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Summary
**Halotel Job Openings**
**Overview**
- Rewarded in 2017 by the Stevie International Awards as the “Fastest Growing Enterprise in the Middle East and Africa”, Halotel has proven its ambition to become the leader in the telecommunication market in Africa.
- As part of the international Vietnamese telecommunication group “Viettel Group”, Halotel strives to provide the best service with high technology and reasonable price in Africa.
- With more than 20,000 km of Fiber Optic Cable, Halotel’s network is the most reliable connection at high-speed covering up to 95% of the Population in Tanzania.
**Job Openings**
1. **Director of Fiber Infrastructure & Network Strategy**
- Job Purpose: To lead the strategic expansion, maintenance, and optimization of Halotel’s national optic fiber footprint.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full lifecycle of the four-tier network architecture—Backbone, Distribution, Metro, and Last Mile.
- Ensure seamless integration with the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) and high-availability connectivity for all Base Transceiver Stations (BTS).
- Requirements:
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the telecommunications sector, specifically within fiber optics (OFC) and transmission.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of DWDM, SDH, GPON technologies, and large-scale IP/MPLS network architectures.
- Leadership: Proven track record of managing large cross-functional teams and multi-million dollar infrastructure budgets.
- Local Context: Strong knowledge of the Tanzanian telecom landscape, including familiarity with TCRA regulations and NICTBB operational protocols.
- Reporting to: CTO / CEO
2. **Senior Fiber Planning & Transmission Engineer**
- Job Purpose: To serve as the principal technical architect for Halotel’s national fiber and transmission network.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic design, capacity forecasting, and technical integrity of the DWDM, SDH, and GPON ecosystems.
- Ensure that all backbone, distribution, and last-mile networks are highly resilient, scalable, and flawlessly integrated with the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB).
- Requirements:
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the telecommunications sector, specifically within fiber optics (OFC).
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of DWDM, SDH, GPON technologies, and large-scale IP/MPLS network architectures. Expert proficiency with GIS planning software (e.g., GE Smallworld, MapInfo) and optical design tools.
- Leadership: Proven track record of leading technical engineering teams, directing complex design projects, and managing multi-million dollar CAPEX infrastructure budgets.
- Local Context: Strong knowledge of the Tanzanian telecom landscape, including familiarity with TCRA technical regulations, national spectrum allocation, and NICTBB operational protocols.
- Reporting to: Director of Fiber Infrastructure & Network Strategy
3. **Regional Fiber Operations Officer**
- Job Purpose: To direct and oversee the end-to-end operational execution, maintenance, and expansion of Halotel’s fiber optic infrastructure across all regional branches and zones in Tanzania.
- Key [...]
How to apply
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