1. Post:
Job
Title: Telecommunication Engineer
Grade: P1
Supervisor: VSAT/Earth Station Administrator
Department: Administration and Human Resource Management
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2.
Major duties and responsibilities:
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Manage Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise
Communication Server; installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of
Alcatel-Lucent Rack 3 cabinet and
Alcatel Lucent Omnipcx
Office Large IP-PBAX distributed across all AUC offices ( HQ, Regional and
liaison offices) comprising ISDN (E1) Interface, tie line, Digital, Voicemail
and IP (VOIP & SIP) Media Gateway interface configuration
•
Manage ZTE integrated business exchange
device (IBX); installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of ZXECS
IBX10000 system; comprising ISDN (E1), IP (VOIP & SIP), FAX, VAS Server and
ISDN/ Ethernet Convertor Media Gateway configuration
•
Manage Voice Homogenous and Heterogeneous
private VPN, IP (SIP) and TIE line PBX network and confirm smooth interoperability
•
Manage, install, configure, operate and
maintain telephone billing accounting software; administer telecom cost
expenses and cost allocation system including review and verification of
monthly telephone bills, provide billing information to budget and finance
section for internal billing and preparation of cost estimate for budget and
planning purposes
•
Submitting proposals and conceptual designs
as required for the system upgrade, major modification and spare part
reuirment.
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Training
of users and switchboard attendants
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Liaising and maintaining good working
relationship with all concerned offices within ethiotelecom and suppliers
Professionalism:
Excellent
hands-on technical training and problem solving skills; good
knowledge of relevant telecommunications policies, structure and strategy;
ability to build a unified but distributed user-friendly communications
network; ability to assess telecommunications needs at Headquarters and/or in
the country or region; ability to perform the various procurement related jobs,
such as preparing specifications and Request for Proposals for communications
equipment, technical evaluation of bids.
Communications:
Good
communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts
and recommendations to non-technical staff at all levels, both orally and in
writing, in a clear, concise style.
Planning
and Organizing: Ability to organize,
plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and
work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
Client
Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are
provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of
view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining
their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to
appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the
clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients
informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of
products or services to client.
Technological
Awareness : Strong technical
background and experience in telecommunications systems design
and installation. Teamwork: excellent interpersonal skills and ability
to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
Education
Candidate
must have at least Bachelor's University Degree in Electrical or
telecommunication Engineering, certification and experience in the
telecommunications area. Practical training could include some experience in
PABX, digital Radio and satellite communications, voice and data communications
or international leased lines.
Work Experience
A
minimum of 8 years of experience in the installation, operation, maintenance,
and management of communications equipment and networks, including PABXs,
Digital radio & satellite communications, is required. Previous experience
on Alcatel enterprise solutions, ZTE ZXECS IBX10000 and Soft Switch solution is
highly desirable.
Excellent practical knowledge of a wide range
of modern ICT technologies is required. Ability to train the ICT personnel in
the installation, operation and maintenance of various information and
communications equipment is required. Familiarity with operations of commercial
telecommunications services, as well as with Private enterprise communications
systems, e-mail, computer facsimile, telex, radio and satellite systems is
required.
5. LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENT:
Proficiency in one of the African Union
working languages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be
an added advantage.
6. TENURE OF
APPOINTMENT:
The appointment will be made on a fixed term
contract for a period of two (2) years, of which the first Six (6) months will
be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract could be renewed
for a annually subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability.
7. REMUNERATION: The
salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 62,431.73 inclusive
of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$
50,828.14 inclusive of all
allowances for locally recruited staff.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment
Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 16
July 2014.
Directorate of Administration and
Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
