GIS Specialist

Job Title	GIS Specialist
Department:	Network Group
Location:	Lagos
Job Description:	Maintenance and management of all aspects relating to the geo-spatial domain (i.e. digital mapping) Provide support for all GIS software tools for Radio Planning Dept Ensure all Base Data for Radio Planning are in place and regularly updated e.g. Digital Elevation Models, Clutter, Vectors, etc Ensure that Spatial (Mapping) Data reside in Oracle spatial (over time) and that modifications are reflected Investigate and evaluate new technologies [e.g. position technologies/location-based services] and ensuring that content aspects (data) are identified and accommodated Providing technical input into new initiatives and providing mapping, analysis, and modeling expertise Assist Radio Planners in conducting geo-coding drive tests, spatial representation of handovers Provide support and deliver query requests from other MTN departments Ensure coverage predictions are updated accurately in order to present accurate coverage maps Provide GIS analysis data as required by Engineering, Marketing and Customer Operations Ensure availability of radio and transmission prediction digital maps are available in the tool and accurately represents reality Through the field Engineers, track competitor’s coverage and produce regular GIS updates to the RF P&O team and the HOD
Job Conditions:	Normal MTN Nigeria Working Conditions
Reporting To:	Technical System Support Manager
Required Skills:	4 years experience of which One year (1) should be in GIS role Experience with MapInfo and Arcview
Employment Status :	Permanent
Qualification:	B.Sc. Geography/Land Survey/Engineering/Computer Science/Town Planning with a focus on GIS or spatial planning related field
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