Engineer, Radio Access Network (ran) Planning

Position: Engineer, Radio Access Network (RAN) Planning

Level: MTN Level 2

Function: Network Group

Department: Network Planning

Location: Accra

Reports to: Manager, RAN Planning

Job Summary:

Handle radio planning activities, statistical reporting, optimize the network to achieve optimum performance, data collection for projects, drive testing, technical site surveys and participate in projects and handle all initial planning activities related to the Radio Planning and Optimization Section to perform its functions.

Job Context

Dynamic and highly competitive technology & ICT industry

Evolving technology era

Multi regulated environment

Environmental, social and governance prioritized

Regionalization structure implication

Multinational environment – Technology Group best practices

Continuous Infrastructural expansion

Performance driven and agile environment

Diverse cultural environment

Partnerships

Network Planning and Design

Perform analysis from drive test to identify coverage gaps and panoramic site visits to identify new emerging areas in urban and suburban.

Carry out propagation and coverage plots using Asset Planning Tool for both voice and data.

Carry out site surveys for initial search rings with subsequent follow up for confirmation and site validation.

Issue out SARF (Site Acquisition Request Form) to CPG/Towerco for candidate feedback

Carry out detailed analysis of competitor location in terms of coverage and potential capacity and suggest strategic locations for collocation with various TowerCos.

Translating marketing requirements into region specific network demands for 2G/3G/4G.

Carrying out joint visits with commercial teams to assess coverage and network status.

Network Expansion and Capacity Review

Perform Traffic Trend Analysis from statistics.

Study site capacity and utilization from statistics and report peak traffic trends and suggest possible expansions.

Site Integrations

Prepare Cell Design Data for new sites to be integrated including frequency plans.

MTN Zone Planning, Jara Analysis

Reviews impact of discounts on traffic profiles and associated KPIs

Ensure MTN Zone and Jara databases to IT and Operations are accurate and current.

Work with IT and Operations to resolve Jara and MTN Zone issues.

Special Projects

Liaise with Marketing/Sales/Technical Projects to ensure there is enough capacity for special events such as festivals, national programmes and festive seasons.

Installation of Repeaters and Mobile BTSs

Assess and coordinate the installation of repeaters and MBTs for EBU customers and special events.

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum of a BSc. Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering

Experience

A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in a telecoms environment.

Experience in Radio Network Planning

GSM Principles

Digital Communication Principles

Proficient in oral and written English

Pro-active in all activities

Highly Innovative

A good knowledge of technological trends in the telecommunications industry e.g., GSM, HSDPA, HSUPA, WIFI, LTE, carrier aggregation, massive MIMO.

Must live the MTN Values of

Lead with Care, Collaborate with Agility, Serve with Respect, Can Do with Integrity, Act with Inclusion, COS

Must exhibit the MTN Vital Behaviors of

Complete Candor, Complete Accountability, Active Collaboration & Get it done.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should indicate Vacancy Ref no: MTN-NWGRAN262 as the email subject and ensure that CVs are saved in their names. Applications without the subject and CVs saved in their names will automatically be disqualified.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae by 5th October 2026 to:

[emailprotected]

Closing Date: 10 October, 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.