About Us

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you. 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Domain Expert – Network Partnerships & Infrastructure Sharing within Technology Function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below. 

Detailed Description 

Reporting to the Network Expert, This is strategic and tactical role focusing on access and core networks Infrastructure (passive and active).

The role holder will be responsible for:

• Providing expert advice and strategies for rapid deployment and scaling of access and core network infrastructures to support both mobile and fixed. This is to include leading sourcing and partnership efforts to actualize the strategies
• Tactical support in infrastructure sharing agreement negotiations and coming up with models to maximize cross-domain synergies in sharing.
• Advising on regulatory frameworks and develop plans to ope-rationalize related requirements to ensure compliance
• Develop infrastructure evaluation and adoption guidelines and standards that guarantees fit-for-purpose and use infrastructure at optimal costs
• Advising and Building capacity for cost efficiencies for infrastructure across all network domains. This includes plans to synergize deployments for fixed and mobile networks
• Offering expert advice leading to viable operating and business models e.g., open access models, joint ventures, reciprocal sharing, wholesale etc.
• Tactical sourcing support working in tandem with stakeholders to source for new capabilities through RFPs and partnerships. This includes build-up and execution of effective strategies for partner and contract management 

Job Responsibilities 

• Technical advice and strategies on infrastructure sharing, partnerships and/or outsourcing. This covers national and international backbone, middle mile and last mile infrastructures, collocation, sites & masts, ducts & fiber just to call out a few
• Ensure compliance to all requisite regulations
• Provide expert advice on network architectures and best practices across the various domains while leveraging synergies across network and IT where possible to drive overall value for the organization
• Develop and/or provide expert advice on appropriate business models, deployment, models, operating models, and capabilities to support the company’s strategic vision towards a technology company
• Provide expert advice and strategies for maximization of the ROI on technology investments and leverage new technologies e.g., SDN/NFV, Telco Cloud, data etc. to architect and design future-ready networks
• Responsible for cost efficiencies by streamlining implementation of technologies, architectures, organization, and external services to ensure efficient use of available resources and avoidance of duplication
• The expert in this position is responsible for reviewing and advising on approvals of sensitive and important design decisions prior to investment.
• The holder of this position is responsible for guiding formulation of strategies, technology innovation and enterprise architecture services.
• Reviews architectural designs and re-designs to ensure that solutions proposed will exhibit high levels of performance, security, scalability, maintainability, appropriate reusability, and reliability upon deployment

Job Requirements

• BSc Degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or IT
• Practical understanding of Telco networks across the data center (OSS/BSS), network core, edge and into the RAN as well as virtualization, big-data, security, data storage, private cloud and hyper-converged solutions, as well as the solution’s value when mapped to business needs.
• Infrastructure sharing models and strategies
• Broad, diverse experience and knowledge of major network technologies (legacy to emerging e.g., 5G, NFV/SDN, cloud, Big Data and Analytics etc.) across various domains
• Exhibit a passion for technology and have a thirst to continually learn and keep pace with the accelerating change across multiple technologies and solutions
• At least 5 years of experience in Network/IT Strategy, Technology Innovation and Ecosystems, Operating Models, and operational transformation
• At least 5 years of experience writing and/or analyzing business cases (quantitative and qualitative) to support strategic business initiatives, process improvement initiatives, or IT transformation
• Domain experience in networks and IT is critical with an understanding of how new technologies can drive value to the business
• At least 3 years of experience improving the business value of technology
• At least 2 years of experience leading teams including planning/structuring analytical work and facilitating team workshops
• Broad technical expertise combined with business acumen and strong consulting skills.
• Excellent communication skills - Must also be able to communicate to persons at all technical levels including C-Suite

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on Ethiojobs.net