Specialist: Transmission Network Operation Support (DWDM)

About Us

At Safaricom Ethiopia, we are a purpose-led technology company dedicated to transforming lives through digital connectivity and inclusive financial services. In under four years, we have grown to serve over 10 million customers, with our network now reaching 55% of Ethiopia’s population – a testament to our bold vision and trusted partnerships.

Guided by core values such as customer obsession, innovation, integrity, and get it done together, we are building a workplace that is dynamic, inclusive, and empowering. We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. That’s why, for two consecutive years, we have proudly get earned the Top Employer Award – in recognition for our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment to people.

Join Safaricom Ethiopia and be part of a team that is shaping the digital future of Ethiopia. Here, your work has meaning, your voice matters, and your growth is our priority. Together, we are transforming lives for a digital future

Key accountabilities and decision ownership: 

• Maintenance of end to end  systems/network and respective capacity reporting and analysis for E2E DWDM network.
• Troubleshoot, analyse and restore faults within the directed MTTR
• Ensure monitoring of all DWDM network elements is achieved.
• Planning and Design review across multiple transmission technologies including Fiber/DWDM/GPON/OTN, VSAT.
• Facilitate DWDM network testing and acceptance – in coordination with planning and infrastructure teams.
• Coordinate Network Improvement initiatives, in liaison with OEMs and Partners.
• Perform proper preventive maintenance of all transport network elements and document results for all nodes.
• Accountable for Spares deployed on sites
• Periodic feedback on all transmission related performance reports.
• Maintain an updated network information database
• Ensure compliance to regulator guidelines and facilitate necessary reporting on the same.
• Ensure OH&S adherence during supervised or own work execution.
• Monitor and evaluate design quality of all self-built fiber.
• Maintain fiber network Infrastructure (OSP/ISP).
• Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

Business Competencies

Actionable Insights

• Uses a range of research and data analysis techniques to identify all key system requirements that have an impact on transmission/IP network maintenance.
• Translates data into insights that identify opportunities and highlights threats to optimal and timely network maintenance.
• Innovative Propositions
• Be able to assess / explore new technology options and advise on appropriate adoption so as to meet business requirements. 

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Higher National Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunications
• 5 years experience with 3 years specialized role in a busy telecommunications environment –Involved in Transmission network operations, design, planning, installations /commissioning, and projects especially in DWDM Networks support.
• Working knowledge and experience in various transmission network technologies
• In-depth understanding of the WDM technology
• Knowledge of software defined networking principles.
• Computer literate – Able to create management reports and use project management tools

How to Apply

• If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to create/ update your candidate profile on the recruitment portal and then Click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume
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