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Sunday, February 23, 2014

Swift Networks recruiting in 5 Hot Positions

OFC (OPTICAL FIBER CABLE) ENGINEER / CONSULTANT

Job description

  • Design of metro fiber rings in cities and planning expansion of existing metro networks to cover future capacity requirements
  • Monitoring of OFC laying & termination, verification of MB’s, correction of As-built diagrams, issuance of Bills, OFC testing with OTDR and Power/Laser Source meter and PAT issuance
  • Design of Outside Plant Construction for Access (GPON, FTTx / FTTB), Metro and Backbone.
  • Creating project budgets for Outside Plant Construction for Access (GPON, FTTx/FTTB), Metro and Backbone Fiber links
  • Installations of  Multivendor ( preferred Huawei ) ODF/ONU/ONT/OLT & SDH/DWDM
  • Quality control of Fiber project at all Steps of implementation & acceptance and definition of following Fiber Optics OSP Parameter, ( Manhole, Route Marker, HDPE & PVC Duct, Bridge Attachments, Crossings ( road, drainage, streams, railway etc...), Blowing & Pulling, Splicing, Joint Box, ODF / DDF, Site Entrance etc...
  • Plotting of Fiber Route on GIS based software maps ( Google Earth, Mapinfo etc...)
  • Inspection, approval and Signing-off of all Implementation and as-build-drawings steps and documentation.
  • Optimization of backbone performance and losses by reducing extra cable joints
  • Power debugging, OSNR improvement and new software/hardware upgrades in order to meet capacity and quality requirements
  • Transmission support provisioning to IT, MW & BSS teams for Ethernet over SDH and re-routing of BTS sites
  • Co-ordination with contractors and vendors for conducting PAT, fiber route surveys and smooth OAM activities of the network
  • First point of contact for NOC for all the equipment and Fiber Transmission Network related outages
  • Technical discussion and problem resolutions with vendor and contractors

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 7 year of documented experience of work in OFC Transmission department in mobile networks. ( Preferably majority of the experience should be of Africa Telecom Industry)
  • Business oriented and good interpersonal skills, preferably with experience from the consulting world
  • Expertise in Fiber Optic Cable, GPON, FTTX / FTTB, Commissioning, Integration, Rollout, Project Planning, Project Management, SDH, FTTx, Transmission, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Quality Assurance, Survey Design, Acceptance Testing, Fiber Optics OSP
  • Low level understanding of OFC & DWDM Theory & testing equipment features & usage in industry
  • Min education level required Bachelor degree in communication science or related discipline ( Upper Grade Second Division )
  • Ability to work independently and to build up good customer relations
  • Generation of regular reports/ presentations for the management


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Application Developer

Job description

The candidate will be responsible for effective design, development and implementation of varying web and database applications and support.
Key Output
  • Design, develop, and implement Microsoft CRM/ERP and Web Applications
  • Microsoft CRM/ERP and Web Applications customization, testing, integration, implementation and support
  • Reporting, monitoring Microsoft CRM/ERP and Web Applications performance, system analysis and improvements
  • Taking ownership of technical issues, and working with our vendors to resolve more advanced issues when necessary
  • Resolving escalated customer complaints with minimum or no assistance from the manager or team lead

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server  development and administration skills
  • Experience in development languages/environments including .NET (C#, VB), ASP, JavaScript, JQuery, VBScript, XML etc
  • Experience in the following software: C/C++ and Crystal Reports
  • Knowledge of Windows OS and LINUX/UNIX operating systems
  • Firm grasp of how the web works, networking, and software products
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Excellent communication (verbal& written) skills
  • A good team player
  • Linux Experience would be an advantage
Minimum Qualification and Experience
A first degree in Science or Engineering related courses with a minimum of 2nd class honors (Upper division), from a reputable university preferred. Other degrees with a minimum of 2nd class honors (Upper division) with relevant experience may also apply.
A minimum of three (3) years experience in administering and supporting SQL and Web applications, with a proven record of success. Telecoms experience will be an added advantage.

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POWER ENGINEER

Job description

1. Ensure adequate supply of power to the head-office and to all equipment within the premises at all times.
2. Setup and manage the power infrastructure of the company including generators, ATS panel, inverters, rectifiers, UPSes etc. to guarantee maximum uptime of all devices been powered.
3. Manage all accessories external to the generator like fuel/water separator, fuel tank, fuel line system, fuel filters etc.
4. Manage all air-conditioning units of the company at the head office and all Swift managed cell sites.
5. Manage all lighting points of the company within the head office, branch offices and Swift managed cell sites.
6. Supervise all power installations at Swift managed cell sites and vendor managed sites.
7. Follow up with site vendors to ensure 99.9% uptime is achieved at all Swift Network sites or POPs.
8. Respond to all power related issues within and outside the company premises, troubleshoot and resolve them as appropriate.
9. Ensure regular maintenance is carried out on all power devices within the head-office, branch offices and Swift cell sites.
10. Maintain proper records of all devices, connections, loadings etc in the data centre. Keep neat designs and diagrams where necessary.
11. Liaise with all vendors to ensure quality product and service is delivered to the company at all times.
12. Maintain proper labeling of all power devices and terminations in the data centre and at Swift cell sites.
13. Ensure the power house at the head-office is neat and conforms to electrical standards/regulations at all times.
14. Carry-out all such tasks as may be deemed fit by the Head of Network Operations.

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Qualifications
  • A good first degree in Computer related courses; Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Elect/Elect Engineering, Information System, etc
  • 1 – 3 years working experience

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Hotspot Application Developer

Job description

Job Objectives
The candidate will be responsible for effective design, development and implementation of varying web and database applications and support.
Key Output
  • Design, develop, and implement Web Applications
  • Manage and maintained Hotspot router solution
  • Applications customization, testing, integration, implementation and support
  • Reporting, monitoring applications performance, system analysis and improvements
  • Taking ownership of technical issues, and working with our vendors to resolve more advanced issues when necessary
  • Resolving escalated customer complaints with minimum or no assistance from the manager or team lead

Desired Skills and Experience

 Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server  development and administration skills
  • Experience in development languages/environments including .NET (C#, VB), ASP, JavaScript, JQuery, VBScript XML etc
  • Experience in the following software: C/C++ and Crystal Reports
  • Knowledge of Windows OS and LINUX/UNIX operating systems
  • Knowledge of Microtik router an added advantage
  • Firm grasp of how the web works, networking, and software products
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Excellent communication (verbal& written) skills
  • A good team player
Minimum Qualification and Experience
A first degree in Science or Engineering related courses with a minimum of 2nd class honors (Upper division), from a reputable university preferred. Other degrees with a minimum of 2nd class honors (Upper division) with relevant experience may also apply.
A minimum of three (3) years experience in administering and supporting SQL and Web applications, with a proven record of success. Telecoms experience will be an added advantage

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Job description

Job Objective:
Successful candidate will be responsible for the generation and development of new business sales ideas/opportunities. She/he will lead a team of sales and marketing personnel to create new opportunities and is expected to think outside the box, grow our business and ensure the company’s preference and market leadership.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Create and manage an annual business development plan for the company
  • Proactively identify new business opportunities to provide increased  sales
  • Provide up to date reports on existing and new business opportunities
  • Increase revenue through sales of new products/services
  • Communicate new product/service developments to customers in a timely manner
  • Follow up on new business opportunities
  •  Involve in the development of the company’s long term planning that identifies new business opportunities, markets and partners
  • Coordinating regular meetings and preparing regular reports outlining the brand’s performance
  • Organize consumer panels as at when required
    • Manage the development of marketing and sales aid/promotional materials for Sales to effectively promote and generate consistent sales and profit growth;
    • Proactively identify and recommend business-building initiatives;
    • Responsible for day-to-day management of the brand (forecasting, sales updates) Lead cross functional teams;
    • Monitoring and analyzing business performance vis-à-vis business goals
    • Identify, develop, and launch new  and existing concepts and products supporting the brand portfolio;
    • Responsible for early commercialization process including qualifying the concept, positioning, pricing, presenting to Sales and retailers, forecasting volume, and getting budget approved;
    • Develop rollout plans for new products;
    • Delivering internal and external presentations regarding new product introductions
    • Monitor product performance against projections;
    • Conduct research to determine positioning of new products ;
    • Plan and ensure execution of sponsorship program to create maximum brand awareness;
    • Present product and marketing programs to Management;
    • Manage and coordinate internal marketing research including use of retail data services;
    • Carry out other tasks as may be assigned by the AGM, Sales and Marketing

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to work on cross-functional teams in both leadership and member roles;
  • Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills;
  • Analytical skills, not only for presenting data but also for summarizing the findings and proposing recommendations for future improvement;
  • Must possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills;
  • Must have a style that promotes respect, credibility and trust throughout the organization;
  • Must be a business leader and a calculated risk taker;
  • Strong project management and leadership skills;
  • Strategic thinker and creative marketer;
  • Results oriented and self-motivated.  

Minimum qualification and Experience:
A good first degree in Marketing, Business Administration or Social Sciences with a minimum of 2nd class honours, Upper Division, from a reputable university. A minimum of 7 years business development experience, four of which must have been spent generating new sales leads with a reputable company in the telecommunication industry.

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