Fiber Network Engineer
Publish Date
Closing Date
Location
Kabul
About Ministry of communication and IT
The Ministry of Communication and IT (MCIT) of Afghanistan is to facilitate and pave the way for Mobile Network Operators to provide high Quality Communication, IT Services for the Afghan People at Affordable prices. The Ministry has been actively Advocating for a positive change in the society by connecting the Afghan people to knowledge and resources, which will enable them to improve the quality of their lives. The Afghan Government aims to establish a stable and Democratic Political Environment, rule of law, and a Favorable Regulatory Environment for Business.
Based on the Afghan Government Telecom Service Fee law, all telecom services are subject to 10% service fee. In order to implement the law MOF, MCIT and ATRA have been assigned the task to establish a Real Time Data Management System for the purpose of transparency in controlling the 10% Service Fee deduction and collection throughout the country and to report ICT sector revenue.
The System should have online interface with all operators to get the VC recharge/any recharge message from Operators Billing, Core,VAS systems whenever subscriber do top-up or recharge then operators systems should also send online message to RTDM /RA System.
Job Summary
Will be responsible for the terminating, splicing, installing, documenting and testing of all fiber optic networks within the realm of RTDMS.
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 25 Feb 2018 | Reference: | MCIT - NTA - 011 |
| Closing Date: | 06 Mar 2018 | Work Type: | Full Time |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 | Gender: | Any |
| Functional Area: | IT | Open Ended: | NO |
| Nationality: | Afghan | Salary Range: | As per NTA Salary Scale Policy |
| Contract Type: | Contractor | Years of Experience: | 6 Year(s) |
| Contract Duration: | 0 Year(s) & 0 Month(s) | Extension Possibility: | Yes |
| Probation Period: | 3 Months | ||
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for installations, including racking, cabling, bonding and grounding.
• Coordinate fiber activities with other departments.
• Perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services.
• Perform fiber tests with OTDR’s, light source and meters.
• Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to division standards.
• Provide accurate equipment location, splicing and terminating records for the fiber database.
• Assist Construction/Engineering departments in accepting and turning up the fiber network.
• Perform installation of fiber optic equipment and patch and panels.
• Monitor, communicate and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber or fiber related equipment.
• Install demarcation enclosures and other telecom equipment.
• Must be well versed in modern fiber splicing techniques.
• Must have experience with the following equipment: fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, traffic identifiers, digital multi-meters, cleavers, strippers, buffer tube splitters, cable ring tools, hand tools, toners, duct rodders, ladders, bucket trucks, etc.
• Have the ability to work under minimal supervision. And apply technical expertise to evaluate problems and implementing the best solutions.
• Work a variety of schedules if needed.
• Any other related task assigned by the supervisor.
Skills
3. Knowledge of Pashto or Dari and English languages are required.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor Degree (BSc) and at least 6 years of professional work experience in computer networks, electrical engineering or telecommunications. (Master Degree Preferred)
2. Experience in modern Fiber splicing techniques for the telecommunication industry.
Job Location
Afghanistan - Kabul: PROVINCIAL CENTER (KABUL)
Education:
Bachelors Degree, IT
Submission Guideline
CVs with cover letter should be submitted ELECTRONICLY. Please include position title in the subject line of the e-mail. Only short listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Please note that, all RTDMS/RA staff will sign the Guideline and procedure developed for working with the RTDMS/RA system and must follow the procedure.
Submission Email
recruitment@mcit.gov.af