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IP Planner and OPS

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  Local Technology Networks
Posting Country:  Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted:  27 Feb 2025
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term Contract

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Role purpose: 
To dimension, plan, design, and optimize world-class, future-proof, carrier-grade IP transport networks and services integration to ensure efficient and reliable connectivity in line with business objectives and customer needs. 

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

  • Develop and design future-proof carrier-grade Transport network adaptable to Software defined network (SDN).
  • Recommendation, formulation, and execution of transport technology strategy in line with VF-Group Technology Strategy & Architecture (TSA) and Business Objectives. 
  • E2E Transport Network dimensioning, deployment, optimization, capacity management & control, and RAN & Fixed network integration to ensure superior network quality and availability.
  • Develop short-, mid-, and long-term transport capacity forecasts and technology evolution plans using engineering guidelines that align with Vodacom/Vodafone strategies and local business requirements.
  • Create comprehensive technical design documentation for CAPEX and OPEX planning, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

 

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

  • Communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. 
  • Customer centric.
  • Analytical skills.   
  • Self-starter, Initiative & Motivated.
  • Planning & organizing skills.
  • Cognitive & problem-solving skills.
  • System, Service and Solution Development skills.
  • In depth knowledge of SDN, NVF and Cloud Computing.
  • Experience in working in a multi-vendor environment.
  • Hands-on experience in IP Microwave and Optical transport network.
  • Experience with different Ethernet & IP Platforms (Routers and Switches).
  • In-depth knowledge of IP networking protocols. 

Must have technical/professional qualifications: 

  • 3 years or more professional experience in the ICT industry, particularly with Network design and engineering.
  • Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer systems Engineering or equivalent.
  • Foundation course on ITILv3.
  • CCNA, CCNP or CCIE certification or equivalent.
  • Training on IP Network Planning, Design and Optimization (including SDN, SRv6, IPV6).

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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