Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)
Dar es Salaam, Dodoma 2024
POST: ENGINEER II (TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INTERNET ENGINEERING) – 14 POST
EMPLOYER: Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2024-06-07 to 2024-06-20
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze network traffic, capacity, and overall performance of the communication sector to identify and advise the mechanism to address potential issues.
- Monitor the provision and performance of telecom and internet infrastructure (data centers, fiber optic cable, Internet Exchange Points, telecommunication towers, satellite networks, etc.).
- Manage national and international traffic routing for internet services.
- Establish mechanisms for effective network security and resilience.
- Regularly monitor the performance of communication networks to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Develop and implement measures to improve the quality of communication service provided by communication service providers and resolve any identified deficiencies.
- Collaborate with communication service providers, government institutions, and other stakeholders to address, share information, and coordinate efforts in resolving communication services issues at hand.
- Prepare regular reports on the performance of the communication sector, detailing network performance, compliance, and any significant incidents or improvements.
- Assess the feasibility and potential impact of adopting new technologies to enhance communication sector services.
- Facilitate and oversee interconnection agreements between communication service providers to ensure the smooth provision of communication services.
- Conduct market studies and analysis to assess the competitiveness of the communication sector.
- Prepare recommendations for promoting fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices.
- Develop mathematical models to represent the cost structure of various communication services accurately.
- Formulate mechanisms for regulating different communication services, technologies, and infrastructure.
- Conduct reviews of policy and regulations for the communication sector.
- Develop rules and guidelines for the communication sector.
- Participate in issues pertaining to the study and research for telecommunications and internet services.
- Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Holder of Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields: Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions and registered by the Engineers Registration Board as Graduate Engineer.
REMUNERATION: TCRAS 6
