful to various stakeholders Prepare periodic report of spectrum coordination and satellite service activities
Skills and Competencies
- Good understanding of Radio Frequency Engineering, Radio frequency based Access and Transmission technologies and applications
- Good knowledge of microwave radio link planning and deployment as well as use of relevant software.
- Good knowledge of the use of radio frequency test and monitoring equipment
- Good undemanding of the ITO 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
- Registerable with COREN
- Membership of any relevant professional organization will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 8 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.
