Key Responsibilities
Engage current and potential customers to understand demand on Metro Fibre for upcoming Fibre connectivity requirements
Forecast Fibre capacity requirements both for the short and medium term
Ensure Fibre networks are designed and to the agreed Technical and Safety Standards
Engage Partners/Stakeholders in the Planning and Design of Optimal Metro, Inter-City, New Sites, Data Centre site networks to support customer requirements
Release Metro network plans to cater for the next 1-3 years in liaison with the transmission team
Develop and seek approval of efficient design methodology and tools for Fibre networks to ensure high availability and cost efficiency in Maintenance
Drive innovation in Fibre planning in line with the best practices worldwide
Develop, document and maintain the standards and processes to be used in Fibre Design
Enforce standards in the fibre materials used network to ensure optimum QOS and network lifespan
Maintain quality and up-to date design standards that ensure high availability and resiliency
Generate and share the Metro fibre network footprint with customer departments within technology and the Business units to enable them to integrate other network elements and enable them to commercialize the Fibre network
GIS data analysis generating reports and insights informing metro fibre rollout prioritization
TCO analysis for Major CAPEX investments to ensure that it is in line with CAPEX strategy in the business.
Drive CAPEX and OPEX Savings initiatives
Keep up-to-date documentation on Fibre route plans
Train fiber planners on Safaricom Design and Safety by Design standards
Metro Fiber Designs, BOM and BOQ approval
Qualifications
First Degree in Electrical and Electronics or Geospatial Engineering with a strong Fibre telecoms content
3 years of experience in GIS based Fibre network design and at least 2 years in Metro Fibre projects planning, deployment and support
Familiar with ROW acquisition process
Great understanding of the metro fibre network
GIS proficiency; ArcGis, QGIS, Mapinfo
Certifications in Project Management will be an added advantage
Great Communications skills
Ability to work within a team
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