Company Summary:

Bluecom Subsidiary Company that is Internet Service Provider arm of Somtel company of one of the companies under Dahabshiil Group, Dahabshiil Group, the fastest growing business group with interests in financial services, banking, telecommunications, real estate, and energy & power sectors among others. plans to recruit Fiber Consultant - BlueKom Somaliland, who will support BlueKom fiber in planning and, deployment and implementation on network architect, design and delivery activities in Somaliland.

General Position Summary:

The Consultant FTTP design, including various alternative approaches such as PON and Active Ethernet

A range of alternatives for aerial and underground construction, Transport/backhaul alternatives, Capital and operational cost estimation, Implementation schedule development and management, Resource forecasting for FTTx network development and operation, and provide communication support with non-engineers and non-technical audiences about technical subjects

Essential Job Functions:

• Act as an expert third-party reviewer to evaluate and critique network designs, project plans, and project execution of FTTx projects.
• Consult with and advise about major network architecture decisions.
• Perform fiber network engineering independently and as a team.
• Develop high-level network designs for potential FTTx projects, including identifying ways to improve cost and speed deployment.
• In some cases, perform low level engineering using 3-GIS, or other GIS platform if required.
• Work in GIS engineering and network maintenance platforms, and CADD systems as required.
• Develop cost factors for elements FTTx deployments in different regions, and provide cost estimates for high-level conceptual designs to detailed BOMs/
• Review field collected data for accuracy and completeness, and in some cases, perform high-level field assessments.
• Review outside plant per design standards and make recommendations to support builds
• Work with other departments to coordinate make ready management, permitting and fielding.
• Review as-builts, provide post construction inspection, and support network verification and update.
• Manage or self-perform multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Oversee field or other technical resources to execute work efficiently and successfully.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal team, Including Project Manager
• Track progress of project tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
• Find innovative solutions to common project roadblocks.
• Communicate clearly and regularly to team members, including Project Manager.
• Maintain orderly records and project documents which will handle over to BlueKom CTO after agreement ends.
• Design, plan, and overview FTTx projects
• Any other duties as requested by the Technology Department Head

Supervisory Responsibility:

Team of Section

Duration

1 Year with a possibility of Extension

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Technical Director-BlueKom

Works Directly With:

Somtel Team, Other section of BlueKom

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Industry Fiber Optic Certifications a plus.
• Strong understanding of outside and inside plant engineering, fiber optic networks, and telecommunication construction.
• Understanding of the operating requirements of Internet Service Providers delivering broadband and telecommunications services to homes, businesses, and institutions over fiber optic networks.
• Experience engineering in a GIS based program.
• Understanding of job cost, change order management and work order processing.
• Regional travel if required.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new skills, software, and technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Practice good judgement and take ownership in workplace safety.

Environmental Conditions

This position is based in Hargeisa, Somaliland and is unaccompanied. Travel within Somaliland is required to support all Somaliland's offices. This position is eligible for very completive salary package and other benefits as per our Human Resource policy.

Bluecom Team members represent the company and Dahabshiil Group both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and company's policies, procedures, and values always and in all in-country venues.

Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Dahabshiil group's vision. We are s an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

How to Apply

Written applications should be addressed to:

Somtel Human Resource,

Somtel SL

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by submitting a detailed CV and Cover letter as a single document via Email: hr@somtelnetwork.net to be received on or before 10^th February, 2022 with the subject line ''Fiber Consultant -BlueKom

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.