Bidco Internship Programme

Bidco is open to providing internship to students interested in working at bidco in related various departments.In this regard, we have formed strong partnerships with most leading institutions countrywide, and take students on internship from time to time in relevant departments. We are committed to working with the institutions as we recognise the wider role the business environment shapes in making the students become better and responsible citizens.

Among the departments that take students on intern include mechanical and chemical engineering, Information Technology and Communication (ICT) accounts, human resources, quality assurance etc.This way the company is playing a significant role in building the nation as well preparing the students be well equipped to able to meet the challenges ahead of their careers.

If you are interested in joining in becoming an intern at Bidco, family, you are welcome to send your resume to careers1@bidco-oil.com.

SDM PLANNING ENGINEER REF:TECHNICAL_SDMPE_AUGUST 2011

Reporting to the Principal Engineer SDM (Subscriber Data Management) Planning; the holder of the position will be responsible for evaluation of new and existing hardware, planning & design for new solutions, implementation and integration of new hardware/software, optimization of existing systems and internal process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Create key performance indicators for new products/services;
• Play a lead role in marketing proposals, product & services vendor evaluation process; weighted evaluation for new hardware, features and services;
• Design network for SDM for the new elements that are added and analyze it as required;
• Minimize network and service impact for any change;
• Create and update handover system configuration documentation after software/hardware upgrade;
• Configure data for new systems with vendor engineer and create/adopt necessary work instruction for existing systems;
• Perform S.W.O.T Analysis of projects and play a lead role in transference of SDM skills and knowledge technicians;
• Analyze the effect of a new/improvement change before & after project implementation;
• Build internal and external relationships with key customers and suppliers to deliver continuous quality solutions to business.

Minimum requirements

• Degree/Diploma in either Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering or IT (Computing) – Operating systems, databases, LAN design and configuration, TCP/IP;
• 3 years working as an engineer in a telecommunications environment (vendor or operator);
• Experience of GSM HLR will be an added advantage;
• Experience of NSN NT-HLR and/or Service @once Activation Manager (SAAM) Solutions will be an added advantage.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Monday the 22nd August 2011.

Senior IP/MPLS Support Engineer REF: TECHNOLOGY_ SPSE _July 2011

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning & Support Department within the Technical Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the IP Network Support Manager, the holder will be primarily responsible for maintenance of the Core IP Backbone network (IP/MPLS) and the Enterprise Network (Enterprise Edge and Aggregation) to ensure that SLA’s are met for all services, execute work orders as instructed from the planning team and be part of a 24 x 7 team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure system and service availability of the network on 24x7 basis
• Managing of network faults and 2nd level escalations
• Projects assigned by the team manager and Work orders raised by the Planning team
• Ensuring optimum performance of the network at all times with KPIs met
• Reports for network activities

Minimum requirements

• Bsc in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical/Computer Engineering required (CCIE R&S certification is desired; CCNP/CCIP certification a must)
• 4+ years of direct Network Engineering/Network Support experience in a busy Service Provider environment
• In depth understanding of QoS, Diffserv Traffic shaping and traffic QoS policy implementation
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools (e.g. Cisco LMS/ISC, Ethereal, Cacti, Zabbix)
• Articulate high level understanding of multi-services platforms, routing protocols ISIS / RIP / RSVP / OSPF / BGP / iBGP / and troubleshooting down to packet level
• Knowledge of QoS techniques and hands on experience on implementing MPLS services.
• Very strong hands-on skills with extensive experience in the troubleshooting and solving complex network related issues.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Thursday 25^th August 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke